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Samsung Galaxy Halo
User Guide

SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.

Table of Contents
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Side Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Set Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Emergency Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Assemble Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Apps

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Start Using Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Using Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Set Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Applications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Learn About Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Camera and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Cricket Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Wi‑Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Galaxy Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Google Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Nearby Device Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Samsung Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Samsung Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Reset Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Samsung+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Sounds and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

How to Use Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Easy Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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Vibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Easy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Icon Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Notification Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Screen Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

System Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Key‑Tap Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Wallpapers and Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Sound Quality and Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Block App Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Customize App Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Device Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Smart Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Quick Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Screen Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Screen Zoom and Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Security Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Device Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Report Diagnostic Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Credential Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Advanced Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Factory Data Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Samsung Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Lock Screen and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Add an Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Set a Screen Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Backup and Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Find My Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Unknown Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Secure Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Encrypt SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Factory Data Reset Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Dexterity and Interaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Set Up SIM Card Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

More Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

View Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Accessibility Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

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Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Samsung Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

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Special Features
Learn about your mobile device’s
special features.

Side Speaker
This device features the speaker on the side of the
device.

Speaker

Special Features

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Getting Started
Learn about your mobile device
hardware, assembly procedures,
and how to get started using your
new device.

Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the
first time.

Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.

Do not pull
on Speaker

Remove the Back Cover
► Lift the cover up and to the left of the 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.

Caution: When removing the back cover, use the
slot next to the Volume key to gently lift the cover
off. Pulling on the Speaker (located next to the
Power button) may cause damage.

Set Up Your Device

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Install the SIM Card
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.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of
small children.
► 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.

Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install a microSD™ memory card (not included)
to add more memory space to your device.
A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not
necessary to install it prior to using the device.

Set Up Your Device

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Install the Battery

► Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold
contacts facing down.

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.

Set Up Your Device

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Replace the Back Cover

Charge the Battery

The back cover should be replaced before using
the device.

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.

1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device
and press down.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.

2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.

Set Up Your Device

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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 warranty and may
cause damage.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
► View the battery charge indicator located in the top
right corner of your device’s display. A solid color
( ) indicates a full charge.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.

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 136.

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.

While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan
or performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.

In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.

The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.

Set Up Your Device

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Start Using Your Device

If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.

Turn Your Device On or Off

2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin
charging the device again.

•

The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.

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.

To turn the device on:
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Device options menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

Set Up Your Device

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Lock or Unlock Your Device

Restart the Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your

If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can
restart your device.

device.
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.

► Press and hold the Power key and the
Volume down key at the same time for more than
seven seconds.

To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.

Set Up Your Device

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To choose a more secure screen lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 146.

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.

To unlock the device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.

Set Up Your Device

Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi‑Fi® network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.

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Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap

Google Account

Add account > Google.

Factory Reset Protection

Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully
utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, and the
Google Play™ store.

When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without your
permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone
with your Google Account username and password can
use the device.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your Google
Account on your device at any time, use Accounts
settings.

Set Up Your Device

Apps >

You will not be able to access the device after a factory
data reset if you do not have your Google Account
username and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page 143.

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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.

Samsung Account

Enable Factory Reset Protection

– or –

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security
feature.

To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Disable Factory Reset Protection

Apps >

3. Tap

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.

Set Up Your Device

Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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Add account > Samsung account.

Transfer Data from Your Old Device

Add an Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in one app.

Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and
more with Samsung Smart Switch™.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing email account or create a new email
account.

Get started today at samsungsmartswitch.com.

Set Up Your Voicemail

– or –

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.

To create a new email account or set up your email
account on your device at any time, use Accounts
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From the Home screen, tap
Voicemail.

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

Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap

For more information on voicemail, see “Voicemail” on
page 92.

Add account > Email.

For more information on using Email, see “Email” on
page 63.

Set Up Your Device

Phone >

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Learn About
Your Device
Learn some of the key features of your
mobile device, including the screens and
icons, as well as how to navigate the device
and enter text using the keyboard.

Front View
Microphone

Earpiece

Front camera

Proximity sensors

Volume keys
Power key

Recent apps
Home key
Learn About Your Device

Back
*Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Proximity sensor

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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 from 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.
Press twice to launch the camera.

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Volume keys

-

Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, or
notifications.

-

In the camera app, press a volume key to take
a photo.

Back View

Rear camera
Speaker

Flash

Headset jack

Microphone
USB charger/Accessory port
*Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Learn About Your Device

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Home Screen
Status bar

App shortcuts
Home screen indicator

*Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Learn About Your Device

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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

4G LTE™ active

Battery low

Signal strength

Battery charging

Network not available

Vibrate mode

Wi‑Fi active

Mute mode

Wi‑Fi available

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Notification Icons
Missed call

New message

Call in progress

File download in progress

Call on hold

File upload in progress

New email

GPS active

New Gmail

App updates available

New voicemail

App updates complete

Learn About Your Device

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Notifications

Settings

Quick settings

View all

Notification cards

*Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Learn About Your Device

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View the Notification Panel

Quick Settings

You can access the Notification panel from any
Home screen.

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.

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

To view additional Quick settings and customize the
Quick settings that display:

2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.

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•
•

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

To open an item, tap it.
To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.

2. Drag

•
•

To clear all notifications, tap Clear all.

3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap
Back to close the Notification panel.

View all downward.

Tap a setting to turn it on or off.
Tap More options to edit Quick settings or to
change the button layout.

3. Drag
View all upward to close the
Quick settings.

Learn About Your Device

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Customize Your Home Screen

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.

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. Tap Wallpapers and themes to customize.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

For more information, see “Wallpapers and Themes” on
page 133.

2. Use these options to manage screens:

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•
•
•

Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and
then drag it to
Remove.

Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that
run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of
widgets, including links to a specific contact,
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
many others.

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 then drag it to a new position.
Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens,
and then tap
Add.

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To add a widget to a Home screen:

Screen Grid

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

Change the number of icons that can be placed on each
Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions.

2. Tap Widgets.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen,
and release it.

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.

To remove a widget:
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
release it.
2. Drag the widget to
release it.

•

Remove shortcut and

4. Tap Apply to apply the selected dimensions.

Removing a widget does not delete the
widget, it just removes the widget from the
Home screen.

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App Shortcuts

To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another:

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to
release it.

To add a shortcut:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps.

3. Swipe to a new Home screen.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home
screen, and then release it.

4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available
location, or drag it to a specific location and
release it.

To remove a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to
release it.

•

Remove shortcut and

Removing a shortcut does not delete the
app, it just removes the shortcut from the
Home screen.

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Folders

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.

You can remove a folder that you added to a
Home screen.

Create a Folder

1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

2. Drag the folder to
when prompted.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut
until highlighted.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

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Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.
Palette: Change the color.
Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps
to select them, and then tap 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.

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Delete and release it. Confirm

Navigation

Double-Tap

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your
device.

Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.

Touchscreen Navigation

Touch and Hold

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.

Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.

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•

Use the following motions and gestures on your
touchscreen to navigate the device.

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

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

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•

Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
Tap an item to select it.
Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

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Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
move it.

Swipe

Tap

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Double‑tap an image to zoom in or out.

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

Drag

Common Options

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

The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.

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•

•

Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Home screen.

•
•

Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.

•
•

•
•

Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture
or a web page.

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Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while
viewing a picture or a web page.

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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 (
off (
).

) or

Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When
enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can often tap
a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.

Entering Text

Special Keys

Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.

Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.

Use the Samsung Keyboard

Touch and hold Options for the following:
Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™
typing.

Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text

Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the
cursor position.
One-handed input keyboard: Change the
keyboard layout to accommodate use with
one hand.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.

Options
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Use Google Voice Typing

Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard for options.

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•

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Languages and types: Set the keyboard type
and choose which languages are available on
the keyboard. To switch between languages,
slide the Space bar sideways.
Predictive text: Predictive text suggests
words that match your text entries, and can
automatically complete common words.
Predictive text can learn your personal writing
style from your contacts, messages, Gmail, and
social networking sites — improving its accuracy
of predicting your text entries.

Settings

To enable Google voice typing:
1. Tap

•

Additional keyboard settings provide assistance
with capitalization, punctuation, and much
more.

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Delete text

Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.

You may need to touch and hold Options (left of
the Space bar) to find it.

2. Speak your text.

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Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing for options.

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•
•
•

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Languages: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
“Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search
whenever you say “OK Google”.
Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.

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Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing you
to use voice input while not connected to the
network.
Block offensive words: Hide search results that
contain offensive words.
Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a
Bluetooth® headset (not included) if one is
connected.

Multi Window

Window Controls
Tap
Window controls in the middle of the
window border for options.

Multitask by using multiple applications at the
same time.

Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multi window™ apps.
Close app: Close the selected app.

*Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Enable Multi Window
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multi window view. Only applications that support
Multi window have the Multi window icon.

Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Multi window.

1. Tap

•

3. Tap Split screen view action to enable this feature.

Use Multi Window

•

Other recently used apps that support
Multi window display below the launched app.

3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screen view.

Recent apps.

2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open
them in split screen view.
– or –
If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.
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Recently used apps that support Multi window
have a
Multi window icon in their title bar.

2. Tap
Multi window in the title bar to launch an
application in split screen view.

Apps that support Multi window display together
on a split screen. You can switch between the apps
and adjust the size of their display on the screen.
Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold

Recent apps.

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Emergency Mode

Activate Emergency Mode

Emergency mode conserves your device’s remaining
power when you are in an emergency situation.

To activate Emergency mode:

Emergency mode saves battery power by:

2. Tap Emergency mode.

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•
•

1. Press and hold the Power key.

•

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.

When accessing for the first time, read the
Terms and conditions. If you accept them, tap
the
Checkbox, and then tap Agree. Confirm
when prompted.

3. Tap Turn on.

Turn Off Emergency Mode
After Emergency mode is turned off, the Location
settings may stay the same as they were in Emergency
mode.
► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap
More options > Turn off Emergency mode.

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Use Emergency Mode Features

•

While in Emergency mode, your device conserves
power. The following apps and features are available on
the Home screen:

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•
•
•
•
•
•

Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source
of light.

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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.

Estimated usage time remaining: Display
estimated standby time that can be reached based
on current battery charge and usage.
Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone
number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be
made even without activated cellular service.
More options:

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Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency
mode and return to standard mode.

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Remove: Choose apps to remove from the
screen.

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

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Settings: Configure the available settings.
Only a limited number of settings are enabled in
Emergency mode.

Add: Add other available apps.

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Email: Launch the Email app.
Maps: Launch Google Maps™.

Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge
remaining.

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Apps
Learn how to change the way
apps are displayed, organize
apps into folders, and uninstall
or disable apps.

Using Apps

Download and Install New Apps

The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide
apps from view.

Find new apps to download and install on your device.

•

Access Apps

•

You can access and launch all applications from the
Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps.

To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.

•
•

Apps

Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung
apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices.
Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to
learn more.

Uninstall Apps

2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.

•

Play Store: Download new apps from the Google
Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to
learn more.

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Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.

To change the order apps are listed:

To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap
More options > Edit.

Apps.

2. Tap More options > Edit. Apps that
can be uninstalled or disabled display
Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then
drag it to a new location.

3. Tap
Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.

3. Tap Done when finished.
To alphabetize your apps:

4. Tap Done when finished.

1. From a Home screen, tap
More options > Sort.

Organize Apps

2. Tap Alphabetical order.

Arrange the Order
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.

Apps

Apps >

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Apps >

Use Folders

To launch apps in a folder:

You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps
list screen.

► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launch it.

1. From a Home screen, tap
More options > Edit.

To delete a folder:

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
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.

2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap
Remove folder. Confirm when prompted.

3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

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•
•

3. Tap Done when finished.

Enter folder name: Name the folder.

To add a folder to a Home screen:

Palette: Change the folder color.

1. From a Home screen, tap

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

To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.

5. Tap Done when finished.
Apps

Apps.

2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen,
and then release it.

4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

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Apps >

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Applications Settings

4. Tap

•

You can download and install new applications on your
device. Use Application manager settings to manage
your downloaded and preloaded applications.

•

Warning: Because this device can be configured with
system software not provided by or supported by
Google or any other company, you operate this software
at your own risk.

•

If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to
display them.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

•

Settings.

•

2. Tap Apps.
3. Tap

•

Menu at the top left of the screen.

Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.

•
Apps

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More options for the following options:

Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or
name.
Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
used by default for certain features, like email or
browsing the Internet.
App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.
Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
(background) apps.
Special access: Optimize battery usage for
individual apps, enable device administrator
apps, choose apps that can appear over other
running apps, select which apps can change
system settings, and more.
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 may be
displayed:

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•
•
•
•
•
Apps

•

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 device to stop working
correctly.

•

Mobile data: View mobile data usage.
Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
Memory: View memory usage.
Notifications: Configure notifications from
the app.

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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.
Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps that
can run on top of other running apps.
Apps that can change system settings: Choose
which apps can change system settings.

Calculator

View Calculator History
You can view and clear your Calculator history.

The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic
functions.

1. From a Home screen, tap

•
•

You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations.
Apps >

Calculator.

Equals to view the result.

5. Tap

Clear to clear the results.

To clear the calculator history, tap Clear history.

The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic
functions.

3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key, and
enter the next number.
4. Tap

To return to the calculator, tap Keypad.

Scientific Calculator

2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.

To use the Scientific calculator:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

2. Turn the device to landscape view.

•
Apps

Calculator.

2. Tap History.

Basic Operation

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap
Rotate screen.

Calculator.

Calendar

Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:

Manage your events and tasks.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Add Calendars

2. Tap
3. Tap

Apps >

•

Calendar.

•

More options > Manage calendars.
Add account, and select an account type.

•

4. Enter your account information and follow the
prompts.

•
•

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.

Apps

Calendar.

2. Tap View, and then tap an option:

Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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Create an Event

Delete an Event

You can use your Calendar to create events.

You can delete events you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Add to add an event.

Apps >

Calendar.

2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to edit it.

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

3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.

Share an Event

Create a Task

You can share events you create from your Calendar.

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 an event to view it, and then tap again to edit it.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the
prompts.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Calendar.

2. Tap View > Tasks.
3. Tap

Add to add a task.

4. Enter details for the task, and then tap Save.

Apps

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Delete a Task

Calendar Settings

You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.

These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the
day, or tap View > Tasks.

2. Tap

•

Apps

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

3. Tap the
Checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.

•

Apps >

To delete an individual task, tap the task to open
it, and then tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
To delete all tasks, tap Delete all.

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Calendar.

Camera and Video

Beauty

Settings

Gallery
Take a picture

Flash

Record video
Switch cameras
Modes, camera, or effects

*Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Camera Shortcut
Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Home key
twice.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

•

Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Quick launch camera,
and tap On/Off to enable.

