User guide.
GH68-49151G
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U S ER MANU A L
Special features 1
Meet Bixby 2
Direct Share 2
Media volume limiter 2
Multi window 2
Getting started 3
Front view 4
Back view 6
Set up your device 7
Assemble your device 8
Start using your device 12
Learn about your device 16
Navigation 17
Home screen 19
Customize your Homescreen 20
Status bar 26
Notification panel 28
Bixby 30
Multi window 31
Enter text 33
Emergency mode 36
Apps 38
Use apps 39
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Table of contents
Calculator 44
Calendar 46
Camera and video 49
Clock 54
Contacts 58
Email 66
Gallery 69
Google Apps 73
Internet 75
Message+ 79
Messages 83
My Files 86
Phone 88
Samsung Gear 100
Samsung Notes 101
Verizon Apps 103
Additional apps 104
Settings 105
Access Settings 106
Search for Settings 106
Connections 107
Wi-Fi 108
Bluetooth 111
Data usage 113
Airplane mode 115
Mobile hotspot 115
Tethering 118
Mobile networks 118
Location 119
Nearby device scanning 121
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Connect to a printer 121
Virtual Private Networks 122
Sounds and vibration 124
Sound mode 125
Vibrations 125
Volume 126
Ringtone 127
Notification sounds 127
Do not disturb 127
System sounds 128
Key-tap feedback 128
Sound quality and effects 129
Notifications 130
Manage notifications 131
Smart alert 131
Display 132
Screen off settings 133
Screen brightness 133
Font and screen zoom 134
Screen quality 134
One-handed mode 135
Device maintenance 136
Quick optimization 137
Battery 137
Storage 138
Memory 140
Language and input 140
Date and time 144
Report diagnostic information 145
Reset 145
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Factory data reset 146
Auto restart 148
System updates 149
Lock screen and security 150
Screen lock types 151
Clock and information 152
Google Play Protect 152
Find My Device 152
Security update 153
Install unknown apps 153
Secure Folder 154
App permission monitor 154
Secure startup 155
Encrypt SD card 155
Set up SIM card lock 155
View passwords 156
Security update service 156
Device administration 157
Credential storage 157
Knox active protection 158
Advanced security settings 158
Accounts 160
Add an account 161
Backup and restore 162
Google settings 163
Accessibility 164
Vision 165
Hearing 166
Dexterity and interaction 167
More accessibility settings 168
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Special features
Learn about your mobile device’s
special features.
Meet Bixby
Bixby can help you understand your settings and set up
your Samsung device.
For more information, see “Bixby” on page30.
Direct Share
Share content with specific people directly. For more
information, see “Direct share” on page65.
Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. For
more information, see “Media volume limiter” on
page126.
Multi window
Multitask by using two applications at the same time.
For more information, see “Multi window” on page31.
Special features 2
Getting started
Learn about your mobile device
hardware, assembly procedures,
and how to get started using
your new device.
Front view
Proximity sensor
Power key
Front camera
Volume keys
Recent apps
B
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Home key
Getting started 4
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l Proximity sensor
–
Turns off the screen and disables touch
functionality during a call when the device is
in close proximity to the body.
–
Turns the screen back on and enables touch
functionality during a call when the device is
outside a specific range from the body.
l Power key
–
Press to turn the screen on or off.
–
Press and hold to select a power control
option.
l Volume keys
–
Adjust the volume for ringtones, media,
notifications, and system sounds. For more
information, see “Volume” on page126.
–
In the camera app, press a volume key to take
a photo.
Getting started 5
Back view
Flash
Microphone
Rear camera
USB charger/Accessory port
S
peaker
Headset jack
Getting started 6
Devices andsoftware are constantly evolving—the illustrations yousee here arefor reference only.
Set up your
device
Learn how to set up your
deviceforthefirst time.
Assemble your device
Install a SIM card and an optional memory card
(notincluded), and charge your device before using.
Remove the back cover
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Lift the cover up and to the left of the device.
Caution: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during
removal or installation of an internal component can
cause the material to break.
Install a SIM card and memorycard
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use your
previous SIM card. Contact your service provider for
more details.
Warning: Small components such as SIMcards and
memory cards can pose a choking risk. Please be
careful when handling these cards to avoid damaging
them.
You can install an optional microSD
™
memory card
(notincluded) to add more memory space to your
device. A memory card can be installed at any time. It
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
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1. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card
slot. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.
2. Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold
contacts facing down.
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Install the battery
The battery is installed in the back of the device.
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back
of the device, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
Replace the back cover
The back cover should be replaced before using the
device.
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device
and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.
Set up your device 10
Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
Acharger (charging head and USB cable) is included
with the device for charging the battery from any
standard outlet.
Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port
before inserting a power connector to charge your
device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device
may operate abnormally. For example, it may charge
more slowly or overheat.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved
by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for
your device to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may void your warranty and may cause
damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the
USBcharger/Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
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Start using your device
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
To turn the device on:
u Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.
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.
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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.
To lock the device:
u Press the Power key.
To unlock the device:
u Press the Power key, or press the Home key, and
then drag your finger across the screen.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Tochoose a secure screen lock, see “Set a secure screen
lock” on page151.
Add a Google account
Your new device uses your Google
™
account to fully
utilize its Android
™
features.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accounts > Accounts.
3.
Tap Add account > Google.
Note: When you sign in to a Google account, Factory
Reset Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires your
Google account information when resetting to factory
settings. For more information, see “Factory reset
protection” on page147.
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Add a Samsung account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accounts > Accounts.
3.
Tap Add account> Samsung account.
Note: To quickly access your Samsung account, tap
Settings > Samsung account.
Add an email account
View and manage all of your email accounts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accounts > Accounts.
3.
Tap Add account> Email.
Transfer data from your old device
Use Smart Switch
™
to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device. For more
information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/
app/smart-switch.
To use Smart Switch:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps,
and then tap Settings > Accounts >
SmartSwitch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
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Learn about
your device
Learn some of the key features of your
mobile device, including the screens and
icons, as well as how to navigate the
device and enter text using the keyboard.
Navigation
Please note that a touchscreen 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 touchscreen may damage the tempered glass
surface and void the warranty.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
l Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
l Tap an item to select it.
l Tap an app shortcut to launch the app.
Double-tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
l Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Homescreens or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
l Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Home screen.
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Pinch and spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
l Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a web page.
l Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
while viewing a picture or a web page.
Common options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
l
More options: Tap to view more menu options
for a screen.
l
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
l
Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
choose a sharing method.
l
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
l
On/Off: Tap to turn the option on ( ) or off ( ).
l
Menu: Tap to view available options for
thefield.
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Home screen
Status bar
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
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Customize your
Homescreen
Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app
shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change
the order of screens, as well as choose a different
main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
• To align shortcuts into a line at the top of a
screen, tap Align top.
• To align shortcuts into a line at the bottom of
a screen, tap Align bottom.
•
To remove a Home screen, tap Remove.
• To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap
Main. This screen is displayed when you
press the Home key.
• To change the order of screens, touch and
hold a screen, and then drag it to a new
position.
• To add a screen, swipe to the end of the
screens, and then tap Add.
• To enable Bixby Home, swipe right, and then
tap On/Off.
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App shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the
optionsmenu.
3.
Tap Add to Home.
To remove a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the
optionsmenu.
2.
Tap Remove from Home.
• Removing a shortcut does not delete the app,
it just removes the shortcut from a Home
screen.
To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and
then release it.
Use folders
You can organize App shortcuts in folders on an
Appslist screen and Home screen.
For more information, see “Create and use folders” on
page41.
Learn about your device 21
Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose
from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.
3. Tap View all to see all available wallpapers.
4. Tap an image to choose it.
• Tap the screen or screens you want to apply
the wallpaper to.
