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Samsung SM-G950F User Manual
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Special Features ..............................1
Bixby ........................................2
Edge Screen .................................2
Flexible Security .............................2
Water and Dust Resistance ....................3
Getting Started .............................. 4
Set Up Your Device .............................5
Assemble Your Device ........................6
Start Using Your Device ......................10
Set Up Your Device ..........................11
Learn About Your Device .......................15
Front View ..................................16
Back View ..................................18
Home Screen ...............................19
Notification Panel .......................... 22
Customize Your Home Screen ............... 25
Bixby ...................................... 29
Navigation ................................30
Entering Text .............................. 32
Face Recognition ........................... 35
Fingerprint Scanner ........................ 36
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Iris Scanner ................................ 37
Multi Window ..............................40
Emergency Mode .......................... 42
Edge Screen ...............................44
Apps .........................................48
Using Apps ................................ 49
Applications Settings ....................... 52
Calculator .................................54
Calendar .................................. 56
Camera and Video .......................... 59
Clock ..................................... 66
Contacts .................................. 69
Email ......................................75
Galaxy Apps ............................... 78
Gallery ................................... 79
Google Apps ...............................84
Internet ...................................88
Messages ................................. 92
My Files ................................... 97
Phone ..................................... 99
Samsung Connect ......................... 109
Samsung Gear ............................ 109
Samsung Health ...........................110
SamsungNotes ............................112
SamsungPay ..............................114
Samsung+ .................................117
Secure Folder ..............................117
Smart Switch ..............................117
T-Mobile Apps .............................118
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Settings ....................................120
How to Use Settings ........................121
Connections .................................122
Wi-Fi ..................................... 123
Bluetooth .................................126
Phone Visibility ........................... 128
Data Usage ............................... 128
Airplane Mode ............................ 130
NFC and Payment ..........................131
Mobile Hotspot ............................132
Tethering ................................. 135
Mobile Networks .......................... 135
Location .................................. 136
Nearby Device Scanning ....................137
Printing ...................................137
Mirror Link ............................... 138
Download Booster ........................ 138
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............ 139
Ethernet .................................140
Sounds and Vibration .........................141
Sound Mode .............................. 142
Easy Mute ................................ 142
Vibrations ................................ 142
Volume .................................. 143
Ringtone ................................. 145
Notification Sounds ....................... 145
Do Not Disturb ............................ 146
System Sounds ........................... 146
Key-Tap Feedback ..........................147
Sound Quality and Effects ..................147
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Separate App Sound ....................... 148
Notifications ............................... 149
Block App Notifications .................... 150
Customize App Notifications ............... 150
Display ......................................151
Screen Brightness ..........................152
Blue Light Filter ............................152
Screen Mode .............................. 153
Screen Resolution ......................... 153
Screen Zoom and Font ..................... 154
Full Screen Apps .......................... 154
Easy Mode ................................ 154
Icon Frames ...............................155
LED Indicator ............................. 156
Status Bar ................................ 156
Navigation Bar ............................ 156
Screen Timeout ............................157
Keep Screen Turned Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Screen Saver ...............................157
Wallpapers and Themes ..................... 159
Wallpapers ...............................160
Themes .................................. 160
Icons ......................................161
Always On Displays (AODs) .................161
Device Maintenance ......................... 162
Quick Optimization ........................ 163
Battery ................................... 163
Performance Mode ........................ 164
Storage .................................. 164
Memory .................................. 166
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Language and Input ........................167
Date and Time ............................ 170
Report Diagnostic Info ..................... 170
Reset .....................................171
Factory Data Reset .........................171
Software Update ...........................174
Lock Screen and Security .....................175
Set a Screen Lock ..........................176
Always On Display Settings .................177
Lock Screen and AOD Settings ..............178
Samsung Pass .............................178
Find My Mobile ............................178
Unknown Sources ..........................179
Secure Folder ..............................179
Secure Startup ............................ 180
Encrypt SD Card ..........................180
Set Up SIM Card Lock ...................... 180
View Passwords ...........................180
Security Update Service ....................181
Device Administration ......................181
Credential Storage ........................ 182
Advanced Security Settings ................ 182
Accounts ...................................184
Samsung Cloud ........................... 185
My Profile ................................ 186
Add an Account ........................... 186
Backup and Restore ....................... 188
GoogleSettings ........................... 189
Accessibility .................................191
Vision .....................................192
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Hearing .................................. 193
Dexterity and Interaction .................. 194
More Accessibility Settings ................ 195
Accessibility Services ...................... 195
Other Settings .............................. 196
Help ......................................197
Device Assistance App ......................197
About Phone ............................. 198
Getting Help ...............................199
Videos ...................................200
Simulators ...............................200
Tips ......................................200
Samsung Support .........................200
Legal ........................................201
Legal Information .........................202
Learn about your mobile
device’s special features.
Special Features
2Special Features
Bixby
Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice
dictation, and search and access content on your phone
and on the Internet.
For more information, see “Bixby” on page29.
Edge Screen
The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for
notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.
For more information see “Edge Screen” on page44.
Flexible Security
Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device.
Face Recognition
Configure facial recognition security to add an extra
layer of security when using your phone.
For more information, see “Face Recognition” on
page35.
Fingerprint Scanner
Use your fingerprint 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.
For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on
page36.
Iris Scanner
Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes
to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung
account.
For more information, see “Iris Scanner” on page37.
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started usingyour new device.
Getting Started
Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the firsttime.
Set Up Your Device 6
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Install the SIM Card and a
MemoryCard
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,
such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN),
available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIMcard
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards outof reach of
small children.
You can also install an optional microSD™, microSDHC™,
or microSDXC™ memory card (notincluded) to add more
memory space to yourdevice. A memory card can be
installed at any time. It is not necessary to install it
prior to using the device.
Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to
eject the internal SIM card/Memory card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIMcard/Memory card tray, and then push until the
tray pops out.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray.
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.
3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
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4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the
slot.
Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water
resistance. To maintain the water-resistant and
dust-resistant features of your device, make sure
that the SIM card/Memory card tray openings are
maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is
securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids. For
more information, refer to “Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance” on page206.
Charge the Battery
Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port
before inserting a power connector to charge your
device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device
may operate abnormally. For example, it may charge
more slowly or overheat. For more information, refer to
“Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page206.
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive
Fast Charger that came with your device. This charger
provides faster charging only when connected to
devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging.
Set Up Your Device 8
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life.
Usingother accessories may void your warranty and
may cause damage.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
Note: This device is also compatible with wireless
charging devices approved by Samsung, which are
soldseparately.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone
at regular intervals. In this condition, your device
conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the
screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the
device automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
►View the battery charge indicator located in the top
right corner of your device’s display. Asolid color
( ) indicates a full charge.
Set Up Your Device 9
While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot when using wireless charging or fast
charging. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or
performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.
If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin
charging the device again.
• If the lower part of the device overheats,
check for damage to the connected USB cable.
Replace the damaged USB cable with a new
Samsung-approved cable.
If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign
materials between the device and the wireless charger.
Micro-USB Connector
You can use the included Micro-USB connector to
connect a Micro-USB cable (such as from your old
device) to your new device for charging with the
charging head, or for connecting to a computer.
Note: The Micro-USB connector does not support
On-the-Go (OTG) devices such as memory sticks,
external hard drives, or keyboard and mouse
accessories.
Set Up Your Device 10
Reverse Charging
The included USB connector allows you to charge
another device through a USB cable.
Youcan also use the USB connector for transferring
contacts, photos, and other content from an old device.
For more information, see “Transfer Data from Your Old
Device” on page14.
Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
To turn the device on:
►Press and hold the Power key until the device
turnson.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Deviceoptions menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device. By default, the device locks automatically when
the screen times out.
To lock the device:
►Press the Power key.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Tochoose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen
Lock” on page176.
To unlock the device:
►Press the Power key or double-tap Home, and
then drag your finger across the screen.
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Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan
restart your device.
►Press and hold the Power key and the
Volumedown key at the same time for more
thanseven seconds.
Set Up Your Device
Use the Set Up Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It 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 device’s features,
and more.
Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully
utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,
GoogleDuo, and the Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
GoogleAccount on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Google.
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Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without your
permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone
with your Google Account username and password can
use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory
data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount
username and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page171.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung
or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service
center, you should remove your Google Account before
resetting the device back to factory settings. For more
information, visit: samsung.com/us/support/frp.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security
feature.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts>
Google.
• If you have more than one Google Account set
up on your device, tap the Google Account you
want to remove.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account.
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Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device. When you turn on
your device for the first time, set up your existing
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
Add an Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in oneapp.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing email account or create a new email
account.
– or –
To create a new email account or set up your email
account on your device at any time, use Accounts
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Email.
Set Up Your Device 14
Transfer Data from Your Old Device
Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device. You can also use
the included USB connector to copy content quickly
and easily from your old device, without installing the
Smart Switch app.
Note: The USB option must be set to Media device
(MTP) on the other device. Transferring content with
a USB cable may increase battery consumption. Make
sure your battery is fully charged.
1. Select Smart Switch during setup.
– or –
From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Settings> Cloud and accounts > SmartSwitch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information
and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer
content faster.
Set Up Your Voicemail
You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone >
Voicemail.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
For more information on voicemail, see “Voicemail” on
page106.
Learn About Your
Device
Learn some of the key features of your mobile
device, including the screens and icons, as well as
how to navigate the device and enter text using the
keyboard.
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Front View
Earpiece
Front camera
Iris detection LED Iris scanner
Power key
Volume keys
Bixby key
Proximity sensors
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• Proximity sensor
-Turns off the screen and disables touch
functionality when the device is in close
proximity to the human body.
-Turns the screen back on and enables touch
functionality when the device is outside a
specific range to the human body.
• Power key
-Briefly press to turn the screen on or off.
-Press and hold to select a power control option.
-Press twice quickly to launch the camera.
• Volume keys
-Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls,
notifications, and system sounds.
-In the camera app, press a volume key to take a
photo.
• Bixby key
-Launch the Bixby voice assistant. For more
information, see “Bixby” on page29.
Learn About Your Device 18
Back View
USB charger/Accessory port
Headset jack
Fingerprint sensor
Rear camera
Microphone
Speaker
Flash
Microphone
Heart rate sensor
Learn About Your Device 19
Home Screen
Status bar
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
BackRecent apps
Home
Edge screen
Learn About Your Device 20
Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides
device information (such as network status, battery
charge, and time) on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery full
Battery low
Battery charging
Vibrate mode
Mute mode
4G LTE™ active
Signal strength
Network not available
Wi-Fi active
Wi-Fi available
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Notification Icons
Missed call
Call in progress
Call on hold
New email
New Gmail
New voicemail
New message
File download in progress
File upload in progress
GPS active
App updates available
App updates complete
Learn About Your Device 22
Notification Panel
Settings
Quick settings
View all
Notification cards
Learn About Your Device 23
View the Notification Panel
You can access the Notification panel from any
Homescreen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification
panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
• To open an item, tap it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.
• To clear all notifications, tap Clear all.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap
Back to close the Notification panel.
You can also open or close the Notification panel by
swiping up or down on the fingerprint sensor.
To open using the Fingerprint scanner:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Fingersensor gestures.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
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Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also
provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi,
allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings and customize the
Quick settings that display:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notificationpanel.
