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SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.
Special Features ................................................................1
Side Speaker ........................................................................................ 2
Getting Started ................................................................. 3
Legal.................................................................................................... 4
Legal Information............................................................................... 5
Set Up Your Device ............................................................................ 11
Assemble Your Device ..................................................................... 12
Start Using Your Device .................................................................. 21
Set Up Your Device ........................................................................... 23
Learn About Your Device .................................................................. 27
Front View ..........................................................................................28
Back View ...........................................................................................30
Table of
Contents
iii Table of Contents
Home Screen ..................................................................................... 31
Navigation ........................................................................................ 40
Entering Text ..................................................................................... 43
Emergency Mode .............................................................................47
Apps ..................................................................................50
Using Apps ......................................................................................... 51
1Weather ............................................................................................ 55
AppFinder ..........................................................................................56
Calculator ........................................................................................... 57
Calendar ............................................................................................. 59
Camera and Video ............................................................................63
Clock ..................................................................................................69
Contacts .............................................................................................73
Email ................................................................................................... 82
Facebook ............................................................................................86
Galaxy Apps ....................................................................................... 87
Gallery ...............................................................................................88
Google Apps ......................................................................................93
iv Table of Contents
Internet .............................................................................................96
Messages ....................................................................................... 100
Messenger .......................................................................................106
My Files ........................................................................................... 107
Phone ................................................................................................109
Samsung+ ........................................................................................ 120
Secure Folder ..................................................................................120
TracFone Apps ..................................................................................121
Settings ...........................................................................122
How to Use Settings ...................................................................... 123
Connections ....................................................................................124
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................. 125
Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 128
Airplane Mode ................................................................................ 132
Data Usage ...................................................................................... 133
Mobile Networks ............................................................................ 135
Location ............................................................................................136
Nearby Device Scanning ...............................................................138
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Printing ............................................................................................138
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..................................................139
Reset Network Settings ................................................................140
Sounds and Vibration ..................................................................... 141
Sound Mode..................................................................................... 142
Vibrations ........................................................................................ 142
Volume ............................................................................................. 143
Ringtone...........................................................................................144
 .......................................................................145
Do Not Disturb ................................................................................ 146
System Sounds ...............................................................................146
Key-Tap Feedback .......................................................................... 147
Sound Quality and Effects ............................................................ 147
Notications ...................................................................................149
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Display ............................................................................................151
Screen Brightness .......................................................................... 152
Font ................................................................................................... 152
Easy Mode ........................................................................................ 153
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Icon Frames ..................................................................................... 153
Status Bar ........................................................................................ 154
Screen Timeout ...............................................................................154
Screen Saver .................................................................................... 154
Wallpapers andThemes ................................................................156
Wallpapers....................................................................................... 157
Themes .............................................................................................158
Icons ..................................................................................................158
Device Maintenance ......................................................................159
Quick Optimization ........................................................................160
Battery ..............................................................................................160
Storage ..............................................................................................161
RAM ..................................................................................................164
Device Security ...............................................................................164
Language and Input ....................................................................... 165
Date and Time ................................................................................. 167
Report Diagnostic Info .................................................................. 167
Reset ................................................................................................. 168
Software Update ............................................................................ 170
vii Table of Contents
Lock Screen andSecurity .............................................................. 171
Set a Screen Lock ........................................................................... 172
Find My Mobile................................................................................ 173
Unknown Sources .......................................................................... 174
Secure Folder .................................................................................. 174
Secure Startup ................................................................................ 175
Encrypt SD Card .............................................................................. 175
Set Up SIM Card Lock ..................................................................... 175
View Passwords .............................................................................. 176
Security Update Service ................................................................ 176
Device Administration ................................................................... 177
Credential Storage ......................................................................... 177
Advanced Security Settings ......................................................... 178
Accounts .........................................................................................179
Samsung Cloud ............................................................................... 180
Accounts .......................................................................................... 181
Backup and Restore ....................................................................... 183
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Accessibility .................................................................................. 186
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Vision ................................................................................................ 187
Hearing .............................................................................................188
Dexterity and Interaction ..............................................................189
More Accessibility Settings ..........................................................190
Other Settings .................................................................................191
Applications Settings ................................................................... 192
One-Handed Operation .................................................................194
Other Features ................................................................................ 194
About Device ................................................................................... 196
Getting Help ...................................................................197
Videos ............................................................................................... 198
Simulators .......................................................................................198
Tips ....................................................................................................198
Samsung Support ...........................................................................198
Learn about your
mobile device’s
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Special
Features
2Special Features
Side Speaker
This device features the speaker on the side of the device.
Speaker
Learn about your
mobile device hardware,
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and how to get started
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Getting
Started
Legal
5Getting Started TFN_S327VL_EN_UM_TN_PK5_012517_FC
Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing, on the mobile
device, or at: samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the
applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING THE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION PROCEDURE FOR WARRANTY AND OTHER CLAIMS,
and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30calendar
days of the first consumer purchase. Youmay opt out by either
sending an email to optout@sea.samsung.com with the subject line
Arbitration Opt Out” or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
For more detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution
Procedures and Arbitration and Opt Out” section of the Limited
Warranty.
Health & Safety and Warranty
Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty
and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings >
Aboutdevice > Legalinformation > Samsung legal.
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PHONE
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
6Legal InformationGetting Started
TABLET
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
End User License Agreement for Software (EULA)
The online version of the End User License Agreement (EULA)
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samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating
to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories,
parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary
to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but
is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents,
trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship.
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the
Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will
not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code
from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property
is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property
shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
7Legal InformationGetting Started
Open Source Software
Some software components of this product, including but not limited
to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, incorporate source code covered under
GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License
(LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses.
To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses,
please visit: opensource.samsung.com
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of
Liability
The information below explains that a user accepts this device as
sold, including the hardware and software components as created
and packaged for sale. If the user changes these parameters
through a unique modification, Samsung will not be held
responsible for damages or issues that result from these end-user
changes.
Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the
warranty page enclosed with the product, the purchaser takes the
product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but
not limited to the:
merchantability of the product or its fitness for any particular
purpose or use;
design, condition or quality of the product;
performance of the product;
8Legal InformationGetting Started
workmanship of the product or the components contained
therein; or
compliance of the product with the requirements of any law,
rule, specification or contract pertaining thereto.
Nothing contained in the instruction manual shall be construed to
create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with
respect to the product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable
for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of
the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty,
including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of
anticipated profits or benefits.
Modification of Software
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities
caused by your editing of registry settings, or your modification of
Operating System (OS) software.
Using custom OS software may cause your device and applications
to work improperly. Your carrier may not permit users to download
certain software, such as custom OS.
Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a
Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind.
Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about
Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox
9Legal InformationGetting Started
Restricting Childrens Access to Your
Mobile Device
Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because
they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make
calls that increase your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts
and accessories out of the reach of small children.