5. Tap Set as wallpaper, and confirm when
prompted.
Themes
Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock
screens, wallpapers, and app icons.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Themes to customize.
• Tap a theme to preview and download it to
Mythemes.
3. Tap View all to see downloaded themes.
4. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the
selected theme.
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Icons
Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers > Icons to customize.
3. Tap an icon set to preview and download it to
Myicons.
• Tap View all to see downloaded icons.
4. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the
selected icon set.
Icon frames
You can show icons with shaded frames to make them
stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Display > Icon frames and
choose one of the following options:
• Icons only: Show icons only.
• Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded
frames.
3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.
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Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that run on
a Home screen.
To add a widget to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Homescreen, and release it.
To remove a widget from a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
open the options menu.
2.
Tap Remove from Home screen.
Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:
• Home screen layout: Set your device to have a
Home and Apps screen, or only a Home screen
where all apps are located.
• Home screen grid: Choose a dimension option
to determine how icons are arranged on the
Home screen.
• Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option
to determine how icons are arranged on the
Apps screen.
• Apps button: Add an apps button to the Home
screen for easy access to the Apps screen.
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• App icon badges:Select how to show icon
badges when apps receive notifications.
• Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add
newly downloaded apps to the Home screen.
• Quick-open notification panel: Enable this
feature to open the Notification panel from
the Home screen by swiping down.
• Hide apps: Select apps to hide.
• About Home screen: View version information.
Easy mode
Switch between the default screen layout and a
simpler layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text
and icons, making for a more straightforward visual
experience.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Display > Easy mode.
3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
4. Tap Done to confirm.
To disable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Display > Easy mode >
Standardmode.
3. Tap Done to exit Easy mode.
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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
Battery low
Battery charging
Vibrate mode
Mute mode
4G LTE
™
active
Signal strength
X
Network not available
Wi-Fi active
Location service active
Notification icons
Missed call
Call in progress
Call on hold
New email
New voicemail
New message
File download in progress
File upload in progress
Wi-Fi available
App updates available
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Status bar display
Configure display options for the Status bar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Display > Status bar.
• Tap Show recent notifications only to display
only the three most recent notification icons
on the Status bar.
• Tap Show battery percentage to display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.
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Notification panel
Settings
Notification cards
Q
uick settings
View all
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View the Notification panel
You can access the Notification panel from any screen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
• To open an item, tap it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.
• To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or
tap Back to close the Notification panel.
Quick settings
The Notification panel also provides quick access to
device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on
or off.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2.
Drag View all downward.
• Tap a setting to turn it on or off.
•
Tap More options to reorder Quick settings
or to change the button layout.
3.
Drag View all upward to close Quick settings.
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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. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby.
You can customize Bixby’s chat responses, quick
commands, and more from the Bixby Home page.
Bixby Home
The Bixby Home page displays customized content
based on your interactions. Bixby learns from your
usage patterns and will suggest content you may like.
u From a Home screen, swipe right.
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Multi window
Multitask by using two apps at the same time. Apps
that support Multi window can be displayed together
on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and
adjust the size of their windows.
1.
From any screen, touch and hold Recent apps.
2.
Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an
app in split screen view.
• Recently opened apps are displayed in the
lower window. Apps that support Multi
window have the Multi window icon in their
title bar.
• If there are no recently opened apps that
support Multi window, or if you want to launch
a different app, tap App list.
3. Tap an app in the lower window to add it to the
split screen view.
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Window controls
The Window controls modify the way app windows are
displayed in split screen view.
u Tap the middle of the window border for the
following options:
l
Add app pair on Home screen: Add the
open pair of apps as a shortcut to the
Homescreen.
l
Switch windows: Swap the two windows.
l
Close app: Close the selected app.
Split screen view action
The Recent apps key can be configured to switch
between full screen view and split screen view.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Multiwindow, and then tap On/Off to enable
Split screen view action.
3.
To use Recent apps to switch between views:
• To change the current app from full screen
view to split screen view, touch and hold
Recent apps.
• While in split screen view, touch and hold
Recent apps to close the app on the
bottom.
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Enter text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.
Toolbar functions
u Tap a field to display the Samsung keyboard.
l
Tap Show predictive text to view
suggested words while you type.
l
Tap Show toolbar functions to view all
keyboard options.
Toolbar functions
The toolbar provides additional helpful functions.
u
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand
toolbar for the following options:
l
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
l
Emojis: Insert an emoji.
l
GIF keyboard: Add animated GIFs.
l
One-handed keyboard: Change the
keyboard layout for use with one hand.
l
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
l
Stickers: Add illustrated stickers.
l
Voice input:Use Google Voice
™
typing.
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Configure the Samsung keyboard
Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.
u
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for
the following options:
l Languages and types: Set the keyboard type
and choose which languages are available on
the keyboard.
– To switch between languages, slide the
Space bar sideways.
l Smart typing: Use predictive text and
auto-correction features to prevent common
typing mistakes. Type by swiping between
letters.
l Keyboard layout and feedback: Customize the
appearance and function of the keyboard.
l Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to
original settings and clear personalized data.
l About Samsung keyboard: View version and
legal information for the Samsung keyboard.
Use Google voice typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.
2. Tap the screen and speak your text.
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Configure Google voice typing
Set customized options for Google voice typing.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.
2.
Tap Settings for options.
• Languages: Choose the language for the
keyboard.
• Offline speech recognition: Download
languages for offline Google voice typing.
• Block offensive words: Hide potentially
offensive words with asterisks.
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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:
l Restricts application usage to only essential
applications and those you select.
l Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data
when the screen is off.
Activate Emergency mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Emergency mode.
• When accessing for the first time, read and
accept the terms and conditions.
3. Tap Turn on.
Emergency mode features
While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and
features are available on the Home screen:
l Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady
source of light.
l Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
l Message my location: Send your location
information to your emergency contacts.
l Phone: Launch the call screen.
l Chrome:Launch the Google web browser.
l
Add:
–
Maps: Launch Google Maps
™
.
l
Battery charge: Display estimated battery
charge remaining.
l Estimated usage time remaining: Display
estimated standby time that can be reached
based on current battery charge and usage.
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l Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone
number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be
made even without activated cellular service.
l
More options:
–
Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency
mode and return to standardmode.
–
Remove: Choose apps to remove from the
screen.
–
Manage emergency contacts: Manage your
medical profile and ICE (In Case of Emergency)
group contacts.
–
Settings: Configure the available settings.
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.
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Emergency mode.
Note: When Emergency mode is activated, Locating
method is set to Battery saving. After Emergency
mode is turned off, check your location settings.
Formore information, see “Location” on page119.
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Apps
Learn how to change the way
apps are displayed, organize
apps into folders, and install,
uninstall, disable, or hide apps.
Use apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded
apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps
fromview.
Access apps
Access and launch all apps from the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down to
accessApps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
• To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.
Add an apps shortcut
In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an
Apps button to the Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap More options > Home screen settings >
Appsbutton.
3. Tap Show Apps button > Apply.
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Search for apps
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Search phone.
3. Enter a word or words in the Search phone field.
As you type, apps that match are displayed on
the screen.
4. Tap an entry to go to that app.
l To customize the Finder search settings, tap
More options > Settings.
Galaxy Essentials
View and download Samsung apps that are optimized
for use with Galaxy devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap More options > Galaxy Essentials.
Uninstall or disable apps
Uninstall or disable apps you have download.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app to open the options menu.
• To uninstall an app, tap Uninstall.
• To disable an app, tap Disable.
Note: Some preloaded apps can only be disabled, not
uninstalled. Apps that are disabled are turned off and
hidden from view.
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Sort apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap More options > Sort.
• Custom order: Arrange apps manually.
