Table of Contents
- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G User manual
- Contents
- Getting started
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Set up your device
- Start using your device
- Turn on your device
- Use the Setup Wizard
- Bring data from an old device
- Lock or unlock your device
- Side key settings
- Accounts
- Set up voicemail
- Navigation
- Navigation bar
- Customize your home screen
- Bixby
- Digital wellbeing and parental controls
- Always On Display
- Biometric security
- Mobile continuity
- Multi window
- Edge panels
- Enter text
- Emergency mode
- Camera and Gallery
- Apps
- Settings
- Access Settings
- Connections
- Sounds and vibration
- Notifications
- Display
- Dark mode
- Screen brightness
- Motion smoothness
- Eye comfort shield
- Screen mode
- Font size and style
- Screen zoom
- Full screen apps
- Screen timeout
- Accidental touch protection
- Touch sensitivity
- Show charging information
- Screen saver
- Lift to wake
- Double tap to turn on screen
- Double tap to turn off screen
- Keep screen on while viewing
- One‑handed mode
- Lock screen and security
- Screen lock types
- Google Play Protect
- Security update
- Find My Mobile
- Samsung Pass
- Secure Folder
- Private Share
- Samsung Blockchain Keystore
- Install unknown apps
- Password for factory data reset
- Set up SIM card lock
- View passwords
- Device administration
- Credential storage
- Advanced security settings
- Permission manager
- Samsung Privacy
- Google Privacy
- Location
- Accounts
- Device maintenance
- Accessibility
- Other settings
- Learn more
- Legal information
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Features
Mobile continuity| Biometric security| Dark mode
Getting started
Device layout: Galaxy S21 FE
Set up your device: Maintaining water and dust resistance| Charge the battery|
Wireless power sharing
Start using your device: Turn on your device| Use the Setup Wizard| Bring data from
an old device| Lock or unlock your device| Side key settings| Accounts| Set up
voicemail| Navigation| Navigation bar| Customize your home screen| Bixby| Digital
wellbeing and parental controls| Always On Display| Biometric security| Mobile
continuity| Multi window| Edge panels| Enter text| Emergency mode
Customize your home screen: App icons| Wallpaper| Themes| Icons| Widgets| Home
screen settings| Easy mode| Status bar| Notification panel | Quick settings
Camera and Gallery
Camera: Navigate the camera screen| Configure shooting mode| AR Zone| Single
take| Super Slow-mo| Record videos| Dual recording| Camera settings
Gallery: View pictures| Edit pictures| Play video| Edit video| Share pictures and
videos| Delete pictures and videos| Group similar images | Take a screenshot|
Screen recorder
Mobile continuity
Link to Windows | Samsung DeX| Continue apps on other devices
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Samsung apps
Galaxy Essentials| ARZone| Bixby| Galaxy Store| Galaxy Wearable| Game
Launcher| Samsung Free| Samsung Global Goals| Samsung Members| Smart
Switch| SmartThings| Tips| Calculator| Calendar| Clock| Contacts| Internet|
Messages| MyFiles| Phone| Samsung Health| Samsung Notes| Samsung Pay
Google apps
Chrome| Drive| Duo| Gmail| Google| GPay| Maps| Photos| Google Play Movies &
TV| Play Store| YouTube| YT Music
Microsoft apps
Outlook| Office | OneDrive
Settings
Connections: Wi-Fi| Bluetooth| NFC and payment| Airplane mode| Mobile networks|
Data usage| Mobile hotspot| Tethering| Nearby device scanning| Connect to a
printer| Virtual Private Networks| Private DNS| Ethernet
Customization: Display| Notifications| Sounds and vibration
Security: Lock screen and security| Face recognition| Fingerprint scanner
Accounts: Add an account| Account settings| Remove an account| Backup and
restore| Google settings
Backup: Samsung account| Google Account| External storage transfer
Accessibility: Recommended for you | TalkBack| Visibility enhancements | Hearing
enhancements| Interaction and dexterity| Advanced settings| Installed services |
About Accessibility
Other: Tips and help | Android Auto| Dual Messenger| Quick share| About phone
Learn more
Legal information
Contents
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Galaxy S21 FE
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy S21 FE
Front camera
Volume keys
USB charger/Audio port
Flash
Rear cameras
Side key
Speaker
Fingerprint
scanner
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Set up your device
Maintaining water and dust resistance| Charge the battery| Wireless power sharing
Your device uses a nano-SIM card. A SIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able
to use your previous SIM card. Network indicators for 5G service are based on your
carrier’s specifications and network availability. Contact your carrier for more
details.
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
Install SIM card
Place the SIM card into
the tray with the gold
contacts facing up.
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NOTEThe use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to
federal and local guidelines and restrictions. Check with appropriate authorities
and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your
device.
NOTEWall charger sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and
cables. To avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn
or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Using other charging devices and
batteries may void your warranty and may cause damage. For more
information on your device, including charging compatibility, please visit
samsung.com.
NOTEYour 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 tray openings are maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is
securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids.
Maintaining water and dust resistance
CAUTIONTo avoid electric shock and damage to your device, do not charge
device while it is wet or in an area where it could get wet. Do not handle device,
charger or cords with wet hands while charging.
The device is not impervious to dust and water damage in any situation. It is
important that all compartments are closed tightly.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and maintain dust and
water resistance performance:
lWater resistant based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion in fresh water deeper
than 1.5 meters or keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes. If device is exposed
to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth; if exposed to liquid other
than fresh water, rinse with fresh water and dry as directed.
lAny 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.
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lIf the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet,
sound may not be heard clearly during a call. After wiping the device with a dry
cloth, dry it thoroughly before using it.
lDo not expose the device to water at high pressure.
lIf the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water and dust resistant
features of the device may be damaged.
NOTELiquid other than fresh water may enter the device faster. Failure to rinse
the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer
from operability or cosmetic issues.
Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
TIPWhile charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop
charging. Thisusually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is
in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the
device and wait for the device to cool down. Formore information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
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Wireless power sharing
Wirelessly charge your compatible Samsung devices using your phone. Some
features are not available while sharing power.
1. From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Battery > Wireless power
sharing.
2. Tap Battery limit and choose a percentage. Once the device you are charging
has reached this level of charge, wireless power sharing automatically turns off.
3. Tap to turn on the charging feature.
4. With the phone face down, place the compatible device on the back of the
phone to charge. A notification sound or vibration occurs when charging
begins.
NOTEWireless power sharing works with most Qi-Certified devices. Requires
minimum 30% battery to share. Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by
device. May not work with some accessories, covers, or other manufacturer’s
devices. If you have trouble connecting or charging is slow, remove any cover
from each device.
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For best results when using Wireless power sharing, please note:
•Remove any accessories or cover before using the feature. Depending on the
type of accessory or cover, Wireless power sharing may not work properly.
•The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device, so you may need
to adjust the placement to make a connection. When charging starts, a
notification or vibration will occur, so the notification will help you know you've
made a connection.
•Call reception or data services may be affected, depending on your network
environment.
•Charging speed or efficiency can vary depending on device condition or
surrounding environment.
•Do not use headphones while charging with Wireless power sharing.
Start using your device
Turn on your device| Use the Setup Wizard| Bring data from an old device| Lock or
unlock your device| Side key settings| Accounts| Set up voicemail| Navigation|
Navigation bar| Customize your home screen| Bixby| Digital wellbeing and parental
controls| Always On Display| Biometric security| Mobile continuity| Multi window|
Edge panels| Enter text| Emergency mode
Turn on your device
Use the Side key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked
or broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.
◌Press and hold the Side key to turn the device on.
•To turn the device off, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the
same time, and tap Power off. Confirm when prompted.
•To restart your device, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the
same time, and tap Restart. Confirm when prompted.
TIP To learn more about powering off your device from Settings, tap
Advanced features > Side key > How to power off your phone.
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NOTEBest 5G performance requires optimal 5G connection and unobstructed
antennas (rear of device); see carrier for network availability; 5G performance
may be impacted by a case or cover.
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up
accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
Bring data from an old device
Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes,
calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data via
USBcable, Wi-Fi, or computer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Bring data from old device.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device
locks automatically when the screen times out. For more information about screen
locks, see Lock screen and security.
Side key
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then
swipe the screen to
unlock it.
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Side key settings
You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key.
Double press
Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.
2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:
lQuick launch camera (default)
lOpen Bixby
lOpen app
Press and hold
Choose which feature is launched when you press and hold the Sidekey.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.
2. Under the Press and hold heading, tap an option:
lWake Bixby (default)
lPower off menu
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIPAccounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features.
Contact your carrier for more information.
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Add a Google Account
Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed
from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android™ features.
When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen, Google Device
Protection is activated. This service requires your Google Account information when
resetting to factory settings. For more information, see Google Play Protect.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2. Tap Add account > Google.
Add a Samsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
◌From Settings, tap Samsung account.
Add an Outlook account
Sign in to your Outlook® account to view and manage email messages.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2. Tap Add account > Outlook.
Set up voicemail
You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time. You can
access voicemail through the Phone app. Options may vary by carrier.
1. From Phone, touch and hold the 1 key or tap Voicemail.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your
name.
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Navigation
A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may
damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
Tap
Lightly touch items to select or launch them.
lTap an item to select it.
lDouble-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Swipe
Lightly drag your finger across the screen.
lSwipe the screen to unlock the device.
lSwipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
Drag and drop
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.
lDrag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
lDrag a widget to place it in a new location.
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Zoom in and out
Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.
lMove your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in.
lMove your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
lTouch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
lTouch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.
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Navigation bar
You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen
gestures.
Recent apps
Home
Back
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Navigation buttons
Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.
1. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Buttons.
2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back
and Recent apps icons display.
Navigation gestures
Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen
experience. Instead swipe to navigate your device.
1. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures to enable the
feature.
2. Tap an option to customize:
lMore options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity.
lGesture hints: Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen
gesture is located.
lShow button to hide keyboard: Show an icon on the bottom right corner of
the screen to hide the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode.
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Customize your home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your
favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens,
removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home
screen.
App icons| Wallpaper| Themes| Icons| Widgets| Home screen settings| Easy mode|
Status bar| Notification panel | Quick settings
App icons
Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.
◌From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home.
To remove an icon:
◌From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap Remove.
NOTERemoving an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from a
Home screen.
Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture, video,
or preloaded wallpaper.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpapers.
2. Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:
•My wallpapers: Choose from featured and downloaded wallpapers.
•Gallery: Choose pictures and videos saved in the Gallery app.
•Wallpaper services: Enable additional features including guide page and
Dynamic Lock screen.
•Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper: Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper.
•Explore more wallpapers: Find and download more wallpapers from Galaxy
Themes.
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3. Tap a picture or video to choose it.
•If choosing a single picture, choose which screen or screens you want to
apply the wallpaper to.
•Videos and multiple pictures can only be applied to the Lock screen.
•If choosing videos or pictures from the Gallery, tap on one or more items, and
then tap Done.
4. Tap Set on Home screen, Set on Lock screen, or Set on Lock and Home screens
(depending on which screens are applicable).
•If applying a picture from the Gallery to both the Home and Lock screens,
enable Sync my edits if you want any edits made to that wallpaper to be
applied to both screens.
Themes
Set a theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Themes, and tap a theme to preview and download it.
3. Tap Navigation drawer > My stuff > Themes to see downloaded themes.
4. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
Icons
Apply different icon sets to replace the default icons.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Themes > Icons, and tap an icon set to preview and download it.
3. Tap Navigation drawer > My stuff > Icons to see downloaded icons.
4. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.
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Widgets
Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Widgets, and then tap a widget set to open it.
3. Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen, and tap Add.
Customize Widgets
Once you have added a widget, you can customize where it's located and how it
functions.
◌From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, and tap an option:
• Remove: Delete a widget from your screen.
• Settings: Customize the function or appearance of the widget.
• App info: Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.
Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Settings to customize:
•Home screen layout: Set your device to have separate Home and Apps
screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.
•Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Home screen.
•Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Apps screen.
•Folder grid: Choose a layout to determine how folders are arranged.
•Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen
for easy access to the Apps screen.
•Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from being
removed or repositioned.
•Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps
to the Home screen.
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•Hide apps: Choose apps to hide from the Home and App screens. Return to
this screen to restore hidden apps. Hidden apps are still installed and can
appear as results in Finder searches.
•App icon badges:Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications.
You can also choose the badge style.
•Swipe down for notification panel: Enable this feature to open the
Notification panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen.
•Rotate to landscape mode:Rotate the Home screen automatically when your
device’s orientation is changed from portrait to landscape.
•About Home screen: View version information.
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Easy mode
The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward
visual experience. Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout.
Apps list
1. From Settings, tap Display > Easy mode.
2. Tap to enable this feature. The following options appear:
•Touch and hold delay:Set how long it takes for a continuous touch to be
recognized as a touch and hold.
•High contrast keyboard: Choose a keyboard with high contrast colors.
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Status bar
The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on
the left.
Status icons
Battery full Charging Mute Vibrate
Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active Alarm
Notification icons
Missed calls Call in progress New message Voicemail
New email Download Upload App update
Configure display options for the Status bar.