2. Drag View all downward.
• Tap a setting to turn it on or off.
• Tap More options to reorder Quick settings
ortochange the button layout.
3. Drag View all upward to close the
Quicksettings.
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Customize Your Home
Screen
Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove,
change the order of screens, as well as choose a
different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
• Align shortcuts: Tap Align to move all apps
shortcuts into a line at the top of a screen.
• Remove a screen: Tap Remove.
• Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen is displayed when you tap Home.
• Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a
screen, and then drag it to a newposition.
• Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens,
and then tap Add.
• Hello Bixby: Swipe right, and tap On/Off to
enable.
Wallpapers and Themes
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on
your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock
screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite
picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers and themes to customize.
For more information, see “Wallpapers and Themes” on
page159.
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Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that
run on a Homescreen. There are many kinds of
widgets, including links to a specific contact,
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.
To add a widget to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen,
and release it.
To remove a widget:
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
open the options menu.
2. Tap Remove shortcut.
• Removing a widget does not delete the
widget, it just removes the widget from the
Homescreen.
Home Screen Settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:
• Home screen layout: Set your device to have a
Home and Apps screen, or only a Home screen
where all apps are located.
• Home screen grid: Choose a dimension option
to determine how icons are arranged on the
Homescreen. The numbers indicate how many
icons can be placed horizontally by how many
icons can be placed vertically.
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• Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option
to determine how icons are arranged on the
Appsscreen. The numbers indicate how many
icons can be placed horizontally by how many
icons can be placed vertically.
• Apps button: Add an apps button to the
Homescreen for easy to access to the
Appsscreen.
• Hide apps: Select apps to hide, tap Apply.
• Hello Bixby settings: Configure Hello Bixby
features.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
To add a shortcut:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the
optionsmenu.
3. Tap Add shortcut to home.
To remove a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options
menu.
2. Tap Remove shortcut.
• Removing a shortcut does not delete the app,
it just removes the shortcut from the Home
screen.
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To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and
then release it.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut
until a highlighted box appears.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.
• Palette: Change the color.
• Add apps: Place more apps in the folder.
Tapapps to select them, and then tapAdd.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
• To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
You can remove a folder that you added to a
Homescreen.
1. Touch and hold the folder to open the options
menu.
2. Tap Delete and confirm when prompted.
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Bixby
Bixby is an assistant that learns from you to help you
do more. It responds to voice commands, works with
select apps like email and messages, sets reminders,
and can help you understand your settings and set up
your Samsung devices.
Bixby Talks
Use voice and written commands to interact with Bixby.
Bixby can help you:
• Make a call
• Send a text
• Change your settings
• Find a photo
• Set an alarm
Bixby Sees
Bixby Vision is built into your camera to give you
a deeper understanding of what you’re looking at.
Use object/content recognition to translate, shop, or
identify a landmark.
For more information, see “Bixby Vision” on page61.
Bixby Recommends
Bixby learns your patterns to display what you need
when you need it.
It uses display cards with your most recent
email messages, weather, upcoming reminders,
dailyworkout, news, andother configurable content.
Bixby Reminds
Use Bixby to set reminders at any time. Bixby can tell
you to pick up milk on the way home, or even keep
track of your place in an article online.
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Navigation
Learn the basics for how to navigate through your
device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Please note that 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 tempered glass surface and
void the warranty.
Use the following motions and gestures on your
touchscreen to navigate the device:
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
• Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Double-Tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
• Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
• Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.
• Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
• Swipe the screen to scroll through the Homescreens
or menu options.
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Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
• Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture
or a webpage.
• Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while
viewing a picture or a web page.
Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
• Moreoptions: Tap to view more menu options for
a screen. This often allows you to select items to
delete or share.
• Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
• Share: Tap to select items to share, and then choose
a sharing method.
• Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
• On/Off: Tap to turn the option on ( ) or
off ( ).
• Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When
enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can often tap
a checkbox at the top of the screen to selectall.
• Menu: Tap to view available options for thefield.
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Entering Text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Options
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Voice input: Enter text using Samsung voice
input.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the
cursorposition.
One-handed keyboard: Change the keyboard
layout to accommodate use with one hand.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.
Learn About Your Device 33
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Language andinput > Virtual keyboard >
Samsungkeyboard for options.
• Languages and types: Set the keyboard type
and choose which languages are available on
the keyboard. To switch between languages,
slide the Space bar sideways.
• Predictive text: Predictive text suggests
words that match your text entries, and can
automatically complete common words.
Predictive text can learn your personal writing
style from your contacts, messages, Gmail, and
social networking sites — improving its accuracy
of predicting your text entries.
• Additional keyboard settings provide assistance
with capitalization, punctuation, and much
more.
Use Samsung Voice Input
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
To enable Samsung voice input:
1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.
• You may need to touch and hold Options (leftof
the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
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Configure Samsung Voice Input
To customize Samsung voice input:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Language andinput > Virtual keyboard >
Samsungvoice input for options.
• Add input languages: Select languages for
Samsung voice input.
• Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive
words with asterisks.
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Face Recognition
Use face recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps.
You can set the device to use Face Recognition, to
unlock the screen by recognizing your face.
• 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.
Register a Face
To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a
pattern, PIN, or password.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Facerecognition.
3. Follow the prompts to register your face.
Face Recognition
Face recognition can be used for other accounts
accessed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Facerecognition for the following options:
• Remove face data: Delete existing faces.
• Face unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or disable
face recognition security.
• Face unlock when screen turns on: Unlock
your phone with face recognition as soon as the
screen turns on.
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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.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the sensor
may recognize a fingerprint that is similar to a
registered fingerprint.
Register a Fingerprint
To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must
set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can register up to
three fingerprints.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Fingerprint scanner.
3. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.
Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other accounts
accessed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Fingerprint scanner for the following options:
• To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint,
enter a new name, and then tap Rename.
• To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and
follow the prompts to register a fingerprint and
password.
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• To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the
fingerprint, and then tap Remove. Confirm when
prompted.
• Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts
using your fingerprint.
• Samsung account: Verify your identity using
your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.
• Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make
payments quickly and securely.
• Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or
disable fingerprint security.
Iris Scanner
Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your irises
to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung
account.
Warning: Some people may have dizziness, seizures,
epileptic seizures or blackouts triggered by light
flashes or patterns, even if they have never had a
seizure or blackout before. Anyone who has had a
seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to
an epileptic condition, or has a family history of such
symptoms or conditions, should see a doctor before
using the Iris scanner.
DO NOT stare directly into the infrared iris recognition
LED as prolonged use can cause eye strain. Do not
stare at the iris recognition LED light when your eyes
are less than 20 cm (~8 inches) away from the device,
for best results keep your eyes between 25‑35cm
(~1014inches) away for optimum recognition.
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Note: The Iris scanner is not intended to be used as a
medical device and the biometric data collected and
stored locally by the mechanism is not intended to be
used for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative
purposes. Please follow all instructions for use of this
feature.
For best results, remove eye glasses and sun glasses.
Do not use the Iris scanner in bright sunlight or areas
with excessive reflected light (for example, by the pool
or seashore). Do not use the Iris scanner in low light.
Look straight at the device (not up, down or sideways),
and hold your head still for the scan. Tinted contact
lenses and surgically repaired or replaced iris lenses
may interfere with operation of the Iris scanner. Do not
walk or operate a vehicle while using the Iris scanner.
For more information, refer to the online support
content or visit samsung.com/us/irisscanner.
Register Irises
To use your eyes to unlock your device, you must set
a pattern, PIN, or password. For best results, perform
the set up process indoors, and remove your glasses or
contact lenses.
Note: To register just one of your eyes, tap the link on
the setup screen to register one iris.
To register your irises:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Irisscanner.
3. Follow the prompts to register your irises.
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Iris Verification
Iris verification can be used for other accounts accessed
from your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Irisscanner for the following options:
• Remove iris data: Delete existing irises.
• Preview screen mask: Choose a mask to display
when using the iris scanner.
• Samsung Pass: Use your irises to verify your
identity using Internet and other supported
apps.
• Samsung account: Enable to use your irises to
verify your Samsung account when you access a
feature or app that requires it.
• Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make
payments quickly and securely.
• Iris unlock: Enable to unlock the device using
your irises.
• Iris unlock when screen turns on: Unlock your
phone with your irises as soon as the screen
turns on.
• Tips for using iris recognition: View a tutorial on
how to use the iris scanner.
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Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the
sametime.
Window Controls
Tap Windowcontrols in the middle of the
windowborder for options.
Snap window: Snap the selected window to the
half of the screen it occupies.
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multiwindow apps.
Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in
a pop-up window.
Close app: Close the selected app.
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Enable Multi Window
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Multiwindow.
• To use the Recent apps key to open apps in a
split screen view, tap Use Recents button.
• To view an app in pop-up view, tap Pop-up view
action.
Use MultiWindow
Apps that support Multiwindow display together
on a split screen. You can switch between the apps
and adjust the size of their display on the screen.
Multiwindow is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent apps.
2. Tap two apps that support Multiwindow to open
them in split screen view.
- or -
If you are currently using an app that supports
Multiwindow, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.
You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multiwindow view. Only applications that support
Multiwindow have the Multiwindow icon.
1. Tap Recent apps.
• Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
have a Multiwindow icon in their title bar.
2. Tap Multiwindow in the title bar to launch an
application in split screen view.
• Other recently used apps that support
Multiwindow display below the launched app.
3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screenview.
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Emergency Mode
Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining
power when you areinan emergency situation.
Emergency mode saves battery power by:
• Restricting application usage to only essential
applications and those you select.
• Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.
• Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth®.
Activate Emergency Mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Emergency mode.
• When accessing for the first time, read the
Termsand conditions. If you accept them, tap
the Checkbox, and thentap Agree.
3. Tap Turn on.
Turn Off Emergency Mode
After Emergency mode is turned off, the Location
settings may stay the same as they were in Emergency
mode.
►From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap
Moreoptions > Turn off Emergency mode.
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Use Emergency Mode Features
While in Emergency mode, your device conserves
power. The following apps and features are available on
the Home screen:
• Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source
of light.
• Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
• Share my location: Send your location information
to your emergency contacts.
• Phone: Launch the call screen.
• Internet: Launch the Web browser.
• Add: Add other available apps.
-Email: Launch the Email app.
-Facebook: Launch Facebook™.
-Maps: Launch Google Maps™.
• Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge
remaining.
• Estimated usage time remaining: Display
estimated standby time that can be reached based
on current battery charge and usage.
• Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone
number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be
made even without activated cellular service.
• Moreoptions:
-Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency
mode and return to standard mode.
-Remove: Choose apps to remove from the
screen.
-Manage emergency contacts: Manage your
medical profile and ICE (In Case of Emergency)
group contacts.
-Settings: Configure the available settings.
Onlya limited number of settings are enabled in
Emergency mode.
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Edge Screen
The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for
notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.
Edge Panels
Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and
contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other
information on the Edge screen.
To view Edge panels:
►When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge panel
handle from the edge of the screen to the center.
Keep swiping to view other panels.
To configure Edge panels:
1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and then
tap Edge panel settings.
2. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. The following
options are available:
• Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.
• Edit (ifavailable): Configure individual panels
by tapping.