– To remove empty spaces between apps, tap
More options > Clean up pages.
• Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.
Create and use folders
Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an
Appslist screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it
on top of another app shortcut until it is
highlighted.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Enter folder name: Name the folder.
•
Palette: Change the folder color.
•
Add apps: Place more apps in the folder.
Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add.
4.
Tap Back to close the folder.
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Copy a folder to a Home screen
Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder to open the options
menu.
3.
Tap Add to Home.
Delete a folder
When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts are
returned to the Apps list screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder to delete.
3.
Tap Delete folder, and confirm when
prompted.
App settings
Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Apps.
3.
Tap Menu to set which apps to view, and then
choose All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
4.
Tap More options for the following options:
• Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size
orname.
• Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
used by default for certain features, like email
or browsing the Internet.
• App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.
• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
(background) apps.
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• Special access: Select which apps can have
special access permissions to features on your
device.
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that
have been changed. Existing app data is not
deleted.
5. Tap an app to view and update information about
the app. The following options may be displayed:
• Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
app. Some preloaded apps can only be
disabled, not uninstalled.
• Force stop: Stop an app that is not working
correctly.
• Mobile data: View mobile data usage.
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
• Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
• Memory: View memory usage.
• Notifications: Configure notifications from
theapp.
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.
Note: Options vary by app.
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Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic
functions.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calculator, and enter the first number.
3. Tap an arithmetic function key, and enter the
next number.
4.
Tap Equals to view the result.
5.
Tap Clear to clear the results.
View calculator history
View and clear your calculator history.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calculator > History.
• To return to the calculator, tap Keypad.
• To clear the calculator history, tap
Clearhistory.
Convert units of measurement
Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit
converter.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calculator > Unit converter.
3. Select a category and use the drop-down menus
to choose units of measurement.
4. Enter a numeric value to view the conversion.
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Scientific calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic
functions.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calculator, and turn the device to
landscape view.
•
If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Rotate
screen.
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Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Add calendars
Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calendar > More options.
3.
Tap Manage calendars > Add account, and
select an account type.
4. Enter your account information and follow the
prompts.
Calendar view
There are several ways the calendar can be viewed.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calendar > View, and then tap an option:
• Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display
anotheryear.
• Month: Display the current month. Swipe
across the screen to display another month.
Events and tasks are also displayed.
• Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.
• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.
• Tasks: Display all tasks.
3. Tap Today to return to the current date.
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Create an event
Use your Calendar to create events.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calendar > Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.
Share an event
Share events from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to
edit it.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow
the prompts.
Delete an event
Delete events from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to
edit it.
3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Create a task
Use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you
add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain
day. A task displays as a checklist item and is removed
once you mark the task as complete.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calendar > View > Tasks.
3.
Tap Add to add a task.
4. Enter details for the task, and then tap Save.
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Delete a task
Delete tasks from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar
to view the tasks for the day, or tap View >
Tasks.
3.
Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
• To delete a task, tap the task to open it, tap
Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Calendar settings
Use Calendar settings to customize your calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Calendar > More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and video
Flash
Full view
G
allery
Take a picture
R
ecord video
Settings
Switch cameras
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Take pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Camera.
3. Use the display screen as a viewfinder.
• To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you
tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Slide the light bulb to adjust the brightness.
• To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and
tap a preview filter to apply it to the screen.
• To change the shooting mode, swipe to the
right and select a mode.
• To quickly switch between the front and rear
cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
•
To change a camera setting, tap Settings.
4.
Tap Take a picture.
Record videos
Record high-quality videos using your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Camera and aim the camera at your
subject.
3.
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.
4.
Tap Stop when you are finished recording.
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Configure shooting mode
Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your
pictures or choose from several shooting modes.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Camera, and swipe to the right to see the
available shooting modes.
Rear camera
• Auto: Allow the camera to determine the ideal
mode for the picture.
• Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures.
• Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
• Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera
button to take pictures continuously.
• HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity
and color depth features of the device to
produce a brighter and richer picture.
• Night: Use this to take photos in low-light
conditions, without using the flash.
• Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast-moving
subjects.
• Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a
few seconds of background sound.
Front camera
• Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
• Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
• Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a
few seconds of background sound.
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Camera settings
Use the icons on the main camera screen and the
settings menu to configure your camera’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Camera > Settings.
Rear camera
• Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
higher resolution for higher quality requires
more memory.
• Video size: Select a resolution. Higher
resolution requires more memory.
• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Front camera
• Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
higher resolution for higher quality requires
more memory.
• Video size: Select a resolution. Higher
resolution requires more memory.
• Save pictures as previewed: Save
self-portraits or self-recordings as viewed on
the camera screen, not as flipped images.
• Shooting methods:
– Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies.
– Show palm: Hold your hand out with your
palm facing the camera to have your
picture taken.
• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Common
• Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
compose a picture or video.
• Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the picture.
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• Review pictures: Review pictures after
takingthem.
• Quick launch: Press the Home key twice in
quick succession to open the camera.
• Storage location: Select the memory location.
– A memory card (not included) must be
installed to view Storage location.
• Floating Camera button: Add a camera button
that you can move anywhere on the screen.
• Volume key function: Use the Volume key as
the camera key, the record key, a zoom key, or
for system volume.
• Shutter sound: Play a tone when you take a
picture.
• Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time
and setting alarms.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature.
Alarm
Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring alarms,
and choose options for how to be notified.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Clock > Add alarm.
3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
• Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
• Time: Set a time for the alarm.
• Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
• Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
• Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
• 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.
• Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when
the alarm rings.
4. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Turn off alarm
At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm
and/or vibrates.
1.
To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe Dismiss
to the left or right.
2. To postpone the alarm, tap Snooze.
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Delete an alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Clock, and find the alarm in the alarm list
(under Alarm), and then touch and hold it to
select it.
3. Tap Delete.
World clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time
in multiple cities around the globe.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Clock > World clock.
3.
Tap Add city.
4. Tap Search and enter the name of the city.
5. Tap the city name in the list, and 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 a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Clock > World clock.
3.
Tap Time zone converter.
4.
Tap Menu to choose a different city.
• To add a city to the list, tap Add city.
5. 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.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Clock > Stopwatch.
3. Tap Start to begin timing.
• To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.
4. 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
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Clock > Timer.
3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
4. Tap Start to begin the Timer.
• To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To
continue timing after pausing, tap Resume.
• To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize
with personal accounts added to your device. For more
information, see “Add an account” on page161.
Note: The Contacts app and the Contacts tab in the
Phone app have different options and functions.
Add a contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts > Create contact, and then
tap contact fields to enter information.
• Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device or sync it
with an account.
•
Tap Contact photo to assign a picture or an
animated GIF to the new contact.
• Enter a name and other contact information.
–
Tap Add field to enter additional
entries.
–
Tap Remove field to remove an entry.
–
Tap View more for additional fields.
– Tap the label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
• Tap Scan business card to import contact
information from a business card through the
device’s camera.
3. Tap Save.
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Edit a contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change
or delete information, or you can add more fields to
the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact.
3.
Tap Details > Edit.
4. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
5. Tap Save.
Share a contact
Share a contact by using various sharing methods.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact.
3.
Tap Details > Share.
4. Tap either vCard file (VCF) or Text.
5. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
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Import contacts
Your device can import contacts from an installed
memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts > More options >
Managecontacts.
3. Tap Import/Export contacts.
4. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
Export contacts
Manually back up contacts to an installed memory
card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts > More options >
Managecontacts.
3. Tap Import/Export contacts.
4. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
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Link or unlink contacts
Consolidate contact information from multiple
sources into one contact by linking entries into a
single contact.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
select it.
3.
Tap Details > More options > Link contacts.
4. Tap contacts to choose them.
5. Tap Link.
To unlink contacts:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
select it.