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Smart Switch are all trademarks of
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Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights
Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use
the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with
DRM-protected files.
10 Legal InformationGetting Started
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than
the specified capacity because the operating system and default
applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may
change when you upgrade the device.
Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the
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12Set Up Your Device
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Lift the cover up and to the left of the device.
Caution: When removing the back cover, use the slot next to the
Volume key to gently lift the cover off. Pulling on the Speaker
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13Set Up Your Device
Warning: 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.
Do not pull
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14Set Up Your Device
Install the SIM Card
Your phone comes with the SIM card already installed. If you need to
replace your SIM card, follow these steps.
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a
plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your
subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number
(PIN), available optional services, and other features.
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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.
15Set Up Your Device
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install a microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included)
to add more memory space to your device.
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install it prior to using the device.
Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold contacts
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16Set Up Your Device
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.
17Set Up Your Device
Replace the Back Cover
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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
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18Set Up Your Device
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery.
A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the
device for charging the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while
charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/Accessory port.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by
Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device
to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your
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2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the
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3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB
cable from the device when charging is complete.
19Set Up Your Device
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain,
the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by
dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically
turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
View the battery charge indicator located in the top right corner of
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You can also choose to display a percentage value. Viewing a
percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on
the battery. For more information, see “Battery” on page160.
While charging, the device and the charger may become hot when
using wireless charging or fast charging. This does not affect the
device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes too hot.
20Set Up Your Device
If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running
apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin charging the
device again.
If the lower part of the device overheats, check for damage to
the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with
a new Samsung-approved cable.
If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign materials
between the device and the wireless charger.
21Set Up Your Device
Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off.
To turn the device on:
Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on.
To turn the device off:
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displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger gestures and you are
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Press and hold the Power key and the Volumedown key at the
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22Set Up Your Device
Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.
To lock the device:
Press the Power key.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. To choose a more
secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page172.
To unlock the device:
Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag your finger across
the screen.
23Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device
Use the Set Up Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed.
It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi®
network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your
device’s features, and more.
Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on
the screen to improve accessibility. During setup, you can enable or
disable Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly three times.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to fully utilize
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When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing
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– or
To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account on
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Accounts” on page181.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Google.
24Set Up Your Device
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset
Protection is turned on. 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
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more information, see “Factory Data Reset” on page169.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to
your nearest Samsung-authorized service center, you should remove
your Google Account before resetting the device back to factory
settings. For more information, visit: samsung.com/us/support/frp
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns on the
Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature. For more information,
see google.com.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloudandaccounts > Accounts > Google.
If you have more than one Google Account set up on your
device, tap the Google Account you want to remove.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account.
25Set Up Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps
on your device. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up
your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
– or
To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on
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Accounts” on page181.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
Email
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in

When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing
email account or create a new email account.
– or
To create a new email account or set up your email account on your
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Accounts” on page181.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Email.
For more information on using Email, see “Email” on page82.
26Set Up Your Device
Transfer Data from Your Old Device
Samsung Smart Switch
Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and more with
Samsung Smart Switch.
Get started today at samsungsmartswitch.com.
Set Up Voicemail
You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone, and then touch and hold the
1 key.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and
record your name.
For more information on voicemail, see Voicemail” on page118.
Learn About
Your Device
Learn some of the key features of your mobile
device, including the screens and icons, as well
as how to navigate the device and enter text
using the keyboard.
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Front View
Back
Earpiece
Microphone
Recent apps
Front camera
Home key
Proximity sensors
Power key
Volume keys
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Proximity sensor
-Turns off the screen and disables touch functionality when the
device is in close proximity to the human body.
-Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality when
the device is outside a specific range to the human body.
Power key
-Briefly press to turn on or off the screen.
-Press and hold to select a power control option.
Home key
-Press and hold to launch Google.
-Gently put your finger on the key when you want to unlock the
screen with your fingerprint.
-Press twice to launch the camera.
Volume keys
-Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls or notifications.
-Gently press a volume key to take a photo.
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Back View
USB charger/Accessory port
Microphone
Flash
Rear camera
Headset jack
Speaker
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Home Screen
Status bar
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
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Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device
information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the
right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery full
Battery low
Battery charging
Vibrate mode
Mute mode
4G LTE active
Signal strength
Network not available
Wi-Fi active
Wi-Fi available
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Notification Icons
Missed call
Call in progress
Call on hold
New email
New Gmail
New voicemail
New message
File download in progress
File upload in progress
GPS active
App updates available
App updates complete
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Notifications
Quick settings
View all
Notification cards
Settings
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View the Notification Panel
You can access the Notification panel from any Home 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
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick
access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn
them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings and customize the Quick settings
that display:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
2. Drag View all downward.
3. Tap a setting to turn it on or off.
4. Touch and hold a setting to edit the Quick settings panel.
5. Tap Done when finished.
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Customize Your Home Screen
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.
To add a shortcut:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and
then release it.
To remove a shortcut:
1. 
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove
Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes
the shortcut from the 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 Move apps and release it.
3. Swipe to a new Home screen.
4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available location, or drag it
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37Learn About Your Device
Widgets
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There are many kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact,
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To add a widget to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. 
To remove a widget:
1. 
2. Drag the widget to Remove
Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes
the widget from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it
on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box appears.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.
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Palette: Change the color.
Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them,
Add.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To add more apps, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it
to the folder.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
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1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it. Confirm when
prompted.
Screen Grid
Change the number of icons that can be placed on each Home screen
by changing the Screen grid dimensions.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Screen grid.
3. Tap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) to preview its
appearance. The numbers indicate how many icons can be placed
horizontally by how many icons can be placed vertically.
4. Tap Apply to apply the selected dimensions.
39Learn About Your Device
Wallpapers and Themes
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device.
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You
can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers and themes to customize.
For more information, see “Wallpapers andThemes” on page156.
Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts
and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as
well as choose a different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap
Add.
Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to
Remove.
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap Main Home
screen at the top of a screen. This screen is displayed when you
press the Home key.
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a screen, and
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40Learn About Your Device
Navigation
Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from
the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a
metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass
surface and void the warranty.
Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to
navigate the device:
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
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Tap an item to select it.
Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Double-Tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving
your fingers apart.

Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while viewing a
picture or a web page.
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Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform common actions.
Moreoptions: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This
often allows you to select items to delete or share.
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
Share: Tap to select items to share, and then choose a sharing
method.
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
On/Off: Tap to turn the option on ( ) or off ( ).
Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When enabled, a checkmark
is displayed. You can often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen

Menu
43Learn About Your Device
Entering Text

Use the SamsungKeyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Options
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice typing.
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Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings.
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Predictive Text
Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can
automatically complete common words. Predictive text can learn your
personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social
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Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language andinput >
Samsungkeyboard for options.
Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which
languages are available on the keyboard. To switch between
languages, slide the Space bar sideways.
Predictive text: Predictive text suggests words that match
your text entries, and can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style
from your contacts, messages, Gmail, and social networking

Additional keyboard settings provide assistance with
capitalization, punctuation, and much more.
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Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Settings Delete text

1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.
You may need to touch and hold Options
to find it.
2. Speak your text.
To download additional languages for use with Google voice typing:
Tap Settings > Languages.
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Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language andinput >
Googlevoicetyping for options.
Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing.
“Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search whenever you
say “OK Google”.
Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked.
Speech output: Select options for spoken feedback.
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: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset
(not included) if one is connected.
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Emergency Mode
Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining power when you

Emergency mode saves battery power by:
Restricting application usage to only essential applications and
those you select.
Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.
Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®.
Activate Emergency Mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Device options
window.
2. Tap Emergency mode.

conditions. If you accept them, tap the Checkbox, and
Agree
3. Tap Turn on.
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Turn Off Emergency Mode
After Emergency mode is turned off, the Location settings may stay
the same as they were in Emergency mode.
From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap Moreoptions >
Turn off Emergency mode.
Use Emergency Mode Features
While in Emergency mode, your device conserves power. The following
apps and features are available on the Home screen:
Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
Share my location: Send your location information to your
emergency contacts.
Phone: Launch the call screen.
Internet: Launch the Web browser.
Add: Add other available apps.
-Facebook: Launch Facebook.
-Maps: Launch Google Maps.
Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge remaining.
Estimated usage time remaining: Display estimated standby time
that can be reached based on current battery charge and usage.
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Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for
example, 911). This kind of call can be made even without activated
cellular service.
Moreoptions:
-Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and
return to standard mode.
-Remove: Choose apps to remove from the screen.
-Manage emergency contacts: Manage your medical profile and
ICE (In Case of Emergency) group contacts.
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number of settings are enabled in Emergency mode.
Learn how to change the
way apps are displayed,
organize apps into
folders, and uninstall or
disable apps.
Apps
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Using Apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you
downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view.
Access Apps
You can access and launch all applications from the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
To return to the main Home screen, press the Home key.
Download and Install Apps
Find new apps to download and install on your device.
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play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are
optimized for use with Galaxy devices.
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Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install.
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view.
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To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or
disabled display Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.
3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts to either
uninstall or disable the app.
4. Tap Done when finished.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Applications.
3. Tap Menu > Disabled, and then tap the app you want to enable.
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Organize Apps
Arrange the Order
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own
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To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Moreoptions > Edit.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then drag it to a
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3. Tap Done when finished.
To alphabetize your apps:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Moreoptions > Sort.
2. Tap Alphabetical order.
Use Folders
You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Moreoptions > Edit.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another
app shortcut until a highlighted box is displayed.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
Enter folder name: Name the folder.
Palette: Change the folder color.
Add application: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to
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4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To add more apps, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it
to the folder.
5. Tap Done when finished.
To launch apps in a folder:
Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it.
To delete a folder:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Moreoptions > Edit.
2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Removefolder. Confirm
when prompted.
3. Tap Done when finished.
To add a folder to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
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1Weather
1Weather lets you receive real-time local weather information at any
location in the world. Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for
your area.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1Weather.
Visit 1weatherapp.com to learn more.
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AppFinder
AppFinder helps you discover and enjoy great apps and games for
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From a Home screen, tap Apps > AppFinder.
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Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions.
Basic Operation
You can use your calculator to perform basic operations.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys, tap the appropriate
arithmetic function key, and enter the next number.
3. Tap Equals to view the result.
4. Tap Clear to clear the results.
Additional Functions
You can perform additional functions on your calculator.
To clear the calculator history:
Tap History > Clearhistory.
– or
Tap Keypad to return to the calculator keys.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard:
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Scientific Calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions.
To use the Scientific calculator:
If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to landscape.
– or
If Portrait is enabled, tap Rotate screen.
Note: Auto rotate and Portrait are found in the Quick settings on
the Notification panel. For more information, see "Notifications" on
page34.
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Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap View, and then tap one of the following:
Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the
screen to display another year.
Month: Display the current month. Swipe across the screen to
display another month. Events and tasks are also displayed.
Week: Display the current week. Swipe across the screen to
display another week.
Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe across the screen
to display another day.
Tasks: Display all tasks.
3. Tap Today to return to the current date.
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Create an Event
You can use your Calendar to create events.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Add to add an event.
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Share an Event
You can share events you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to edit it.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the prompts.
Delete an Event
You can delete events you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to edit it.
3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
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Create a Task
You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to
the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a
checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap View > Tasks.
3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new task.
4. You can choose to set the task for Today, Tomorrow, or tap
Expand to set the following options:
Set date: Choose a date on the calendar for the task.
My tasks: Change the calendar on which the task is saved. You
can change the task to an event by tapping My calendars.
Reminder: Set a reminder alert.
Notes: Save a note with your task.
Priority: Assign a priority to the task.
5. Tap Save to save the task.
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Delete a Task
You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. 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 the task permanently, tap the task to open it, and
then tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the
Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and Video
Beauty
Take a picture
Record video
Camera settings
Switch cameras
Shooting mode
Flash
Gallery
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Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by
aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture,
use the available options or these gestures:
To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you tap the screen, a
brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light bulb up or down to
adjust the brightness.
To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap a preview filter
to apply it to the screen.
To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and select a mode.
To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe
the screen up or down.
To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings icon or
Settings.
3. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.
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Record Videos
Record high-quality videos using your phone’s video camera.
If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos are stored to the
SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your
phone’s memory.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Aim the camera at your subject, and then tap Record.
3. The following actions are available:
Tap Capture to take a picture while recording.
Tap Pause to pause recording.
Tap Resume to resume recording.
Tap Stop to stop recording.
Configure Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Some modes are not available
when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Swipe to the right for the Mode options. Each section indicates
which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for.
Rear camera
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and
determine the ideal mode for the picture.
Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white
balance, and color tone while taking pictures.
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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.
Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving subjects.
Front camera
Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various effects, such as an
airbrushed effect.
Common
Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a few seconds of
background sound.
Moreoptions: See more options for the camera modes.
Share Pictures and Videos
The Gallery application lets you share pictures and videos on your
social networks and messaging apps. You can also send them to
another phone or your computer using Bluetooth.
For more information, see "Share Pictures and Videos" on page91.
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Camera Settings
You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main
camera screen and the full camera settings menu.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Settings to configure settings for the Camera. Available
options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used.
Rear camera
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for
higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more
memory.
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher
quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.
Front camera
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for
higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more
memory.
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher
quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.
Save pictures as previewed: Save the self-portrait or
self-recording as viewed on the camera screen, not as flipped
images.