TIPFrom Quick settings, tap More options > Status bar to configure settings for
Status bar notifications. For more information, see Advanced settings.
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Notification panel
For quick access to notifications, settings, and more, simply open the Notification
panel.
Device settings
Quick settings
Notification cards
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View the Notification panel
You can access the Notification panel from any screen.
1. Swipe down on the screen to display the Notification panel.
•To open an item, tap it.
•To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right.
•To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
•To customize notifications, tap Notification settings.
2. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the
Notification panel.
Quick settings
The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions using Quick
settings. The icons below show the most common settings available in Quick
settings. Icon colors change when enabled and disabled. Other settings may be
available on your device.
◌Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to display Quick
settings.
•Tap a quick setting icon to turn it on or off.
•Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting.
Wi-Fi Sound Bluetooth Auto rotate Airplane mode
Mobile data Power saving
mode Location Eye comfort
shield Dark mode
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Do not disturb Dolby Atmos Sync Scan QR code Focus mode
Quick settings options
The following options are available in Quick settings.
• Finder search: search the device.
• Power off: Power off, Emergency mode, and Restart options.
• Open settings: Quickly access the device's settings menu.
• More options: Reorder Quick settings or change the button layout.
•Devices: Control other devices when supported apps like SmartThings or Google
Home are installed.
•Media: Access the Media panel and control playback of connected audio and
video devices.
•Brightness slider: Drag to adjust the screen brightness.
Bixby
Bixby is a virtual assistant that learns, evolves, and adapts to you. It learns your
routines, helps you set up reminders based on time and location, and is built in to your
favorite apps. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby for more
information.
◌From a Home screen, press and hold the Side key.
TIP You can also access Bixby from the Apps list.
Bixby Routines
You can use Bixby to show you information or change device settings based on
where you are and what you are doing.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features > Bixby Routines.
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Bixby Vision
Bixby is integrated with your Camera, Gallery, and Internet apps to give you a deeper
understanding of what you see. It provides contextual icons for translation, QR code
detection, landmark recognition, or shopping.
Camera
Bixby Vision is available on the Camera viewfinder to help understand what you see.
◌From Camera, tap More > Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
Gallery
Bixby Vision can be used on pictures and images saved in the Gallery app.
1. From Gallery, tap a picture to view it.
2. Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
Internet
Bixby Vision can help you find out more about an image you find in the Internet app.
1. From Internet, touch and hold an image until a pop-up menu is displayed.
2. Tap Search with Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.
Digital wellbeing and parental controls
You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily view of how
frequently you use apps, how many notifications you receive, and how often you
check your device. You can also set your device to help you wind down before going
to bed.
◌From Settings, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls for the following
features:
•Tap the Dashboard to view the following:
–Screen time: View how long an app has been opened and used each day.
–Notifications received: View how many notifications have been received
from an app each day.
–Unlocks: View how many times an app has been opened each day.
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Your goals
•Screen time: Set a screen time goal and view your daily average.
•App timers: Set a daily limit for how long you use each app.
Ways to disconnect
•Focus mode:Limit app usage for set periods of time to avoid distractions
from your device.
•Bedtime mode: Schedule when to change the screen to grayscale and mute
calls, alerts, and other sounds.
Comfort care
•Volume monitor: Choose a sound source to monitor the volume and keep
your ears safe.
Check on your kids
•Parental controls:Supervise your children’s digital life with Google’s Family
Link app. You can choose apps, set content filters, keep an eye on screen
time, and set screen time limits.
Always On Display
View missed calls and message alerts, check the time and date, and view other
customized information without unlocking your device using Always On Display
(AOD).
1. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Always On Display.
2. Tap to enable the feature, and then set the following options:
•Choose when to show a clock and notifications on the screen when your
device is not in use.
•Clock style: Change the style and color options for the clock on the Lock
screen and Always on Display.
•Show music information: Show music details when the FaceWidgets music
controller is in use.
•Screen orientation: Display the AOD in portrait or landscape mode.
•Auto brightness:Automatically adjust the brightness of Always On Display.
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•About Always On Display: View the current software version and license
information.
NOTESome display settings can appear on both the Lockscreen and Always On
Display. For more information, see Clock and information.
AOD themes
Apply custom themes for Always On Display.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and tap Themes >AODs.
•Tap an AOD to preview and download it to MyAlways On Displays.
2. Tap Navigation drawer > My stuff > AODs to see downloaded themes.
3. Tap an AOD, and then tap Apply.
Biometric security
Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in to accounts.
Face recognition
You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen. To use your face to unlock
your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password.
•Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Your device could
be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.
•Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats,
beards, or heavy make-up.
•When registering your face, ensure that you are in a well-lit area and the camera
lens is clean.
1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Facerecognition.
2. Follow the prompts to register your face.
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Face recognition management
Customize how face recognition works.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Facerecognition.
•Remove face data: Delete existing faces.
•Add alternative look: Enhance face recognition by adding an alternative
appearance.
•Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security.
•Stay on Lock screen until swipe: When you unlock your device with face
recognition, stay on the Lock screen until you swipe the screen.
•Faster recognition: Turn on for faster face recognition. Turn off to increase
security and make it harder to unlock using an image or video of your
likeness.
•Require open eyes: Facial recognition will only recognize your face when
your eyes are open.
•Brighten screen:Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that your
face can be recognized in dark conditions.
•About unlocking with biometrics: Learn additional information about
securing your device with biometrics.
Fingerprint scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your
Samsung account. To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must set a
pattern, PIN, or password.
1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Fingerprints.
2. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.
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Fingerprint management
Add, delete, and rename fingerprints.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Fingerprints for the following
options:
•The list of registered fingerprints is at the top of this list. You can tap a
fingerprint to remove or rename it.
•Add fingerprint: Simply follow the prompts to register another fingerprint.
•Check added fingerprints: Scan your fingerprint to see if it has been
registered.
Fingerprint verification settings
Use fingerprint recognition to verify your identity in supported apps and actions.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Fingerprints.
•Fingerprint unlock: Use your fingerprint for identification when unlocking
your device.
•Fingerprint always on: Scan your fingerprint even when the screen is off.
•Show icon when screen is off: Show the fingerprint icon when the screen
isoff.
•Show animation when unlocking: Show an animation when you use
fingerprint verification.
•About unlocking with biometrics: Read details on the requirements each
biometric security feature has for using your pattern, PIN, or password as a
backup.
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Biometrics settings
Configure your preferences for biometric security options.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > More biometrics settings for the
following:
•Show unlock transition effect:Show a transition effect when you use
biometrics to unlock your device.
•Biometrics security patch: View the software version of the biometric
security features.
Mobile continuity
Access storage and other functions of your device across compatible mobile
devices and computers.
Link to Windows | Samsung DeX| Continue apps on other devices
Link to Windows
Achieve mobile continuity between your Samsung device and Windows-based PCs.
Get instant access to your device’s photos, messages, and more on a PC by linking
your devices.
Pictures
•Drag and drop pictures to Windows.
•Open and edit pictures in the Your Photos app.
•Share images with your contacts through Windows.
Messages (SMS/MMS)
•MMS group messaging support.
•Integration with Windows Emoji Picker.
•Get a Windows pop-up when receiving a new message.
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Notifications
•See and manage phone notifications from your PC.
•Exclude notifications from individual phone apps.
•Get a Windows pop-up when receiving a new notification.
App mirroring
•Live stream your phone screen on your PC.
•Interact with your phone using the keyboard and mouse.
•Use Windows Accessibility.
Link your device to your computer
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Link to Windows.
2. Follow the prompts to connect your device to your PC.
TIPYou can also enable this feature from the Quick settings menu.
Samsung DeX
Connect your device to a PC or TV for an enhanced multitasking experience.
•Send DeX to your TV and keep using your device, or turn your device into a
trackpad.
•Connect to a TVor monitor either wirelessly or with an HDMI cable.
•Get DeX on your PC for quick and easy file transfers.
Visit samsung.com/us/explore/dex for more information.
Enable DeX
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Samsung DeX.
2. Tap to turn on the feature.
3. Follow the instructions on your device to connect to your TVor PC.
•If connecting to a PC, download the DeX app on to your computer at
samsungdex.com.
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Continue apps on other devices
This feature allows you to pick up where you left off on your Galaxy devices that are
signed in to your Samsung account. The Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes apps
are supported.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Continue apps on other devices.
2. Tap to turn on the feature. Connection occurs automatically.
3. Sign in to your Samsung account on your Galaxy devices.
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Multi window
Multitask by using multiple apps at the same time. Apps that support Multi window™
can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and
adjust the size of their windows.
Split screen control
1. From any screen, tap Recent apps.
2. Tap the app icon, and then tap Open in split screen view.
3. Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view.
•Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size.
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Window controls
The Window controls modify the way app windows are displayed in split screen
view.
1. Drag the middle of the window border to resize the windows.
2. Tap the middle of the window border for the following options:
• Switch window: Swap the two windows.
• Add app combo to Edge panel: Create and add an app pair shortcut to the
Apps panel on the Edge screen.
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Edge panels
The Edge panels feature a variety of customizable panels that can be accessed from
the edge of the screen. Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts,
as well as view news, sports, and other information.
Apps panel | Configure Edge panels | Edge panel position and style| About Edge panels
Edge handle
Swipe to the center
of the screen to
open the Edge
panels.
Apps panel
You can add apps in two columns to the Appspanel.
1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until
the Apps panel is displayed.
2. Tap an app or app pair shortcut to open it. You can also tap All apps for the
complete app list.
lTo open additional windows in pop-up view, drag the app icon from the Apps
panel to the open screen.
To configure Apps panel:
1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle tothe center of the screen. Swipe until
the Appspanel is displayed.
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2. Tap Edit to add other apps to the Appspanel.
•To add an app to the Apps panel, find it on the left side of the screen and tap
it to add it to an available space on the right column.
•To create a folder shortcut, drag an app from the left side of the screen on
top of an app in the columns on the right.
•To change the order of the apps on the panel, drag each app to the desired
location.
•To remove an app, tap Remove.
3. Tap Back to save changes.
Configure Edge panels
You can customize the Edge panels.
1. From the Edge screen, tap Settings.
2. The following options are available:
• Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.
•Edit (if available): Configure individual panels.
• Search: Find panels that are either installed or available to install.
• More options:
–Reorder: Change the order of the panels by dragging them to the left or
right.
–Uninstall: Remove a downloaded Edgepanel from your device.
–Hide on Lock screen: Choose panels to hide on the Lock screen when a
secure screen lock is set.
•Galaxy Store: Search for and download more Edge panels from Galaxy
Store.
3. Tap Back to save changes.
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Edge panel position and style
You can change the position of the Edge handle.
◌From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels >Handle for the following options:
• Edge handle: Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the
edge of the screen.
•Position: Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen
displayson.
•Lock handle position:Enable to prevent the handle position from being
moved when touched and held.
•Style: Choose a color for the Edge handle.
•Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle.
•Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge handle.
About Edge panels
You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge
panels feature.
◌From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels > AboutEdge panels.
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Enter text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.
Expand toolbar
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Toolbar
The toolbar provides quick access to features of the keyboard. Options may vary by
carrier.
◌From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand toolbar for the following options:
• Emojis: Insert an emoji.
• Stickers: Add illustrated stickers.
• GIFs: Add animated GIFs.
• Voice input:Use Samsung voice input.
• Settings: Access keyboard settings.
• Search: Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations.
• Translate: Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them
into another language.
• Samsung Pass: Use biometrics for secure access to apps and services.
• YouTube: Add videos from YouTube.
• Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
• Text editing:Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to
cut, copy, and paste.
• Modes: Select a keyboard layout.
• Keyboard size: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard.
• Bitmoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers.
• AR Emoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers you can
share.
• Mojitok: Create your own stickers or insert automatically suggested
ones.
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Configure the Samsung keyboard
Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.
◌From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for the following options:
•Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages
are available on the keyboard.
– To switch between languages, swipe the Space bar left or right.
Smart typing
•Predictive text: As you type see suggested words and phrases.
•Suggest emojis: Include emojis when using predictive text.
•Suggest stickers while typing: View recommended stickers while you are
typing.
•Auto replace: Automatically replace what you type with predictive text
recommendations.
•Auto spell check: Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections.
•More typing options: Customize additional typing options.
Style and layout
•Keyboard toolbar: View or hide the keyboard toolbar.
•High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and
change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the
background.
•Theme: Choose a theme for your keyboard.
•Mode: Choose between portrait and landscape mode.
•Size and transparency: Adjust the size and transparency of the keyboard.
•Layout: Display numbers and special characters on the keyboard.
•Font size: Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
•Custom symbols: Change the symbol shortcuts on the keyboard.
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Other settings
•Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback.
•Select third-party content to use: Enable third-party keyboard features.
•Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear
personalized data.
•About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the
Samsung keyboard.
•Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
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Use Samsung voice input
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
◌From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input and speak your text.
Return to keyboard
Open settings
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Configure Samsung voice input
Set customized options for Samsung voice input.
1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.
2. Tap Settings for options.
•Keyboard language: Choose the language for the keyboard.
•Voice input language: Select the language for Samsung voice input.
•Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks.
•About Samsung voice input: View version and legal information for Samsung
voice input.