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Take Pictures

•

Take pictures with your device’s front or rear 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 >

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

Camera.

2. Use the display screen as a viewfinder by aiming
the camera at the subject. While composing your
picture, use the available options or these gestures:

Apps

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.

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Take a picture to take the picture.

Record Videos

Rear camera
Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode for
the picture.

•

Record high‑quality videos using your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Camera.

•

2. Aim the camera at your subject, and then tap
Record. The following actions are available:

•
•
•
•

Tap Capture to take a picture while recording.

•

Tap Pause to pause recording.
Tap Resume to resume recording.

•

Tap Stop to stop recording.

•

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.
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Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures.
Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera
button to take pictures continuously.
HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity
and color depth features of the device to
produce a brighter and richer picture.
Night: Use this to take photos in low‑light
conditions, without using the flash.
Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving
subjects.

Front camera
Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.

Rear camera
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.

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•

•

Wide selfie: Take wide‑angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.

•

Common
Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a
few seconds of background sound.

•
•

Front camera
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.

•

More options: See more options for the
camera modes.

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.
Apps

Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.

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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.

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Ways to take pictures:

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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.

•
•
•
•
•

Apps

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.

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Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage. This option only appears if an
optional memory card (not included) is installed.
Volume key function: Use the Volume key
as the camera key, the record key, or for system
volume.
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

Clock

Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time
and setting alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Create an Alarm

Clock.

Create an alarm event. You can set one‑time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.

2. Tap a tab to use a feature:

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•
•
•

Apps

Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

1. From a Home screen, tap

World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24 time zones around the world.

2. Tap

Apps >

Clock.

Add alarm.

3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

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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).

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Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat
values for the alarm while snoozing.

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•

World Clock

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

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

Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses
vibration alert.

To list a city on the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Read time aloud: Set the device to read the time
aloud when the alarm rings.

3. Tap

You can delete an alarm that you created.

5. Tap the city to add it to the World clock list.

Clock.

6. Repeat to add more cities.

2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under Alarm), and
then touch and hold it to select it.
3. Tap Delete.

Apps

Add city.

4. Swipe through the list or tap Search to find a
specific city.

Delete an Alarm
Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap World clock.

4. Tap Save to save the alarm.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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To remove a city from the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

•

2. Tap World clock.

Resume: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.
Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it
to select it.

Timer

4. Tap Delete.

The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

Stopwatch

1. From a Home screen, tap

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

2. Tap Timer.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Apps

Clock.

3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The
following options are available:

Clock.

2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:

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•
•

Apps >

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•
•
•

Start: Begin timing.
Stop: Stop timing.
Lap: Keep track of lap times.

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Start: Begin the Timer.
Pause: Pause the Timer.
Resume: Resume the Timer.
Cancel: Stop the Timer.

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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts
app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your
existing personal accounts.

•

For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
see “Add an Account” on page 154.

•

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.

Tap
Contact photo to assign a picture to the
new contact.
Enter a name and other contact information.

-

Tap

Add field to enter additional entries.

Tap

Remove field to remove an entry.

Tap

More for additional fields.

Tap the label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).

Tap Scan business card to import contact
information from a business card through the
device’s camera.

3. Tap Save.

2. Tap
Create contact, and then tap contact fields
to enter information.

Apps

Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device or sync it
with an account.

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Edit a Contact

Share 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.

2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap
Details > Share.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Contacts.

Contacts.

3. Choose whether to send the contact as a
vCard file (VCF) or as a Text.

2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap
Details > Edit.

4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

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

Import Contacts
Your phone can import contacts from an installed
memory card (not included).

4. Tap Save.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Share, Import, or Export Contacts

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap More options > Settings > Import/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.

Apps

Apps >

3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.

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Export Contacts

To link 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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap
Details.
3. Tap

Contacts.

More options > Link contacts.

4. Tap contacts to choose them.

2. Tap More options > Settings >
Import/Export contacts.

5. Tap Link.

3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.

To unlink contacts:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Link or Unlink Contacts

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap
Details.

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.

Apps

Apps >

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

Delete Contacts

When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps. Favorites display together
on the Favorites tab in the Phone app.

You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.

To mark contacts as Favorites:

2. Touch and hold a contact to select it.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap
Details.
3. Tap

Add to Favorites (the star brightens

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to select it, and then tap
Details.
3. Tap

Apps

Remove from Favorites (the star dims

Contacts.

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.

).

To remove contacts from Favorites:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

).

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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.

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

Create a Group

2. Tap

You can create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

Apps

Apps >

Contacts.

More options > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Edit.

Contacts.

•

More options > Groups.

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

•
•

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

•

Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the
group.

To add a contact, tap Add member, and then tap
the contacts you want to add. When finished,
tap Done.
To remove a contact, tap
contact.

4. Tap Save.

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Delete next to a

Edit a Group

Send an Email to a Group

You can rename a contact group.

You can send an email to members of a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

Contacts.

1. From a Home screen, tap

More options > Groups, and then tap a group.

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap

More options > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Edit and enter a new name.

3. Tap

More options > Send email.

4. Tap Save.

4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox
at the top of the screen to select all, and then
tap Done.

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.

Apps

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

5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.

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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.

Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

Contacts.

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Apps

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Cricket Apps

Visual Voicemail
View and play voicemail messages, easily save
important numbers to your Favorites list, and respond
by calling or texting.

Enjoy these apps from Cricket.
Pre‑installed apps may vary according to your plan.
Visit cricketwireless.com to learn more or contact your
service provider for additional information.

► From a Home screen, tap
Visual Voicemail.

Deezer
Listen on‑the‑go with ad‑free streaming music,
download your favorites to your phone, and get
customized playlists based on your preferences.
► From a Home screen, tap
Deezer.

Apps > Cricket folder >

myCricket
Access billing, make a quick payment, view usage and
access support from the palm of your hand.
► From a Home screen, tap
myCricket.
Apps

Apps > Cricket folder >
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Apps > Cricket folder >

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Email
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in one app. To add an email account, see
“Add an Email Account” on page 14.

•

To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Email.

•

Create and Send an Email
This section describes how to create and send an email
using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Compose new email.

Apps >

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.

•

Email >

•

2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address
or tap
Add from Contacts to select a recipient
from Contacts, Groups, or Recents.

Apps

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.

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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Manage the Inbox

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.

There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.
► From a Home screen, tap

•
•
•
•

Apps

Apps >

Email.

Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Tap Search to search for key words in your email
inbox.

2. Tap
Mailbox at the top left of the screen to view
the current account mailbox.

Tap Edit for additional message options like
sorting, deleting, sharing and more.

3. Tap the account name to view:

•

Tap Sort by to customize how messages display.

•

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Apps >

Email.

All accounts: View all email in a combined
inbox.
[Account Name]: View email for only one email
account.

Remove Email Accounts
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 removed.
4. Tap

More options > Remove account.

Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Mailbox >

Apps >

Email.

Settings.

3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the
prompts.
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for
only that account.
Apps

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Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way
to find and download free premium apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy device.
A Samsung account is required to purchase and
download apps.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap
Galaxy Apps.

Apps

Apps >

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Gallery

4. When viewing a picture:

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 picture.
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.