Ways to take pictures:
-Tap to take pictures: Tap the screen to take selfies.
-Gesture control: Detect your palm and automatically take
a picture two seconds later.
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Common
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition
when selecting subjects.
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.
Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them.
Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the Home key twice
in quick succession.
Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. This
option only appears if an optional memory card (not included)
is installed.
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the record key, or for system volume.
Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter sound when
pictures are taken.
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, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
World clock: View the time of day or night in other parts of the
world. World clock displays time in hundreds of different cities,
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Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset
time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).
Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and
choose options for how to be notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Add alarm.
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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.
Sound and volume: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and
drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm.
Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert.
Increasing volume: Start playing the alarm tone at a low
volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly
increase in volume.
4. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under Alarm), and then touch and
hold it to select it.
3. Tap Delete.
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World Clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple
cities around the globe.
To list a city on the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap World clock.
3. Tap Add city.
4. Swipe through the list or tap Search to find a specific city.
5. Tap the city to add it to the World clock list.
6. Repeat to add more cities.
To remove a city from the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap World clock.
3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it to select it.
4. Tap Delete.
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Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:
Start: Begin timing.
Stop: Stop timing.
Lap: Keep track of lap times.
Resume: Continue timing after stopping the clock.
Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.
Timer
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and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Timer.
3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the
length of the Timer. The following options are available:
Start: Begin the Timer.
Pause: Pause the Timer.
Resume: Resume the Timer.
Cancel: Stop the Timer.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be
synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts.
For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts
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Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts tab in the Phone
app. Although both list the contacts in your phone and accounts, the
available options and functions are different.
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter
information.
Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the
contact on the device or sync it with an account.
Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to the new contact.
Enter a name and other contact information.
-Tap Add field to enter additional entries.
-Tap Remove field to remove an entry.
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-Tap 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).
3. Tap Save.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete
the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of
information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap DetailsEdit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information.
4. Tap Save.
Share, Import, or Export Contacts
When you share a contact, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard
file (VCF) or as a text file. You can share a vCard using Bluetooth or
Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.
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Share a Contact
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap DetailsShare.
3. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCardfile (VCF) or as a
Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Import Contacts
Your phone can import contacts from an installed SD memory card
(not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings > Import/export contacts.
3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
Export Contacts
If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically
back them up to the Cloud, you can manually back them up to an
optional installed SD card for re-import if needed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings > Import/export contacts.
3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
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Link or Unlink Contacts
When you have contacts from various accounts, you may have
multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link
multiple entries into a single contact.
To link contacts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Details.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Link contacts.
4. Tap contacts to choose them.
5. Tap Link.
To unlink contacts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Details.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Manage linked contacts.
4. Tap Disconnect beside contacts to unlink them from the main
contact.
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Mark Contacts as Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from
other apps. Favorites display together on the Favorites tab in the
Phone app.
To mark contacts as Favorites:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Details.
3. Tap Addto Favorites ).
To remove contacts from Favorites:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap Details.
3. Tap Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also tap other
contacts or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select
all contacts.
3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.
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Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with
preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a
group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to
find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group.
Create a Group
You can create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups.
3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter information about the
group:
Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the group.
Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and
then tap Done.
4. Tap Save.
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Edit a Group
You can rename a contact group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit and enter a new name.
4. Tap Save.
Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group
You can add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit.
To add contact, tap Add member, and then tap the contacts you
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To remove a contact, tap Delete next to a Contact.
4. Tap Save.
Send a Message to a Group
You can send a text message to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Send message.
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Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > 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
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Only group members that have an email address in their
records are displayed.
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Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap the group to delete.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Delete.
4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and
members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups.
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Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the
Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one
app.
Add or Remove an Email Account from
YourDevice
To add an email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Email and follow the prompts.
The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your
account and synchronize your email. When complete, your email is
displayed in the Inbox for the account.
To configure email account settings at any time:
1. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
2. Tap the email account to display its settings.
To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap the account to be deleted.
4. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account.
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Create and Send an Email
This section describes how to create and send an email using the
Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > Email >
Compose newemail.
2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap
Addfrom Contacts to select a recipient from Contacts or
Groups.
If manually entering recipients, enter additional recipients by
separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can
be added at any time before the message is sent.
If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to
place a checkmark, and then tap Done. The contact is displayed
in the recipients field.
Tap Show additional fields to add Cc and Bcc fields.
3. 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.
4. Review your message and tap Send.
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Open New Email
To access email:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > Email.
2. Tap an email to view it.
Manage the Inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > Email.
Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
Tap Search to search for key words in your email inbox.
Tap Moreoptions for additional message options.
View Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined
inbox screen or you can view email accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > Email.
2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view the current
account mailbox.
3. Tap the account name to view:
Combined inbox: View all email in a combined inbox.
[Account Name]: View email for only one email account.
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Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the
Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > Email.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts.
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that account.
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Facebook
Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share
updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Facebook.
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Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and
download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy
device.
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To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder >
GalaxyApps.
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Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
View Pictures
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such
as Email, saves a picture, a Download folder is automatically created
to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically
creates a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Pictures, Albums, or Stories to choose the way items are
displayed.
In Albums view, you can create albums to organize your
pictures. Tap Albums, and then tap Moreoptions >
Createalbum.
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap a picture to view
it, or first tap an album or folder, and then tap a picture.
When viewing a picture, you can swipe left or right to view the
next or previous picture.
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Edit Pictures
You can edit pictures stored on your device.
While viewing a picture, tap the screen once to see the following
options:
Share: Send the image to your contacts by email, messaging,
social media, cloud accounts, or other methods.
Edit: View and use the editing tools.
Delete: Delete the image from your device.
Favorite: Mark the picture as a favorite, and then access it
from the Favorites view.
Moreoptions:
-Rotate left: Rotate the picture counter-clockwise.
-Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise.
-Details: View and edit information about the picture,
including the date created, location, and properties.
-Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the pictures and videos
in the current folder.
-Set as contact picture: Set the picture as the photo for a
contact.
-Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as a wallpaper for the
Home and Lock screens.
-Print: Send the image to an available printer.
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Play Video
You can play videos stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap Play video to play the video.
Edit Video
You can trim segments of a video.
1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to see the video
options.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video.
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the right bracket to the desired ending point.
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Save to confirm the changes.
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Share Pictures and Videos
You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap Moreoptions > Share, select images and videos,
and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with
social network services.
– or
While viewing a single image or video, tap Share to send it to
others or share it with social network services.
Manage the Gallery
Organize your pictures and videos.
Albums View
In Albums view, you can create albums to organize your pictures and
videos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap the Albums tab.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Create album.
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Delete Files
You can delete pictures and videos stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
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.
– or
When viewing a single picture or video, tap Delete.
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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 and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address
bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Chrome.
Visit google.com/chrome/browser/mobile to learn more about Chrome.