• Download: Search for and download more
Edgepanels from Galaxy Apps.
• Moreoptions > Reorder: Change the order of
the panels by dragging them to the left orright.
• Moreoptions > Uninstall: Remove an
Edgepanel from your device.
• Moreoptions > Handle settings: Drag
Edge panel handle to change the position
of the Edge panel handle along the edge of the
screen, and then configure the following Edge
panel handle settings:
-Position: Choose either Right or Leftto set
which side the Edge screen appears on.
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-Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the
Edge screen handle.
-Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the
transparency of the Edge screen handle.
-Vibration: Enable vibration when the Edge
panel handle is tapped.
3. Tap Back to savechanges.
Apps Edge
You can add up to ten apps in two columns to the
Appsedge panel.
To use the Apps edge:
1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
center. Keep swiping until the Apps edge panel is
displayed.
2. Tap an app to open it.
To configure Apps edge:
1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and swipe
until the Appsedge panel is displayed.
2. Tap Add application to add other apps to the
Apps edge.
• To add an app to the Apps edge, find it on the
left side of the screen and tap it to add it to an
available space on a column on the right.
• To change the order of the apps on the Edge
panel, drag each app to the desired location.
• To remove an app, tap Delete.
3. Tap Back to savechanges.
People Edge
People edge allows you to quickly communicate with
contacts in your My people list.
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To use People edge:
1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
center. Keep swiping until the People edge panel is
displayed.
2. Tap a contact, and tap select Messages or
Call.
To configure People edge:
1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until
the Peopleedge panel is displayed.
2. Tap Add contact to edit the Peopleedge.
• To add a contact, tap Select contact.
• To remove a contact, tap Delete.
• To change the order of the contacts on the Edge
panel, drag each contact to the desired location.
3. Tap Back to savechanges.
Smart Select
Select an area on the screen to capture as an image or
GIF animation. You can also pin a captured image to
always display on the screen.
To use Smart select:
1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
center. Keep swiping until the Smartselect panel is
displayed.
2. Tap an option:
• Rectangle: Select an area in a rectangular
shape.
• Oval: Select an area in an oval shape.
• Animation: Select an animated GIF.
• Pin to top: Pin the selection to the top of
your screen.
3. Make your selection.
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Edge Lighting
Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls
or notifications while the phone is turned over.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen >
Edgelighting.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
4. Choose one of the following options:
• When screen is on: Show edge lighting only
when the screen is on.
• When screen is off: Show edge lighting only
when the screen is off.
• Always: Show edge lighting at all times.
5. Tap Manage notifications to choose the apps that
can activate Edge lighting when a notification is
received.
Quick Reply
Reject an incoming phone call with a text message by
placing your finger on the heart rate sensor for two
seconds. The call is rejected, and a preset message is
sent to the caller.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen.
3. Tap Edge lighting > Moreoptions > Quick reply.
4. Tap On/Off to enable Quick reply.
• To edit the text reply, tap the message and use
the keyboard to change the text.
About Edge Screen
You can view the current software version and license
information for the Edge screen feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen >
AboutEdge screen.
Learn how to change the
way apps are displayed,
organize apps into
folders, and uninstall or
disableapps.
Apps
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Using Apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide
apps from view.
Access Apps
You can access and launch all applications from the
Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
• To return to the main Home screen,
tap Home.
Add an Apps Shortcut
In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an
Apps button to the Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap More options > Settings > Apps button.
3. Tap Show Apps button.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your device.
• Play Store: Download new apps from the
GooglePlay store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to
learn more.
• Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung
apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices.
Visitsamsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to
learn more.
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Uninstall Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
• Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
• Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.
To uninstall an app:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app to open the options menu.
3. Tap Uninstall and confirm when prompted.
Organize Apps
Arrange the Order
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own customorder.
To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then
drag it to a newlocation.
To alphabetize your apps:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Sort.
3. Tap Alphabetical order.
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Use Folders
You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps
list screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on
top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box
is displayed.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Enter folder name: Name the folder.
• Palette: Change the folder color.
• Add apps: Place more apps in the folder.
Tapapps to select them, and then tapAdd.
4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To launch apps in a folder:
►Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launchit.
To delete a folder:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder to delete, and then tap
Delete. Confirm when prompted.
To add a folder to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder, and then drag it to
the top or bottom of the screen to move it to a
Homescreen.
3. Drag the folder to the desired location, and then
release it.
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Applications Settings
You can download and install new applications on your
device. UseApplication manager settings to manage
your downloaded and preloaded applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured with
system software not provided by or supported by
Google or any other company, you operate this software
at your own risk.
If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to
display them.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Apps.
3. If you have disabled applications:
• Tap Menu at the top left of the screen.
• Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
4. Tap Moreoptions for the following options:
• Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or
name.
• Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
used by default for certain features, like email or
browsing the Internet.
• App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.
• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
(background) apps.
• Special access: Select which apps can have
special access permissions to features on your
device.
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that have
been changed. Existing app data is not deleted.
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5. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application. The following options are
displayed:
• Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.
• Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
Restart your device if stopping an app, process,
or service causes your deviceto stop working
correctly.
• Mobile data: View mobile data usage.
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
• Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
• Memory: View memory usage.
• Notifications: Configure notifications from
theapp.
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.
• Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps that
can run on top of other running apps.
• Apps that can change system settings: Choose
which apps can change system settings.
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Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > Calculator, and enter the
first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key, and
enter the next number.
4. Tap Equals to view the result.
5. Tap Clear to clear the results.
View Calculator History
You can view and clear your Calculator history.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > Calculator > History.
• To return to the calculator, tap Keypad.
• To clear the calculator history, tap Clear history.
Convert Units of Measurement
You can quickly convert units of measurement using
the unit converter.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > Calculator >
Unitconverter.
3. Select a category and use the drop down menus to
choose units of measurement.
4. Enter the numeric value to view the conversion.
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Scientific Calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic
functions.
To use the Scientific calculator:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > Calculator, and turn the
device to landscape view.
• If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap
Rotatescreen.
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Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Add Calendars
Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > Moreoptions.
3. Tap Manage calendars > Add account, and
select an account type.
4. Enter your account information and follow the
prompts.
Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > View, and then tap an option:
• Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display another year.
• Month: Display the current month. Swipe across
the screen to display another month. Events and
tasks are also displayed.
• Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.
• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.
• Tasks: Display all tasks.
3. Tap Today to return to the current date.
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Create an Event
You can use your Calendar to create events.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave.
Share an Event
You can share events you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar, and tap an event to edit it.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the
prompts.
Delete an Event
You can delete events you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar, and tap an event to edit it.
3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
Create a Task
You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are
items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on
a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is
removed once you mark the task as complete.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > View > Tasks.
3. Tap Add to add a task.
4. Enter details for the task, and then tapSave.
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Delete a Task
You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to
view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks.
3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
• To delete an individual task, tap the task to open
it, and then tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and Video
Settings
Gallery
Animated filters
and Beauty
Take a picture
Record video
Switch cameras
Modes, camera, or effects
Flash
Bixby Vision
HDR
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Camera Shortcut
Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Power key
twice.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Quicklaunch camera, and tap On/Off to enable.
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
If you have a memory card installed, pictures and
videos are stored to the memory card. If no card is
installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s
memory.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Camera, and use the display screen as a
viewfinder by aiming the camera at the subject.
While composing your picture, use the available
options or these gestures:
• To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you
tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the
brightness.
• To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap
a preview filter to apply it to the screen.
• To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and
select a mode.
• To quickly switch between the front and rear
cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
• To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings
icon or Settings.
3. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.
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Bixby Vision
Turn on Bixby Vision and point your camera at an object
or location to search for products online, discover new
places nearby, or translate text.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Camera > Bixby Vision and follow the
prompts.
Record Videos
Record high-quality videos using your phone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Camera, and aim the camera at your
subject, and then tap Record. The following
actions are available:
• Tap Capture to take a picture while
recording.
• Tap Pause to pause recording.
• Tap Resume to resume recording.
• Tap Stop to stop recording.
Video Enhancer
Enhance the image quality of your videos.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Videoenhancer.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
Configure Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Camera, and swipe to the right for the
Modeoptions. Each section indicates which camera
(front or rear) the modes are available for.
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Rear camera
• Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
forthe picture.
• 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.
• Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame
rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a
specific section of each video in slow motion
after recording it.
• Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video
by recording at various frame rates. The frame
rate is automatically adjusted depending on the
scene being recorded and the movement of the
device.
• Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid
colors of food.
Front camera
• Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
• Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
Common
• Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures
after they have been taken. You can focus on
subjects near to the camera, far away from the
camera, or both.
• Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
objects.
• Download: Download additional shooting
modes from the Galaxy Apps store.
• Moreoptions: See more options for the
camera modes.
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Share Pictures and Videos
The Gallery application lets you share pictures and
videos on your social networks and messaging apps.
You can also send them to another phone or your
computer using Bluetooth.
For more information, see “Share Pictures and Videos” on
page82.
Camera Settings
You can adjust your camera’s settings using the
icons on the main camera screen and the full camera
settings menu.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Camera > Settings to configure settings
for the Camera. Available options vary depending
on the camera or recording mode used.
Rear camera
• Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
• Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
• Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject
selected on the preview screen.
• Shape correction: Correct distortion in pictures
automatically.
• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Front camera
• Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
• Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
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• Save pictures as previewed: Save the
self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the
camera screen, not as flipped images.
• Ways to take pictures:
-Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies.
-Show palm: Hold your hand out with your
palm facing the camera to have your picture
taken in a few seconds.
-Tap heart rate sensor: Once your face has
been recognized, tap the heart rate sensor
to take a selfie.
• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Common
• Motion photo: Create a short video by taking
pictures.
• Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when
the camera is moving.
• Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.
• Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the
picture.
• Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
taking them.
• Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the
Power key twice in quick succession.
• Voice control: Take pictures by saying “Smile,”
“Cheese,” “Capture,” or “Shoot,” or record videos
by saying “Record video.”
• Floating Camera button: Add an extra camera
button that you can move anywhere on the
screen in Auto and Selfie modes.
• Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage. This option only appears if an
optional memory card (not included) is installed.
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• Volume key function: Use the Volume key as the
camera key, the record key, a zoom key, or for
system volume.
• Shutter sound: Play a tone when you take a
picture.
• Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time
and setting alarms.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature:
• Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
• World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24time zones around the world.
• Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
• Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).
Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > Add alarm.
3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
• Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
• Time: Set a time for the alarm.
• Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
• Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
• Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat
values for the alarm while snoozing.
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• Alarm tone and volume: 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.
• Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the
alarm rings.
4. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock, and find the alarm in the alarm
list (under Alarm), and then touch and hold it to
selectit.
3. Tap Delete.
World Clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time
in multiple cities around the globe.
To list a city on the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > World clock.
3. Tap Add city.
4. Tap Search and enter the name of the city.
5. Tap the city name in the list, and tap Add.
To remove a city from the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > World clock.
3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it
to select it.
4. Tap Delete.
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Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > Stopwatch and use the following
options:
• Start: Begin timing.
• Stop: Stop timing.
• Lap: Keep track of lap times.
• Resume: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.
• Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.
Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > Timer.
3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes,
and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
Thefollowing options are available:
• Start: Begin the Timer.
• Pause: Pause the Timer.