•

3. Tap a picture to view it, or first tap an album or
folder, and then tap a picture.

Apps

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Swipe left or right to view the next or previous
picture.
Tap
Favorite to mark the picture as a
favorite, and then access it from the Favorites
album.
To start a slideshow with pictures and videos
in the current folder, tap More options >
Slideshow.
To set the picture as the photo for a contact, tap
More options > Set as contact picture.
To send the picture to your connected printer,
tap More options > Print.

Edit Pictures

3. Tap a video to view it.

You can edit pictures stored on your device.

4. Tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Gallery.

Edit Video

2. Tap a picture to view it.

•
•
•

You can trim segments of a video.

Edit: View and use the editing tools.

1. From a Home screen, tap

More options > Details: View and edit
information about the picture, including the
date created, location, and properties.

3. Tap

Edit and tap an option.

5. Tap Save to save your new video.

You can play videos stored on your device.
Gallery.

2. Tap a folder or category to open it.

Apps

Gallery.

4. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim
the video. Move the left bracket to the desired
starting point, and then move the right bracket to
the desired ending point.

Play Video
Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap a video to view it.

More options > Rotate left or Rotate right:
Rotate the picture.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Play video to play the video.

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Share Pictures and Videos

Direct Share
Share content with specific people directly using the
sharing panel from within any app.

You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Gallery.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap a folder to open it.

Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Direct share, and tap
On/Off to enable.

3. In a folder, tap More options > Share, select
pictures and videos, and then tap Share to send
them to others or share them with social network
services.

Once enabled, contacts you have shared with in the
past will appear as an option in the Share window for
each app.

– or –
While viewing a single picture or video, tap
Share to send it to others or share it with
social network services.

Apps

Apps >

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Delete Pictures and Videos

Take a Screenshot

You can delete pictures and videos stored on your
device.

Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically
create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app.

1. From a Home screen, tap

► From any screen, press and hold the Power and
Home keys.

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.

Apps

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Google Apps

Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs™
and files.

Enjoy these apps from Google.
Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com
to learn more.

► From a Home screen, tap
Drive.

Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more about
Google Drive™.

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
Chrome.

Duo
Make one‑to‑one video calls.

Apps > Google folder >

► From a Home screen, tap
Duo.

Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more about
Chrome™.

Apps

Apps > Google folder >

Apps > Google folder >

Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more about
Google Duo.

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Gmail

Maps

Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web‑based
email service.

Find your current location and get directions and other
location‑based information.

► From a Home screen, tap
Gmail.

► From a Home screen, tap
Maps.

Apps > Google folder >

Apps > Google folder >

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

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

Google

You must enable location services to use Google Maps.
For more information, see “Location” on page 114.

Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and
contents of your device.

Photos

► From a Home screen, tap
Google.

Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your
Google Account.

Apps > Google folder >

► From a Home screen, tap
Photos.

Apps > Google folder >

Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more about
Google Photos™.

Apps

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Play Movies & TV

Play Store

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.

Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books,
magazines, and games in Google Play store.

► From a Home screen, tap
Play Movies & TV.

► From a Home screen, tap

YouTube
View and upload YouTube™ videos right from your
device.

Play Music

► From a Home screen, tap
YouTube.

Play music and audio files on your device.
Apps >

Play Music.

Apps > Google folder >

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

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

Apps

Play Store.

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

Apps > Google folder >

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

► From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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Internet

•

Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser.

•

Access the Internet
► From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Internet.

To view a web site:

The following command keys are available:

•
•
•
•

► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard.

Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to
bookmarks or as a shortcut on the Home screen.

To zoom in or out:

Refresh: Refresh or reload the current web page.
Back or

► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom
out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.

Back: Return to the previous page.

Forward: Go forward to a recent page.

Apps

Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on
the icon indicates the number of tabs that are
currently open.

View a Web Site

Command Keys

•

Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved
pages, and history.

Home: Display your Internet Home screen.

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Browser Tabs

Save and Open Bookmarks
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.

Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.
To open a new tab:
► Tap

To bookmark the current web page:

Tabs > New tab.

1. Tap

To close a tab:
1. Tap
2. Tap

Add to Bookmarks.

– or –

Tabs.

Tap

Close tab by the tabs you want to close.

More options > Add to Bookmarks.

2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.

Bookmarks

To open a bookmarked web page:

The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages,
and History.

2. Tap a bookmark entry.

Apps

1. Tap

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Bookmarks > Bookmarks.

Secret Mode

Saved Pages
Saving a web page stores the web page content on your
device so that you can access it offline.

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.

To save the current web page:
► Tap

More options > Save web page.

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

To view saved web pages:
1. Tap

Bookmarks > Saved pages.

To enable Secret mode:

2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.

1. From a Home screen, tap

View History

2. Tap

Tabs.

4. Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode data
with a password.

Bookmarks > History.

Share Pages

– or –
Tap Do not use password.

To share a web page address with others:
► Tap More options > Share, and follow the
prompts.
Apps

Internet.

3. Tap Turn on secret mode.

To view a list of recently visited web pages:
► Tap

Apps >

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To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

Internet.

Tabs > Turn off secret mode.

Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

Internet.

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Apps

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Messages

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.

Learn how to send and receive different messages
using the Samsung Messages app on your device.

Types of Messages

Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the
screen and indicate when messages are received and
their type.

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.

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Create and Send Messages

4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.

•

This section describes how to create and send a
message using the Messages app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

•

Messages.

Compose.

3. Tap contacts, if desired, and then tap Compose.

•
•

Apps

Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your
message.
Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon
from the list and add it into your message at the
cursor location.

5. Review the message and tap

Tap the Recipient field to manually enter a
recipient. You can also select the recipient based
on Groups or recent calls.

Send.

Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.

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.

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Send SOS Messages

View New Messages

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

When you receive a new message,
appears on the Status bar.

To enable SOS messages:

To view the message:

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

► Open the Notification panel and tap the message.
For more information, see “Notifications” on
page 22.

Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Send SOS messages, and
On/Off to enable this feature.

– or –

3. Tap Send messages to > Add and add recipients by
creating new contacts or selecting from Contacts.

•
•

From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Messages,
and then tap the new message to view it.

To include a picture from your front and
rear camera in your SOS messages, tap
Attach pictures.

•

To include a 5 second audio recording in your

•

SOS message, tap Attach audio recording.

To send an SOS message:
► Press the Power key quickly three times.

Apps

New message

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To play a multimedia message attachment
(audio or video), tap
Play.
To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up
or down the page.

Delete Messages

Messages Settings

To delete messages, follow these steps:

Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, push messages, and more.

1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

Messages.

1. From a Home screen, tap

More options > Edit.

2. Tap

3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
messages.

You can search through your messages by using the
Message Search feature.

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.

Messages.

2. Tap Search.
3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap
Search on the keyboard.
Apps

More options > Settings.

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.

Message Search

Apps >

Messages.

Emergency Alerts

4. Tap Delete and confirm when prompted.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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There are three types of Emergency alerts:

•
•
•

Alerts issued by the President
Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
(extreme and severe)
AMBER alerts (missing child alert)

Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts
(extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts.
Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be
disabled.
To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts:
1. From a Home screen, 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.
Apps

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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 >

My Files.

2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.

•

File Groups

Categories

-

Images: View image files.

-

Installation files: View all APK files.

Audio: View audio files.
Videos: View video files.
Documents: View document files.
Downloads: View all apps and files that have
been downloaded to the device.

Phone

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

-

Internal storage: View folders and files located
on the device.

•

-

SD card: View folders and files located on the
optional SD card (not included).

Recent files: View recently saved files.