Emergency mode
Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features and conserve your
device’s power during an emergency situation.
To save battery power, Emergency mode:
•Restricts application usage to only essential applications and those you select.
•Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data when the screen is off.
Activate Emergency mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time.
2. Tap Emergency mode.
•When accessing for the first time, read and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Tap Turn on.
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Emergency mode features
While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are available on the
Home screen. Options may vary by carrier.
lEstimated battery life: Displays estimated remaining battery charge time based on
current battery charge and usage.
lFlashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
lEmergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
lPhone: Launch the call screen.
lShare/Message my location: Send your location information to your emergency
contacts.
lInternet/Chrome: Launch the web browser.
lEmergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind
of call can be made even without activated service.
l More options:
–Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and return to
standardmode.
–Edit: Add or remove apps from the screen.
–Emergency contacts: Manage your medical profile and ICE (In Case of
Emergency) group contacts.
–Settings: Configure the available settings. Only a limited number of settings are
enabled in Emergency mode.
Turn off Emergency mode
When emergency mode is turned off, the device returns to standard mode.
◌Tap More options, and tap Turn off Emergency mode.
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Camera and Gallery
You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app. Images and
videos are stored in the Gallery, where you can view and edit them.
Camera
Navigate the camera screen| Configure shooting mode| AR Zone| Single take|
Super Slow-mo| Record videos| Dual recording| Camera settings
Gallery
View pictures| Edit pictures| Play video| Edit video| Share pictures and videos|
Delete pictures and videos| Group similar images | Take a screenshot| Screen
recorder
Camera
Enjoy a full kit of pro lenses and pro-grade video modes and settings.
◌From Apps, tap Camera.
TIPQuickly press the Side key twice to open the Camera app.
Shooting modes
Settings
Gallery Switch cameras
Capture
Scene optimizer
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Navigate the camera screen
Take stunning pictures with your device’s front and rear cameras.
1. From Camera, set up your shot with the following features:
•Tap the screen where you want the camera to focus.
–When you tap the screen, a brightness scale appears. Drag the slider to
adjust the brightness.
•To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up
or down.
•To automatically adjust exposure, contrast, white balance, and more based
on what is detected in the camera frame, tap Scene optimizer. (Only
available when using the rear camera.)
•To change to a different shooting mode, swipe the screen right or left.
•To change camera settings, tap Settings.
2. Tap Capture.
Configure shooting mode
Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or choose from
several shooting modes.
◌From Camera, swipe the screen right and left to change shooting modes.
•Single take: Capture multiple pictures and video clips from different angles.
•Portrait: Adjust the background of your shots for portrait photos.
•Photo: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures.
•Video: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos.
•More: Choose other available shooting modes. Tap Add to drag modes
into or out of the shooting modes tray at the bottom of the Camera screen.
–AR Doodle: Enhance videos by adding line drawings or handwriting to your
environment. AR Doodle tracks faces and space so they move withyou.
–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.
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–Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid colors of food.
–Night: Use this to take photos in low-light conditions, without using the
flash.
–Portrait video: Adjust the background of your shots for portrait videos.
–Pro video: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white
balance, and color tone while recording videos.
–Super slow-mo: Record videos at an extremely high frame rate for viewing
in high quality slow motion. You can play a specific section of each video
in slow motion after recording it.
–Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow
motion.
–Hyperlapse: Create a time lapse video by recording at various frame rates.
The frame rate is adjusted depending on the scene being recorded and
the movement of the device.
–Dual recording: Access advanced features such as lock onto a subject in
view, change between different rear camera lenses, and more.
AR Zone
Access all of your Augmented Reality (AR) features in one place.
◌From Camera, swipe to More, and then tap AR Zone. The following features
are available:
•AR Emoji Camera: Use the camera to create your My Emoji avatar.
•AR Doodle: Enhance videos by adding line drawings or handwriting to your
environment. AR Doodle tracks faces and space so they move with you.
•AR Emoji Studio: Use AR tools to create and customize your My Emoji avatar.
•AR Emoji Stickers: Add ARstickers to your My Emoji avatar.
•Deco Pic: Decorate photos or videos in real time with the camera.
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Single take
Capture more in each shot by taking both photos and videos at the same time. This
shooting mode uses AI to create high-quality images and videos from multiple
angles. The number of images and videos may vary.
1. From Camera, swipe to Single take.
2. Tap 10s and select a timer option.
3. Tap Record and pan around the scene to capture multiple angles and views.
The videos and images will be saved as a single entry in the Gallery.
Super Slow-mo
Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow motion.
1. From Camera, swipe to More, and then tap Super slow-mo.
2. Tap Super Slow-mo to record.
TIPHold your device steady for best results.
Record videos
Record smooth lifelike videos using your device.
1. From Camera, swipe right or left to change the shooting mode to Video.
2. Tap Record to begin recording a video.
•To take a picture while recording, tap Capture.
•To temporarily stop recording, tap Pause. To continue recording, tap
Resume.
3. Tap Stop when you are finished recording.
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Dual recording
Produce videos with seamless transitions between multiple camera angles. Dual
record from both front and rear cameras and enable multi-capture with Picture-in-
picture or Split view.
1. From Camera, swipe to More, and then tap Dual recording.
2. Tap View type to switch between Picture-in-picture and Split views.
3. Tap Record.
lCenter the camera on your subject and tap one of the available windows to
change lenses.
–Tap if the windows are not visible.
lTo switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
4. Tap Stop when you are finished recording.
Camera settings
Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your
camera’s settings.
◌From Camera, tap Settings for the following options:
Intelligent features
•Scene optimizer: Automatically adjust the color settings of your pictures to
match the subject matter.
•Shot suggestions: Get on-screen guides to help you line up great shots.
•Scan QR codes: Automatically detect QR codes when using the camera.
Pictures
•Swipe Shutter button to: Choose to either take a burst shot or create a GIF
when you swipe the shutter to the nearest edge.
•Format and advanced options: Choose file formats and other saving options.
–HEIF pictures: Save pictures as high efficiency images to save space. Some
sharing sites may not support this format.
–RAWcopies: Save JPEG and RAWcopies of pictures taken in Pro mode.
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–Ultra wide shape correction: Automatically correct distortion in pictures
taken with the ultra wide lens.
Selfies
•Use wide angle for group selfies: Automatically switch to wide-angle when
there are two or more people in the selfie.
•Save selfies as previewed: Save selfies as they appear in the preview
without flipping them.
•Selfie color tone: Set the color tone for your selfies to Natural or Bright.
Videos
•Advanced recording options:Enhance your videos with advanced recording
formats.
–High efficiency videos: Record videos in HEVC format to save space. Other
devices or sharing sites may not support playback of this format.
–HDR10+ videos: Optimize videos by recording in HDR10+. Playback devices
must support HDR10+ video.
•Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake to keep the focus steady when the
camera is moving.
Useful features
•Auto HDR: Capture more detail in the bright and dark areas of your shots.
•Tracking auto-focus:Keep a moving subject in focus.
•Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video.
•Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to your pictures and videos.
•Shooting methods:
–Press Volume keys to: Use the Volume keys to take pictures, record video,
zoom, or control system volume.
–Voice commands:Take pictures speaking key words.
–Floating shutter button: Add an extra shutter button that you can move
anywhere on the screen.
–Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have
your picture taken in a few seconds.
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•Settings to keep: Choose whether to launch Camera with the same shooting
mode, selfie angle, and filters as the last time.
•Shutter sound: Play a tone when taking a picture.
•Vibration feedback: Enable vibrations when tapping the screen in the
Camera app.
•Reset settings: Reset the Camera settings.
•Contact us:Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
•About Camera:View app and software information.
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Gallery
Go to the Gallery to look at the all the visual media stored on your device. You can
view, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
◌From Apps, tap Gallery.
Customize collections
of pictures and videos
View pictures
and videos
Sort images into
custom albums
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View pictures
Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app.
1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.
•To use Bixby Vision on the current picture, tap Bixby Vision. For more
information, see Bixby.
•To mark the picture as a favorite, tap Add to Favorites.
•To access the following features, tap More:
–Details: View and edit information about the picture.
–Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper.
–Remaster picture: Refine a picture with automatic image
improvements.
–Copy to clipboard: Copy the image to paste in another app.
–Move to Secure Folder: Move the picture to a Secure Folder.
–Print: Send the picture to a connected printer.
Edit pictures
Enhance your pictures using the Gallery's editing tools.
1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a picture to view it, and then tap Edit for the following options:
• Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall
appearance of the picture.
• Filters: Add color effects.
• Tone: Adjust the brightness, exposure, contrast, and more.
• Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.
• Draw: Add handwritten text or hand drawn content.
• Text: Add text to the picture.
• Portrait: Enhance skin tones, eyes, and other facial features.
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• Auto adjust:Apply automatic adjustments to improve the picture.
•Revert:Undo the changes applied to restore the original picture.
3. Tap Save when finished.
Play video
View the videos stored on your device. You can save videos as favorites, and view
video details.
1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.
•To mark the video as a favorite, tap Add to Favorites. The video is added to
Favorites under the Albumstab.
•To access the following features, tap More:
–Details: View and edit information about the video.
–Open in Video player: View this video in the default video player.
–Set as wallpaper: Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen.
–Move to Secure Folder: Add this video to your Secure Folder.
3. Tap Play video to play the video.
Edit video
Edit videos stored on your device.
1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap Edit to use the following tools:
• Play: Preview the edited video.
• Trim: Cut segments of the video.
• Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall
appearance of the video.
• Filters: Add visual effects to the video.
• Sticker: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.
• Draw: Draw on your video.
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• Text: Add text to your videos.
• Portrait: Enhance skin tones, eyes, and other facial features.
• Speed: Adjust the play speed.
• Audio: Adjust the volume levels and add background music to the video.
4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.
Share pictures and videos
Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.
1. From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap More options > Edit and select the pictures or videos you want to share.
3. Tap Share, and then choose an app or connection to use for sharing your
selection. Follow the prompts.
Delete pictures and videos
Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.
1. From Gallery, tap More options > Edit.
2. Tap pictures and videos to select them.
3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Group similar images
Organize pictures and videos in the Gallery by similarity.
1. From Gallery, tap Group similar images.
2. Tap Ungroup similar images to return to the default Gallery view.
Take a screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. Your device will automatically create a
Screenshots album in the Gallery app.
◌From any screen, press and release the Side and Volume down keys.
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Palm swipe to capture a screenshot
Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side
to side, keeping in contact with the screen.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Palm swipe to
capture.
2. Tap to enable this feature.
Screenshot settings
Modify screenshot settings.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features > Screenshots and screen
recorder.
lScreenshot toolbar: Show additional options after you take a screenshot.
lHide status and navigation bars: Do not display the status bar or navigation
bars on screenshots.
lDelete shared screenshots: Automatically delete screenshots after they
are shared through the screenshot toolbar.
lScreenshot format: Choose if you would like your screenshots to be saved
as JPG or PNG files.
Screen recorder
Record activities on your device, write notes, and use the camera to record a video
overlay of yourself to share with friends or family.
1. From Quick Settings, tap Screen recorder.
2. Choose a sound setting, and tap Start recording.
3. A three-second countdown runs before it starts recording. You can tap Skip
countdown to begin recording immediately.
•Tap Draw to draw on the screen.
•Tap Selfie video to include a recording from your front camera.
4. Tap Stop to finish recording. These are automatically saved to the Screen
recordings album in the Gallery.
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Screen recorder settings
Control the sound and quality settings for the screen recorder.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder.
lSound: Choose what sounds to record while using the screen recorder.
lVideo quality: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution for higher
quality requires more memory.
lSelfie video size: Drag the slider to set the size of the video overlay.
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Apps
Using apps
Samsung apps
Google apps
Microsoft apps
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Uninstall or disable apps | Search for apps| Sort apps| Create and use folders| Game
Booster| App settings
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded
from Galaxy Store and the Google Play™ store.
◌From a Home screen, swipe the screen upward to access the Apps list.
Uninstall or disable apps
Installed apps can be removed from your device. Some apps that are preloaded
(available on your device by default) can only be disabled. Disabled apps are turned
off and hidden from the Apps list.
◌From Apps, touch and hold an app, and tap Uninstall/Disable.
Search for apps
If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From Apps, tap Search, and enter a word or words. As you type, matching apps
and settings appear as results on the screen.
2. Tap a result to go to that app.
TIPYou can customize the search settings by tapping More options > Settings.
Sort apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.
◌From Apps, tap More options > Sort for the following sorting options:
•Custom order: Arrange apps manually.
•Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.
TIPWhen apps are arranged manually (Custom order), empty icon spaces can
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Create and use folders
You can make folders to organize App shortcuts on the Appslist.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another
app shortcut until it is highlighted.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
•Folder name: Name the folder.
• Palette: Change the folder color.
• Add apps: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and
then tap Done.
3. Tap Back to close the folder.
Copy a folder to a Home screen
You can copy a folder to a Home screen.
◌From Apps, touch and hold a folder, and tap Add to Home.
Delete a folder
When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts return to the Apps list.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to delete.
2. Tap Delete folder, and confirm when prompted.
Game Booster
Get optimized performance while playing games based on your usage. Block
notifications and enable features to improve your gaming experience.