• Resume: Resume the Timer.
• Cancel: Stop the Timer.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts
app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your
existing personal accounts.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
see“Add an Account” on page186.
Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts
tab in the Phone app. Although both list the contacts
in your phone and accounts, the available options and
functions are different.
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Create contact, and then tap
contact fields to enter information.
• Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device or sync it
with an account.
• Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to the
new contact.
• Enter a name and other contact information.
-Tap Add field to enter additional entries.
-Tap Remove field to remove an entry.
-Tap View more for additional fields.
-Tap the label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
• Tap Scan business card to import contact
information from a business card through the
device’s camera.
3. Tap Save.
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Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change
or delete the information, or you can add more fields to
the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
selectit.
3. Tap Details> Edit.
4. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
5. Tap Save.
Share, Import, or Export Contacts
When you share a contact, the contact’s information is
sent as a vCard file (VCF) or as a text file. You can share
a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a
message, or save it to a storage location.
Share a Contact
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
selectit.
3. Tap Details> Share.
4. Choose whether to send the contact as a
vCardfile(VCF) or as a Text.
5. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Import Contacts
Your phone can import contacts from an installed
memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions >
Managecontacts.
3. Tap Import/Export contacts.
4. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
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Export Contacts
If you are saving contacts to an account that does
not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you
can manually back them up to an optional installed
memory card for re-import if needed.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions >
Managecontacts.
3. Tap Import/Export contacts.
4. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
Link or Unlink Contacts
When you have contacts from various accounts, you
may have multiple similar entries for a single contact.
Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single
contact.
To link contacts:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
selectit.
3. Tap Details> Moreoptions > Link contacts.
4. Tap contacts to choose them.
5. Tap Link.
To unlink contacts:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
selectit.
3. Tap Details> Moreoptions > Manage linked
contacts.
4. Tap Disconnect beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
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Mark Contacts as Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps. Favorites display together
on the Favorites tab in the Phone app.
To mark contacts as Favorites:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
selectit.
3. Tap Details.
4. Tap Addto Favorites (thestar brightens ).
To remove contacts from Favorites:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
selectit.
3. Tap Details.
4. Tap Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then touch and hold a
contact to select it.
• You can also tap other contacts or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
contacts.
3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy
to find contacts, and you can send messages to the
members of a group.
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Create a Group
You can create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups.
3. Tap Create, 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.
4. Tap Save.
Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group
You can add more contacts to a group, or remove
contacts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups, and
then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit.
• To add a contact, tap Add member, and then tap
the contacts you want to add. When finished,
tapDone.
• To remove a contact, tap Delete next to a
contact.
4. Tap Save.
Send a Message to a Group
You can send a text message to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups, and
then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Send message.
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Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups, and
then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Send email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox
at the top of the screen to select all, and then
tapDone.
• Only group members that have an email address
in their records are displayed.
5. Choose an email account and follow theprompts.
Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Groups, and
then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Delete.
4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Group and members to delete the group and the
contacts in the groups.
Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in one app. To add an email account, see
“Add an Email Account” on page13.
To access Email:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Email.
Create and Send an Email
This section describes how to create and send an email
using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Email > Composenewemail.
3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address
or tap Add from Contacts to select a recipient
from Contacts or Groups.
• If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at
any time before the message is sent.
• If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
recipientsfield.
• Tap Show additional fields to add Cc and
Bcc fields.
4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
• Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more
to your email.
• Tap Moreoptions for additional email options.
5. Review your message and tap Send.
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Manage the Inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Email.
• Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
• Tap Search to search for key words in your
emailinbox.
• Tap Edit for additional message options like
sorting, deleting, sharing and more.
• Tap Sort by to customize how messages display.
View Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts
on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Email.
3. Tap Mailbox at the top left of the screen to view
the current account mailbox.
4. Tap the account name to view:
• All accounts: View all email in a combined
inbox.
• [Account Name]: View email for only one email
account.
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Remove Email Accounts
To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Email.
3. Tap Mailbox > Settings.
4. Tap the account you want to remove.
5. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.
Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Email.
3. Tap Mailbox > Settings.
• Under General, tap an option, and then follow
the prompts.
• Tap an account to configure specific settings for
only that account.
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Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way
to find and download free premium apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy device.
A Samsung account is required to purchase and
downloadapps.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsungfolder > Galaxy Apps.
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Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
View Pictures
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download
folder is automatically created to contain the image.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Gallery, and tap Pictures, Albums, or
Stories to choose the way items are displayed.
3. Tap a picture to view it, or first tap an album or
folder, and then tap a picture.
4. When viewing a picture:
• Swipe left or right to view the next or
previouspicture.
• Tap Favorite to mark the picture as a
favorite, and then access it from the Favorites
album.
• To start a slideshow with pictures and videos
in the current folder, tap Moreoptions >
Slideshow.
• To set the picture as the photo for a contact, tap
Moreoptions > Set as profile picture.
• To set the picture as wallpaper, tap
Moreoptions > Set as wallpaper.
• To set a picture as the Always On Display, tap
Moreoptions > Set as Always On Display
image.
• To send the picture to your connected printer,
tap Moreoptions > Print.
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Bixby Vision
Turn on Bixby Vision to find products online, discover
new places nearby, or translate text.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Gallery, and tap Pictures, Albums, or
Stories to choose the way items are displayed.
3. Tap a picture to view it, or first tap an album or
folder, and then tap a picture.
4. Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
Edit Pictures
You can edit pictures stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Gallery, and tap an picture to viewit.
• Details: View and edit information about the
image, including the date created, location, and
properties.
• Auto adjust: Apply adjustments determined
by built-in correction software.
• Edit: View and use the editing tools.
• Moreoptions > Rotate left or Rotate right to
rotate the picture.
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Play Video
You can play videos stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Gallery, and tap a folder or category to
openit.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap Play video to play the video.
Edit Video
You can trim segments of a video.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Gallery, and tap a video to viewit.
3. Tap Edit and tap an option:
• Trim: Cut segments of the video.
• Effects: Add visual effects to the video.
• Audio: Adjust the volume levels and add
background music to the video.
• Movie Maker: Download Movie Maker to
edit your multimedia files.
4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted to save
your new video.
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Share Pictures and Videos
You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Gallery, and tap a folder to openit.
3. In a folder, tap Moreoptions > Share, select
pictures and videos, and then tap Share to send
them to others or share them with social network
services.
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While viewing a single picture or video, tap
Share to send it to others or share it with
socialnetworkservices.
Direct Share
Share content with specific people directly using the
sharing panel from within any app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Directshare, and tap On/Off to enable.
Once enabled, contacts you have shared with in the
past will appear as icons in the Share window for
eachapp.
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Delete Pictures and Videos
You can delete pictures and videos stored on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Gallery, and tap a folder to openit.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.
4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
pictures and videos.
5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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When viewing a single picture or video, tap
Delete.
Take a Screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically
create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app.
►From any screen, press and hold the Power and
Volume down keys.
Screenshot Options
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features.
3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:
• Smart capture: Capture an image of any
scrollable areas of the screen that are currently
hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and
crop and share the screenshot immediately.
• Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the
screen by swiping the edge of your hand across
it, from side to side, keeping in contact with
thescreen.
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Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a
Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more.
Android Pay
Pay with your Android phone at over one million store
locations across the US and within mobile apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Googlefolder > Android Pay.
Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more about
Android Pay™.
Chrome
Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs,
bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to
your mobile device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Chrome.
Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more about
Chrome™.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your GoogleDocs™
andfiles.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Googlefolder > Drive.
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more about
GoogleDrive™.
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Duo
Make one-to-one video calls.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Googlefolder > Duo.
Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more about
Google Duo.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based
email service.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Googlefolder > Gmail.
Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and
contents of your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Google.
Maps
Find your current location and get directions and other
location-based information.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Maps.
Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.
You must enable location services to use Google Maps.
For more information, see“Wallpapers” on page160.
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Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your
Google Account.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Googlefolder > Photos.
Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more about
GooglePhotos™.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google
Play. You can stream them instantly or download them
for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.
You can also view videos saved on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Googlefolder > Play Movies & TV.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learnmore.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Play Music.
Visit support.google.com/music to learn more.
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books,
magazines, and games in Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Play Store.
Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
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Internet
Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.
To access the Internet:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsungfolder > Internet.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available:
• Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to
bookmarks or as a shortcut on the Home screen.
• Refresh: Refresh or reload the current webpage.
• Back or Back: Return to the previous page.
• Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
• Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
• Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved
pages, and history.
• Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on
the icon indicates the number of tabs that are
currentlyopen.
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
►Tap the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard.
To zoom in or out:
►Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom
out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.
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Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the sametime.
To open a new tab:
►Tap Tabs > New tab.
To close a tab:
1. Tap Tabs.
2. Tap Close tab by the tabs you want to close.
Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Savedpages,
and History.
Save and Open Bookmarks
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.
To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap Add to Bookmarks.
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Tap More options > Add to Bookmarks.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.
To open a bookmarked web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmark.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
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Saved Pages
Saving a web page stores the web page content on your
device so that you can access it offline.
To save the current web page:
►Tap More options > Save webpage.
To view saved web pages:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.
2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.
View History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
►Tap Bookmarks > History.
Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
►Tap More options > 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.
To enable Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsungfolder > Internet.
3. Tap Tabs.
4. Tap Turn on secret mode.
5. Tap Set password to protect your Secretmode data
with a password.
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Tap Don’t use password.
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To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsungfolder > Internet.
3. Tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode.
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsungfolder > Internet.
3. Tap More options > Settings.
4. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Messages
Learn how to send and receive different messages
using the Samsung Messages app on your device.
Types of Messages
The Samsung Messages app provides the following
message types:
• Text Messages (SMS)
• Multimedia Messages (MMS)
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and
receive text messages to and from other mobile
phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you
may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
message service.
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you
send and receive multimedia messages (such as
picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other
mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature,
you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
multimedia message service.
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the
screen and indicate when messages are received and
theirtype.
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Create and Send Messages
This section describes how to create and send a
message using the Messages app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Messages > Compose.
3. Tap contacts, if desired, and then tap Compose.
• Tap the Recipient field to manually enter a
recipient. You can also select the recipient based
on Groups or recent calls.
• Enter additional recipients by separating each
entry with a semicolon (;) and then using the
previous procedure. More recipients can be
added at any time before the message is sent.
4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.
• Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your
message.
• Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon
from the list and add it into your message at the
cursor location.
5. Review the message and tap Send.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.
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Send SOS Messages
Send a message with your location to designated
contacts when you are in an emergency situation.
To enable SOS messages:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Send SOS
messages, and then tap On/Off to enable this
feature.
3. Tap Send messages to > Add and add recipients by
creating new contacts or selecting from Contacts.
• To include a picture from your front and
rear camera in your SOS messages, tap
Attachpictures.
• To include a 5 second audio recording in your
SOS message, tap Attach audio recording.
To send an SOS message:
►Press the Power key quickly three times.
View New Messages
When you receive a new message, Newmessage
appears on the Status bar.
To view the message:
►Open the Notification panel and tap the message.
For more information, see “Notification Panel” on
page22.
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From a Home screen, tap Messages, and then
tap the new message to view it.
• To play a multimedia message attachment
(audio or video), tap Play.
• To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up
or down the page.