-

Apps

This option appears if one or more files have
been accessed recently.

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My Files Options
Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
The following options are available:

•
•

Apps

My Files.

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
More options

Voicemail

Hide the keypad
Call
*Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Apps

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Make a Call

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.

You can make a call from a Home screen.

Using the Dialer
1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap

•

Tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed.

Call.

3. Tap a contact, and then tap

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact
details are currently on the screen by bringing the
device close to your ear.

To make a call from Contacts.
Apps >

Contacts.

2. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to
call the contact.

Apps

Call.

Direct Calls

From Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Direct call, and tap
On/Off to enable.

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Answer a Call

Decline with Message
► On the incoming call screen, drag Send message
upward and select a message.

When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s
phone number or name is displayed, if it is stored in the
Contacts list.
► On the incoming call screen, drag
right to answer the call.

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

Answer to the

► Tap Send message and select a message.

If you are using an app, a pop‑up screen is displayed for
the incoming call.
► On the incoming call pop‑up screen, tap
to answer the call.

End a Call

Answer

To finish your call:
► Tap

Decline a Call
► On the incoming call screen, drag
Decline to the
left to reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
If you are using an app, a pop‑up screen is displayed for
the incoming call.
► Tap
Decline to reject the call and send it to
your voicemail.
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End when you are ready to end your call.

While on a Call

To return to the call screen:
► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification
panel, and then tap Call notification.

Adjust the Call Volume
► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the
volume.

To end a call from any application:

– or –

► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification
panel, and then tap
End call.

Tap
Extra volume to quickly add more volume
to the incoming audio.

Switch to Headset or Speaker

Multitasking

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

If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen,
your active call is indicated by
Call on the Status bar.

► Tap
Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.

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.

Apps

– or –
Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a
Bluetooth headset.

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Call Log

5. Tap Create contact.
– or –

The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or
missed are stored in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap

If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap Update existing.

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.

Delete Call Records
To delete Call log entries:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Save a Contact from a Recent Call

2. Tap Recents.

Use recent call information to create a contact or
update your Contacts list.
1. From a Home screen, tap

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

Phone.

4. Tap Delete.

2. Tap Recents.
3. Tap the call that contains the information that you
want to save to your Contacts list.
4. Tap

Apps

Phone.

Details.

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Block a Number

Create a Speed Dial

By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from
this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and
messages are not received.

You can assign 999 speed dial numbers.

1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Phone.

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

2. Tap More options > Speed dial. The Speed dial
screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers.

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

3. Tap an unassigned number.

4. Tap
Details > More options > Block contact.
Confirm when prompted.

•

You can also modify the Block list in Settings:

•

► From a Home screen, tap
Phone >
More options > Settings > Block numbers.

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.

•

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

Apps

Tap

Phone.

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

Emergency Calls

Make a Call with Speed Dial
You can make a call using Speed dial.
1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Tap

You can dial the emergency telephone number in your
region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status.

Phone.

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

Make an Emergency Call

2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.

•

You can dial the emergency telephone number
from your phone whether or not cellular service has
been activated. If your phone is not activated, you can
only make an emergency call.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Remove a Speed Dial Number

2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap
Call.

You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Phone.

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

More options > Speed dial.

3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial.
4. Tap

Apps

Phone.

Remove.

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Voicemail

Make an Emergency Call from a
Locked Screen

Use your phone’s voicemail feature.

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.

For information on setting up voicemail, see
“Set Up Your Voicemail” on page 14.

Access Voicemail
You can access your voicemail from your device or
another phone.

Secure Lock Screens

From Your Device

You can make calls even if your phone has a secure lock
screen.
1. Drag

► From the Home screen, tap
tap
Voicemail.

Phone upward to open the call screen.

– or –

2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer.

From the Home screen, tap
Apps >
Cricket folder >
Visual Voicemail.

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.
Apps

Phone, and then

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From Another Phone

To answer a new call while you have a call in progress:

You can access your voicemail from another phone.

1. Drag
Answer in any direction to answer the
new call.

1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone
number. Wait until you hear your voicemail
greeting.

2. Tap an option:

•

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

•

Call Waiting

Merge with [caller] to add the new caller to the
current call.
End call with [caller] to end the previous call
and answer the new call.
Drag Send message upward and select a
message.

3. Tap the previous On hold number entry to switch
between the two calls. This places the new caller on
hold and activates the previous call.

If your service plan supports this feature, you can
answer an incoming call while you have a call in
progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call
waiting tone.

Apps

Put [caller] on hold to place the previous caller
on hold while you answer the new incoming call.

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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
second call.

Add call to dial the

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

•
•

Tap

Call. When the

Swap 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.

Apps

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Samsung Gear
Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this
application.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Samsung folder >

Apps

Apps.
Samsung Gear.

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Samsung Notes

Edit Notes
You can make edits to notes you create.

Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Samsung Notes.

Compose a Note

Apps >

You can create notes using the Samsung Notes app.

2. Tap a note to view it.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Samsung Notes.

3. Tap the content and make edits.

Apps >

4. When you are finished, tap Save.

2. Tap
Create and type a note. Available options
include:

•
•
•
•
•

Browse Notes

Text: Use the keyboard to type text.

You can browse notes you create.

Pen: Use your finger or a stylus (not included) to
write text.

► From a Home screen, tap
Samsung Notes.

•
•

Brush: Create a drawing.
Image: Insert an image into the note.
Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the note.

3. When you are finished, tap Save.
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Apps >

Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
To search for a note, tap

Search.

Notes Options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Samsung Notes.

Apps >

2. While browsing notes, tap
following options:

More options for the

•
•
•
•

Apps

Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.
List/Grid view: Switch between List view and
Grid view.
Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes
app.

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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 folder >
Samsung+.
Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more.

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Settings
Configure your device’s connections
and settings, add accounts, and
customize Home screens, apps,
and features.

How to Use Settings

Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.

Access Settings

1. From a Home screen, tap

There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
► From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

2. Tap

•

Settings.

– or –

•

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

Settings

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Apps >

Settings.

Search.

Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you
type, settings that match display on the screen.
Tap an entry to go to that setting.

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

Wi‑Fi

Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network
You can connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network
manually.

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).

1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap
Add network.

To scan for a Wi‑Fi network and connect to it:
Apps >

Settings.

4. Enter information about the Wi‑Fi network:

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.

Settings

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to
turn on Wi‑Fi.

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Network name: Enter the name of the Wi‑Fi
network.
Security: Select a security option and enter your
password.
Show advanced options: Add advanced options
such as IP settings and Proxy settings.

5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
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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.

•

Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi‑Fi
access points that support Hotspot 2.0.

•
•

Settings

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Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi‑Fi
networks.
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device
to set up a PIN‑secured connection to a Wi‑Fi
router or other equipment (not configurable).
Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to
disconnect from Wi‑Fi.
Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
Wi-Fi control history: View apps that have
turned Wi‑Fi on or off most recently.
MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,
which is required when connecting to some
secured networks (not configurable).
IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).

Wi-Fi Direct

Send and Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct

Wi‑Fi Direct allows direct device‑to‑device connections
using Wi‑Fi, without having to connect to a Wi‑Fi
network.

1. Connect your phone to the device using
Wi‑Fi Direct.

Share data with another device using Wi‑Fi Direct.

2. From an app, tap
Share.

Connect to a Device with Wi-Fi Direct
Use Wi‑Fi Direct to connect directly to other
Wi‑Fi Direct devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

•

Sharing options may vary.