Drive
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From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Drive.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Google Drive.
Duo
Make one-to-one video calls.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Duo.
Visit duo.google.com to learn more about Google Duo.
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Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Gmail.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your
device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Google.
Maps
Find your current location and get directions and other location-based
information.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Maps.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
You must enable location services to use Google Maps. For more
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Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your
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From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Photos.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more about Google Photos.
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Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can
stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are
not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your
device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > Play Movies
& TV.
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Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Music.
Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and
games in Google Play store.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Store.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google folder > YouTube.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
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Internet
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From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > Internet.
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on
the keyboard.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available:
Back or Back: Return to the previous page.
Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and
history.
Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on the icon indicates the
number of tabs that are currently open.
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Use Browser Tabs
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To open a new tab:
Tap Tabs > New tab.
To close a tab:
1. Tap Tabs.
2. Tap Close tab by the tabs you want to close.
Save and Use Bookmarks
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Save and Open Bookmarks
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can
access it quickly.
To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Add.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.
To open a bookmarked web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
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Saved Pages
Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that
you can access it offline.
To save the current web page:
Tap More > Save web page.
To view saved web pages:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.
2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.
View History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
Tap Bookmarks > History.
Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
Tap More > 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.
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To enable Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > Internet.
2. Tap Tabs > Turn on secret.
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password.
– or
Tap Do not use password.
To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > Internet.
2. Tap Tabs > Turn off secret.
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the
Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsungfolder > Internet.
2. Tap More> Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Messages
Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung
Messages app on your device.
Types of Messages
The Samsung Messages app provides the following message types:
Text Messages (SMS)
Multimedia Messages (MMS)
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text
messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.
To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service
provider’s message service.
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive
multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and audio messages)
to and from other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this
feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
multimedia message service.
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and indicate
when messages are received and their type.
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Create and Send a Text or
MultimediaMessage
This section describes how to create and send a message using the
Messages app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
2. Tap Compose new message.
3. Tap contacts, if desired, and then tap Compose.
4. Tap the Recipient field to manually enter a recipient or tap
Addfrom Contacts to select a recipient from your Contacts.
You can also select the recipient based on Groups or recent calls.
If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to
place a checkmark, and then tap Compose. The contact is
placed in the recipients field.
Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;) and then using the previous procedure. More
recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent.
5. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.
Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your message.
Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon from the list and
add it into your message at the cursor location.
6. Review the message and tap Send.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the message is
automatically saved as a draft.
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View New Messages
When you receive a new message, Newmessage appears on the
Status bar.
To view the message:
Open the Notification panel and tap the message. For more
information, see "Notifications" on page34.
– or
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages, and then tap the
new message to view it.
To play a multimedia message attachment (audio or video), tap
Play.
To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up or down the
page.
Manage Messages
Organize your text and multimedia messages.
Search Messages
You can search through your messages by using the Message Search
feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
2. Tap Search.
3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on
the keyboard.
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Protect/Lock Messages
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, tap Apps > Messages.
2. On the Messaging screen, tap a conversation.
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock.
4. Tap Lock on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed at the right
hand side of the message.
Delete Messages and Conversations
You can delete individual messages or whole conversations.
To delete a message:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
2. Tap a conversation to view it.
3. Tap More options > Delete and confirm when prompted.
To delete conversations:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the All checkbox at
the top of the screen to select all messages.
4. Tap Delete and confirm when prompted.
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View Contact Information from a Message
View a contact's details while reading a message.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
2. On the Messaging screen, tap a conversation.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap it again to view the contact's
information.
Emergency Alerts
This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts from
the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS), which may also be
known as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more
information, contact your wireless provider.
Emergency alerts allows customers to receive geographically-
targeted messages. Alert messages notify customers of imminent
threats to their safety within their area. There is no charge for
receiving an Emergency alert message.
There are three types of Emergency alerts:
Alerts issued by the President
Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life (extreme and
severe)
AMBER alerts (missing child alert)
Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts (extreme and
severe) and AMBER alerts.
Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.
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Configure Alerts
To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings > Emergencyalert settings.
3. Tap Emergency alerts.
All alerts are enabled (on) by default.
4. Tap an alert option to disable it.
Messages Settings
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push
messages, and more.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages > Moreoptions
> Settings.
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Messenger
Instantly reach your friends and family with Facebook Messenger,
which works just like texting.
Note: A data plan is required to use Messenger.
To access Messenger:
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messenger.
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My Files
Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music,
and sound clips.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups:
Recent files: View recently saved files.
-This option appears if one or more files have been accessed
recently.
My device: View folders and files located on the device.
SD card: View folders and files located on an optional memory card
(not included).
-This option appears if an optional memory card is installed.
Downloads: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to
the device.
Documents: View document files.
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Images: View image files.
Audio: View audio files.
Videos: View video files.
My Files Options
Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung > MyFiles.
The following options are available:
Search: Search for a file or folder.
Moreoptions: Tap for the following options:
-Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files category.
This option only appears if files have been accessed
recently.
-Manage storage usage: View memory information for your
device.
-Settings: View settings for the My Files app.
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Phone
Call
Hide the keypad
More options
Voice command
Voicemail
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Make and Answer Calls
Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore features and functionality
associated with making or answering a call.
Make a Call
You can make a call from a Home screen.
Using the Dialer
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap Call.
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
From Contacts
You can quickly dial a phone number from your Contacts list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
– or
From a Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts.
2. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact.
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From Recents
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If
the number or caller is listed in your contacts list, the associated name
is also displayed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
Answer a Call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone
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On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the right to
answer the call.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the
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On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Answer to answer the
call.
Decline a Call
On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to the left to reject
the call and send it to your voicemail.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the
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Tap Decline to reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
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Decline with Message
On the incoming call screen, drag Send message upward and
select a message.
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the
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Tap Send message and select a message.
End a Call
To finish your call:
Tap End when you are ready to end your call.
While on a Call
Adjust the Call Volume
Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume.
– or
Tap Extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming
audio.
Multitasking
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is indicated by Call
This lets you continue with your current call and do something else,
such as access the contacts list, view a recent email, or locate a
picture.
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To return to the call screen:
Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and
then tap Callnotification.
To end a call from any application:
Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and
then tap End call.
Switch to Headset or Speaker
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(not included).
Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.
– or
Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset.
Call Log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are
stored in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the caller is in
your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.
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Save a Contact a Recent Call
Use recent call information to create a contact or update your
Contacts list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents.
3. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to
your Contacts list.
4. Tap Details.
5. Tap Create contact.
– or
If you want to replace the number for an existing contact, tap
Update existing.
Delete Call Records
To delete Call log entries:
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents.
3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.
4. Tap Delete.
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Block a Number
By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are
sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Recents.
3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
4. Tap Details > Moreoptions > Block number. Confirm when
prompted.