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Delete Messages
To delete messages, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Messages > Moreoptions > Edit.
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
messages.
4. Tap Delete and confirm when prompted.
Message Search
You can search through your messages by using the
Message Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Messages > Search.
3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap
Search on the keyboard.
Messages Settings
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, push messages, and more.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Messages > Moreoptions > Settings.
Emergency Alerts
This device is designed to receive wireless emergency
alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System
(CMAS), which may also be known as the Personal
Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more
information, contact your wireless provider.
Emergency alerts allows customers to receive
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages
notify customers of imminent threats to their safety
within their area. There is no charge for receiving an
Emergency alert message.
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There are three types of Emergency alerts:
• Alerts issued by the President
• Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
(extreme and severe)
• AMBER alerts (missing child alert)
Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts
(extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts.
Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be
disabled.
To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Messages > Moreoptions > Settings >
Emergencyalert settings.
3. Tap Emergency alerts.
• All alerts are enabled (on) by default.
4. Tap an alert option to disable it.
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My Files
Access files stored on your device, including images,
videos, music, and sound clips.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsungfolder > MyFiles.
3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
4. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
• Recent files: View recently accessed files.
-This option appears if one or more files have
been accessed recently.
• Categories
-Images: View image files.
-Audio: View audio files.
-Videos: View video files.
-Documents: View document files.
-Downloads: View all apps and files that have
been downloaded to the device.
-Installation files: View all APK files.
• Phone storage
-Internal storage: View folders and files located
on the device.
-SD card: View folders and files located on the
optional SD card (not included).
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• Cloud storage
-Samsung Cloud Drive: Use a Samsung account
for cloud storage.
-Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud
storage.
Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you
sign in to.
My Files Options
Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsungfolder > MyFiles. The following
options are available:
• Search: Search for a file or folder.
• Moreoptions: Tap for the following options:
-Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent
files category. This option only appears if
files have been accessed recently.
-Get more space: View storage information
for your device.
-Settings: View settings for the My Files app.
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Phone
Call
Hide the keypad
More options
Voicemail
Video call
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Make a Call
You can make a call from a Home screen.
Using the Dialer
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap Call.
• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
From Contacts
Swipe a contact or number to the right to make a call or
send a message.
To enable this feature:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Swipetocall or send messages.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
To make a call from Contacts:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Contacts.
2. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to
call the contact.
From Recents
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded
in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your
contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
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Direct Calls
Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact
details are currently on the screen by bringing the
device close to your ear.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Direct call,
and tap On/Off to enable.
Answer a Call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s
phone number or name is displayed, if it is storedin the
Contacts list.
►On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the
right to answer the call.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for
the incoming call.
►On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Answer
to answer the call.
Decline a Call
►On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to the
left to reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for
the incoming call.
►Tap Decline to reject the call and send it to
yourvoicemail.
Decline with Message
►On the incoming call screen, drag Send message
upward and select a message.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for
the incoming call.
►Tap Send message and select a message.
End a Call
To finish your call:
►Tap End when you are ready to end your call.
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While on a Call
Adjust the Call Volume
►Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the
volume.
– or –
Tap Moreoptions > Turn on extra volume to
quickly add more volume to the incoming audio.
Multitasking
If you exit the call screen and return to a Homescreen,
your active call is indicated by Callon the Status bar.
This lets you continue with your current call and do
something else, such as access the contacts list, view a
recent email, or locate a picture.
To return to the call screen:
►Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification
panel, and then tap Callnotification.
To end a call from any application:
►Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification
panel, and then tap End call.
Switch to Headset or Speaker
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetoothheadset (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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Call Log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or
missed are stored in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. If
the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s 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 a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents.
3. Tap the call that contains the information that you
want to save to your Contacts list.
4. Tap Details.
5. Tap Create contact.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap Update existing.
Delete Call Records
To delete Call log entries:
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents.
3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the
Call log.
4. Tap Delete.
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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 a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents.
3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
4. Tap Details > Moreoptions > Block contact.
Confirm when prompted.
You can also modify the Block list in Settings:
►From a Home screen, tap Phone >
Moreoptions > Settings > Block numbers.
Speed Dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for
speed dialing their default number.
Create a Speed Dial
You can assign 999 speed dial numbers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Speed dial. The Speed dial
screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers.
3. 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.
4. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from
Contacts to assign a contact to the number.
• Theselected contact is displayed in the
Speeddial number box.
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Make a Call with Speed Dial
You can make a call using Speed dial.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
2. 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
lastdigit.
Remove a Speed Dial Number
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Speed dial.
3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial.
4. Tap Remove.
Emergency Calls
You can dial the emergency telephone number in your
region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status.
Make an Emergency Call
You can dial the emergency telephone number
from your phone whether or not cellular service has
beenactivated. If your phone is not activated, you can
only make an emergency call.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap Call.
3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
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Make an Emergency Call from a Locked
Screen
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.
1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer.
3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap Call.
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
Voicemail
Use your phone’s voicemail feature.
For information on setting up voicemail, see
“Set Up Your Voicemail” on page14.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone >
Voicemail.
• You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.
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Optional Calling Services
Place a Multi-Party Call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can make
another call while a call is in progress.
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 to switch between the two calls.
• Tap Merge to hear both callers at once
(multi-conferencing).
Video Calls
To make Video calls:
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter a number and tap 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.
Wi-Fi Calling
You can make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected
to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided
by your wireless service provider. Please contact
your wireless service provider for details on cost and
functionality.
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To configure Wi-Fi Calling:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi Calling.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
4. Tap an option to customize your preferences for
calling:
• Wi-Fi Preferred
• Cellular Network Preferred
• Never use Cellular Network
5. Tap Moreoptions to view a tutorial or top
questions about Wi-Fi Calling.
Phone Settings
To access settings:
►From a Home screen, tap Phone >
Moreoptions > Settings.
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Samsung Connect
Control your devices by monitoring them in one place.
Check the status of your devices by looking at the
dashboard.
Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects
are not covered by the Samsung warranty; contact the
non-Samsung device manufacturer for support.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Connect, and
sign in with your Samsung account.
3. Follow the prompts to begin using Samsung
Connect.
Samsung Gear
Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this
application.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Gear.
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Samsung Health
Use Samsung Health to plan, track, and manage your
health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep,
and meals.
Caution: The information gathered from this device,
SamsungHealth, or related software is not intended
for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions,
or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of
disease.
The accuracy of the information and data provided
by this device and its related software, including
heart rate readings, may be affected by factors
such as environmental conditions, skin condition,
specific activity performed while using/wearing the
device, settings of the device, user configuration/
user-provided information, placement of the sensor
onthe body, and other end‑user interactions.
Formoreinformation on proper wear and use, see
samsung.com/us/heartratesensor.
To access Samsung Health:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > SamsungHealth,
andread and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Set up your health profile and goals.
Before You Start Exercising
This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While
moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is
safe for most people, health experts suggest that
you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise
program, particularly if you have any of the following
conditions:
• Heart disease;
• Asthma or lung disease;
• Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
• Arthritis.
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You should also check with your doctor if you have
symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious
disease, such as:
• Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms
during physical activity;
• Dizziness or loss of consciousness;
• Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or
when lying down or going to bed;
• Ankle swelling, especially at night;
• A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;
• Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that
goes away when you rest.
Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine
recommends that you see your doctor before engaging
in vigorous exercise if two or more of the following
apply:
• You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older
than age 55;
• You have a family history of heart disease before
age 55;
• You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
• You have not exercised for three months or more;
• You are overweight or obese;
• You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol;
• You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called
prediabetes.
When in Doubt — Check It Out
If you are unsure of your health status, have several
health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak
with your doctor before starting a new exercise
program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a
good way to plan an exercise program that is right and
safe for you. Consider it the first step on your path to
physical fitness.
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Samsung Notes
Use SamsungNotes to write and save notes.
Compose a Note
You can create notes using the SamsungNotes app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > SamsungNotes.
3. Tap Create and type a note. Available options
include:
• Text: Use the keyboard to type text.
• Pen: Use your finger or a stylus (not included) to
write text.
• Brush: Create a drawing.
• Image: Insert an image into the note.
• Voice: Use your voice to insert text into thenote.
4. Tap Save when finished.
Edit Notes
You can make edits to notes you create.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > SamsungNotes.
3. Tap a note to view it.
4. Tap the content and make edits.
5. When you are finished, tap Save.
Browse Notes
You can browse notes you create.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > SamsungNotes.
• Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
• To search for a note, tap Search.
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Notes Options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > SamsungNotes.
3. While browsing notes, tap More options for the
following options:
• Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
• Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.
• List/Grid view: Switch between List view and
Grid view.
• Settings: View settings for the
SamsungNotesapp.
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Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay™ is the new way to pay with your
Samsung Galaxy device. It is simple, secure and works
in more stores than any other mobile payment service.
Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can
swipe or tap your credit card.
Note: Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your
device. For more information, see “Mobile Networks” on
page135.
Note: For added security, your credit and debit card
information is not stored on a cloud service. If you are
using the Samsung Pay app on multiple devices, you
must sign in to the app and add all payment cards on
eachdevice.
Set Up Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple to
use with your Samsung Galaxy device.
To set up Samsung Pay:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap SamsungPay, and tap Start and follow the
prompts.
Note: You must log in to your Samsung account or
create a new Samsung account to use Samsung Pay.
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Simple Pay
Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off, LockScreen
or Home screen using Simple Pay.
To customize Simple Pay:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap SamsungPay.
3. Tap More options > Settings >
UseFavoriteCards.
4. Tap On/Off to enable Simple Pay on each screen.
To use Simple Pay:
1. From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the
screen.
• Your payment card and Simple Pay are
displayed.
2. Drag the card down to close Simple Pay.
Use Samsung Pay
Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever
you have your device with you.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap SamsungPay.
– or –
From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the
screen.
3. Select a card to pay with and authorize payments
by scanning your finger on the fingerprint sensor or
entering your Samsung Pay PIN.
4. Hold your phone over the store’s card reader.
• When your payment is complete, a receipt is
sent to your registered email.
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Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay
Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an
expanding selection of your favorite retailers.
To view the list of supported retailers:
1. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-pay.
2. Scroll down to “Gift cards” and click the
Seemerchants link.
Secure Your Information
Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security
technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy
devices. Payments are authorized with your fingerprint
or PIN and each transaction uses a unique token each
time, so your device only allows payments with your
consent.
If your device is ever lost, you can use the Find My
Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for even
more protection. For more information, see
“Find My Mobile” on page178.
For more information about Samsung Pay, visit:
samsung.com/SamsungPay.
For Samsung Pay support, visit:
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay.
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Samsung+
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock
promotions for your Samsung device.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Samsung folder > Samsung+.
Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Samsung folder > Secure Folder.
For more information, see “Secure Folder” on page179.
Smart Switch
Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Samsung folder > Smart Switch.
For more information, see “Transfer Data from Your Old
Device” on page14.
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T-Mobile Apps
Enjoy these apps from T-Mobile.
Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription.
Visit t-mobile.com to learn more or contact your service
provider for additional information.
Device Unlock
Your device is network locked. Use Device Unlock to
inquire about your device’s unlock eligibility.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap T-Mobile folder > Device Unlock.
Facebook
Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app.
Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat,
and play games.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Facebook.
Lookout
Configure and manage key security options, such as
anti-virus and anti-malware technology, a lost and
stolen device locator service, an application privacy
adviser, and a backup service.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Lookout.
T-Mobile
Get online access to account information such as your
current activity, billing information, service plans,
downloads, and more.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap T-Mobile > T-Mobile.
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T-Mobile Name ID
Modify Caller ID information. Name ID identifies
unknown callers by Name, City, and State.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap T-Mobile folder > T-Mobile Name ID.
T-Mobile TV
Watch live TV and Video On Demand.
Note: A data plan is required to use this feature.
Charges may apply. Please contact your service
provider for further details.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap T-Mobile folder > T-Mobile TV.
Visual Voicemail
Easily manage your inbox without ever dialing into your
voicemail.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap T-Mobile folder > Visual Voicemail.
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
addaccounts, and customize
Home screens, apps,
andfeatures.
Settings
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How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
►From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps,
andthen tap Settings.
– or –
Drag down from the Statusbar to display the
Notification panel, andthen tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Settings.
2. Tap Search.
• Enter a word or words in the Search field. Asyou
type, settings that match display on the screen.
• Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Connections
Manage connections between your device and a
variety of networks and other devices.
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local
Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires
access to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
• When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually Connect to a Wi‑FiNetwork
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network
manually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap
Addnetwork.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.
• Security: Select a security option and enter your
password.
• Auto reconnect: Connect to this network
automatically whenever available.
• Show advanced options: Add advanced options
such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.
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5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of
your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap Advanced for options:
• Smart network switch: Connect automatically
to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi
connection is unstable.
• Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.
• Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi
access points that support Hotspot 2.0.
• Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi
networks.
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device
to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi
router or other equipment (notconfigurable).
• Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
• Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
• Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have
turned your Wi-Fi on or off.
• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,
which is required when connecting to some
secured networks (notconfigurable).
• IP address: View your device’s IP address
(notconfigurable).
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections
using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi
network.
Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct
Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-
FiDirect devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
• Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans
for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct
Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi
Direct.
2. From an app, tap Share or More options >
Share.
• Sharing options may vary.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct and follow the prompts.
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
Disconnect your phone from a Wi-Fi Direct device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi >
Wi‑FiDirect.
3. Tap a device to disconnect it.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology
that connects your device wirelessly to a number of
Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car
Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers,
printers, and wireless devices.
The Bluetooth communication range is approximately
30 feet.
Pair with a Bluetooth Device
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish
trusted connections between your device and another
Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices
continue to recognize their partnership and exchange
information without having to re-enter a passcode.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
• Make sure that the target device is discoverable
so that your device can find it. Refer to the
instructions that came with the device to find
out how to set it to discoverable mode.
• When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
• To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.
• Your device automatically tries to pair with the
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.
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Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another device,
you can rename the paired device to make it easier to
recognize.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Share Data withBluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your
phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device.
To send data to another device using Bluetooth:
1. From an app, tap Share or More options >
Share.
2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
To receive data from another device using Bluetooth:
Share data with another device using Bluetooth.
1. When another device attempts to send a file to your
phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to
accept the file.
2. Tap Accept.
3. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel
and tap Filereceived.
Connect with a Bluetooth Device
Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or
have hands-free conversations using a compatible
Bluetooth headset or car kit.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list.
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Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
then tap On/Off to turn off Bluetooth.
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
thentap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.
Phone Visibility
Allow other devices to find your mobile device and
transfer files.
To enable or disable Phone visibility:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Phone visibility,
and then tap On/Off.
Data Usage
Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and
restrictions to conserve it.
Your service provider may account for data usage
differently.
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Turn Data Saver On or Off
Data saver prevents some apps from sending or
receiving data in the background, as well as reduce the
frequency of data use.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage >
Datasaver.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Data saver onoroff.
4. Tap Allow app while Data saver on, and then tap
On/Off next to each app that you want to permit to
have unrestricted data usage.
Turn Mobile Data On or Off
Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage >
Mobile data to turn mobile data onoroff.
Create an Alert for Mobile Data Usage
Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning
amount you set.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Datausage >
Mobile data usage.
3. Tap Settings > Data warning.
4. Enter the data usage warning amount, and then tap
Set to save.
Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps
Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Datausage >
Mobile datausage.
3. Tap an app to view data usage details.
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Additional Mobile Data Usage Options
Configure more options for mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Datausage. The
following options are available:
• Bill cycle: Set the day of the month to start the
bill cycle for your device.
• Wi-Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi
connections.
• Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent
apps that are running in the background from
using them.
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device from all
networks and turns off connectivity features, such as
phone calls and Wi-Fi.
While in Airplane mode, you can use other features
such as playing music, watching videos, and other
offline applications.
Turn Airplane Mode On or Off
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Airplane mode,
and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the
option.
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NFC and Payment
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange
when you touch your device with another compatible
device.
Enable NFC
Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data
with other NFC devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and
payment, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable
the option.
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app
content to another NFC-capable device by holding the
devices close together.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and
payment.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
4. Tap Android Beam, and then tap On/Off to enable
or disable the option.
Tap and Pay
Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment
application you want to use for making purchases on
your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and
payment.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
4. Tap Tap and pay.
5. Choose the app that you want as your default.
• Tap Others to choose other types of payment
apps.
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Mobile Hotspot
Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
your device’s Internet connection.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service
account in order to use Mobile hotspot.
Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and
uses data service.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off.
Connect a Device to Your
MobileHotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to
Mobile Hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot.
6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on the
target device.
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Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password
You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Tap the password and enter a new password.
5. Tap Save.
Allowed Devices List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and
connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and
password.
Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes
battery power and uses data service. While Mobile
hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the
Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your
device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra datacharges.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Tap More options > Allowed devices, and then
tap Add to enter the other device’s Device name
and MACaddress.
5. Tap Add to add the device.
• Tap On/Off to enable Allowed devices only.
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Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings
Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap More options > Configure mobile hotspot for
the following settings:
• Network name: View and change the name of
your Mobile hotspot.
• Broadcast network name (SSID): Make your
device visible to others.
• Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot.
• Password: If you choose a security level that
uses a password, enter the password. Adefault
password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot
screen.
• Show advanced options: Access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, and
to specify the channel your device uses for
Mobilehotspot.
Wi-Fi Sharing
Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other devices.
Be aware that your device may switch between your
saved Wi-Fi networks without notice.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap Wi-Fi sharing to enable this feature.
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Tethering
You can use USB tethering to share your device’s
Internet connection with a computer.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering.
3. Connect the computer to the device using the
USB cable, and then tap USBtethering to turn on
tethering.
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks and mobile
data service.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile networks
for options:
• Data roaming: Enable or disable data while
roaming on other mobile networks.
• Network mode: Choose a preferred network
mode.
• Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
• Network operators: Search for and select
available mobile networks.
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Location
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require
one or more location services be turned on for full
functionality.
Locating Method
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device’s location
services.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is
determined:
• High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.
• Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks
(no GPS).
• Phone only: Uses GPS only.
5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for
determining your location:
• 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
Apps that have requested your location are listed under
Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
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Location Services
Google Location History™ stores and uses your device’s
most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google
Maps, can use this data to improve your search results
based on places that you have visited.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.
Nearby Device Scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to. This function uses
Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is
turned off on your device.
To enable nearby device scanning:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
settings > Nearbydevicescanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers (notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
settings > Printing.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
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Mirror Link
Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment
and information screen using a USBconnection.
Note: To use this feature, your car system must support
MirrorLink.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
settings > MirrorLink.
3. Connect your device to your car’s system using the
USB cable.
4. Tap Connect to car via USB and follow the prompts.
5. Tap More options > MirrorLink device ID to view
the MirrorLink ID for your device.
Download Booster
Download booster improves download speed by using
both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same time when
downloading files over 30 MB in size.
Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.
To turn on Download booster:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > Downloadbooster.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Download booster.
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Virtual Private Networks
(VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before
setting up a VPN. For more information, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page176.
Set Up and Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN
connection to your device.
To add a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
settings > VPN.
3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
yourVPN.
To edit or delete a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
settings > VPN.
3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to
edit ordelete.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
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Connect to or Disconnect from
YourVPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to
and disconnecting from the VPN is easy.
To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.
Ethernet
Configure an Ethernet connection with your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Moreconnection
settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts.
Sounds and
Vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
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Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while preserving
the individual sound settings you have made.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Soundmode, and then choose a mode:
• Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume
levels you have chosen in Sound settings for
notifications and alerts.
• Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This
uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound
settings.
• Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
Easy Mute
Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or
turning over the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Advanced features > Easy mute, and tap
On/Off to enable.
Vibrations
Configure your device’s vibrations.
Vibrate While Ringing
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you
receive a call.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Vibratewhile ringing to enable this option.
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Vibration Intensity
Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and
feedback.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Vibration intensity.
3. Drag the sliders to set the intensity for each setting.
Vibration Pattern
Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your
own pattern.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Vibrationpattern.
3. Tap a pattern to preview and select it.
Volume
Set the system volume level and default volume for call
ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Volume Key Default
Set the Volume key to adjust the ringtone or media
volume by default.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Default
volume key control.
3. Tap Ringtone or Media to set.
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Set the Volume
You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume
and drag the sliders to set the default volume for:
• Ringtone
• Media
• Notifications
• System
Media Volume Limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You
can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from
changing this setting.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Media volume limiter.
• Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
-When enabled, drag the Custom volume
limit slider to set the maximum output
volume.
• Tap Set volume limit PIN to prevent changes to
the volume setting.
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Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Ringtone.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap Add from phone to use an audio file as a
ringtone.
Notification Sounds
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Notificationsounds and configure the following
options:
• Default notification sound: Choose a default
sound for all notifications.
• Messages notifications: Choose a sound for
message notifications, and enable or disable
vibration alert.
• Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for
calendar notifications, and enable or disable
vibration alert.
• Email notifications: Configure email account
notifications. An email account must be
configured for this option to be available.
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Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications and
alerts. The options below determine what notifications
can make sounds, and during what time periods you
want to enter this mode.
To activate Do not disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Donotdisturb, and configure the following:
• Turn on now: Enable this option.
• Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days, Start
time, and Endtime to set up a do not disturb
schedule.
• Allow exceptions: Customize which
notifications are allowed while your device is in
Do not disturb mode.
• Hide visual notifications: Select options for
preventing visual notifications for apps silenced
by Do not disturb.
3. Tap Hide visual notifications to select options for
preventing visual notifications for apps silenced by
Do not disturb.
System Sounds
Set various other system sound options.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration, and tap to
enable each option:
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap
the screen to make selections.
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.
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• Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is
connected.
• Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the
navigation keys are tapped.
Key-Tap Feedback
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is
tapped.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration, and then
tap to enable each option:
• Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the
dialing keypad is tapped.
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
• Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Sound Quality and
Effects
You can enable sound effects when connected to
a headset. Sound effects are only available when
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset
(notincluded) is connected.
Choose from advanced sound options to customize your
audio experience.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound
quality andeffects.
3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap
Advanced or Basic to customize your sound
settings.
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4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:
• UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution
of music and videos for a clearer listening
experience.
• Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround
sound.
• Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.
• Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
concerthall.
5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.