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

Wi‑Fi must be on to configure settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans
for nearby Wi‑Fi Direct devices.

Apps >

2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct.
3. Tap a device to disconnect it.

4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.

Settings

More options >

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct and follow the prompts.

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to
turn on Wi‑Fi.

•

Share or

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Settings.

Bluetooth

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.

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Bluetooth.

The Bluetooth communication range is approximately
30 feet.

•

Pair with a Bluetooth Device
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish
trusted connections between your device and another
Bluetooth device.

•

Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one‑time
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices
continue to recognize their partnership and exchange
information without having to re‑enter a passcode.

Settings

Apps >

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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.

Send and Receive Data
with Bluetooth

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.

Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your
phone and another Bluetooth‑enabled device.

Send Data Using Bluetooth

Rename a Paired Device

Share data with another device using Bluetooth.

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 >

1. From an app, tap
Share.

•

Settings.

More options >

Sharing options may vary.

2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.

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.

Settings

Share or

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Receive Data Using Bluetooth

3. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list.

•

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.

Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device

2. Tap Accept.

Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone.

3. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel
and tap File received.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or
have hands‑free conversations using a compatible
Bluetooth headset or car kit.
Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Bluetooth.

Settings

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off
to turn off Bluetooth.

Connect with a Bluetooth Device

1. From a Home screen, tap

When the device is connected to your phone,
Bluetooth connected is displayed in the
status bar.

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Unpair from a Bluetooth Device

Turn Data Saver On or Off

When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.

Data saver prevents some apps from sending or
receiving data in the background, as well as reduce the
frequency of data use.

1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Bluetooth.

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Data saver.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Data saver on or off.

3. Tap
Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.

You can also permit certain apps to have unrestricted
data usage.

Data Usage

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Data saver.

Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and
restrictions to conserve it.

3. Tap Allow unrestricted data usage.

Your service provider may account for data usage
differently.

Settings

Apps >

4. Tap On/Off next to each app that you want to
permit to have unrestricted data usage.

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Turn Mobile Data On or Off

Create an Alert for Mobile Data
Usage

Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning
amount you set.

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Mobile data.

1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap the checkbox to turn mobile data on or off.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Bill cycle >
Start billing cycle on.

Set or Remove Limits to Mobile
Data Usage

3. Tap Data warning to set the data usage warning
amount.

Limit mobile data use on your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Bill cycle >
Start billing cycle on.

Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap On/Off next to Data limit to enable the feature.

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Data usage > Mobile data usage.

4. Tap Data limit to set the data usage limit.

3. At the bottom of the screen, view data usage by
application.

•
Settings

Apps >

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Tap an app to view details.

Airplane Mode

Additional Mobile Data Usage
Options

Airplane mode disconnects your device from all
networks and turns off connectivity features, such as
phone calls and Wi‑Fi.

Configure more options for mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

While in Airplane mode, you can use other features
such as playing music, watching videos, and other
offline applications.

2. Tap Connections > Data usage. The following
options:

•
•
•
•

International Data Roaming: Enable data
roaming on your device.

Turn Airplane Mode On or Off

Bill cycle: Configure your billing cycle.

To enable or disable Airplane mode:

Wi-Fi data usage: Monitor your apps’ Wi‑Fi data
usage.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap
On/Off to enable or disable the option.

Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent
apps that are running in the background from
using them.

Settings

Apps >

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Mobile Hotspot

Connect a Device to Your
Mobile Hotspot

Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
your device’s Internet connection.

Use the other device’s Wi‑Fi control to connect to
Mobile hotspot.

Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service
account in order to use Mobile hotspot.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and
uses data service.

2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.

1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.

Apps >

Settings.

4. Activate Wi‑Fi on the target device.

2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.

•

3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off.

•

Settings

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Scan for Wi‑Fi hotspots and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot from the list.
Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on
the target device.

Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password

Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes
battery power and uses data service. While Mobile
hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the
Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your
device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra data charges.

You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.

4. Tap the password and enter a new password.

4. Tap More options > Allowed devices, and then
tap Add to enter the other device’s Device name
and MAC address.

5. Tap Save.

Allowed Devices List

5. Tap Add to add the device.

Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and
connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and
password.

Settings

Apps >

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Tap Allowed devices only to enable Allowed
devices only.

•

Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings
Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

Timeout Settings

2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.

Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no
connected devices.

3. Tap More options > Configure mobile hotspot for
the following settings:

•
•
•
•

Show advanced options: Access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, and
to specify the channel your device uses for
Mobile hotspot.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.

Hide my device: Make your device invisible to
others.

3. Tap More options > Timeout settings, and then
select an interval.

Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot.
Password: If you choose a security level that
uses a password, enter the password. A default
password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot
screen.

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•

Tethering
You can use USB tethering to share your device’s
Internet connection with a computer.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

•

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering.
3. Connect the computer to the device using the
USB cable, and then tap USB tethering to turn on
tethering.

•
•
•

Mobile Networks

Enhanced LTE services: Enable HD Voice and
advanced communication services where
available.
International data roaming: Allow your device
to connect to International data and Enhanced
LTE services while roaming. Significantly higher
charges may result.
Disable 2G: Disable 2G service on the device.
Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks.

Control your device’s access to networks and mobile
data service.

Location

1. From a Home screen, tap

Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require
one or more location services be turned on for full
functionality.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Mobile networks for options:

•

Mobile data: Enable or disable mobile data
features, such as email, web browsing, and push
notifications over the cellular network.

Settings

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Locating Method

5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for
determining your location:

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:

•
•
•

Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan
for Wi‑Fi networks automatically, even when
Wi‑Fi is turned off.
Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and
connect to nearby devices automatically through
Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.

Recent Location Requests

High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi‑Fi, and mobile
networks.

Apps that have requested your location are listed under
Recent location requests.

Battery saving: Uses Wi‑Fi and mobile networks
(no GPS).

1. From a Home screen, tap

Device only: Uses GPS only.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Location.

4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.

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Nearby Device Scanning

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 >

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.

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Location.

To enable nearby device scanning:

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

1. From a Home screen, tap

4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
Nearby device scanning.

Apps >

3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.

Settings

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Settings.

Printing

Set Up and Manage a VPN

Print images and documents to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers (not included).

Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN
connection to your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap

To add a VPN:

Apps >

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
Printing.

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
VPN.

3. Tap Download plug-in, and follow the prompts to
add a print service.

3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
your VPN.

Virtual Private Networks
(VPN)

To edit or delete a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before
setting up a VPN. For more information,
see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 146.

Settings

Apps >

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
VPN.
3. Tap
Settings next to the VPN that you want to
edit or delete.

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To disconnect from a VPN:

4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –

1. From a Home screen, tap

Tap Delete to delete the VPN.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
VPN.

Connect to or Disconnect from
Your VPN

Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi‑Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.

To connect to a VPN:

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >

Settings.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
Reset network settings.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
VPN.

3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.

Settings

Settings.

3. Tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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Sounds and
Vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to
indicate notifications, screen touches, and
other interactions.

Sound Mode

Easy Mute

You can switch between sound modes, while preserving
the individual sound settings you have made.

Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or
turning over the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then
choose a mode:

•
•
•

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Easy mute, and tap
On/Off to enable.

Vibrations

Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume
levels you have chosen in Sound settings for
notifications and alerts.

Configure your device’s vibrations.

Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This
uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound
settings.

Vibrate While Ringing
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you
receive a call.

Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibrate while ringing
to enable this option.

Settings

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Vibration Pattern

Set the Volume

Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your
own pattern.

Set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by
pressing the Volume key.

1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern.

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag the
sliders to set the default volume for:

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.

Settings

Apps >

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Ringtone
Media
Notifications
System

Ringtone

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 >

Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, tap

•

3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.

•

– or –

More options > Media volume limiter.

Tap
Add from phone to use an audio file as a
ringtone.

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.

Settings

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume.
3. Tap

Apps >

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Notification Sounds

Do Not Disturb

Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds
and configure the following options:

•
•
•
•

To activate Do not disturb mode:

Default notification sound: Choose a default
sound for all notifications.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Messages notifications: Choose a sound for
message notifications, and enable or disable
vibration alert.

3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.

4. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and then tap Days,
Start time, and End time to set up a do not disturb
schedule.

Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for
calendar notifications, and enable or disable
vibration alert.

•

Email notifications: Configure email account
notifications. An email account must be
configured for this option to be available.

Settings

Apps >

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Tap Allow exceptions to customize which
notifications are allowed while your device is in
Do not disturb mode.
Tap Hide visual notifications to prevent
notifications silenced by Do not disturb from
appearing on the screen.

System Sounds

Key‑Tap Feedback

Set various other system sound options.

Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is
tapped.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each
option:

•
•
•
•

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and then 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.

•

Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is
connected.

•

Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the
navigation keys are tapped.

Settings

Apps >

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Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the
dialing keypad is tapped.
Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.

Sound Quality and
Effects

4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:

•
•

You can enable sound effects when connected to
a headset. Sound effects are only available when
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset
(not included) is connected.

•

Choose from advanced sound options to customize your
audio experience.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.
Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
concert hall.

5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.

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.

Settings

Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround
sound.

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Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts
from. Alerts include notifications, sounds,
and vibrations.

Block App Notifications

3. Tap an app, and select an option:

•

Block notifications for apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

•

2. Tap Notifications.

•

3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or
disable notifications.

•

Tap Advanced to configure more notification
options for individual apps.

•

Customize App
Notifications
Apps >

On lock screen: Configure how notifications
appear on the lock screen. This option is only
available if a secure lock screen is set.
Set as priority: Allow notifications from this app
to sound and turn on the screen while Do not
disturb is turned on.

Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify
you about missed calls and messages.

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Notifications.

Settings

Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate,
and block previews in pop‑ups.

Smart Alert

Customize notification settings for each application
individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Allow notifications: Receive notifications from
this app.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Smart alert, and tap
On/Off to enable.
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Display
Configure your display’s brightness, screen
timeout delay, and other display settings.

Screen Brightness

Screen Zoom and Font

Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings
or personal preference. You may also want to adjust
screen brightness to conserve battery power.

You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and
style.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

•

3. Customize options under Brightness:

•

Settings.

2. Tap Display > Screen zoom and font for the
following options:

2. Tap Display.

•

Apps >

Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.

•

Tap Outdoor mode to increase the screen
brightness for 15 minutes for greater visibility
when outdoors.

•

Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom
level.
Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of
text.
Tap a Font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts from
Galaxy Apps.

3. Tap Apply to set the screen zoom and font.

Settings

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Home Screen

3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.

•

Customize your Home screen by adding application
shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.
To customize Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap

4. Tap the apps you want to add or remove.
Apps >

Settings.

5. Tap Done to save your settings.

2. Tap Display > Home screen.

To disable Easy mode:

For more information, see “Home Screen” on page 19.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Easy Mode

3. Tap Done to exit Easy mode.

To enable Easy mode:
Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display > Easy mode.

Settings

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display > Easy mode > Standard mode.

Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler
layout. The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons,
making for a more straightforward visual experience.

1. From a Home screen, tap

When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe
down the page and select which apps you want
to display on the Home screens.

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Icon Frames

Status Bar

You can show icons with shaded frames to make them
stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen.

Configure display options for the Status bar.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

Settings.

2. Tap Display > Status bar.

2. Tap Display > Icon frames and choose one of the
following options:

•
•

Apps >

•

Icons only: Show icons only.

•

Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded
frames.

3. Tap Done.

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.

Settings

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Screen Saver

5. Tap

•
•

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.
4. Configure options:

•
•
•
•

Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.
Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap
Settings for options.
Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.
Tap
Settings for options.
Photos: Display pictures from your Google
Photos account. Tap
Settings for options.

Settings

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More options for additional options:

Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver.
Set when to use: Set 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.

Wallpapers

Themes

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose
from preloaded wallpapers.

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

To change wallpaper:

2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Themes.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

•

3. Tap View all to see all available wallpaper images.

Tap View all to see all available themes.

4. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme.

Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.

Icons

4. Tap an image to choose it, and then choose which
screen you want to use it for:

•
•
•

Settings.

3. Tap a theme to view a preview of the theme.

2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Wallpapers.

•

Apps >

Apply custom icons to replace built‑in app icons.

Home screen

1. From a Home screen, tap

Lock screen

2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Icons.

Home and lock screens

3. Tap an icon set to view a preview the icons.

•

5. Tap Set as wallpaper.

Apps >

Settings.

Tap View all to see all available icon sets.

4. Tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.
Settings

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Device
Maintenance
View the status of your device’s battery,
storage, and memory. You can also
automatically optimize your device’s system
resources.

Quick Optimization

2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options:

•

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
Settings

Apps >

Settings.
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Battery usage: View details of battery usage by
item.
Power saving mode: Extend battery life by
selecting a power saving mode level. Choose
Off, Mid, or Max. Estimated remaining battery
life for each mode is provided.
App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that
they do not use battery power when not in use.
Tap Save power to enable.
Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from
being put to sleep by the App power monitor.
More options > Advanced settings: Configure
advanced battery settings and notifications,
such as showing a battery percentage in the
Status bar.

Storage

To increase available memory:

View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount,
or format an optional memory card (not included).

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts.

Device Memory

Memory Card (SD Card)

View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Once an optional memory card (not included) has been
installed in your device, the card memory is displayed
in the Storage setting.

Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. Used memory
is divided into:

•
•
•
•
•

For more information, see “Install an Optional Memory
Card” on page 6.

Documents
Images
Audio
Videos
Apps

Settings

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Mount a Memory Card

3. Tap

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.

4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then
tap Unmount.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

5. Remove your memory card from the device.

Format a Memory Card

Settings.

Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back
up your music and photo files that are stored on the
card because formatting the SD card deletes all the
stored data.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap

More options > Storage settings.

4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then
tap Mount.

1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap

Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the device.

Settings.

Apps >

More options > Storage settings.

4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap
Format, and then follow the prompts.

Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.
Settings

Apps >

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.

Remove a Memory Card

1. From a Home screen, tap

More options > Storage settings.

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Memory

Language and Input

Check the amount of available memory. You can close
background apps and reduce the amount of memory
you are using to speed up your device.

Configure your device’s language and input settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Change the Device Language

Settings.

You can add languages to your list and organize them
according to preference. If an app does not support
your default language then it will move to the next
supported language in your list.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Memory.

•

The used and available memory are shown.

3. To free up as much memory as possible, tap
Clean now and follow the prompts.

•

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Language.

The selected apps and services in the list will be
closed.

3. Tap
Add language, and select a language from
the list.

•

Settings

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To change the default language, or remove a
language from your list, tap Edit.