◌While playing a game, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view the
navigation bar. The following options are seen on the far right and left sides:
• Touch protection: Lock the screen to prevent accidental taps. This is
the default option.
• Game Booster: Configure other options, including performance
monitoring and blocking the navigation bar, screen touches, and
screenshots.
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App settings
Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.
◌From Settings, tap Apps. Tap an option to customize:
•Choose default apps: Choose which apps to use for making calls, sending
messages, going to websites, and more.
•Samsung app settings: View a list of Samsung apps and customize their
settings.
•Your apps: Tap an app to view and update information about its privacy and
usage settings. Options vary by app.
TIP To reset app options that have been changed, tap More options > Reset
app preferences.
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The following apps may be preloaded or downloaded over-the-air to your device
during setup. Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play™ store.
Options may vary by carrier.
Galaxy Essentials| ARZone| Bixby| Galaxy Store| Galaxy Wearable| Game Launcher|
Samsung Free| Samsung Global Goals| Samsung Members| Smart Switch|
SmartThings| Tips| Calculator| Calendar| Clock| Contacts| Internet| Messages|
MyFiles| Phone| Samsung Health| Samsung Notes| Samsung Pay
Galaxy Essentials
Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through
Samsung apps. You can access and download a collection of premium content.
◌From Apps, tap More options > Galaxy Essentials.
ARZone
Access all of your Augmented Reality (AR) features in one place.
For more information, see AR Zone.
Bixby
Bixby displays customized content based on your interactions. Bixby learns from
your usage patterns and suggests content you may like.
For more information, see Bixby.
Galaxy Store
Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung
account is required to download from Galaxy Store.
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Galaxy Wearable
Connect your device to your Samsung Watch using this application.
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/galaxy-wearable-
watch.
Game Launcher
Automatically arrange all your games in one place. Formore information on Game
Launcher, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher.
TIPIf Game Launcher is not seen in the Apps list, then from Settings, tap
Advanced features > Game Launcher, and then tap .
Samsung Free
Access live TV shows, news and articles from numerous sources, and interactive
games entirely free of charge.
Samsung Global Goals
Learn more about the Global Goals initiative and contribute towards donations that
support these causes with ads from this app.
Samsung Members
Get more and do more from your Galaxy device. Enjoy DIY support tools and
exclusive experiences and content — for Samsung members only. Samsung Members
may be preloaded on your device, or you can download and install it from Galaxy
Store or the Google Play store.
Smart Switch
Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old
device. For more information, see Bring data from an old device.
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SmartThings
SmartThings allows you to control, automate, and monitor your home environment
through a mobile device to fit your specific needs. You can use the app to connect
multiple devices at once or one device at a time. Check the status of your devices by
looking at the dashboard.
NOTENon-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the
Samsung warranty; contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support.
Tips
View tips and techniques as well as the user manual for your device.
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Calculator
The Calculator app features both basic and scientific math functions, as well as a unit
converter.
History
View past
calculations.
Unit converter
Convert between
measurements.
Scientific mode
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Calendar
The Calendar app can be connected to your various online accounts to consolidate
all your calendars in one place.
Tap to view event
Navigation drawer
Create new event
Go to today’s date
Stickers
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Add calendars
Add your accounts to the Calendar app.
1. From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer.
2. Tap Calendar settings > Add account and select an account type.
3. Enter your account information and follow the prompts.
TIPAccounts may also support email, contacts, and other features.
Subscription calendars
Subscribe to calendars that match your interests, you can easily find a variety of
upcoming events and add them to your schedule.
1. From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer.
2. Tap Subscription calendars > Add your interests and follow the prompts.
Calendar alert style
Alerts from the Calendar app can be set to different styles.
1. From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer > Calendar settings > Alert style.
Thefollowing options are available:
•Light: Receive a notification and hear a short sound.
•Medium:Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound.
•Strong:Get a full-screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed.
2. Depending on the alert style selected above, the following sound options are
available:
•Short sound:Choose the alert sound for Light or Medium alert styles.
•Long sound:Choose the alert sound for the Strong alert style.
Create an event
Use your Calendar to create events.
1. From Calendar, tap Add event to add an event.
2. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.
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Delete an event
Delete events from your Calendar.
1. From Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to editit.
2. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.
Turn alarm on or off
Add alarm
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Alarm
Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring alarms and choose options for how to
be notified.
1. From Clock, tap Add alarm.
2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
•Time: Set a time for the alarm.
•Day: Choose the days for this alarm.
•Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
•Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm and drag the slider to set
the volume of the alarm.
•Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert.
•Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while
snoozing.
3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
TIP To add your sleep schedule, create a bedtime reminder, and automatically
put your device in Bedtime mode, tap More options > Set bedtime.
Delete an alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From Clock, touch and hold an alarm.
2. Tap Delete.
Alert settings
You can set the device to vibrate for alarms and timers whether the Sound mode is
set to Mute or Vibrate.
1. From Clock, tap More options > Settings.
2. Tap Vibrate for alarms and timers to enable the feature.
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World clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the
globe.
Search
Find a particular city.
City
View the current
time and add to your
list of cities.
Globe
Drag to spin and
see times around
the world.
Location
Center the globe on
your current
location.
1. From Clock, tap World clock.
2. Tap Add city.
3. Drag the globe to spin it, tap the city you want, and then tap Add.
•To remove a city, touch and hold it, and tap Delete.
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Time zone converter
Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see what the local times would be in the
other listed cities.
1. From Clock, tap World clock.
2. Tap More options > Time zone converter.
3. Tap Menu to choose a different city.
•To add a city to the list, tap Add city.
4. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM) on the clock to set a time. Local
times for the other cities listed are automatically updated.
•To return the clock to the current time, tapReset.
Weather settings
Show weather information on your World clock.
1. From Clock, tap World clock.
2. Tap More options > Settings >Show weather to enable or disable weather
information.
3. Tap Temperature to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second.
1. From Clock, tap Stopwatch.
2. Tap Start to begin timing.
•To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.
3. Tap Stop to end timing.
•To continue timing after stopping the clock, tap Resume.
•To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.
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Timer
Set a countdown timer for up to 99hours, 59minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From Clock, tap Timer.
2. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the Timer.
3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.
•To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To continue, tap Resume.
•To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.
Preset timer
Name and save preset timers.
1. From Clock, tap Timer > Add preset timer.
2. Configure the countdown time and timer name.
3. Tap Add to save the timer.
•To edit a saved preset timer, tap More options > Edit preset timers.
Timer options
You can customize the Timer options.
1. From Clock, tap Timer.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
•Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own.
•Vibration: Enable vibration for the timer.
General settings
View and configure settings for all Clock tools.
◌From Clock, tap More options > Settings.
•Customization Service: Sign in to your Samsung account to customize
personal content in supported apps.
•About Clock:View the current software version and check for updates.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts
added to your device. Accounts may also support email, calendars, and other
features.
Add profile picture
Add, delete, and
expand fields
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Create a contact
1. From Contacts, tap Create contact.
2. Enter details for the contact, and then tap Save.
Edit a contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete information, or you
can add more fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From Contacts, tap a contact.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information.
4. Tap Save.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are grouped at the top of your contact list
and easily accessible from other apps.
1. From Contacts, tap a contact.
2. Tap Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite.
•To remove the contact from Favorites, tap Favorites.
Share a contact
Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services.
1. From Contacts, tap a contact.
2. Tap Share.
3. Tap either File or Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
TIPWhen viewing a contact, tap More > QR code to quickly share the
information with friends or family. The QR code automatically updates when you
change the contact information fields.
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Show contacts when sharing content
Share content directly with your contacts from within any app. Once enabled, your
frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features > Show contacts when sharing
content, and tap to enable the feature.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts.
Create a group
Create your own contact groups.
1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups.
2. Tap Create group, and then tap fields to enter information about the group:
•Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
•Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for thegroup.
•Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done.
3. Tap Save.
Add or remove group contacts
Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
◌From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.
•To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact to select it, and then tap
Remove.
•To add a contact, tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you
want to add. When finished, tap Done > Save.
Send a message to a group
Send a text message to members of a group.
1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.
2. Tap More options > Send message.
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Send an email to a group
Send an email to members of a group.
1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.
2. Tap More options > Send email.
3. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all, and then tap Done.
•Only group members that have an email address in their records are
displayed.
4. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.
Delete a group
Delete a group you have created.
1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.
2. Tap More options > Delete.
•To only delete the group, tap Group only.
•To delete the group and the contacts in the group, tap Group and members.
Manage contacts
You can import or export contacts, as well as link multiple contacts into one contact
entry.
Merge contacts
Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one contact by linking
entries into a single contact.
1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Merge contacts. Contacts with duplicate phone numbers, email addresses,
and names will be listed together.
3. Tap the contacts to select them, and tap Merge.
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Delete duplicate contacts
Quickly remove duplicated contacts.
1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Delete duplicate contacts. Contacts that are duplicated are listed.
3. Tap the contacts to select them, and tap Delete.
Import contacts
Import contacts to your device as vCard files (VCF).
1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Import or export contacts.
3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
Export contacts
Export contacts from your device as vCard files (VCF).
1. From Contacts tap Open drawer > Managecontacts.
2. Tap Import or export contacts.
3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
Move contacts
Move contacts from and to your device and SIM card.
1. From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Move contacts.
3. Tap a location for From and To in order to move your saved contacts.
Sync contacts
Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts.
1. From Contacts tap Open drawer > Managecontacts.
2. Tap Sync contacts.
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Delete contacts
Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.
1. From Contacts, touch and hold a contact to selectit.
•You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion.
2. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Internet
Samsung Internet is a simple, fast, and reliable web browser for your device.
Experience more secure Web browsing features with Secret Mode, Biometric Web
Login, and Contents Blocker.
Access Bookmarks
Reload webpage
Add to Bookmarks
Navigate
Access Tabs
TIPVisit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-internet for more
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Browser tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.
◌From Internet, tap Tabs > New tab.
•To close a tab, tap Tabs > Close tab.
Create a Bookmark
Bookmark your favorite webpages to quickly access them.
◌From Internet, tap Add to bookmarks to save the open webpage.
Open a Bookmark
Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page.
1. From Internet, tap Bookmarks.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
Save a web page
There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app.
◌From Internet, tap Tools > Add page to for the following options:
•Bookmarks: Add the webpage to your Bookmark list.
•Quick access: View a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages.
•Home screen: Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen.
•Saved pages: Save the webpage content on your device so that you can
access it offline.
View history
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
◌From Internet, tap Tools > History.
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Share pages
Web pages can be shared with your contacts.
◌From Internet, tap Tools > Share, and follow the prompts.
Secret mode
Pages viewed in secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history,
and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker
shade than the normal tab windows.
Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab.
1. From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn on secret mode.
2. Tap Start to begin browsing in secret mode.
Secret mode settings
Require a password or biometric lock to use secret mode.
1. From Internet, tap Tabs.
2. Tap More options > Secret mode settings for the following options:
•Use password: Create a password to enable secret mode.
•Face: Use Face recognition to keep Secret mode private.
•Fingerprints:Use Fingerprint scanner to keep Secret mode private.
•Reset Secret mode: Erase your secret mode data and restore defaults.
Turn off secret mode
Disable secret mode and return to normal browsing.
◌From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode.
Internet settings
Modify settings associated with using the Internetapp.
◌From Internet, tap Tools > Settings.
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Messages
Keep in touch with your contacts by using the Messages app to share photos, send
emojis, or just say a quick hello. Options may vary by carrier.
◌From Messages, tap Compose new message.
Add attachments Record voice
message
Open More options
Message search
To quickly locate a message, use the search feature.
1. From Messages, tap Search.
2. Enter keywords in the Search field, and then tap Search on the keyboard.
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Delete conversations
You can remove your conversion history by deleting conversations.
1. From Messages, tap More options > Delete.
2. Tap each conversation you want to delete.
3. Tap Delete all, and confirm when prompted.
Send SOS messages
Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you are in an
emergency situation.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Send SOS messages, and then tap
to enable this feature.
•To choose the number of times to press the Side key to send an
SOSmessage, tap either 3 times or 4 times.
•To choose a contact to automatically call after you send an SOS message,
tap Auto call someone.
•To include a picture from your front and rear cameras, tap Attachpictures.
•To include a five-second audio recording in your SOS message, tap Attach
audio recording.
•To add recipients by creating new contacts or selecting from Contacts, tap
Send messages to.
2. Press the Side key quickly three or four times to send an SOS message.
Message settings
Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages.
◌From Messages, tap More options > Settings.
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Emergency alerts
Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations. There is no
charge for receiving an Emergency alert message.
1. From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings.
2. Tap Wireless Emergency Alerts to customize notifications for emergency alerts.
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MyFiles
View and manage files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and
sound clips. You can also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts.
Search
Storage locations
Additional locations,
such as an SD card
and cloud accounts,
are displayed here
if supported.
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File groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups:
•Recent files: View recently accessed files.
–This option is displayed if one or more files have been accessed recently.
•Categories: View your files based on the file type.
•Storage: View files saved on your device and cloud accounts.
–Cloud accounts vary depending on the services you sign into.