Separate App Sound
You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker
or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on
your phone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Separateapp sound.
3. Tap On/Off 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 app’s sound to be played on.
Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts from.
Alerts include notifications, sounds, andvibrations.
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Block App Notifications
Block notifications for apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Notifications.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or
disable notifications.
Customize App
Notifications
Customize notification settings for each application
individually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Notifications.
3. Tap an app, and select an option:
• Allow notifications: Receive notifications from
this app.
• Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate,
and block previews in pop-ups.
• Set as priority: Allow notifications from this app
to sound and turn on the screen while Do not
disturb is turned on.
Display
Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout
delay, and other displaysettings.
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Screen Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings
or personal preference. You may alsowant to adjust
screen brightness to conservebattery power.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display.
3. Customize options under Brightness:
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.
• Tap Auto brightness to automatically adjust
the screen brightness based on the lighting
conditions.
Blue Light Filter
Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep
better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn this
feature on and off.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Blue light filter, and
then choose one of the following options:
• Tap Turn on now to enable this feature.
• Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule
for when Blue light filter should be enabled.
You can choose Sunset to sunrise or
Customschedule.
3. Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of the
filter.
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Screen Mode
Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen mode and
choose a screen mode:
• Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to
automatically optimize the display to match the
type of image displayed and other criteria, such
as battery level.
– or –
Choose a specific type of screen mode based on
what you are viewing.
Screen Resolution
You can change the screen resolution level. All apps
will close when you change the resolution.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen resolution and
choose a screen resolution level.
3. Tap Apply to change the resolution.
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Screen Zoom and Font
You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and
style.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen zoom and font
for the following options:
• Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom
level.
• Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of
text.
• Tap a Font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts from
GalaxyApps.
3. Tap Apply to set the screen zoom and font.
Full Screen Apps
Choose which apps you want to use in the full screen
aspect ratio.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Full screen apps and
tap apps to enable or disable this feature.
Easy Mode
Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler
layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons,
making for a more straightforward visual experience.
To enable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Easy mode.
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3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
• When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe
down the page and select which apps you want
to display on the Home screens.
4. Tap the apps you want to add or remove.
5. Tap Apply to save your settings.
To disable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Easy mode >
Standardmode.
3. Tap Apply to exit Easy mode.
Icon Frames
You can show icons with shaded frames to make them
stand out on the Home screen and Appslist screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Icon frames and
choose one of the following options:
• Icons only: Show icons only.
• Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded
frames.
3. Tap Apply, and confirm when prompted.
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LED Indicator
Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice
recording, or receiving notifications.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > LED indicator to turn
the feature on or off.
Status Bar
Configure display options for the Status bar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Status bar.
• Tap Show recent notifications only to display
only the three most recent notification icons on
the Status bar.
• Tap Show battery percentage to display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.
Navigation Bar
You can configure the Navigation bar background color
and button layout.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Navigation bar for the
following settings:
• Background color: Choose a color for the
background of the Navigation bar.
• Unlock with Home button: Touch and hold
Home while the screen is off to skip the Lock
screen and go directly to the Home screen.
• Button layout: Choose the order of the
navigation keys.
• Home button sensitivity: Adjust the amount of
pressure needed to touch and hold Home by
moving the slider.
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Screen Timeout
Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout and
choose a time period.
Keep Screen Turned Off
You can prevent the screen from turning on while the
device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or a bag.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Keep screen turned off
to enable or disable the feature.
Screen Saver
Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen
when the device is docked (dock not included) or while
charging. You can choose to display colors or photos.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Screen saver.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver.
4. Configure options:
• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.
• Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
• Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.
Tap Settings for options.
• Photos: Display pictures from your Google
Photos account. Tap Settings for options.
5. Tap Preview for a demonstration of Screensaver.
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Smart Stay
Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so
that the screen stays on while you are looking atit.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Smart stay,
and tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
One-Handed Mode
Change the screen layout to accommodate operating
your device with one hand.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
One-handed mode.
3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following:
• Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either
bottom corner to reduce the display size.
• Button: Tap Home three times in quick
succession to reduce the display size.
Wallpapers and
Themes
You can change the appearance of your device with
custom wallpapers, themes, and icons.
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Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose
from preloaded wallpapers.
To change wallpaper:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Wallpapers and themes >
Wallpapers.
3. Tap View all to see all available wallpaper images.
4. Tap an image to choose it.
• Infinity wallpapers will be applied to all screens.
• Other wallpapers will prompt you to select
which screen you want to use it for.
• If available, tap Motion effect to add movement
to your screens.
5. Tap Set as wallpaper, and confirm if prompted.
Themes
Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock
screens, wallpapers, and app icons.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Wallpapers and themes >
Themes.
3. Tap a theme to view a preview of the theme.
• Tap View all to see all available themes.
4. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
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Icons
Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Wallpapers and themes > Icons.
3. Tap an icon set to view a preview of the icons.
• Tap View all to see all available icon sets.
4. Tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.
Always On Displays
(AODs)
Apply custom layouts for the Always On Display.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Wallpapers and themes > AODs.
3. Tap a layout to view a preview of the AOD.
• Tap View all to see all available layouts.
4. Tap Apply to apply the selected layout.
Device
Maintenance
Device maintenance provides an overview of the
status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and
device security. You can also automatically optimize
your device’s system resources.
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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:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance.
3. Tap Optimize now.
Battery
View how battery power is used for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Battery
for options:
• Battery usage: View details of battery usage by
item.
• Power saving mode: Extend battery life by
selecting a power saving mode level. Choose
Off, Mid, or Max. Estimated remaining battery
life for each mode is provided.
• App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that
they do not use battery power when not in use.
Tap Save power to enable.
• Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from
being put to sleep by the App power monitor.
• Moreoptions > Advanced settings: Configure
advanced battery settings and notifications,
such as Fast cable charging, or showing a
battery percentage in the Status bar.
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Performance Mode
Optimize your device’s performance features to best fit
your usage.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance >
Performance mode. Choose one of the following
options:
• Optimized (recommended): Balance battery life
and screen resolution for everyday use.
• Game: Enhance your gaming experience by
making games run more smoothly.
• Entertainment: Enjoy music and videos with
ultra high quality sound and enhanced images.
• High performance: Experience the highest
quality display settings.
Storage
View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount,
or format an optional memory card (notincluded).
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
Used memory is divided into:
• Documents
• Images
• Audio
• Videos
• Apps
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To increase available memory:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has been
installed in your device, the card memory is displayed
in the Storage setting.
For more information, see “Install the SIM Card and a
MemoryCard” on page6.
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 a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then
tap Mount.
Remove a Memory Card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then
tap Unmount.
5. Remove your memory card from the device.
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Format a Memory Card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back
up your music and photo files that are stored on the
card because formatting the SDcard deletes all the
stored data.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card,
tapFormat, 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.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Memory.
• The used and available memory are shown.
3. To free up as much memory as possible, tap
Cleannow and follow the prompts.
• The selected apps and services in the list will be
closed.
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Language and Input
Configure your device’s 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 a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input > Language.
3. Tap Add language, and select a language from
the list.
• To change the default language, or remove a
language from your list, tap Edit.
Google Voice Typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using
GoogleVoice typing.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Tap Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing.
• Languages: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
• “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search
whenever you say “OK Google”.
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
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• Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing you
to use voice input while not connected to the
network.
• Block offensive words: Hide search results that
contain offensive words.
• Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a
Bluetooth headset, if available.
Manage Virtual Keyboards
Enable or disable virtual keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Tap Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards.
4. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.
Physical Keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical keyboard
connected to your device (Sold separately).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option:
• Show virtual keyboard: Show the virtual
keyboard while a physical keyboard is also
beingused.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the
keyboard shortcuts on the screen.
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Text-to-Speech Options
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options.
TTSis used for various accessibility features,
such as VoiceAssistant. For more information,
see“Accessibility” on page191.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input > Text-to-speech for options:
• Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the
Samsung or GoogleText‑to‑speech engine. Tap
Settings next toeach TTS engine for options.
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is
spoken.
• Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.
• Reset speech rate: Reset the speech rate.
• Reset pitch: Reset the speech pitch.
• Listen to an example: Tap to play a short
demonstration of speech synthesis.
• Default language status: Display the default
language in use.
Pointer Speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to
go faster or to the left to go slower.
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Date and Time
By default, your device receives date and time
information from the wireless network. When you are
outside network coverage, you may want to set date
and time information manually using the date and time
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Dateand time. The following options are available:
• Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from the wireless network.
When Automatic date and time is disabled, the
following options are available:
-Set date: Enter the current date.
-Set time: Enter the current time.
-Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone.
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
Report Diagnostic Info
This feature sends diagnostic information about your
device when you are having technical problems.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management >
Reportdiagnostic info.
3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes to
enable this feature or tap Nothanks.
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Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also reset
your device to its factory defaults.
Reset 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 a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
Reset settings.
3. 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 a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
Reset network settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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.
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Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
Formore information, see “Factory Reset Protection” on
page12.
If you reset your device to factory default settings
with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature
activated, you must enter the user name and password
for a registered Google Account to regain access to
the device. You will not be able to access the device
without the correct credentials.
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it
can take 24hours 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 a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the
reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set
up your device.
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Collect Diagnostics
Collect diagnostics data for troubleshooting.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
Collect diagnostics.
3. Tap Diagnostics and read the information. Choose
to enable the feature by checking Agree.
• Tap More info to display additional information
or tap Next to display the Issue Assist screen.
4. Tap Issue assist and read the information.
TapAccept or Decline.
5. Tap Personalized offers and read the information.
TapAccept or Decline.
Auto Restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at
set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and
battery power is more than 30%.
Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device
restarts.
To enable Auto restart:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
Autorestart.
3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:
• Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.
• Day: Select the day of the week to automatically
restart your device.
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Software Update
Check for and install available software updates for
your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Software update for the
following options:
• Download updates manually: Check for
software updates.
• Scheduled software updates: Enable automatic
installation of available software updates at the
time of your choosing.
Lock Screen and
Security
Secure your device and protect your data with
LockScreen and Security settings.
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Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using
a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen
locktype.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Screen lock type to select a screen lock:
• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it.
• Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on the
screen to unlock your device.
• PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.
• Password: Create a password for unlocking the
screen.
• None: Do not lock the screen.
• Face: Use facial recognition to unlock your
device.
• Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to
unlock the screen.
• Iris: Use iris recognition to unlock the screen.
3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a
secured lock screen option:
• Tap On/Off to enable or disable showing
notifications on the lock screen.
• Hide content: Enable to hide the content of
notifications.
• Notification icons only: Enable to hide
notification details and show only the icon.
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4. Choose a screen lock option:
• Smart Lock: Unlock your mobile device
automatically when trusted locations or other
devices have been detected. A secure screen
lock is required for this feature.
• Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time and Smart
lock. This option is not available with Swipe.
Always On Display
Settings
Choose what to display on a standby screen instead of
turning off the screen.
Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to
Settings, double tap the Always On Display screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Always On Display for options:
• Tap On/Off to enable the feature, and then set
the following options:
• Content to show: Choose to show Home,
aclock, or information.
• Clock style: Select a layout for the standby
screen. This is not available if you choose
Homebutton only.
• Show always: Enable to show the Always On
Display at all times.