You can also modify the Block list in Settings:
From a Home screen, tap Phone > Moreoptions > Settings >
Block numbers.
Speed Dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their
default number.
Create a Speed Dial
You can assign 999 speed dial numbers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Speed dial. The Speed dial screen displays
the reserved speed dial numbers.
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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.
Make a Call with Speed Dial
You can make a call using Speed dial.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.
If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long, enter the
first digits, and then hold the last digit.
Remove a Speed Dial Number
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Speed dial.
3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial.
4. Tap Remove.
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Emergency Calls
You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region
regardless of the phone’s cellular service status.
Make an Emergency Call
You can dial the emergency telephone number from your phone
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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 Locked Screen
The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone
is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an
emergency. When accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency
calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of the phone
remains secured.
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Secure Lock Screens
You can make calls even if your phone has a secure lock screen.
1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency dialer.
3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America)
and tap Call.
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to
most in-call features.
Voicemail
Use your phone's voicemail feature.
For information on setting up voicemail, see "Set Up Voicemail" on
page26.
Access Voicemail
You can access voicemail from your device or another phone.
From Your Device
From the Home screen, tap Phone, and then touch and hold the
1 key.
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From Another Phone
You can access your voicemail from another phone.
1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone number. Wait until
you hear your voicemail greeting.
2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you are using.
3. Enter your password and you are connected to your voicemail.
Optional Calling Services
Place a Multi-Party Call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call
while a call is in progress.
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call.
2. Dial the new number and tap Call. When the call is answered:
Tap On hold to switch between the two calls.
Tap Merge to hear both callers at once
(multi-conferencing).
Phone Settings
To access settings:
From a Home screen, tap Phone > Moreoptions > Settings.
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Samsung+
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your
Samsung device.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung+.
Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Secure Folder.
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TracFone Apps
Enjoy these apps from TracFone.
My Account Downloader
Access your current account information.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Account Downloader.
Voice Mail
Retrieve messages left by unanswered calls.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Mail.
Wi-Fi Utility
Access free, high-speed data by automatically connecting to reputable
Wi-Fi hotspots when available.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Wi-Fi Utility.
Configure your device’s
connections and
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and customize
Home screens, apps,
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Settings
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How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
– or
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 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, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Search.
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that match display on the screen.
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Connections
Manage connections between your device and a
variety of networks and other devices.
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks
(WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access
Point (AP).
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap 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
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap Addnetwork.
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4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network.
Security: Select a security option and enter your password.
Auto reconnect: Connect to this network automatically
whenever available.
Show advanced options: Add advanced options such as
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5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to your
target wireless Access Point.
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s
advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap Advanced for options:
Smart network switch: Connect automatically to a mobile
network connection when the Wi-Fi connection is unstable.
Network notification: Receive notifications when open
networks in range are detected.
Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi networks.
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
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WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a
PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment
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Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from
Wi-Fi.
Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.
MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which
is required when connecting to some secured networks
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi,
without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi
Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.
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Send and Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct
Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi Direct. See Connect
to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct” on page127 for more information.
2. From an app, tap Share or More > Share.
Sharing options may vary.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct and follow the prompts.
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
Disconnect your phone from a Wi-Fi Direct device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Tap a device to disconnect it.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that
connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices,
such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and
Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices.
The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.
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Pair with a Bluetooth Device
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted
connections between your device and another Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a
pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership
and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode.
Due to different specifications and features of other
Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be
different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be
possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
Make sure that the target device is discoverable so that your
device can find it. Refer to the instructions that came with the
device to find out how to set it to discoverable mode.
When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for nearby Bluetooth
devices and displays them.
To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the
Bluetooth devices section.
Your device automatically tries to pair with the target device.
If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the
target device.
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Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename
the paired device to make it easier to recognize.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap 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.
Send and Receive Data withBluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and
another Bluetooth-enabled device.
Send Data Using Bluetooth
Share data with another device using Bluetooth.
1. From an app, tap Share or More > Share.
Sharing options may vary.
2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
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Receive Data Using Bluetooth
Share data with another device using Bluetooth.
1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone using
Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file.
2. Tap Accept.
3. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel and tap
Filereceived.
Connect with a Bluetooth Device
Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free
conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list.
When the device is connected to your phone, Bluetooth
connected is displayed in the status bar.
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn off Bluetooth.
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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, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
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Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns
off connectivity features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.
While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing
music, watching videos, and other offline applications.
Turn Airplane Mode On or Off
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to enable
or disable the option.
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Data Usage
Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to
conserve it.
Your service provider may account for data usage differently.
Turn Mobile Data On or Off
Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Mobile data to turn mobile data
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Set or Remove Limits to Mobile Data Usage
Limit mobile data use on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Set mobile data limit.
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Create an Alert for Mobile Data Usage
Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Data usage.
3. On the graph, drag the warning bar up or down to set the data
usage warning amount.
Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps
Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Datausage.
3. Under By application, view data usage by application.
Tap an app to view details.
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Additional Mobile Data Usage Options
Configure more options for mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Datausage.
3. Tap Moreoptions for the following options:
Restrict background data: Restrict some apps and services
from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display or hide a Wi-Fi tab that shows
Wi-Fi usage.
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Mobile networks for options:
Signal strength: View the current signal strength
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Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode.
Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
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Location
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location
services be turned on for full functionality.
Locating Method
Before using any features that require location assistance, you must
enable your device’s location services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap 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).
Device 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, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the
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Location Services
Google Location History stores and uses your device’s most recent
location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to
improve your search results based on places that you have visited.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your Google Account
for more options.
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Nearby Device Scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily. You
receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to.
This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is
turned off on your device.
To enable nearby device scanning:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >
Nearbydevicescanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings > Printing.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
To configure Samsung Print Service Plugin, tap it, and
then tap Moreoptions > Printing settings.
Tap Download plug-in to install additional print
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Virtual Private Networks
(VPN)
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must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more
information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page172.
Set Up and Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN connection to
your device.
To add a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap Add VPN 
To edit or delete a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap Settings
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
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Connect to or Disconnect from Your VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to and
disconnecting from the VPN is easy.
To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect.
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.
Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset
network settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >
Resetnetworksettings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Sounds and
Vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to
indicate notifications, screen touches, and other
interactions.
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Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual
sound settings you have made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then choose a
mode:
Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have
chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This uses the
Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings.
Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
Vibrations
Turn Vibrate While Ringing On or Off
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibrate while ringing to enable
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Set the Vibration Pattern
Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern.
3. Tap a pattern to preview and select it.
Volume
Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones,
notifications, and other audio. You can also set the Ringtone volume
from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag the sliders to set the
default volume for:
Ringtone
Media
Notifications
System
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Media Volume Limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You can also set a
PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Media volume limiter.
Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
-When enabled, drag the Custom volume limit slider to set
the maximum output volume.