3.
Tap Details > More options > Manage linked
contacts.
4. Tap Unlink beside contacts to unlink them from
the main contact.
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Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact.
3.
Tap Details.
4.
Tap Add to Favorites to mark the contact as a
favorite. Thestar brightens .
• To remove the contact from Favorites, tap
Remove from Favorites. The star then
dims .
Delete contacts
Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts, and then touch and hold a
contact to selectit.
• You can also tap other contacts to select them
for deletion.
3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts.
Create a group
Create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts > Groups.
3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter
information about the group:
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
• Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for
thegroup.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done.
4. Tap Save.
Add or remove group contacts
Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts > 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 a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.
3.
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 a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.
3.
Tap More options > Send email.
4. 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.
5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.
Delete a group
Delete a group you have created.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.
3.
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.
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Contacts settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts > More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Direct share
Share content directly with your contacts from within
any app. Once enabled, your frequent contacts are
displayed in the Share window.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Directshare, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Email
View and manage all of your email accounts in one
app. To add an email account, see “Add an email
account” on page14.
Create and send an email
Learn how to create and send email messages.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Email > Compose new email.
• Different email account may have additional
steps and options.
3. Tap the To field to manually add an email
address or tap Add from Contacts to select a
recipient from Contacts, Groups, or Recents.
• If manually entering recipients, enter
additional recipients by separating each entry
with a semicolon (;). More recipients can be
added at any time before the message is sent.
• If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
recipients field.
•
Tap Show additional fields to add Cc and
Bcc fields.
4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
• Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and
more to your email.
•
Tap More options for additional email
options.
5. Review your message and tap Send.
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Manage the inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Email.
• Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
• Tap Search to search for key words in your
email inbox.
• Tap Edit for additional message options.
• Tap Sort to customize how messages display.
View multiple email accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts,
or you can view email accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Email.
3.
Tap Mailbox at the top left of the screen to
choose a different view:
• [Account name]: View email for only one
email account.
• All accounts: View all email in a combined
inbox.
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Remove email accounts
Email accounts can be removed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Email.
3.
Tap Mailbox > Settings.
4. Tap the account you want to remove.
5. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted.
Email settings
Modify settings associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Email.
3.
Tap Mailbox > Settings.
• Under General, tap an option, and then follow
the prompts.
• Tap an account to configure specific settings
for only that account.
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Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
The following categories allow you to organize your
content:
l Pictures: View pictures and videos in the order
they were saved. Content is organized by date.
l Albums: Create custom albums to organize your
pictures and videos.
l Stories: Create custom collections of related
pictures and videos and share them with your
contacts.
View pictures
Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the
Gallery app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Gallery > Pictures.
3. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to
view other pictures or videos.
• To mark the picture as a favorite, tap
Favorite. The picture is added to
Favorites under the Albums tab.
•
To access the following features, tap More
options:
– Details: View and edit information about
the picture, including the date created,
location, and properties.
– Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as
wallpaper.
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– Show date and location tags: See date and
location tags when viewing your pictures.
– Print: Send the picture to a connected
printer.
– Open in Photo Editor Pro:Edit the picture in
Photo Editor Pro.
Edit pictures
Edit pictures stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Gallery > Pictures.
3. Tap a picture to view it.
•
Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other
changes to the overall appearance of the
picture.
•
Effects: Add color effects.
•
Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated
stickers.
•
Draw: Add handwritten text or hand
drawn content.
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Play video
Play videos stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Gallery > Pictures.
3. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view
other pictures or videos.
•
To mark the video as a favorite, tap Favorite.
The video is added to Favorites under the
Albumstab.
•
To access the following features, tap More
options:
– Details: View and edit information about
the video, including the date created,
location, and properties.
– Show date and location tags: See date and
location tags when viewing your videos.
4.
Tap Play video to play the video.
Edit video
Edit videos stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Gallery > Pictures.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4.
Tap Edit to cut segments of the video.
5. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.
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Share pictures and videos
Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Gallery > Pictures.
3.
Tap More options > Share, and then tap
pictures and videos to select them.
4. 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 a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Gallery.
3.
Tap More options > Edit.
4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
pictures and videos.
5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Take a screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically
create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app.
u From any screen, press and hold the Power and
Volume down keys.
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Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a
Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet with Chrome
™
and bring
your open tabs, bookmarks, and address bar
data from your computer to your mobile
device.
Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn
more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share files saved to
your Google Drive
™
cloud account.
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more.
Duo
Make one-to-one 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.
Google
Find online content with tools that
learn what interests you. Turn on
your personalized feed to receive
customized content.
Maps
Get directions and other location-based
information. You must enable location
services to use Google Maps. For more
information, see “Location” on page119.
Visit support.google.com/maps to learn
more.
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Photos
Store and back up your photos and videos
automatically to your Google Account with
GooglePhotos
™
.
Visit support.google.com/photos to learn
more.
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.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit support.google.com/music to learn
more.
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.
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Internet
Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/
owners/app/samsung-internet.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3. Tap the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard.
•
Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web
page to bookmarks.
•
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current
webpage.
•
Back or Back: Return to the
previouspage.
•
Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
•
Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
•
Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.
•
Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on
the icon indicates the number of tabs that are
currently open.
Quick menu
Access common features of your browser.
u
Tap Quick menu for the following options:
l
Share: Share the web page with others.
l
New tab: Open a new tab.
l
Turn on Night mode: Switch to Night
mode.
l
Web page text size: Change the text size.
l
Close: Close the Quick menu.
l
Settings: Change Quick menu options.
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Browser tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3.
Tap Tabs > New tab.
•
To close a tab, tap Close tab.
Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages,
and History.
Save a Bookmark
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3.
Tap Add to Bookmarks.
Open a Bookmark
Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3.
Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks.
4. Tap a bookmark entry.
Save a web page
Saving a web page stores its content on your device so
that you can access it offline.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3.
Tap More options > Save webpage.
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Open a saved web page
View a web page that has been saved.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3.
Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.
4. Tap a saved page.
View history
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
u
Tap Bookmarks > History.
Share pages
Web pages can be shared with your contacts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3.
Tap More options > Share, and follow the
prompts.
Secret mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no traces
(such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a
darker shade than the normal tab windows.
Any downloaded files remain on your device after you
close the secret tab.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3.
Tap Tabs.
4. Tap Turn on secret mode.
5. Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode
data with a password.
– or –
Tap Don’t use password.
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To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3.
Tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode.
Internet settings
Modify settings associated with using the
Internetapp.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3.
Tap More options > Settings.
4. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Message+
This section describes how to create and send a
message using the Verizon Messages app.
Create and send messages
Use the Verizon Messages app to send and receive
message with your friends and family.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Verizon folder > Message+.
3.
Tap New message.
• Tap the To: field and then enter a contact
name, a mobile phone number, or an email
address using the keyboard. As you enter
letters, possible matches from your accounts
and contacts display on the screen. Touch a
match to add it to the message.
• Tap Type a message and enter your message.
•
Tap Attach to attach an item, such as a
postcard, picture, video, audio recording,
Glympse location, location, contact card,
orsong.
•
Tap Emoticon to insert emoticons into your
message.
•
Tap Voice to record and insert an audio
recording into your message.
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Read messages
When you receive a message, your phone notifies you
by displaying the New message icon in the
Statusbar.
To access a new message:
u Drag your finger down from the Status bar to
display the Notification panel, and then tap the
message notification to open the message.
– or –
From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, tap
Verizon folder > Message+, and then tap the
message to open it.
Reply to messages
Messages you exchange with another person are
displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so
you can see all the messages in one place.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Verizon folder > Message+.
3. Tap a conversation to display it.
4. Tap the Type a message field and then type your
reply message.
5.
When the message is complete, tap Send.