•Analyze storage:See what’s taking up space in your storage.
My Files options
Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. Options may vary by
carrier.
◌From My Files, thefollowing options are available:
• Search: Search for a file or folder.
• More options:
–Cloud service: Connect to a carrier cloud service if available.
–Clear Recent files list: Remove the list of recently accessed files. This
option is only available after a file has been opened through My Files.
–Analyze storage:See what’s taking up space in your storage.
–Trash:Choose to restore or permanently remove files that you delete.
–Settings: View settings for the app.
–Contact us: Get connected with Samsung Members.
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Phone
The Phone app does more than just make telephone calls. Explore the advanced
calling features. Contact your carrier for more information. The actual appearance of
the Phone app screen and available options varies by carrier.
Access voicemail
Make a call
Make a
video
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Calls
The Phone app allows you to make and answer calls from the Home screen, Recents
tab, Contacts and more.
Make a call
Use your phone to make and answer calls from a Home screen.
◌From Phone, enter a number on the keypad and tap Call.
•Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
Make a call from Recents
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log.
1. From Phone, tap Recents to display a list of recent calls.
2. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
Make a call from Contacts
Call a contact from the Contacts app.
◌From Contacts, swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the
contact.
Answer a call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is
displayed. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.
◌On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the right to answer the call.
TIPOn the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Answer to answer the call.
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Decline a call
You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen
is displayed for the incoming call.
◌On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to the left to reject the call and
send it to your voicemail.
TIPOn the incoming pop-up screen, tap Decline to reject the call and send it
to your voicemail.
Decline with a message
You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text message response.
◌On the incoming call screen, drag Send message upward and select a
message.
TIPOn the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Sendmessage and select a
message.
End a call
◌Tap End call when you are ready to end your call.
Actions while on a call
You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or speaker, and even multitask while
on a call.
◌Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume.
Switch to headset or speaker
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a Bluetooth® headset (not included).
◌Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker or tap Bluetooth to hear
the caller using a Bluetooth headset.
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Multitask
If you exit the call screen to use another app, your active call is indicated in the Status
bar.
To return to the call screen:
◌Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and tap the call.
To end a call while multitasking:
◌Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap
End call.
Call background
Select a picture or video to show when you make or receive a call.
◌From Phone, tap More options > Settings > Call background for the following
options:
•Layout: Choose how to show caller info when the person has a profile
picture.
•Background: Choose a photo to display during a call.
Call pop-up settings
When calls are received while using other apps, they can be displayed as pop-ups.
◌From Phone, tap More options > Settings > Call display while using apps. The
following options are available:
•Full screen:Display an incoming call in the full screen Phone app.
•Pop-up: Display an incoming call as a pop-up at the top of the screen.
•Mini pop-up: Display an incoming call as a smaller pop-up.
•Keep calls in pop-up:Enable this option to keep calls in the pop-up after they
are answered.
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Manage calls
Your calls are recorded in a call log. You can set up speed dials, block numbers, and
use voicemail.
Call log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call
log.
◌From Phone, tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. Ifthe 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 Phone, tap Recents.
2. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your
Contacts list, and tap Add to contacts.
3. Tap Create new contact or Update existing contact.
Delete call records
To delete Call log entries:
1. From Phone, tap Recents.
2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.
3. Tap Delete.
Block a number
By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to
your voicemail, and messages are not received.
1. From Phone, tap Recents.
2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
3. Tap Details > Block, and confirm when prompted.
TIPYou can also modify your Block list in Settings. From Phone, tap More
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Speed dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default
number.
1. From Phone, tap Keypad > More options > Speed dial numbers. The Speed
dial numbers screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers.
2. Tap an unassigned number.
•Tap Menu to select a different Speed dial number than the next one in
sequence.
•Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
3. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from Contacts to assign a contact to
the number.
•The selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box.
Make a call with Speed dial
You can make a call using Speed dial.
◌From Phone, touch and hold the Speed dial number.
•If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long, enter the first digits, and
then hold the last digit.
Remove a Speed dial number
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1. From Phone, tap More options > Speed dial numbers.
2. Tap Delete by the contact you want to remove from Speed dial.
Emergency calls
You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the
phone’s service status. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an
emergency call.
1. From Phone, enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America)
and tap Call.
2. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call
features.
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TIP The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is
locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency.
When accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is
accessible to the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured.
Phone settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app.
◌From Phone, tap More options > Settings.
Optional calling services
Your wireless carrier and service plan may support the following calling services.
Place a multi-party call
Make another call while a call is in progress. Options may vary by carrier.
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call.
2. Dial the new number and tap Call. When the call is answered:
•Tap Swap or the On hold number to switch between the two calls.
•Tap Merge to hear both callers at once (multi-conferencing).
Video calls
To make Video calls:
◌Tap Phone, enter a number, and then tap Video call or Video call or
Video call.
NOTENot all devices support video calling. Thereceiver has the option to
accept the video call or answer the call as a regular voice call.
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Video call effects
Blur or customize your background during a video call in available apps.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Video call effects.
2. Tap to enable this feature.
3. Choose an available option:
lBackground color: Automatically adjust your virtual background to a solid
color based on your surroundings.
lBackground image: Select an image from your photos to use as your video
call background.
Wi-Fi calling
Make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From Phone, tap More options > Settings > Wi-Fi calling.
2. Tap to enable this feature.
3. Follow the prompts to set up and configure Wi-Fi calling.
Real Time Text (RTT)
Type back and forth in real time with the other person while on a call.
You can use RTT whenever you are calling someone whose phone also supports RTT
or is connected to a teletypewriter (TTY) device. The RTT icon appears on all
incoming RTTcalls.
1. From Phone, tap More options > Settings.
2. Tap Real time text for the following options:
•RTTcall button: Choose a visibility option for the RTTcall button.
•Use external TTY keyboard:Hide the RTT keyboard when an external
TTYkeyboard is connected.
•TTY mode:Choose the preferred TTY mode for the keyboard in use.
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Samsung Health
Use Samsung Health™ to plan, track various aspects of daily life contributing to
well-being such as physical activity, diet, and sleep. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-health.
NOTEThe information gathered from this device, Samsung Health, or related
software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions,
or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
The accuracy of the information and data provided by this device and its related
software, may be affected by factors such as environmental conditions, specific
activity performed while using/wearing the device, settings of the device, user
configuration/user-provided information, and other end-user interactions.
Before you start exercising
Although the Samsung Health application is a great companion to your exercise
routine, it is always best to make sure you consult with your physician before
beginning any exercise regimen. 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; and
Arthritis.
Before beginning your exercise regimen 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.
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It is recommended that before engaging in an exercise routine, you consult with your
doctor or medical practitioner. 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.
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Samsung Notes
Use Samsung Notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice
recordings, and music. You can share your notes easily using social networking
services.
Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to learn more.
Set text options
Insert
Navigate up
Assign a title
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Create notes
Add text, images, voice recordings and more.
1. From Samsung Notes, tap Add.
2. Use the text options to create content.
Voice recordings
Create annotated voice recordings perfect for lectures or meetings. Take notes
while recording audio. Playback is synced to scroll to the corresponding text.
1. From Samsung Notes, tap Add.
2. Tap Insert > Voice recording.
3. Use the text options to create content while audio is being recorded.
Edit notes
Make edits to notes you create.
1. From Samsung Notes, tap a note to view it.
2. Tap Edit and make changes.
3. When you are finished, tap Navigate up.
Notes options
You can edit, sort, or manage notes.
◌From Samsung Notes, the following options are available:
• Import PDFs: Open a PDF in Samsung Notes.
• Search: Search for a keyword.
• More options:
–Edit: Select notes to share, delete, save as file, lock, or move.
–View: Switch between Grid, List, or Simple list.
–Pin favorites to top: Keep notes marked as your favorites at the top of the
main page.
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Notes menu
You can view your notes by category.
◌From Samsung Notes, tap Navigation drawer for the following options:
• Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app.
•All notes: View all notes.
•Frequently used: Quick access to commonly used notes.
•Shared notebooks:View notebooks shared with your contacts through your
Samsung account.
•Trash: View deleted notes for up to 15 days.
•Folders: View notes by groups.
•Manage folders:Add, remove, and organize groups.
Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay™ lets you make payments with your device. It is accepted almost
anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. A Samsung account is required.
For support, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay.
◌From Samsung Pay, tap Get started and follow the prompts.
NOTEFor 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 confirm all payment cards on each device. Some
card issuers may limit the number of devices.
Use Samsung Pay
Use Samsung Pay by opening the app and holding your device over the store's card
reader.
1. From Samsung Pay, select a card to pay with and authorize payments by
scanning your finger or by entering your Samsung Pay PIN.
2. 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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NOTEMake sure the NFC feature is enabled on your device. For more
information, see NFC and payment.
Quick access
Use Quick access to open Samsung Pay from the LockScreen, Home screen, or
Screenoff.
1. From Samsung Pay, tap Menu > Settings >Quick access.
2. Tap to enable each screen option.
To use Quick access:
1. From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
•Your payment card and Quick access are displayed.
2. Drag the card down to close Quick access.
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 banks and gift card merchants, visit
samsung.com/us/samsung-pay/compatible-cards/#bank.
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.
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Google apps
The following Google apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be
downloaded from the Google Play™ store.
Chrome| Drive| Duo| Gmail| Google| GPay| Maps| Photos| Google Play Movies &
TV| Play Store| YouTube| YT Music
Chrome
Browse the Internet with Chrome™ and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and
address bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your Google Drive™ cloudaccount.
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more.
Duo
Make video calls.
Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Google’s web-based email service.
Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.
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Google
Find online content with tools that learn what interests you. Turn on your
personalized feed to receive customized content.
Visit support.google.com/websearch to learn more.
GPay
Pay with your Android phone at participating stores and within mobile apps with
Google Pay™.
Visit support.google.com/pay to learn more.
Maps
Get directions and other location-based information. You must enable location
services to use Google Maps. For more information, see Location.
Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.
Photos
Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with
Google Photos™.
Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more.
Google Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can also view videos
saved on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more.
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Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in the
Google Play store.
Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
YouTube
Watch and upload YouTube™ videos right from your device.
Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more.
YT Music
Stream and browse playlists, albums, and artists from YouTube Music.
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Microsoft apps
The following Microsoft apps may be preloaded on your device. Apps can be
downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play store.
Outlook| Office | OneDrive
Outlook
Access email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and more in Outlook. See Add an Outlook
account. Visit support.office.com/en-us/article/outlook-for-ios-and-android-help-
cd84214e-a5ac-4e95-9ea3-e07f78d0cde6 to learn more.
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Office
Enjoy the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft
Office mobile app.
OneDrive
Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more in your free online OneDrive®
account—accessible from your personal computer, tablet, or phone.
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Settings
Access Settings
Connections
Sounds and vibration
Notifications
Display
Lock screen and security
Accounts
Device maintenance
Accessibility
Other settings
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Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.
From a Home screen, swipe down and tap Settings.
From Apps, tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can search for it.
1. From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords.
2. Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Connections
Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other
devices.
Wi-Fi| Bluetooth| NFC and payment| Airplane mode| Mobile networks| Data usage|
Mobile hotspot| Tethering| Nearby device scanning| Connect to a printer| Virtual
Private Networks| Private DNS| Ethernet
Wi-Fi
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network to access the Internet without using
your mobile data.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi and
scan for available networks.
2. Tap a network, and enter a password if required.
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Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network
If the Wi-Fi network you want is not listed after a scan, you can still connect to it by
entering the information manually. Ask the Wi-Fi network administrator for the name
and password before you begin.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Add network at the bottom of the list.
3. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
•Network name: Type the exact name of the network.
•Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password if
required.
•Advanced: Define other advanced options, such as IP and Proxy settings.
4. Tap Save.
TIP Tap QR scanner to connect to a Wi-Fi network by using your device’s
camera to scan a QR code.
Advanced Wi-Fi settings
You can configure connections to various types of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots,
manage saved networks and look up your device's network addresses. Options may
vary by carrier.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap More options > Advanced.
•Switch to mobile data: When enabled, your device will switch to mobile data
whenever the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it
switches back to Wi-Fi.
•Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Turn on Wi-Fi in frequently-used locations.
•Detect suspicious networks: Get notified when suspicious activity is detected
on the current Wi-Fi network.
•Show network quality info: Display network information (such as speed and
stability) in the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
•Wi-Fi power saving mode: Enable Wi-Fi traffic analysis to reduce battery
usage.
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•Network notification/Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications when open
networks in range are detected.
•Manage networks: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to
auto reconnect to or forget individual networks.
•Wi-Fi control history: View apps that have recently turned your Wi-Fi on or off.
•Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi networks that support
Hotspot2.0.
•Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.
Wi-FiDirect
Wi-FiDirect uses Wi-Fi to share data between devices.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap More options > Wi-FiDirect.
3. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to connect.
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
Disconnect your device from a Wi-FiDirect device.
◌From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi > More options > Wi-FiDirect. Tap a
device to disconnect it.
Bluetooth
You can pair your device to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, like Bluetooth
headphones or a Bluetooth-enabled vehicle infotainment system. Once a pairing is
created, the devices remember each other and can exchange information without
having to enter the passkey again.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on
Bluetooth.
2. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.
TIPWhen sharing a file, tap Bluetooth to use this feature.
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Rename a paired device
You can rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on
Bluetooth.
2. Tap Settings next to the device name, and then tap Rename.
3. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Unpair from a Bluetooth device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each
other and you will need to pair with the device again in order to connect to it.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on
Bluetooth.
2. Tap Settings next to the device, and then tap Unpair.
Advanced options
Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu. Options may vary
by carrier.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth.
2. Tap Advanced or More options > Advanced for the following options:
lSync with Samsung Cloud:Sync files transferred through Bluetooth with your
Samsung account.
lMusic Share: Let friends play music on your Bluetooth speaker or headphones.
lRingtone sync: Use the ringtone set on your device when you receive calls
through a connected Bluetooth device.
lBluetooth control history: View apps that have used Bluetooth recently.
lBlock pairing requests:Add devices to block pairing requests.
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Dual audio
You can play audio from your device to two connected Bluetooth audio devices.
1. Connect Bluetooth audio devices to your device.
2. From the Notification panel, tap Media.
3. Under Audio output, tap next to each audio device to play audio to them (up
to two devices).
NFC and payment
Near Field Communication (NFC) allows you to communicate with another device
without connecting to a network. This technology is used by Android Beam and
certain payment apps. The device that you are transferring to needs to support NFC,
and it needs to be within four centimeters of your device.
◌From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and then
tap to turn on this feature.
Tap and pay
Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device to a compatible
credit card reader.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and then
tap to turn on NFC.
2. Tap Contactless payments to see the default payment app.
•To use another payment app, tap an available app to choose it.
•Touse a payment app that is open, tap Pay with currently open app.
•To set another payment service as the default, tap Others, and then tap the
service you prefer.
TIPNFC technology is used with Samsung Pay. Turn on this feature to see
how easy and secure it is to use your device to make payments.
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Airplane mode
Airplane mode turns off all network connections including calling, texting, mobile
data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. While Airplane mode is enabled, you can turn on Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth in Settings or from the Quick settings panel.
◌From Settings, tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap to enable
this feature.
Mobile networks
Use Mobile networks to configure your device's ability to connect to mobile networks
and use mobile data. Options may vary by carrier.
◌From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile networks.
•Mobile data: Enable mobile data usage.
•International data roaming: Change voice, text and data roaming settings for
international roaming.
•Allow 2G service: Permit the use of 2G service in areas with limited cellular
coverage.
•Data roaming: Choose whether to allow your device to connect to mobile
data while traveling outside your carrier's network area.
•Network mode: You can select which network modes your mobile device
canuse.
•Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs, which have the network settings
your device needs to connect to your provider.
•Network operators: Choose available and preferred networks.
•Mobile network diagnostics: Collect diagnostic and usage data for
troubleshooting.
TIPUse these features to help manage connection settings that may affect your
monthly bill.
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Data usage
Check your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. You can also customize warnings
and limits.
◌From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
Turn on Data saver
Use Data saver to reduce your data consumption by preventing selected apps from
sending or receiving data in the background.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage > Datasaver.
2. Tap to turn on Data saver.
•To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap Allowed to use data
while Data saver is on, and tap next to each app to specify restrictions.
Monitor mobile data
You can customize your mobile data access by setting limits and restrictions. Options
may vary by carrier.
◌From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. The following options are
available:
•Mobile data: Use mobile data from your plan.
•International data roaming: Enable mobile data services while roaming
internationally.
•Mobile data only apps: Set apps to always use mobile data, even when your
device is connected to Wi-Fi.
•Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period
of time. You can view total usage as well as usage by app.
•Billing cycle and data warning: Change the monthly date to align with your
carrier’s billing date.
TIPUse these features to keep an eye on your estimated data usage.
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Monitor Wi-Fi data
You can restrict Wi-Fi data access by customizing usage limits and networks.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
2. Tap Wi-Fi data usage to view data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of
time. You can view total usage as well as usage by app.
Mobile hotspot
Mobile hotspot uses your data plan to create a Wi-Fi network that can be used by
multiple devices.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering>
Mobilehotspot.
2. Tap to turn on Mobile hotspot.
3. On the devices you want to connect, activate Wi-Fi and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot. Enter the Mobile hotspot password to connect.
•Connected devices are listed under the heading Connected devices.
TIPTap QR code to connect another device to your Mobile hotspot by
scanning a QR code instead of entering a password.
Configure mobile hotspot settings
You can customize your mobile hotspot's security and connection settings.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobilehotspot.
2. Tap Configure for the following settings:
•Network name: View and change the name of your Mobile hotspot.
•Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot.
•Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view
or change it.
•Band: Select one of the available bandwidth options.
•Advanced:Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings.
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Auto hotspot
Share your hotspot connection automatically with other devices signed in to your
Samsung account.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile
hotspot.
2. Tap Auto hotspot, and tap to enable the feature.
Tethering
You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with another
device. Options may vary by carrier.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering.
2. Tap an option:
•Connect the computer to the device using a USBcable, and then tap
USB tethering.
•Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter, and
then tap Ethernet tethering.
Nearby device scanning
Easily set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device
scanning. This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to
connect to.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device
scanning.
2. Tap to turn on the feature.
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Connect to a printer
Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network to easily print
documents and images from your device.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Printing.
2. Tap Default print service, and then tap More options > Add printer.
•If your printer requires a plugin, tap Download plugin and follow the
prompts to add a print service.
NOTENot all apps support printing.
Virtual Private Networks
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to connect to a private secured network
from your device. You will need the connection information from your VPN
administrator.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap More options > Add VPN profile.
3. Enter the VPN network information provided by your network administrator, and
tap Save.
Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap Settings next to a VPN.
3. Edit the VPN and tap Save, or tap Delete to remove the VPN.
Connect to aVPN
Once you have set up a VPN, connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect.
lTo disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.
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Private DNS
You can configure your device to connect to a private DNShost.
1. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Private DNS.
2. Tap one of the available options to configure a private DNS connection.
3. Tap Save.
Ethernet
If wireless network connection is not available, you can use an Ethernet cable to
connect your device to a local network.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to your device.
2. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and
follow the prompts.
TIP You need an adapter (not included) to connect an Ethernet cable to your
device.
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Sounds and vibration
You can control the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen
touches, and other interactions.
Sound mode| Vibrations| Volume| Ringtone| Notification sound |System sound
themes| System sounds and vibration| Dolby Atmos| Equalizer| UHQupscaler| Adapt
sound| Separate app sound
Sound mode
You can change the sound mode on your device without using the volume keys.
◌From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration, and then choose a mode:
•Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in
Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
–Vibrate while ringing:Set your device to vibrate in addition to ringing when
you receive a call.
•Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications andalerts.
•Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.
–Temporary mute: Set a time limit for muting the device.
TIPUse the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys to change the sound
mode without losing your customized sound levels.
Mute with gestures
Quickly mute sounds by covering the screen or turning the device over.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features> Motions and gestures >Mute with
gestures, and tap to enable.
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Vibrations
You can control how and when your device vibrates.
1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration.
2. Tap options to customize:
•Call vibration pattern: Choose from preset vibration patterns for calls.
•Notification vibration pattern: Choose from preset vibration patterns for
notifications.
•Vibrationintensity: Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and
touch interactions by dragging the sliders.
Volume
Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, media, and system sounds.
◌From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume, and drag the sliders for
each sound type.
TIP You can also use the Volume keys to adjust the volume. When pressed, a
pop-up menu shows the volume level and current sound type. You can tap the
menu to expand it, and then adjust the volume of the other sound types by
dragging their sliders.
Use Volume keys for media
Set the default action of the Volume keys to control the media sound volume rather
than whichever sound type is in use.
1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume.
2. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this feature.
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Media volume limit
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume while using Bluetooth speakers or
headphones (notincluded).
1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume.
2. Tap More options > Media volume limit.
3. Tap to enable this feature.
lTo set the maximum output volume, drag the Custom volume limit slider.
lTo require a PIN to make changes to the volume setting, tap Set volume
limitPIN.
Ringtone
Customize your call ringtone by choosing from preset sounds or adding your own.
Options may vary by carrier.
1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.
2. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it, or tap Add to use an audio file
as a ringtone.
Notification sound
Choose a preset sound for all notification alerts.
1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sound.
2. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it.
TIPYou can also customize notifications sounds to be unique for each app using
the App settings menu.
System sound themes
Choose a sound theme to use for touch interactions, charging, changing the sound
mode, and Samsung Keyboard, and more.
◌From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > System sound and choose an
available option.
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System sounds and vibration
Customize your device's sounds and vibrations for actions like tapping the screen
and charging the device. Options may vary by carrier.
◌From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > System sound/vibration control for
the following options:
Sound
•Touch interactions: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make
selections.
•Screen lock/unlock: Play a sound when you lock or unlock the screen.
•Charging: Play a sound when a charger is connected.
•Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad.
•Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard.
Vibration
•Touch interactions:Vibrate when you tap navigation buttons or touch and
hold items on the screen.
•Dialing keypad: Vibrate when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad.
•Navigation gestures: Vibrate when using gestures.
•Charging: Vibrate when a charger is connected.
•Samsung keyboard: Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard.
•Camera feedback: Vibrate when taking pictures, zooming, changing
shooting modes, and more.
Dolby Atmos
Enjoy Dolby Atmos quality when playing content that was specifically mixed for
Atmos. This feature may only be available with a headset connected.
◌From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound qualityand effects for the
following options:
•Dolby Atmos: Experience breakthrough audio that flows above and around
you.
•Dolby Atmos for gaming:Apply Dolby Atmos optimized for gaming.
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Equalizer
Choose an audio preset that is customized to different genres of music, or manually
change your audio settings.
1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound qualityand effects.
2. Tap Equalizer to choose a music genre.
UHQupscaler
Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience.
This feature is only available with a headset connected.
1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound qualityand effects.
2. TapUHQ upscaler and choose an upscaling option.
Adapt sound
Customize the sound for each ear and enhance your listening experience.
1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound qualityand effects >
Adaptsound.
2. Tap Adapt sound for to select when to change the sound settings.
3. Tap the sound profile that fits you best, and tap Settings to customize.
TIPTap Test my hearing to let your device identify the best sound for you.
Separate app sound
You can choose to have an app play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or
headset separate from the other sounds (like notifications). Connect to a Bluetooth
device to make this option available in the Audio device menu.
1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Separate app sound.
2. Tap Turn on now to enable Separate app sound, and then set the following
options:
•App: Choose an app to play its sound on a separate audio device.
•Audio device: Choose the audio device that you want the app’s sound to be
played on.
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Notifications
You can prioritize and streamline app alerts by changing which apps send
notifications and how notifications alert you.
Notification pop-up style| Recently sent notifications | Do not disturb | Advanced
settings| Alert when phone picked up
Notification pop-up style
You can change the style and additional settings for your notifications.
◌From Settings, tap Notifications, and then choose a pop-up style:
•Brief: Enable customization of your notification colors, lighting style, and
included apps.
–Included apps:View brief notifications for your apps.
–Brief pop-up settings: Customize the Edge lighting style, colors, and enable
notifications to show even while the screen is off.
•Detailed: Enable the default Samsung Notification settings.
Recently sent notifications
You can view a list of apps that have sent notifications under Recently sent
notifications.
1. From Settings, tap Notifications.
2. Tap an entry under Recently sent to customize the notification settings.
3. Tap More to see the expanded list.
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Do not disturb
Do not disturb allows you to block sounds and notifications while this mode in turned
on. You can also specify exceptions for people, apps, and alarms. You can also set a
schedule for recurring events like sleep or meetings.
◌From Settings, tap Notifications > Donotdisturb and configure thefollowing:
•Do not disturb: Enable Do not disturb to block sounds and notifications.
•For how long?: Choose a default duration for Do not disturb mode when you
enable it manually.
Schedule
•Sleeping: Customize a schedule for Do not disturb mode while you are
sleeping.
•Add schedule: Create a new schedule to configure the days and times to
regularly put your device in Do not disturb mode.
Exceptions
•Calls, messages, and conversations: Tap to allow Do not disturb exceptions.
•Alarms and sounds: Enable sounds and vibrations for alarms, events, and
reminders while Do not disturb mode is active.
•Apps: Add apps that you would like to receive notifications from in Do not
disturb mode. Call, message, and conversation notifications will still reach
you even if you don’t allow the associated apps.
•Hide notifications: View customization options to hide notifications.
Advanced settings
You can configure notifications from apps and services.
◌From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings.
•Show notification icons: Modify how many notifications appear on the
Statusbar.
•Show battery percentage: Display the current battery life of your device on
the Status bar.
•Notification history: Display recent and snoozed notifications.
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•Conversations: View conversation notifications. Touch and hold a
conversation notification to mark it as priority, set it as alerting, or silent.
•Floating notifications: Enable floating notifications in either Bubbles or Smart
pop-up view.
•Suggest actions and replies for notifications: Get applicable suggestions for
actions to notifications and replies to messages.
•Notification reminders: Enable and customize periodic reminders about
notifications from selected apps and services. Clear notifications to stop the
reminders.