-Set schedule: If you disable Show always,
then set a schedule for when to start and
end Always On Display.
• About Always On Display: View the current
software version and license information.
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Lock Screen and AOD
Settings
Configure display settings for the Lock screen and
Always On Display (AOD).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security for
options:
• Information and FaceWidgets: Set a clock,
FaceWidgets, or Contact Information to display
on the Lock screen and Always On Display
screen.
• Notifications: Select which notifications to
display on the Lock screen and Always On
Display screen.
• App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from
the Lock screen.
Samsung Pass
Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services
with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung
account to use Samsung Pass.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Samsung Pass.
3. Follow the prompts to sign to your Samsung
account and add your biometric data.
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung
account and enable Google location service to use
FindMy Mobile.
►To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
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1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
FindMyMobile.
3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you
are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap
Add account and follow the prompts. The following
options are available:
• Remote controls: Activate or deactivate Remote
controls, which allows you to access your device
remotely.
• Google location service: Activate or deactivate
Google location service. This service must be on
in order to find your device.
• Send last location: Allow your phone to send its
last location to the Find My Mobile server when
the battery falls below a certain level.
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Unknownsources to enable this option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data to
be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.
You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to
use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for
your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Secure Folder and follow the prompts to secure
content on your device.
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Secure Startup
Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN or
password to be entered before it starts up. You must
have a secured screen lock for this option to be
available.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Secure startup and select an option.
Encrypt SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
optional memory card (not included) when you first
access it after powering on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Encrypt SDcard.
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.
Set Up SIM Card Lock
Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your SIM
card.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings > SetupSIM card lock and
follow the prompts.
• Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
• Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings > Makepasswords visible
to turn the feature on.
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Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings for the following Security
update service options:
• Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
-Automatic updates can also be limited to
only when your device is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
• Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat analysis.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings > Deviceadministrators.
• Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock
or erase a lost device.
• Tap Secure folder to allow it to manage your
device.
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Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some
other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or
remove it.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen 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 device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
• User certificates: View user certificates.
• Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
• Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents
from the device and reset the password.
Advanced Security
Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings for the following advanced
options:
• Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
-To view Trust agents, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern).
Formore information, see“Set a Screen Lock”
on page176.
• Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen,
preventing access to other features of your
device.
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• Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
• Notification access: View the applications that
can access notifications you receive on your
device.
• Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your
GoogleAccount, Samsung account, email, and
socialnetworking accounts.
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Samsung Cloud
Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your
device. You can also sync your data from multiple
devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts >
Samsungcloud.
• If a Samsung account has not been added, follow
the prompts to add one.
3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the
following options are available:
• Manage cloud storage: View how much cloud
storage your data is using.
• Backup settings: Configure backup for
supported apps using your Samsung Cloud
account.
• Restore: Download any stored backup
information to your device.
• Sync settings: Tap the following items to enable
or disable syncing:
-Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact
info.
-Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your
events and tasks.
-Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and
categories.
-Samsung Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved
pages, and opened tabs from your browser.
-Keyboard data: Sync predictive text data.
-Gallery: Sync your images and videos.
• Moreoptions:
-Sync now: Sync all selected settings for
your Samsungaccount.
-Sync information: Read more information
on what can be synced with your Samsung
Cloud account.
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-Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or
remove your Samsung account.
-FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site
to view additional information based on
frequently asked questions.
-Contact us: Contact Samsung.
My Profile
Manage your personal information and Samsung
account details.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > MyProfile.
• If a Samsung account has not been added, follow
the prompts to add one.
Add an Account
You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
Addaccount.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
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Synchronize Accounts
You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other
types of accounts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
[Accounttype].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap Moreoptions > Sync now to synchronize the
account.
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts of
the same type.
Account settings and available features vary between
account types and service providers. Contact your
service provider for more information on your account’s
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
[Accounttype].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account type.
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Remove an Account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
[Accounttype].
3. Tap the account and then tap Moreoptions >
Removeaccount.
Backup and Restore
Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts.
Samsung Account
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Backup
and restore for options:
• Backup settings: Configure your Samsung
account to back up your data.
• Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore
your backupdata.
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Google Account
Enable backup of your information to your Google
account.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Backup
and restore for options:
• Back up my data: Enable back up of application
data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to
Google servers.
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to be
used as your backup account.
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are restored
when you reinstall an application.
Google Settings
Configure your device’s Google settings.
Customize Google
To customize your Google settings:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Google, and select an option to
customize:
• Location: Configure your Google location
settings.
• Security: Configure the Android Device Manager
and apps security settings.
• Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.
• App preview messages: Receive and reply to
messages sent from messaging apps that are
not installed on your device.
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• Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect
with nearby devices.
• Search & Now: Configure your Google search
settings and Google Now™ settings.
• Set up nearby device: Set up another device
using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
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Vision
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
visual aspects of the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Vision, and tap
an option:
• Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist
blind and low-vision users.
-Voice Assistant can collect all of the text
you enter, except passwords, including
personal data and credit card numbers. It
may also log your user interface interactions
with the device.
• Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice
Assistant.
• Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.
• Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
• Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud as
you enter your passwords.
• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps.
• Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags
to provide information about nearby objects.
• Screen zoom and font: Configure the screen
zoom level and font size and style.
• 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.
• Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded
backgrounds to make them stand out.
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• Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.
• Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
• Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a large
pointer for a connected mouse or touchpad.
• Grayscale: Enable grayscale mode instead of
using colors.
• Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to black
text on a white background.
• Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen
if you are color blind or have difficulty reading
the display because of the screen color.
Hearing
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
audio aspects of the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Hearing, and tap
an option:
• Sound detectors: Receive alerts when the
device detects a baby crying or a doorbell.
• Flash notification: Set the camera light
or screen to blink whenever you receive a
notification.
• Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and
audio for privacy.
• Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use
with hearingaids.
• Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
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• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with
multimedia files when available.
• Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set
the left and right balance when using a stereo
device.
• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono
for use with one earphone.
Dexterity and
Interaction
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
dexterity and interaction aspects of the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Dexterity and
interaction, and tap an option:
• Universal switch: Control your device with your
customized switches.
• Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
• Easy screen turn on: Turn on the screen without
having to press any buttons.
• Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for
this action.
• Click after pointer stops: Automatically click on
an item after the pointer stops over it.
• Interaction control: Block areas of the
screen from touch interaction. Disable auto
screen rotation and hard key functions.
Only show application notifications in the
Notificationpanel and the Status bar.
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More Accessibility
Settings
Customize additional accessibility features for your
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility, and tap an option:
• Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS
engine and options. Formore information, see
“Text-to-Speech Options” on page169.
• Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in
a series of directions.
• Direct access: Open your accessibility settings
by pressing the Volume up key and the Power
key together.
• Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
• Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts
for answering and ending calls.
• Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or
reject incoming calls with a single tap.
• Manage accessibility: Import and export your
accessibility settings, or share them with other
devices.
Accessibility Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from
the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility.
3. Other installed accessibility services may be listed
and configured under Services.
Other Settings
Configure features on your device that make it easier
to use.
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Help
View your device’s user manual on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Help.
Manage Game Features
Automatically arranges all your games in one place.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Games >
Game launcher.
Device Assistance App
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Device assistance app.
3. Tap an option to customize:
• Device assistance app: Select your default
assistance app.
• Read text on screen: Allow the device
assistance app to read any text shown on the
screen.
• Take/access screenshots: Allow the device
assistance app to take and access screenshots.
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About Phone
View information about your device, including current
status, legal information, hardware and software
versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > About phone, and then tap items
for more details:
• My phone number: View your phone number.
• Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.
• Legal information: View legal notices and other
legal information, including your embedded
Samsung legal information.
• Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
• Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.
Additional resources for your
device.
Getting Help
View legal information
foryour device.
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Legal Information
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. For complete terms
and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to
the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms &
Conditions, included with the Product.
Find Legal Information Online
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA),
and Health & Safety Information for your device are
available online:
Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty,
and Health & Safety Information:
Phone:
• English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
• Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
Tablet:
• English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
• Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
End User License Agreement:
• English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
• Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-
EULA4/#SPANISH
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Find Legal Information on the Mobile Device
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and
Health & Safety Information are also available on the
device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The
location depends on the device, and is usually in the
“About device” or “About phone” section, for example:
• Settings > About phone or About device >
Legalinformation > Samsung legal
Or, use the Search feature to search for “Legal”.
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned
by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung
or its respective suppliers relating to the Product,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
software relating thereto, is proprietary to Samsung
and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
international treaty provisions. IntellectualProperty
includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable
or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights,
software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship.
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership
in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with Samsung and its suppliers.
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Open Source Software
Some software components of this product, including
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
incorporate source code covered under GNU General
Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public
License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and
other open source licenses. To obtain the source code
covered under the open source licenses, please visit:
opensource.samsung.com
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion
of Liability
The information below explains that a user accepts
this Product as sold, including the hardware and
software components as created and packaged for
sale. If the user changes these parameters through
a unique modification, Samsung will not be held
responsible for damages or issues that result from
these end-user changes.
Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty
that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes
the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express
or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with
respect to the product, including but not limited to
the:
• merchantability of the product or its fitness for
any particular purpose or use;
• design, condition or quality of the product;
• performance of the product;
• workmanship of the product or the components
contained therein; or
• compliance of the product with the requirements
of any law, rule, specification or contract
pertaining thereto.
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Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be
construed to create an express or implied warranty
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product.
In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any
damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or
use of the product or arising from the breach of the
express warranty, including incidental, special or
consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits
or benefits.
Modification of Software
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry
settings, or your modification of Operating System
(OS) software.
Using custom OS software may cause your device and
applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not
permit users to download certain software, such as
custom OS.
Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is
a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be
required. For more information about Knox, please refer
to: samsung.com/us/knox
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Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection
rating system.
Your device has been tested in a controlled
environment and shown to be water and dust resistant
in certain circumstances (meets requirements of
classification IP68 as described by the international
standard IEC 60529 – Degrees of Protection provided
by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35°C,
86-106 kPa, 5.0 feet, for 30 minutes). Despite this
classification, your device is not impervious to water
damage in any situation. It is important that all
compartments are closed tightly.
Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device
components or an internally sealed system, this
condition will void your device warranty.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the
device.
• Any device which uses accessible compartments
or ports that can be opened, should have these
sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from
entering the system.
• Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
with a clean, soft cloth. If your device has gotten
wet, you should dry the inside of the charging port
before inserting a power connector to charge your
device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your
device may operate abnormally. For example, it may
charge more slowly or overheat.
• Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized
water, or to water over 5.0 feet deep for more than
30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh water,
dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the
device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh
water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately
and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it
as instructed may cause the device to suffer from
operability or cosmetic issues.
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• Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.
• If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the
water and dust resistant features of the device
may be damaged.
• To maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant
features of your device, if an S Pen is available
for use, verify it is securely inserted prior to any
exposure to liquids.
• The touchscreen and other features may not work
properly if the device is used in water or in other
liquids. [110116]
Restricting Children’s Access to
YourMobile 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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Address:
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Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, MultiWindow,
SamsungGear, Samsung Pay, and Smart Switch are
alltrademarks of SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their
respectiveowners.
Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital
Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you
have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your
device may not be compatible with DRM-protected
files.
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Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is
less than the specified capacity because the operating
system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
upgrade the device.