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Delete messages
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Verizon folder > Message+.
3. Tap a conversation to display it.
4. Touch and hold the message you want to delete,
and then tap Delete messages on the pop-up
menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the
deletion.
Delete conversations
You can delete all messages that you've exchanged
with another person.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Verizon folder > Message+.
3. Touch and hold a conversation you want to
delete and tap Delete Conversation. Follow the
prompts to confirm the deletion.
Note: Locked messages will not be deleted unless you
select Also delete locked messages before confirming
the deletion.
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Protect a message from deletion
You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted
even if you delete the other messages in the
conversation.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Verizon folder > Message+.
3. Tap a conversation to display it.
4. Touch and hold the message that you want to
lock, and then tap Lock message on the pop-up
menu. A lock icon displays on the message.
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Messages
Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS)
and multimedia messages (MMS).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Messages > New message.
• You can choose recipients from Contacts or
enter a phone number.
3. Tap Start.
4. To create an audio recording, touch and hold
Audio.
– or –
Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.
l
To add an attachment, tap Attach.
5.
Review the message and tap Send.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.
Send SOS messages
Send a message with your location to designated
contacts when you are in an emergency situation.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Advanced features > Send SOS
messages, and then tap On/Off to enable this
feature.
3. Tap Send messages to > Add and add recipients
by creating new contacts or selecting from
Contacts.
• To include a picture from your front and rear
camera, tap Attachpictures.
• To include a five-second audio recording in
your SOS message, tap Attach audio
recording.
4. Press the Power key quickly three times to send
an SOS message.
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View Messages
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Messages, and then tap a message to
view it.
• To play an audio or video attachment, tap
Play.
• To scroll through the list of messages, swipe
up or down.
Delete messages
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Messages > More options > Edit.
3. Tap each message you want to delete.
4.
Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Message search
Search through your messages by using the search
feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Messages > Search.
3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
tap Search on the keyboard.
Messages settings
Configure the settings for text and multimedia
messages.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Messages > 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 a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > More connection
settings.
3. Tap Wireless emergency alerts to customize
notifications for emergency alerts.
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My Files
View and manage files stored on your device, including
images, videos, music, and sound clips.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > My Files.
3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
4. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
l Recent files: View recently accessed files.
–
This option displays if one or more files have
been accessed recently.
l Categories: View your files based on the file type.
l Phone: View folders and files located on the
device and optional memory card (not included).
l Cloud: View files saved on your cloud accounts.
–
Cloud drives vary depending on the services
you sign in to.
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My Files options
Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following
options are available:
•
Search: Search for a file or folder.
•
More options:
– Verizon Cloud: Connect to the Verizon
Cloud
™
service.
– Get more space: View storage information
for your device.
– Settings: View settings for the app.
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Phone
More options
Hide the keyboardV
ideo call
Call
Voicemail
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Devices andsoftware are constantly evolving—the illustrations yousee here arefor reference only.
Make a call
Make a call from a Home screen.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2.
Enter a number on the keypad and tap Call.
•
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
Enable swipe to call
Swipe a contact or number to the right to make a call.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Swipetocall or send messages.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
Make a call from Recents
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded
in the Call log.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents to display a list of recent calls.
3.
Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
Make a call from Contacts
Call a contact from the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Contacts.
3. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to
call the contact.
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Direct calls
Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact
details are currently on the screen by bringing the
device close to your ear.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Advanced features > Direct call,
and tap On/Off to enable.
Answer a call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s
phone number or name is displayed. If you are using an
app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.
u
On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to
the right to answer the call.
– or –
On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Answer
to answer the call.
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.
u
On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to
the left to reject the call and send it to your
voicemail.
– or –
On the incoming pop-up screen, tap Decline to
reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
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Decline with a message
You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text
message response.
u On the incoming call screen, drag Send message
upward and select a message.
– or –
On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap
Sendmessage and select a message.
End a call
u
Tap End 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.
Adjust the call volume
u Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease
the volume.
– or –
Tap More options > Turn on extra volume to
quickly add more volume to the incoming audio.
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Switch to headset or speaker
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetooth
®
headset (not included).
u
Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.
– or –
Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a
Bluetooth headset.
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:
u Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel and tap the call.
To end a call while multitasking:
u Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel, and then tap End call.
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Call log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or
missed are stored in the Call log.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed.
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 a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents.
3. Tap the call that contains the information that
you want to save to your Contacts list.
4.
Tap Details.
5. Tap Create contact.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap Update existing.
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Delete call records
To delete Call log entries:
1.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents.
3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log.
4. Tap Delete.
Block a number
By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from
this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and
messages are not received.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents.
3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
4.
Tap Details > Block number, and confirm when
prompted.
You can also modify your Block list in Settings:
u
From a Home screen, tap Phone > More
options> Settings > Block numbers.
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Speed dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for
speed dialing their default number.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
•
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
2.
Tap More options > Speed dial numbers. The
Speed dial screen displays the reserved speed
dial numbers.
3. Tap an unassigned number.
•
Tap Menu to select a different Speed dial
number than the next one in sequence.
• Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
4.
Type in a name or number, or tap Add from
Contacts to assign a contact to the number.
• 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.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
l
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.
l 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 a Home screen, tap Phone.
l
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
2.
Tap More options > Speed dial numbers.
3.
Tap Remove by the contact you want to
remove from Speed dial.
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Emergency calls
You can dial the emergency telephone number in your
region regardless of the phone’s cellular service
status. If your phone is not activated, you can only
make an emergency call.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap Call.
3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
Make an emergency call from a
lockedscreen
The emergency telephone number can be dialed even
if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your
phone to call for help in an emergency. When accessed
from a locked screen, only the emergency calling
feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of the
phone remains secured.
1.
Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer.
3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap Call.
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
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Voicemail
Use your phone’s voicemail feature.
For information on setting up voicemail, see “Set up
your voicemail” on page15.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2.
Touch and hold Voicemail.
– or –
From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Verizon folder > Voicemail.
3. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail
center.
Optional calling services
If available with your mobile service plan, the
following calling services are supported.
Place a multi-party call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
make another call while a call is in progress.
1.
From the active call, tap Add call to dial the
second call.
2.
Dial the new number and tap Call. When the
call is answered:
• Tap the On hold number to switch between
the two calls.
•
Tap Merge to hear both callers at once
(multi-conferencing).
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Video calls
To make Video calls:
1.
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2.
Enter a number and tap Video call.
Note: Not all devices support video calling.
Thereceiver has the option to accept the video call or
answer the call as a regular voice call.
Advanced calling
Enjoy high definition voice and video calling from
Verizon.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Advanced
calling.
l Tap Advanced calling, and follow the prompts
to upgrade.
Wi-Fi Calling
Make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a
Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by
your wireless service provider. You need to activate
Advanced calling first.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Advanced
Calling.
3. Tap Activate Wi-Fi Calling.
4. Enter a valid emergency address. This is used
whenever an emergency call is placed over Wi-Fi.
Once the address is saved successfully, Wi-Fi
Calling is turned on.
l Voice and video calls will now be able to go
over Wi-Fi when your cellular network
coverage is weak or if you don’t have cellular
network coverage in your area.
Note: You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network for
this feature to work.
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Phone settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with the Phone app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Phone > More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
TTY mode
A teletypewriter (TTY) is a telecommunications device
that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
who have speech or language disabilities to
communicate by telephone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Phone > More options > Settings.
3. Tap More settings > TTY mode.
4. Tap TTY OFF, TTYFULL, TTYHCO, or TTY VCO.
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Samsung Notes
Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. For more
information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/
app/samsung-notes.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.
3.
Tap Create and type a note. Available options
include:
l Text: Use the keyboard to type text.
l Pen: Use your finger to write text.
l Brush: Create a drawing.
l
Attach: Insert an image or voice file into
the note.