Tap Set volume limit PIN to prevent changes to the volume
setting.
Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or
Tap Add from device storage to use an audio file as a ringtone.
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Notification Sounds
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event
reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Notificationsounds and configure the
following options:
Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for all
notifications.
Messages notifications: Choose a sound for message
notifications, and enable or disable vibration alert.
Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for calendar
notifications, and enable or disable vibration alert.
Email notifications: Configure email account notifications.
An email account must be configured for this option to
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Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The
options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and
during what time periods you want to enter this mode.
To activate Do not disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.
4. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and then tap Days, Start time, and
Endtime to set up a do not disturb schedule.
5. Tap Allow exceptions to customize which notifications are
allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode.
System Sounds
Set various other system sound options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each option:
Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to
make selections.
Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you unlock the screen.
Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to alert, vibrate, or
silent.
Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected.
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Key-Tap Feedback
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is tapped.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap 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.
Sound Quality and Effects
You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Sound
effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth
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Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio
experience.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality andeffects.
3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap Advanced or Basic to
customize your sound settings.
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4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:
Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound.
Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier.
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5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your
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Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts
from. Alerts include notifications, sounds,
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Notifications Settings
The following topics cover your phone’s Notifications settings options.
To access notification settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications.
Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for
individual apps.
Display
Configure your display’s brightness, screen
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Screen Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap 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
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Font
You can set the font size and style for all text that is displayed on the
screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font size and style.
Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
Tap a font style to select a font, or tap Download fonts to
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3. Tap Apply to set the font size and style.
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Easy Mode
Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout.
The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more
straightforward visual experience.
To enable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Easy mode.
3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe down the page and
select which apps you want to display on the Home screens.
4. Tap the apps you want to add or remove.
5. Tap Done to save your settings.
Icon Frames
You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Icon frames and choose one of the following
options:
Icons only: Show icons only.
Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded frames.
3. Tap Apply, and confirm when prompted.
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Status Bar
Configure display options for the Status bar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap 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.
Screen Timeout
Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a time period.
Screen Saver
Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device
is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to
display colors or photos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen saver.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver.
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4. Configure options:
Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors.
1Weather: Display local weather information.
Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. Tap Settings
for options.
Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.
Tap Settings for options.
Photos: Display pictures from your Google Photos account.
Tap Settings for options.
5. Tap Moreoptions for additional options:
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Select when to use: Select when your device can go into
Screen saver mode.
Wallpapers
and Themes
You can change the appearance of your device
with custom wallpapers, themes, and icons.
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Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You
can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
To change wallpaper:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Wallpapers.
3. Tap View all to see all available wallpaper images.
Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
4. Tap an image to choose it, and then choose which screen you want
to use it for:
Home screen
Lock screen
Home and lock screens
5. Tap Set as wallpaper.
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Themes
Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens,
wallpapers, and app icons.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Themes.
3. Tap a theme to view a preview of the theme.
Tap View all to see all available themes.
4. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
Icons
Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Icons.
3. Tap an icon set to view a preview the icons.
Tap View all to see all available icon sets.
4. Tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.
Device
Maintenance
Device maintenance provides an overview of
the status of your device’s battery, storage,
RAM, and device security. You can also
automatically optimize your device’s system
resources.
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Quick Optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device performance through
the following actions:
Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing
unneeded items from memory.
Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the
background.
Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance.
3. Tap Optimize now.
Battery
View how battery power is used for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options:
Battery usage: View details of battery usage by item.
Power saving mode: Extend battery life by selecting a power
saving mode level. Choose Off, Mid, or Max. Estimated
remaining battery life for each mode is provided.
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App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that they do not use
battery power when not in use. Tap Save power to enable.
Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to
sleep by the App power monitor.
Moreoptions:
-Notification settings: Configure battery notifications.
-Advanced settings: Configure advanced battery settings.
Storage
View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an
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Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. Used memory is divided into:
Documents
Images
Audio
Videos
Apps
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To increase available memory:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in
your device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting.
For more information, see “Install an Optional Memory Card” on
page15.
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, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap 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, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount.
5. Remove the back cover. For more information, see “Remove the
Back Cover” on page12.
6. Slide the card out carefully.
7. Replace the back cover. For more information, see “Replace the
Back Cover” on page17.
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
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap 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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RAM
Check the amount of available RAM. You can close background apps
and reduce the amount of RAM you are using to speed up your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > RAM.
The used and available RAM are shown.
3. To free up as much RAM as possible, tap Cleannow and follow the
prompts.
The selected apps and services in the list will be closed.
Device Security
Configure and monitor security settings for your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance > Device security.
To enhance security for some of your content, tap the link for
Secure Folder. For more information, see “Secure Folder” on
page174.
To activate Knox active protection on your device, tap On/Off.
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Language and Input
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Language
You can select a default language for your device’s menus and
keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Default Keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and
keyboards.
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Defaultkeyboard.
3. Select a keyboard.
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Text-to-Speech Options
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accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. For more information,
Accessibility on page186.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Text-to-speech for options:
Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or
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TTS engine for options.
Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
Default language status: Display the default language in use.
Pointer Speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Language and input.
3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to go faster or to
the left to go slower.
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Date and Time
By default, your device receives date and time information from the
wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may
want to set date and time information manually using the date and
time settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Date and time. The following options
are available:
Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates
from the wireless network. When Automatic date and time is
disabled, the following options are available:
-Set date: Enter the current date.
-Set time: Enter the current time.
-Select time zone: Choose your local time zone.
Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time.
Report Diagnostic Info
This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you
are having technical problems.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Report diagnostic info.
3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes to enable this
feature or tap Nothanks.
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Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to
its factory defaults.
Reset Settings
You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets
everything except the security, language, and account settings.
Personal data is not affected.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Reset > Reset settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset
network settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Reset > Reset network settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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Factory Data Reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from
your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including
Google or other account settings, system and application data and
settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos,
videos, and other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is not
affected.
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
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page24.
If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory
Reset Protection (FRP) feature turned on, you must enter the user
name and password for a registered Google Account to regain access
to the device. You will not be able to access the device without the
correct credentials.
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it can take
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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.
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To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap General management > Reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to perform the reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device.
Software Update
Check for and install available software updates for your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Software update for the following options:
Check for updates: Check for software updates.
Check software version: Check the version number for the
software installed on your device.
Lock Screen
and Security
Secure your device and protect your data with
Lock Screen and Security settings.
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Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock.
Options vary based on the screen lock type.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to select a screen
lock and level of security:
Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This option provides no
security.
Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on the screen to unlock
your device. This option provides medium security.
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. This option
provides medium to high security.
Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This
option provides high security.
None: Do not lock the screen.
3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a secured lock
screen option:
Tap On/Off to enable or disable showing notifications on the
lock screen.
Hide content: Enable to hide the content of notifications.