•App icon badges: Identify which apps have active notifications with badges
that appear on their icons. Tap to choose whether or not badges indicate
the number of unread notifications.
•Wireless Emergency Alerts: Customize notifications for emergency alerts.
Alert when phone picked up
You can set the device to notify you about missed calls and messages by vibrating
when you pick it up.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Alert when
phone picked up to enable.
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Display
You can configure the screen brightness, timeout delay, font size, and many other
display settings.
Dark mode| Screen brightness| Motion smoothness| Eye comfort shield|Screen
mode| Font size and style| Screen zoom| Full screen apps| Screen timeout|
Accidental touch protection| Touch sensitivity| Show charging information| Screen
saver| Lift to wake| Double tap to turn on screen| Double tap to turn off screen| Keep
screen on while viewing| One-handed mode
Dark mode
Dark mode allows you to switch to a darker theme to keep your eyes more
comfortable at night, darkening white or bright screens and notifications.
◌From Settings, tap Display for the following options:
lLight: Apply a light color theme to your device (default).
lDark: Apply a dark color theme to your device.
lDark mode settings: Customize when and where Dark mode is applied.
–Turn on as scheduled: Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or
Custom schedule.
Screen brightness
Adjust the screen brightness according to lighting conditions or personal preference.
1. From Settings, tap Display.
2. Customize options under Brightness:
•Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.
•Tap Adaptive brightness to automatically adjust the screen brightness based
on the lighting conditions.
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Motion smoothness
Get smoother scrolling and more realistic animations by increasing the screen’s
refresh rate.
1. From Settings, tap Display > Motion smoothness.
2. Tap an option, and then tap Apply.
Eye comfort shield
This feature may help you sleep better and reduce eye strain. You can set a schedule
to automatically turn this feature on and off.
◌From Settings, tap Display > Eye comfort shield, and then choose one of the
following options:
•Tap to enable this feature.
•Tap Adaptive to automatically adjust your screen’s color temperature based
on your usage patterns and the time of day.
•Tap Custom to set a schedule for when Eye comfort shield should be
enabled.
– Tap Set schedule and choose Always on, Sunset to sunrise, or Custom.
– Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter.
Screen mode
Your device has several screen mode options which adjust the screen quality for
different situations. You can select the mode according to your preference.
1. From Settings, tap Display > Screen mode.
2. Tap an option to set a different screen mode.
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Font size and style
You can change the font size and style to customize your device.
◌From Settings, tap Display > Font size and style for the following options:
•Tap Font style to choose a different font.
–Tap a font to select it, or tap Download fonts to add fonts from
Galaxy Store.
•Tap Bold font to make all fonts appear with bold weight.
•Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size oftext.
Screen zoom
Adjust the zoom level to make content easier to see.
1. From Settings, tap Display > Screen zoom.
2. Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level.
Full screen apps
You can choose which apps you want to use in the full screen aspect ratio.
◌From Settings, tap Display > Full screen apps and tap apps to enable this
feature.
Screen timeout
You can set the screen to turn off after a set amount of time.
◌From Settings, tap Display >Screen timeout, and tap a time limit to set it.
NOTEProlonged display of non-moving images, excluding Always On Display,
may result in permanent ghost-like afterimages or degraded image quality. Turn
off the display screen when not in use.
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Accidental touch protection
Prevent the screen from detecting touch input while the device is in a dark place,
such as a pocket or a bag.
◌From Settings, tap Display > Accidental touch protection to enable the
feature.
Touch sensitivity
Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors.
◌From Settings, tap Display > Touchsensitivity to enable.
Show charging information
Battery level and estimated time until the device is fully charged can be displayed
when the screen is off.
◌From Settings, tap Display > Show charging information to enable.
Screen saver
You can display colors or photos when the screen turns off or while charging.
1. From Settings, tap Display > Screen saver.
2. Choose one of the following options:
•None:Do not display a screen saver.
•Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors.
•Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
•Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.
•Photos: Display pictures from your Google Photos account.
3. Tap Preview for a demonstration of the selected Screen saver.
TIPTap Settings next to a feature for additional options.
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Lift to wake
Turn on the screen by lifting the device.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Lift to wake to
enable this feature.
Double tap to turn on screen
Turn on the screen by double-tapping instead of using the Side key.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap to
turn on screen to enable this feature.
Double tap to turn off screen
Turn off the screen by double-tapping instead of using the Side key.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap to
turn off screen to enable this feature.
Keep screen on while viewing
Use the front camera to detect when you’re looking at the screen to keep it turned
on.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Keep screen
on while viewing, and tap to enable the feature.
One-handed mode
You can change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one
hand.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > One-handed mode.
2. Tap to enable the feature and select one of the following options:
•Gesture: Swipe down in the center of the bottom edge of the screen.
•Button: Tap Home two times in quick succession to reduce the display
size.
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Lock screen and security
You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.
Screen lock types| Google Play Protect| Security update| Find My Mobile| Samsung
Pass| Secure Folder| Private Share| Samsung Blockchain Keystore| Install unknown
apps| Password for factory data reset| Set up SIM card lock| View passwords| Device
administration| Credential storage| Advanced security settings | Permission
manager| Samsung Privacy| Google Privacy | Location
Screen lock types
You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high, medium, or no
security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.
NOTEBiometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and
sensitive data on your device. For more information, see Biometric security.
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern,
PIN, or Password). This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks.
1. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen
lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
2. Tap to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following
options are available:
•Icons only: Show only notification icons with no details on the lock screen.
•Details: Display notification details on the lock screen.
•Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.
•Notifications to show:Choose which notifications to show on the Lock
screen.
•Show on Always On Display: Display notifications on the Always on Display
screen.
3. Tap Done to exit the menu.
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4. Configure the following screen lock options:
•Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or
other devices have been detected. Asecure screen lock is required for this
feature.
•Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen
lock is required for this feature.
•Always On Display: Enable the Always On Display screen. For more
information, see Always On Display.
Clock and information
You can configure features that appear on the Lock screen, like the clock and other
useful information.
◌From Settings, tap Lock screen for the following options:
•Wallpaper services: Enable additional features such as guide page and
Dynamic Lock Screen.
•Clock style: Set the type and color of the clock on the Lock screen and
Always On Display screen.
•Roaming clock: Show the time both where you are and at home while you
are roaming.
•Widgets: Enable widgets on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen
to get quick access to useful information.
•Contact information: Show your contact information, such as your phone
number or email address.
•Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen and
Always On Display screen.
•Shortcuts: Select which app shortcuts to add to the Lock screen.
•About Lock screen: Update the Lockscreen’s software.
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Google Play Protect
You can configure Google Play to regularly check your apps and device for security
risks and threats.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Google Play Protect.
•Updates are checked for automatically.
Security update
You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update and find
out if newer updates are available.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Security update to see the latest
security update installed and check if a newer update is available.
Find My Mobile
You can protect your device from loss or theft by allowing your device to be locked,
tracked online, and for your data to be deleted remotely. A Samsung account is
required, and Google location service must be turned on in order to use Find My
Mobile. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-
mobile.
Turn on Find My Mobile
Before you can use the Find My Mobile feature, you must turn it on and customize the
options. To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com.
1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > FindMy Mobile.
2. Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in to your Samsung account. The
following options are available:
•Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to store your PIN, pattern, or password,
allowing you to unlock and control your device remotely.
•Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My
Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level.
•Find My Mobile update:View the current software version and check for
updates.
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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.
Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pass to learn more.
1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Samsung Pass.
2. Sign in to your Samsung account and add your biometric data.
Secure Folder
You can create a secure folder on your device to protect private content and apps
from anyone who may be using your device. You must sign in to your Samsung
account to set up and use Secure folder.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Secure Folder and follow the
prompts to secure content on your device.
Private Share
Share files privately, prevent recipients from resharing, and set expiration dates.
Keep your data safe with blockchain technology.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Private share, and follow the
prompts to add files.
Samsung Blockchain Keystore
Manage your blockchain private key. Options may vary by carrier.
1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Samsung Blockchain Keystore.
2. Follow the prompts to import or set up a new cryptocurrency wallet.
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Install unknown apps
You can allow installation of unknown third-party apps from selected apps or
sources.
1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Install unknown apps.
2. Tap an app or source, and then tap Allow from this source.
TIPInstalling unknown third-party apps could make your device and personal
data more vulnerable to security risks.
Password for factory data reset
You can require a password to reset your device to factory default settings. Options
may vary by carrier.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Othersecurity settings >
Setup/change password and enter a password.
Set up SIM card lock
You can set up a PIN to lock your SIMcard, which prevents unauthorized use of your
SIM card if someone attempts to use it in another device. Options may vary by carrier.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Set up
SIM card lock and follow the prompts.
•Tap Lock SIM card to turn on the feature.
•Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
View passwords
You can have characters displayed briefly in password fields as you type them.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Make
passwords visible to turn on the feature.
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Device administration
You can authorize security features and apps to have administrative access to your
device.
1. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings >
Device admin apps.
2. Tap an option to turn it on as a device administrator.
Credential storage
You can manage the trusted security certificates installed on your device, which
verify the identity of servers for secure connections.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings for the
following options:
•Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.
•View security certificates: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other
certificates you have installed.
•User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device.
•Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage.
•Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the
password.
Advanced security settings
You can use these options to configure advanced security settings to better protect
your device.
◌From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings for the
following options:
•Trust agents: Allow trusted devices to perform selected actions when
connected.
– This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on. For more
information, see Set a secure screen lock.
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•Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, which prevents access to
other features of your device.
•Security policy updates: Keep your device secure by checking for security
updates.
Permission manager
Apps might access features of your device that you permit them to (like the camera,
microphone, or location) when they are running in the background, not just when
you are using the app. You can set your device to notify you when this happens.
1. From Settings, tap Privacy > Permission manager.
2. Tap a category, then tap an app to select which permissions you want to be
notified about.
NOTEWhen using an app or service for the first time that wants to access
certain features of your device, a dialog box asks if you want to permit such
access.
Samsung Privacy
Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having
technical problems.
1. From Settings, tap Privacy.
2. Under Samsung tap the following options to customize:
•Samsung Privacy: View Samsung's privacy information.
•Customization Service: Allow Samsung to provide customized content and
recommendations.
•Send diagnostic data: Send diagnostic information about your device to
Samsung when you are having technical problems.
Google Privacy
Customize Android and Google privacy features.
1. From Settings, tap Privacy.
2. Under Google tap privacy services to customize them.
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Location
Location services use a combination of GPS, mobile network and Wi-Fi to determine
the location of your device.
1. From Settings, tap Location.
2. Tap to turn on Location services.
TIPSome apps require location services be turned on for full functionality.
App permissions
Configure permissions for apps that want to access your location information.
1. From Settings, tap Location > App permissions.
2. Tap an app and chose which location permissions to grant it. Options vary by
app.
Improve accuracy
Enable other location scanning tools.
1. From Settings, tap Location > Improve accuracy.
2. Tap connection method to add or remove from location services:
•Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks
automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
•Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices
automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.
Recent location requests
View a list of apps that have requested your location.
1. From Settings, tap Location.
2. Tap to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings.
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Location services
Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data. Certain
apps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have
visited.
1. From Settings, tap Location.
2. Tap an entry under Location services to see how your location information is
used.
Accounts
You can connect to and manage your accounts, including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. .
Add an account| Account settings| Remove an account| Backup and restore| Google
settings
Add an account
You can add and sync all your email, social networking, and picture and video
sharing accounts.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts> Add
account.
2. Tap one of the account types.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.
lTap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts.
Account settings
Each account has its own custom settings. You can configure common settings for
all accounts of the same type. Account settings and available features vary between
account types.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2. Tap an account to customize its settings.
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Remove an account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.
2. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.
Backup and restore
You can configure your device to back up data to your personal accounts.
Samsung account
You can enable backup of your information to your Samsung account. Options may
vary by carrier.
◌From Settings, tap Accounts and backup for the options under Samsung
Cloud:
•Back up data: Configure your Samsung account to back up your data.
•Restore data: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data.
Google Account
You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup.
2. UnderGoogle Drive, tap Back updata.
External storage transfer
You can back up your data to a USBstorage device, or restore backup data using
Smart Switch. For more information, see Bring data from an old device.
◌From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > External storage transfer.
Google settings
You can configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your
Google Account.
◌From Settings, tap Google, and select an option to customize.
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Device maintenance
View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. 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:
◌From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Optimize now.
Battery
View how battery power is used for your various device activities.
◌From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Battery for the following options:
•Usage since last full charge: View your recent battery usage by time, app,
and service.
•Power saving mode: Save battery life by limiting background network usage,
syncing, and location checking. Choose from additional power saving
options to save more power when this mode is enabled.
•Background usage limits: View apps that you don’t use often and limit their
battery usage. To disable this feature, tap Put unused apps to sleep.
•Wireless power sharing: Enable wireless charging of supported devices with
your device’s battery.
•More battery settings: Configure additional battery settings and notifications.
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Storage
View your storage capacity and detailed usage by category and file type.
◌From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Storage.
•Tap a category to view and manage files.
Memory
Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce
the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device.
◌From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Memory. The used and available
memory are shown.
•Tap Clean now to free up as much memory as possible.