4. Tap Save when finished.
Edit notes
Make edits to notes you create.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.
3. Tap a note to view it.
4. Tap Edit to make changes.
5. Tap Save.
Browse notes
Browse notes you create.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.
• Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
•
To search for a note, tap Search.
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Notes options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.
3.
Tap More options for the following options:
• Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
• Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.
• List/Grid view: Switch between List view and
Grid view.
• Trash: View deleted notes.
• Settings: View settings for the Samsung
Notes app.
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Verizon Apps
Pre-installed apps may vary according to your plan.
Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more or contact your
service provider for additional information.
Cloud
Back up and access your data. You can also
use Verizon Cloud to transfer content
between other devices.
Hum
Turn your car into a Wi-Fi Hotspot for
streaming and gaming on the go. Get
roadside assistance at the push of a button,
and more.
My Verizon
View details and manage your Verizon
Wireless account. No airtime or minute
charges apply when accessing MyVerizon.
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Additional apps
The following apps are preloaded or downloaded over
the air to your device.
Finance
Receive financial news and data, including
stock quotes and financial reports.
Newsroom
Receive headlines and other news stories.
Sports
Receive sports news, scores, and fantasy
games.
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Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings.
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
u From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps,
and then tap Settings.
– or –
Drag down from the Status bar to display the
Notification panel, and then tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps,
and then tap Settings.
2.
Tap Search.
3. Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you
type, settings that match display on the screen.
4. Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Connections
Manage connections between your device
and a variety of networks and other
devices.
Wi-Fi
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks
and displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
• When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually connect to a Wi-Fi
network
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is hidden.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3.
Tap Add network at the bottom of the list.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Enter the network name.
• Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
• Auto reconnect: Connect to this network
automatically.
• Show advanced options: Add advanced
options, such as IP settings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap Connect.
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Wi-Fi preferences
Customize advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3.
Tap More options > Advanced. To view all
network settings, tap View more.
• Switch to mobile data: Connect automatically
to a mobile network connection when the
Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi
signal is strong, it switches back to Wi-Fi.
• Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Enable Wi-Fi in
frequently used locations.
• Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications when
open networks in range are detected.
• Show Wi-Fi pop-up: When opening apps,
indicate when Wi-Fi is available.
• Manage networks: View your saved Wi-Fi
networks.
• Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have
turned your Wi-Fi on or off.
• Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi
access points that support Hotspot 2.0.
• WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network
by pressing the WPS button on a router.
• WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by
entering your WPS PIN.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether
to disconnect from Wi-Fi when the device is
asleep.
• Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
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• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,
which is required when connecting to some
secured networks (not configurable).
• IP address: View your device’s IP address
(notconfigurable).
Wi-FiDirect
Wi-FiDirect uses Wi-Fi capability to share data
between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not
required.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap Wi-FiDirect.
• Your device scans for discoverable
Wi-FiDirect devices.
4. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to
connect.
Share files with Wi-FiDirect
Share files with another device using Wi-FiDirect.
1.
From an app, tap Share.
– or –
Tap Moreoptions > Share.
2. Tap Wi-FiDirect and follow the prompts.
Receive files with Wi-FiDirect
When another device attempts to send a file to your
device using Wi-FiDirect, your device begins
downloading the file.
u To open the file, drag down the Status bar and
tap Filereceived.
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Disconnect from Wi-FiDirect
Disconnect your device from a Wi-FiDirect device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi >
Wi-FiDirect.
3. Tap a device to disconnect it.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another
Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created,
the devices continue to recognize their partnership
and exchange information without having to re-enter
a passcode.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
• Your device scans for discoverable Bluetooth
devices. To scan again, tap Scan.
3. Tap a device, and follow the prompts to connect.
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Rename a paired device
Rename a paired device to make it easier to
recognize.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
3.
Tap Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Share files with Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired
device.
1.
From an app, tap Share.
– or –
Tap Moreoptions > Share.
2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
Receive files with Bluetooth
When another device attempts to send a file to your
device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to
accept the file.
1. Tap Accept.
2. To open the file, drag down the Status bar and
tap Filereceived.
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Unpair from a Bluetooth device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
3.
Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
Data usage
View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage.
Enable Data saver
Prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data
in the background.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage >
Data saver.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Data saver on.
• To allow some apps to have unrestricted data
usage, tap Allow app while Data saver on, and
tap On/Off next to each app to specify
restrictions.
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Monitor mobile data
Enable mobile data to access the Internet through
your mobile network.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage. The
following options are available:
• Mobile data: Enable mobile data services.
• Alert me about data usage:Enable alerts for
when your mobile data usage reaches the
amount you chose.
• Mobile data usage: Monitor mobile data
usage by app.
• Billing cycle and data warning: Set the day of
the month to start the bill cycle for your
device.
Monitor Wi-Fi data
View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for
Wi-Fi networks.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage.
Thefollowing options are available:
• Wi-Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi
connections.
• Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent
apps that are running in the background from
using them.
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Airplane mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device from all
networks and turns off connectivity features.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Airplane mode.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
Mobile hotspot
Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
your device’s Internet connection.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering> Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot.
6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on
the target device.
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Change the mobile hotspot
password
Change your Mobile Hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap the password and enter a new password.
4. Tap Save.
Allowed devices list
Control which devices can connect to your Mobile
hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3.
Tap More options > Allowed devices, and then
tap Add to enter the other device’s Device name
and MACaddress.
4. Tap Add to add the device.
• To restrict connections to your Allowed
devices list, tap Allowed devices only.
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Configure mobile hotspot settings
Manage your security and connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3.
Tap More options > Configure mobile hotspot
for the following settings:
• Network name: View and change the name of
your Mobile hotspot.
• Hide my device: Prevent your Mobile hotspot
from being discoverable by other devices.
• 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.
• Show advanced options: Configure additional
Mobile hotspot settings.
Timeout settings
Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no
connected devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3.
Tap More options > Timeout settings, and then
select an interval.
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Tethering
You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet
connection with a computer.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering.
3. Tap an option:
• Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device’s
Internet connection using Bluetooth.
• Connect the computer to the device using a
USBcable, and then tap USB tethering.
Mobile networks
Control your device’s access to networks and mobile
data service.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile networks
• Data roaming access: Configure access to
mobile networks while roaming.
• Roaming:Enable or disable data while
roaming on other mobile networks.
• Signal strength:View mobile signal strength.
• Network mode: Change the network mode.
• Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
• Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks.
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Location
Some apps may require one or more location services
be turned on for full functionality.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your location
is determined:
• High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.
• Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile
networks (no GPS).
• Phone only: Uses GPS only.
5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections
for determining your location:
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even
when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for
and connect to nearby devices automatically
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is
turned off.
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Recent location requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location services
Location services store and use your device’s most
recent location data. Google apps can use this data to
improve your search results based on places that you
have visited.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
3. Tap an entry under Location services to use as a
location service.
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Nearby device
scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up
easily. Youreceive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > Nearby device scanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
Connect to a printer
Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi
network.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > Printing.
3.
Tap Add service and follow the prompts to
add a print service.
4.
Tap the print service, and then tap More options >
Add printer.
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Virtual Private
Networks
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before
setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a
secure screen lock” on page151.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > VPN.
3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
your VPN.
Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN
connection.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > VPN.
3.
Tap Settings next to a VPN.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
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Connect to aVPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to
and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > VPN.
3. Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
l To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap
Disconnect.
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Sounds and
vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used
to indicate notifications, screen touches,
and other interactions.
Sound mode
Switch between sound modes, while preserving the
individual sound settings you have made.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Soundmode, and then choose a mode:
• Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume
levels you have chosen in Sound settings for
notifications and alerts.
• Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications
andalerts.
• Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.
– Temporary mute: Set a time limit for
muting the device.
Easy mute
Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or
turning over the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings> Advanced features> Easy mute,
and tap On/Off to enable.
Vibrations
Configure your device’s vibrations.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration.
3. Tap options to customize:
• Vibratewhile ringing: Set your device to
vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive
a call.
• Vibrationpattern: Choose from preset
vibration patterns or create your own pattern.
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Volume
Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications,
and other audio.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume,
and drag the sliders.
Note: You can also use the Volume key to adjust the
volume. Tap More to customize all volume options.
Use Volume keys for media
Set the default of the Volume key to control the media
volume.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration.
3. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this
feature.
Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume
while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers
(notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume.
3.
Tap More options > Media volume limiter.
4. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
l To set the maximum output volume, drag the
Custom volume limit slider.
l To require a PIN to make changes to the
volume setting, tap Set volume limit PIN.
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Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Ringtone.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone.
Notification sounds
Customize notification sounds for certain apps or
choose a default for all notifications.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Notification sounds and tap a sound to choose it.
Do not disturb
Set your device to mute all or some notifications and
sounds during specific time periods.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Donotdisturb and configure the following:
• Turn on now: Enable this option.
• Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days,
Starttime, and End time to set up a do not
disturb schedule.
• Allow exceptions: Customize which
notifications are allowed while your device is
in Do not disturb mode.
• App rules: Manage rules set by apps.
• Hide visual notifications: Select options for
preventing visual notifications for apps
silenced by Do not disturb.
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System sounds
Set various other system sound options.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
tap the screen to make selections.
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.
• Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to
alert, vibrate, or silent.
• Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger
is connected.
Key-tap feedback
Play tones when keys are tapped.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration, and then
tap to enable each option:
• Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the
dialing keypad is tapped.
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
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Sound quality and
effects
Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound
qualityand effects. The following options are
available:
• Dolby Atmos: Transform your experience with
audio that surrounds you.
• Equalizer: Choose an audio preset that is
customized to different genres of music.
• Advanced/Basic: Manually adjust various
sound qualities.
• Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.
• Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
concerthall.
• Adapt Sound: Customize your sound settings.
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Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive
alerts from. Alerts include notifications,
sounds, and vibrations.
Manage notifications
Allow or block notifications from apps and services.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings> Notifications.
• To customize App icon badges, tap App icon
badges.
• To enable notifications, tap All apps, or tap
On/Off next to an app.
• To configure additional notification settings,
tap Advanced.
• To customize individual notification settings,
tap an app or service.
Smart alert
Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify
you about missed calls and messages.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings> Advanced features >
Smartalert, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Display
Configure your display’s brightness,
screen timeout delay, and other settings.
Screen off settings
Customize when the screen turns off.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Display.
3. Tap an option to customize:
• Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set
amount of time.
• Screen saver: Display colors or images after
the screen has turned off or while charging.
Screen brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings
or personal preference. You may also want to adjust
screen brightness to conserve battery power.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Display.
3. Customize options under Brightness:
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.
• Tap Outdoor mode to increase the screen
brightness for 15 minutes for greater visibility
when outdoors.
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Font and screen zoom
You can set the screen zoom level and the font size
and style.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Display > Font and screen zoom
for the following options:
• Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the
zoom level.
• Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size
oftext.
•
Tap a font to select it, or tap Download
fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps.
3. Tap Done to set the screen zoom and font.
Screen quality
Customize the screen mode to match your viewing
preferences.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings> Display to configure an option:
• Tap Screen mode and choose Adaptive display
or a specific type of screen mode based on
what you are viewing.
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One-handed mode
Change the screen layout to accommodate operating
your device with one hand.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Advanced features >
One-handed mode.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the following:
• Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either
bottom corner to reduce the display size.
• Button: Press the Home key three times in
quick succession to reduce the display size.
• Show keys on screen: Display the Home, Back,
and Recents keys on the screen.
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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.
Quick optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device
performance through the following actions:
l Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
and clearing unneeded items from memory.
l Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps
running in the background.
l Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Device maintenance.
3. Tap Optimize now.
Battery
View how battery power is used for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Battery
for options:
• Battery usage: View power usage by item.
• Power saving mode: Select a power mode to
extend battery life.
• App power monitor: View power usage by app.
• Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude
from being put to sleep by the App power
monitor.
• Always sleeping apps: Select apps to put to
sleep immediately when not being used.
•
More options > Advanced settings: Configure
advanced battery settings and notifications.
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Storage
View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount,
or format an optional memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
l To increase available memory, tap Clean now.
Memory card (SD card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has been
installed in your device, the card memory is displayed
in the Storage setting.
For more information, see “Install a SIM card and
memorycard” on page8.
Mount a memory card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device) and
prepared for use. However, should you unmount the
card without removing it from the device, you need to
mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
3.
Tap More options > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Mount.
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Remove a memory card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
3.
Tap More options > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Unmount.
5. Remove your memory card from the device.
Format a memory card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back
up your music and photo files that are stored on the
card because formatting the SD card deletes all the
stored data.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
3.
Tap More options > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap
Format, and then follow the prompts.
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Memory
Check the amount of available memory. You can close
background apps and reduce the amount of memory
you are using to speed up your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Memory.
• The used and available memory are shown.
3. To free up as much memory as possible, tap
Clean now and follow the prompts.
• The selected apps and services in the list will
be closed.
Language and input
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Change the device language
You can add languages to your list and organize them
according to preference. If an app does not support
your default language, then it will move to the next
supported language in your list.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input > Language.
3.
Tap Add language, and select a language
from the list.
4. Tap Set as default to change the device
language.
• To switch to another language on the list, drag
Move next to the desired language to the
top of the list, and then tap Done.
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Default keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s
menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be
downloaded from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Tap Default keyboard, and select a keyboard.
Google Voice typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using
GoogleVoice typing.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Tap On-screen keyboard > Google voice typing.
• Languages: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
• Voice Match: Train Google Assistant to
recognize your voice when you say
"OkGoogle".
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
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• Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
• Block offensive words: Hide search results
that contain offensive words.
• Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a
Bluetooth headset, if available.
Manage on-screen keyboards
Enable or disable on-screen keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Tap On-screen keyboard > Manage keyboards.
4. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.
Physical keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical keyboard
connected to your device (sold separately).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an
option:
• Show 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.
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Autofill service
Save time entering information using autofill services.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General Management >
Language and input.
3. Tap Autofill service and select your preferred
service.
Text-to-speech options
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is
used for various accessibility features, such as Voice
Assistant.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input > Text-to-speech for options:
• Preferred engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine.
Tap Settings for options.
• Language: Select a default language.
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.
• Pitch:Set the pitch of the speech.
• Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of
speech synthesis.
• Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.
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Pointer speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right
to go faster or to the left to go slower.
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.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management > Date
and time. The following options are available:
• Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from your wireless network.
When Automatic date and time is disabled,
the following options are available:
– Set date: Enter the current date.
– Set time: Enter the current time.
– Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
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Report diagnostic
information
This feature sends diagnostic information about your
device when you are having technical problems.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management >
Reportdiagnostic information.
3. Read and accept the consent information to
enable this feature.
Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also reset
your device to its factory defaults.
Reset settings
You can reset your device to its factory default
settings, which resets everything except the security,
language, and account settings. Personal data is not
affected.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
Reset settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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Reset network settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
Reset network settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Factory data reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing
all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the
device, including Google or other account settings,
system and application data and settings, downloaded
applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and
other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is
not affected.
Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
If you reset your device to factory default settings with
the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature activated,
you must enter the user name and password for a
registered Google Account to regain access to the
device. You will not be able to access the device
without the correct credentials.