Notification icons only: Enable to hide notification details and
show only the icon.
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4. Choose a screen lock option:
Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock, owner
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Notifications on lock screen: Show notifications on the
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Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock functions such as
Secured lock time and Smart lock. This option is not available
with Swipe.
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be
locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. You must
sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to
use Find My Mobile.
To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > FindMyMobile.
3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you are not logged
in to your Samsung account, tap Add account and follow the
prompts. The following options are available:
Remote controls: Activate or deactivate Remote controls,
which allows you to access your device remotely.
Google location service: Activate or deactivate Google location
service. This service must be on in order to find your device.
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SIM change alert: Prevent unauthorized changes to your SIM
card by being alerted whenever an app or service attempts to
change data on your SIM card.
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Unknownsources to enable this
option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause
your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by
unknown sources.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. You must sign
in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You must
also set a secure lock for your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Secure Folder and follow the
prompts to secure content on your device.
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Secure Startup
Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN or password to be
entered before it starts up. You must have a secured screen lock for
this option to be available.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Secure startup and select an
option.
Encrypt SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your optional memory
card (not included) when you first access it after powering on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and 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 SIM card.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings >
SetupSIM card lock and follow the prompts.
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3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings >
Makepasswords visible to turn the feature on.
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the
following Security update service options:
Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for
security policy updates.
-Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your
device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to
Samsung for threat analysis.
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Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application installation
privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings >
Deviceadministrators.
Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock or erase
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Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA)
certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not
trust it, you can disable or remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the
following Credential storage 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.
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Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from
storage.
Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the
device and reset the password.
Advanced Security Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the
following advanced options:
Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices
are connected.
-To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock
(Password, PIN, or Pattern). For more information,
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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.
Notification access: View the applications that can access
notifications you receive on your device.
Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission
to change the Do not disturb settings.
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your
Google Account, Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.
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Samsung Cloud
Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your device. You can
also sync your data from multiple devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung cloud.
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follow the prompts.
3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the following options are
available:
Cloud usage: View how much cloud storage your data is using.
Sync settings: Tap the following items to enable or disable
syncing:
-Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact info.
-Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your events and tasks.
-Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and categories.
-Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved pages, and opened tabs
from your browser.
-Keyboard data: Sync predictive text data.
-Gallery: Sync your images and videos.
Back up my data: Choose which content from your device to
back up to the cloud. Tap Auto back up to automatically back
up your data every 24 hours.
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Restore: Choose the device that you have recently backed up
and the backup package that you want to restore.
Moreoptions:
-Sync now: Sync all selected settings for your
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-Network settings: Limit syncing data from your
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-Remove account: Remove your Samsung account.
-Contact us: Contact Samsung.
-FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site to view additional
information based on frequently asked questions.
Accounts
Configure email, social networking, and other supported 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, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Addaccount.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the
account.
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Synchronize Accounts
You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of
accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Accounttype].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap Moreoptions > Sync now to synchronize the account.
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure
common settings for all accounts of the same type.
Account settings and available features vary between account
types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more
information on your account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Accounttype].
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, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Accounttype].
3. Tap the account and then tap Moreoptions > Removeaccount.
Backup and Restore
Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts.
Samsung Account
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup for options:
Back up my data: Enable back up of your phone log, messages,
and more through your Samsung account.
Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore your
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Google Account
Enable backup of your information to your Google account.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup for options:
Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi
passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
Backup account: Select a Google Account to be used as your
backup account.
Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings
from Google servers. When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.
Google Settings
Configure your device’s Google settings.
Customize Google
To customize your Google settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize:
Location: Configure your Google location settings.
Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps
security settings.
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Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.
Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby
devices.
Search & now: Configure your Google search settings and
Google Now settings.
Set up nearby device: Set up another device using Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth.
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features that
make using the device easier for those with
certain physical disabilities.
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Vision
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of
the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Vision, and tap an option:
Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist blind and
low-vision users.
-Voice Assistant can collect all of the text you enter,
except passwords, including personal data and credit card
numbers. It may also log your user interface interactions
with the device.
Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice Assistant.
Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for privacy.
Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection instead
of double tapping.
Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud as you enter your
passwords.
Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options.
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page166.
Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable accessibility features in
two quick steps.
Font size: Set the font size.
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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.
Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as
triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers
across the screen.
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, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Hearing, and tap an option:
Flash notification: Set your camera light to blink whenever you
receive a notification.
Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for
privacy.
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Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use with
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Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with
multimedia files when available.
Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia
files when available.
Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and
right balance when using a stereo device.
Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one
earphone.
Dexterity and Interaction
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with dexterity and
interaction aspects of the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction, and tap an option:
Universal switch: Control your device with your customized
switches.
Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with
reduced dexterity.
Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from
touch interaction. Disable auto screen rotation and hard
key functions. Only show application notifications in the
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More Accessibility Settings
Customize additional accessibility features for your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility, and tap an option:
Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the
Home key quickly three times in succession.
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.
Services: Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility services you
install may be configured here.
Other Settings
Configure features on your device that make it
easier to use.
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Applications Settings
You can download and install new applications on your device.
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preloaded applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software
not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you
operate this software at your own risk.
If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to display them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Applications.
3. If you have disabled applications:
Tap Menu at the top left of the screen.
Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
4. Tap Moreoptions for the following options:
Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or name.
Default applications: 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.
Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps that can run on top
of other running apps.
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Change system settings: Select which apps can change
system settings.
Reset app preferences: Reset options that have been changed.
Existing app data is not deleted.
5. Tap an application to view and update information about the
application. The following options are displayed:
Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the application.
Preloaded apps can only be disabled.
Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving. Restart your
device if stopping an app, process, or service causes your
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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.
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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.
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One-Handed Operation
Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with
one hand.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features > One-handed operation.
3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following:
Reduce screen size: Press the Home key three times in quick
succession to reduce the size of the display.
One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the
keyboard and other input methods for easier input with
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Other Features
Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain
device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen
with the palm of your hand or turning over the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features.
3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:
Quick launch camera: Open the Camera by quickly pressing
the Home key twice.
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Direct call: Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact
details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close
to your ear.
Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to
notify you about missed calls and messages.
Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or
turning over the device.
Send SOS messages: Send a quick alert to your primary
contacts when you are in an emergency situation by pressing
the Power key quickly three times.
-Send messages to: Add recipients by creating new
contacts or selecting from Contacts.
-Attach pictures: Send pictures to your emergency
contacts.
-Attach audio recording: Send a short audio message to
your emergency contacts.
Direct share: Share content with specific people directly using
the sharing panel from within any app.
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About Device
View information about your device, including current status, legal
information, hardware and software versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details:
Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other
information about your device.
Legal information: View legal notices and other legal
information, including your embedded Samsung legal
information.
Device name: View and change your device’s name.
Additional device information includes the Model number,
Android version, Build number, and more.
Additional resources
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