•Tap View more to view the full list of apps and services using memory.
Tap to include or exclude these apps and services.
•Tap Apps not used recently to view apps and services that are included in
this group. Tap to include or exclude these apps and services.
•Tap Excluded apps to view a list of apps that have been excluded.
Tap Add apps to choose apps to exclude from memory usage
checks.
Advanced device care options
Other Device care features are available in the Advanced menu.
◌From Settings, tap Battery and device care. The following options are
available:
• Search: Find panels that are either installed or available to install.
• Care report: View information about the restart history and charging and
temperature tips.
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• More options:
–Add to Apps screen: Display the icon for Device care on the Apps screen.
–Automation: Optimize your device automatically at set times based on
your usage patterns.
–Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung members.
–About Device care: View version and license information about the Device
care feature.
Language and input
Configure your 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 Settings, tap General management > Language.
2. Tap Add language, and select a language from the list.
3. Tap Set as default to change the device language.
•To switch to another language on the list, tap the desired language, and then
tap Apply.
Text-to-speech
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility
features, such as Voice Assistant.
◌From Settings, tap General management > Text-to-speech for options:
•Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech
engine. Tap Settings for options.
•Language: Set the default speech language.
•Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
•Pitch:Set the pitch of the speech.
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•Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis.
•Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.
Keyboard list and default
Change your default keyboard, modify built-in keyboards, and change keyboard
settings.
◌From Settings, tap General management > Keyboard list and default for the
following options:
•Default keyboard: Choose a default keyboard for your device’s menus and
keyboards.
•Samsung keyboard: Modify settings for the Samsung keyboard.
•Google voice typing:Modify settings for Google Voice input.
•Samsung voice input: Modify settings for Samsung voice input.
•Keyboard button on navigation bar: Enable a button on the Navigation bar to
quickly switch between keyboards.
Physical keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device
(sold separately).
1. From Settings, tap General management.
2. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option:
•Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen keyboard while a physical
keyboard is also being used.
•Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the keyboard shortcuts on the
screen.
•Change language shortcut: Enable or disable language key shortcuts for
your physical keyboard.
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Mouse and trackpad
Configure pointer speed and button assignments for an optional mouse or trackpad
(not included).
◌From Settings, tap General management > Mouse and trackpad.
•Pointer speed: Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go
slower.
•Wheel scrolling speed: Drag the slider to the right to scroll faster or to the left
to scroll slower.
•Enhance pointer precision:Enable to make the mouse cursor move faster or
slower depending on how fast you move your mouse.
•Primary mouse button: Choose either the Left or Right mouse button to be
your primary button.
•Secondary button: Choose the action of your secondary mouse button.
•Middle button:Choose the action of your middle mouse button.
•Additional button 1:Choose an action for another available mouse button.
•Additional button 2:Choose an action for another available mouse button.
Autofill service
Save time entering information using autofill services.
1. From Settings, tap General Management.
2. Tap Autofill service to view your selected service.
lTap Settings to customize your service.
lTap Autofill service to change your default service.
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Date and time
By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless
network. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time manually.
◌From Settings, tap General management > Date and time. Thefollowing
options are available:
•Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your wireless
network. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options
are available:
–Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.
–Set date: Enter the current date.
–Set time: Enter the current time.
•Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time.
Customization service
Samsung devices, apps and services are designed to provide you with customized
services by predicting your desires and needs in a smart and intelligent manner.
Samsung’s Customization Service provides an enhanced user experience, including
customized content and recommendations, based on the information obtained
about you and your use of Samsung's services.
◌From Settings, tap General management > Customization service.
Troubleshooting
You can check for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device.
Software update/System updates
Check for and install available software updates for your device. Options may vary
by carrier.
◌From Settings, tap Software update/System updates for the following options:
•Check for updates: Manually check for software updates.
•Continue update: Resume an update that was interrupted.
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Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory
defaults.
Reset all settings
You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything
except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected.
1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset all settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset network settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings.
1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset network settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset accessibility settings
You can reset device accessibility settings. Accessibility settings in downloaded apps
and your personal data are not affected.
1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset accessibility settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Auto restart at set times
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will
be lost when the device restarts.
1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Auto restart at set times.
2. Tap to activate Auto restart, and then set the following parameters:
•Days: Select the day of the week to automatically restart your device.
•Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.
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Factory Data Reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other
account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded
applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files.
If you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google
Device Protection is automatically enabled.
NOTEIf you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the
password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage
area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password.
To reset your device:
1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Factory data reset.
2. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset.
3. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device.
Google Device Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google
Device Protection is enabled. This service protects your phone from unauthorized
factory data resets by requiring your Google account information to verify your
identity. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00083965.
Enable Google Device Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device and setting a Lock screen automatically
activates Google Device Protection.
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Disable Google Device Protection
To disable Google Device Protection, you can either remove all Google Accounts
from the device or remove the Lock screen.
To remove Google accounts:
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts > [Google
Account].
2. Tap Remove account.
To remove a secureLock screen:
1. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type.
2. Tap either Swipe or None.
Accessibility
There are accessibility settings for people who need help seeing, hearing, or
otherwise operating their device. Accessibility services are special features that
make using the device easier for everyone. For more information about Accessibility
for Samsungproducts, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
Recommended for you | TalkBack| Visibility enhancements | Hearing enhancements|
Interaction and dexterity| Advanced settings| Installed services | About Accessibility
Recommended for you
View a list of accessibility features that you are using and some recommended
features you may want to enable.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Recommended for you to view
recommendations.
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TalkBack
Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the
screen.
1. From Settings, tap Accessibility > TalkBack.
2. Tap to enable the feature, and tap an option to customize:
lTalkBack shortcut: Choose a shortcut to quickly turn on TalkBack.
lSettings: Configure TalkBack settings to better assist you.
Visibility enhancements
You can configure Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of your device.
Colors and clarity
You can adjust the colors and contrast of text and other screen elements for easier
viewing.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:
•High contrast theme: Adjust colors and screen fonts to increase the contrast
for easier viewing.
•High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the
contrast with the background.
•High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and
change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the
background.
•Highlight buttons: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them
stand out better against the wallpaper.
•Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black
background to black text on a white background.
•Remove animations: Remove certain screen effects if you are sensitive to
motion.
•Color correction: Adjust the color of the screen if you find it difficult to see
some colors.
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Size and zoom
You can increase the size of supported screen elements and create shortcuts for
accessibility features on your device.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:
•Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen.
•Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen.
•Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Use a large pointer for a connected mouse
or touchpad (accessories not included).
•Font size and style: Configure screen fonts.
•Screen zoom: Configure the screen zoom level.
Hearing enhancements
You can configure Accessibility features to assist with audial aspects of the device.
Options may vary by carrier.
Sounds
You can adjust audio quality when using hearing aids or earphones.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:
•Real time text: Activate real-time text (RTT) calling.
•Hearing aid support: Improve the sound quality to work better with hearing
aids.
•Amplify ambient sound: Enable this feature and connect headphones to your
device to amplify the sounds of conversations.
•Adapt sound:Customize the sound for each ear and enhance your listening
experience. See Adapt sound.
•Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to adjust the left and right balance
when listening to audio in stereo.
•Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono when using one earphone.
•Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy.
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Text display
You can convert speech to text and watch closed captions when viewing
multimedia.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:
•Live Transcribe: Use the microphone to record speech and convert it to text.
•Live Caption:Automatically caption speech in media played on your device.
•Google subtitles (CC): Configure closed caption and subtitle services.
•Sound notifications: Receive alerts when the device detects a baby crying or
a doorbell.
Interaction and dexterity
You can configure Accessibility features to assist with limited dexterity when
interacting with your device.
Alternate input
You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches.
•Assistant menu: Improve device accessibility for users with reduced
dexterity.
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Interactions
You can simplify the motions needed to answer phone calls or respond to
notifications and alarms.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•Answering and ending calls:
–Read caller names aloud:Hear callers’ names read aloud when using
Bluetooth or headsets (sold separately).
–Answer automatically: Answer calls after a set duration when using
Bluetooth or headsets (sold separately).
–Press Volume up to answer: Use the Volume keys to answer calls.
–Press Side key to end calls: End calls by pressing the Side key.
•Interaction control: Customize areas of screen interactions, hardkeys, and
the keyboard.
Touch settings
You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
•Tap duration: Set how long an interaction must be held to be recognized as
atap.
•Ignore repeated touches: Set a time duration in which to ignore repeated
touches.
Mouse and physical keyboard
Configure settings for a connected mouse and physical keyboard.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•Auto click after pointer stops: Automatically click on an item after the pointer
stops over it.
•Sticky keys: When you press a modifier key like Shift, Ctrl, or Alt, the key stays
pressed down, which allows you to enter keyboard shortcuts by pressing
one key at a time.
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•Slow keys: Set how long a key must be held before it is recognized as a
press, which helps avoid accidental key presses.
•Bounce keys: Set how long to wait before accepting a second press from
the same key, which helps avoid accidentally pressing the same key
multiple times.
Advanced settings
You can customize additional accessibility features and services for your device.
TIPAdditional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play
store.
Accessibility shortcuts
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:
•Accessibility button: Choose an accessibility shortcut for the Accessibility
button.
•Side and Volume up keys:Configure selected Accessibility features to open
by quickly pressing the Side and Volume up keys at the same time.
•Volume up and down keys:Configure selected services to turn on when you
press and hold the Volume up and Volume down keys for three seconds.
Notifications
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:
•Flash notification:Flash either the camera light or the screen when you
receive notifications or when alarms sound.
•Time to take action: Choose how long to show messages that ask you to
take action, but are visible only temporarily (like notifications).
•Speak keyboard input aloud: The device will read aloud what you type on the
keyboard.
•Bixby Vision for accessibility: Add modes to read text aloud, describe scenes,
detect colors, and more.
•Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags (not included) to provide
you with information about objects or locations as you near them.
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Installed services
You can install additional assistance services for your device.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > Installed services.
NOTEAdditional accessibility services are listed and configured here after they
are installed.
About Accessibility
Legal and license information about the current Accessibility software is available in
Settings.
◌From Settings, tap Accessibility > About Accessibility. The following
information is available:
•Version:View the current Accessibility software version.
•Open source licenses:View information for the open source licenses used
for Accessibility.
Other settings
Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
Tips and help | Android Auto| Dual Messenger| Quick share| About phone
Tips and help
View tips and techniques as well as the user manual for your device.
◌From Settings, tap Tips and help.
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Android Auto
Android Auto brings the most useful apps to your device screen or your compatible
car display in a format that makes it easy for you to keep your main focus on driving.
You can control features like navigation and maps, calls and text messages, and
music.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features > Android Auto.
Connect your device
Before you connect your device for the first time, turn on your car and allow time to
set up Android Auto.
1. Plug a USB cable into your vehicle’s USBport and plug the other end of the cable
into your device.
2. Your device may ask you to download the Android Auto app or update to the
newest version of the app. Follow the prompts and complete your setup.
3. On your car’s display select Android Auto and follow the prompts.
NOTE Your device’s Bluetooth is turned on automatically when Android Auto is
connected to your car through USB.
Dual Messenger
Use two separate accounts for the same app.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Dual Messenger.
2. Tap next to supported apps to enable the feature for each app.
lTo select which contacts have access to the secondary messenger app, tap
Use separate contacts list.
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Quick share
Anyone with a Samsung account can use Quick Share to share files with your device.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Quick share.
2. Tap to enable the feature and select one of the following options:
•Contacts only: Only Samsung account users in your contacts can share
things with you.
•Everyone: Anyone nearby can share with you.
•Phone name:Edit the name of your phone that will be seen by other devices.
About phone
View information about your device, including current status, legal information,
hardware and software versions, and more.
1. From Settings, tap About phone to view your phone number, model number,
serial number, and IMEI information.
2. Tap additional items to view more information about your device.
TIPYou can view your device's FCC ID from About phone > Status information.
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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Learn more
Videos
youtube.com/samsungcare
Samsung Care+
samsung.com/us/support
Talk to an agent
Contact us on Facebook Messenger
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Tips
samsung.com/us/support/tips
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READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement
between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt out of
the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by emailing
optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the
applicable information.
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard One-year Limited Warranty, End User License
Agreement (EULA), and Health & Safety Information for your device are available
online:
Phone:
•English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
•Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
This information can also be found on the device in the “About device” or “About
phone” or “About tablet” section, for example:
•Settings > About phone or About device or Abouttablet > Legal information >
Samsung legal
•Or, search “Legal”
If your device required Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, you
can view the FCC certification by opening Settings > About phone or About device or
About tablet > Status information.
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Restricting children’s access to your
mobile device
Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children under the age of 3 to play with it
because they could hurt themselves or others or damage the device. If parents
choose to allow children 3 or older to use the device, they should make sure that
there is adequate supervision to guard against injury or damage and use of services
that may increase data costs or other charges.
Parental control settings should be enabled to ensure that children do not have
access to services or content not approved by the parent. Routinely check this
device to ensure it is working properly and is safe for children to use.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park
New Jersey 07660
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2021 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other company and product names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM)
technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your
device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files.
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. Some content may differ
depending on carrier, model, or software.
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.
Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features.
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