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Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it
can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with
all devices registered to the account.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the
reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to
set up your device.
Factory reset protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without
your permission. For example, if your device is lost or
stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only
someone with your Google Account username and
password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory
data reset if you do not have your Google Account
username and password.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung
or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized
service center, you should remove your Google
Account before resetting the device back to factory
settings. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/frp.
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Enable factory reset protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
activates the FRP security feature.
Disable factory reset protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accounts > Accounts>
[Googleaccount].
3. Tap Remove account.
Auto restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at
set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the
device restarts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > General management > Reset >
Auto restart.
3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:
• Time: Set the time of day to restart your
device.
• Day: Select the day of the week to
automatically restart your device.
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System updates
Check for and install available software updates for
your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > System updates for the
following options:
• Check for system updates: Manually check for
available software updates.
• Show system update history: View previous
software updates.
• Use Software Upgrade Assistant: Install a tool
to install system updates.
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Lock screen
and security
Secure your device and protect your data
with Lock screen and security settings.
Screen lock types
The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or no
security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern,
PIN, Password, and None.
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a
secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock type
and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or
Password).
3. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on
the lock screen. The following options are
available:
l Hide content: Enable to hide the content of
notifications.
l Notification icons only: Enable to hide
notification details and show only the icon.
l Transparency: Adjust the transparency of
notifications.
l Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of
notification text automatically based on the
background color.
4. Tap Done when finished.
5. Configure the following screen lock options:
l Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically
when trusted locations or other devices have
been detected. A secure screen lock is
required for this feature.
l Secure lock settings: Customize your secure
lock settings. A secure screen lock is required
for this feature.
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Clock and information
Configure features for the Lock screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Lock screen for options:
• Clock style: Set the type and color of the clock
on the Lock screen.
• Roaming clock: Change to digital clocks
showing both local and home time zones
when roaming.
• FaceWidgets: Enable widgets on the Lock
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.
• App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from
the Lock screen.
Google Play Protect
Configure app safety checks from Google Play.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Google Play Protect.
3. Tap options to customize security.
Find My Device
Protect your device from loss or theft. You need to sign
in to your Google Account to use this feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > FindMy Device.
l If you are not logged in to a Google Account,
tap Find My Device won’t work and follow the
prompts to sign in.
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3. The following options are available:
l Find My Device: Download the app from
Google Play.
l Web: Access Find My Device on the Internet.
l Google: Search for “find my device” topics
online.
Security update
Check the date of the last security software update.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Security update to
see if the latest security update is installed.
Install unknown apps
Allow selected apps to install unknown third-party
apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Install unknown
apps.
3. Tap an app.
4. Tap Allow from this source to enable apps to be
installed using this app.
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Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance
security. You must sign in to your Samsung account in
order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure
lock for your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Secure Folder and
follow the prompts to secure content on your
device.
App permission
monitor
Get notified when permissions you select are being
used by apps running in the background.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Apppermission
monitor.
3. Tap On/Off next to the apps you want to be
notified about when they use certain
permissions.
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Secure startup
Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN,
pattern, or password to be entered before it starts up.
You must have a secured screen lock for this option to
be available.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Secure startup and
select an option.
Encrypt SD card
Protect your optional memory (not included) card by
encrypting its data.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Encrypt SD card.
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.
Set up SIM card lock
Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your
SIMcard.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Other security
settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the
prompts.
• Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
• Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
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View passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to enable the
feature.
Security update
service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Other security
settings for the following Security update service
options:
• Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
– Automatic updates can also be limited to
only when your device is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
• Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.
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Device administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Other security
settings > Device admin apps.
3. Tap an option to enable it as a device
administrator.
Credential storage
Manage your security certificates. You can disable or
remove certificates.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Other security
settings for the following options:
• Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
• View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device’s ROM and other certificates
you have installed.
• User certificates: View user certificates.
• Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
• Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
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Knox active protection
Protect your device against malicious attacks.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Other security
settings > Knox active protection and follow
theprompts.
Advanced security
settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Security > Other security
settings for the following advanced options:
• Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
– This option is only displayed when a lock
screen is enabled. For more information,
see “Set a secure screen lock” on page151.
• Pin windows: Pin an app on your device
screen, preventing access to other features of
your device.
• Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
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• Notification access: View the applications
that can access notifications you receive on
your device.
• Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.
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Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including
your Google Account, Samsung account,
email, and socialnetworking accounts.
Add an account
You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accounts > Accounts> Add
account.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic
updates to your accounts.
Account settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts of
the same type.
Account settings and available features vary between
account types and service providers. Contact your
service provider for more information on your
account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accounts > Accounts>
[Accounttype].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account type.
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Remove an account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accounts > Accounts>
[Accounttype].
3. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.
Backup and restore
Configure your device to backup data to your personal
accounts.
Google account
Enable backup of your information to your Google
account.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accounts > Backupand restore
for options:
• Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
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Google settings
Configure your device’s Google settings. Available
options depend on your Google account.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Google, and select an option to
customize.
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Vision
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
visual aspects of the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accessibility > Vision, and tap
an option:
• Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.
• Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
• Font and screen zoom: Configure the screen
zoom level and font size and style.
• High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with
the background.
• High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the
Samsung keyboard and change its colors to
increase the contrast between the keys and
the background.
• Show button shapes: Show buttons with
shaded backgrounds to make them stand out.
• 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: Enable a
large pointer for a connected mouse or
touchpad.
• Remove animations: Remove certain screen
effects if you have sensitivity to animation or
screen movement.
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• Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to
black text on a white background.
• Color correction: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color.
Hearing
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
audio aspects of the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accessibility > Hearing, and tap
an option:
• Flash notification: Set the camera light or
screen to blink whenever you receive a
notification.
• Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and
audio for privacy.
• Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for
use with hearing aids.
• Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
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• Left and right sound balance: Use the slider to
set the left and right balance when using a
stereo device.
• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.
Dexterity and
interaction
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
dexterity and interaction aspects of the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accessibility > Dexterity and
interaction, and tap an option:
• Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
• Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this action.
• Click after pointer stops: Automatically click
on an item after the pointer stops over it.
• Interaction control: Customize interactable or
non-interactable areas, hardkeys, and the
keyboard.
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More accessibility
settings
Customize additional accessibility features for your
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accessibility, and tap an
option:
• Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine
and options. For more information, see
“Text-to-speech options” on page143.
• Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in
a series of directions.
• Direct access: Open your accessibility settings
by pressing the Volume up key and the Power
key together.
• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features using the Volume keys.
• Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
• Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts
for answering and ending calls.
• Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer
or reject incoming calls with a single tap.
Accessibility services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from
the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Accessibility.
3. Other installed accessibility services may be
listed and configured under Services.
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Other settings
Configure features on your device that
make it easier to use.
Help
View the user manual on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Help.
Manage game
features
Automatically arrange all your games in one place.
Formore information on Game Launcher, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Advanced features > Games.
• Tap On/Off to enable Game Launcher.
• Tap On/Off to enable Game Tools.
Device assistance app
Device assistance apps help you by gathering
information from the screen currently shown.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Apps > More options>
Default apps >Deviceassistance app.
3. Tap an option to customize:
• Device assistance app: Select your default
assistance app.
• Analyze on-screen text: Analyze text shown on
the screen to provide related content.
• Analyze on-screen images: Take and analyze
images of the screen.
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Dual messenger
Use two separate accounts for the same app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Advanced features >
Dualmessenger.
3. Tap On/Off next to supported apps to enable the
feature for each app.
About phone
View information about your device, including current
status, legal information, hardware and software
versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > About phone, and then view
your phone number, model number, serial
number, and IMEI information.
3. Tap additional items to view more information
about your device.
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