•

Manage Virtual Keyboards
Enable or disable virtual keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

Text-to-Speech Options

2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards.

Configure your Text‑to‑Speech (TTS) options. TTS is
used for various accessibility features, such as
Voice Assistant.

3. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Physical Keyboard

Apps >

•

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input.

•

3. Tap Physical keyboard, and select an option:

•

Show virtual keyboard: Show the virtual
keyboard while a physical keyboard is also being
used.

Settings

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Text-to-speech for options:

Customize options when you have a physical keyboard
connected to your device (sold separately).
1. From a Home screen, tap

Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the
keyboard shortcuts on the screen.

•
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Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine.
Tap
Settings next to each TTS engine for
options.
Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is
spoken.
Pitch: Set the pitch at which the text is spoken.

•
•
•
•

Date and Time

Reset speech rate: Reset the speed at which the
text is spoken to the default setting.

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.

Reset pitch: Reset the pitch at which the text is
spoken to the default setting.
Listen to an example: Play a short
demonstration of speech synthesis.
Default language status: Display the default
language in use.

1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
Apps >

Settings.

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:

-

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.

•
Settings

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Date and time. The
following options are available:

Pointer Speed

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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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

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.

This feature sends diagnostic information about your
device when you are having technical problems.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap General management > Report diagnostic
information.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Reset > Reset settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes to
enable the feature or tap No thanks.

Reset Network Settings

Reset

You can reset Wi‑Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.

Reset device and network settings. You can also reset
your device to its factory defaults.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Reset >
Reset network settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Settings

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Factory Data Reset

Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it
can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with
all devices registered to the account.

You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all
data from your device.

Before resetting 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.

1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
To reset your device:

Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
For more information, see “Factory Reset Protection” on
page 12.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Reset > Factory data
reset.
3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.

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.
Settings

Apps >

4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set
up your device.

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Software Update

Auto Restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically
at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the
device restarts.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Check for and install available software updates for
your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

•
•

3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:
Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.
Days: Select the day of the week to
automatically restart your device.

Settings

Settings.

2. Tap Software update for the following options:

2. Tap General management > Reset > Auto restart.

•
•

Apps >

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Check for updates: Check for software updates.
Continue update: Install available software
updates at the time of your choosing.

Lock Screen
and Security
Secure your device and protect your data
with Lock Screen and Security settings.

Set a Screen Lock

3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a
secured lock screen option:

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.

•
•
•
•

•

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.

Settings

Hide content
Do not show notifications

4. Choose a screen lock option:

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to
select a screen lock and level of security:

•

Show content

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Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock,
owner information, or app shortcuts on the
Lock screen.
Notifications: Show notifications on the
Lock screen.
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.

Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non‑Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap

► To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

Settings.

Warning: Enabling installation of third‑party
applications can cause your device and personal data to
be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

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.

Settings

Apps >

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Unknown sources
to enable this option.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Find My Mobile.

•

Google location service: Activate or deactivate
Google location service. This service must be on
in order to find your device.

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Secure Startup

Factory Data Reset
Password

Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN,
password, or pattern to be entered before it starts up.

Require a password to reset your device to factory
default settings.

Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this
option to be available.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

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.
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.
Settings

Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Set up/change password and enter a
password.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Secure startup and
select an option.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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Set Up SIM Card Lock

Security Update Service

Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your SIM
card.

Automatically receive security updates.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

•

3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.

View Passwords

•

Display password characters briefly as you type them.
Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to turn the
feature on.

Settings

Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.

-

4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update service
options:

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the
prompts.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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Automatic updates can also be limited to
only when your device is connected to a
Wi‑Fi network.

Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat analysis.

Device Administration

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 a lost device.

•
•

Tap Secure folder to allow it perform various
operations such as erase all data and more.

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.

Settings

Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Credential storage
options:

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

150

Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
User certificates: View user certificates.
Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents
from the device and reset the password.

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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, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 146.

Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen,
preventing access to other features of your
device.

Settings

151

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.

•

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.

•

If a Samsung account has not been added,
tap Start and follow the prompts.

3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the
following options are available:

•
•
•

Manage cloud storage: View how much cloud
storage your data is using.
Backup settings: Configure backup for
supported apps using your Samsung Cloud
account.
Restore: Download any stored backup
information to your device.

Settings

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Data to sync: 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.

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Add an Account

More options:

-

Sync now: Sync all selected settings for
your Samsung account.

-

Sync information: View a list of Samsung
Cloud sync items.

-

Settings: Limit syncing data from your
Samsung account to only when the device is
connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

-

FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site
to view additional information based on
frequently asked questions.

-

Contact us: Contact Samsung.

Settings

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, and then tap
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

Account Settings

You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other
types of accounts.

Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts of
the same type.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

Account settings and available features vary between
account types and service providers. Contact your
service provider for more information on your account’s
settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
[Account type].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.

1. From a Home screen, tap

4. Tap individual data items to sync.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
[Account type].

5. Tap More options > Sync now to synchronize the
account.

3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account type.

Settings

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Remove an Account

Samsung Account

You can remove accounts from your device.

Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
[Account type].
3. Tap the account and then tap
Remove account.

Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for
options:

More options >

•

Backup and Restore

•

Back up your data to your Samsung or Google Accounts.

Settings

Apps >

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Backup settings: Enable back up of your phone
log, messages, and more through your Samsung
account.
Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore
your backup data.

Google Settings

Google Account
Enable backup of your information to your Google
account.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Configure your device’s Google settings.

Settings.

Customize Google

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for
options:

•
•
•

To customize your Google settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Back up my data: Enable back up of application
data, Wi‑Fi passwords, and other settings to
Google servers.

Settings.

2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize:

•

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.

Settings

Apps >

•
•

157

Location: Configure your Google location
settings.
Security: Configure the Android Device Manager
and apps security settings.
Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.
App preview messages: Receive and reply to
messages sent from messaging apps that are
not installed on your device.

•
•
•

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.

Settings

158

Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features
that make using the device easier for those
with certain physical disabilities.
For more information about Accessibility
for Samsung products, please contact us at
accessibility@sea.samsung.com.

•

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:

•
•
•
•
•

Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.

•

Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.

•

Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud as
you enter your passwords.

•

Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps.

•

Screen zoom and font: Configure the screen
zoom level and font size and style.

Settings

160

High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the
background.
High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the
Samsung keyboard and change its colors to
increase the contrast between the keys and the
background.
Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded
backgrounds to make them stand out.
Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.
Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple‑tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable to
display a large mouse or touchpad pointer.

•
•

•

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

•

To set accessibility settings related to hearing:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

•
•

Flash notification: Set your camera light to
blink whenever you receive a notification.

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.

To set accessibility settings related to dexterity and
interaction:

Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and
audio for privacy.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use
with hearing aids.

Settings

Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with
multimedia files when available.

Dexterity and
Interaction

2. Tap Accessibility > Hearing.

•

Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles
with multimedia files when available.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction.

•
161

Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.

•
•

•

More Accessibility
Settings

Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for
this action.
Click after pointer stops: If you use a mouse
with your device, tap On/Off to enable
this option, which causes your device to
automatically click when the mouse cursor stops
moving. Drag the Delay before click slider to set
the amount of time to delay the click once the
mouse cursor stops moving.

To set more accessibility settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

2. Tap Accessibility.

•

Interaction control: Block areas of the
screen from touch interaction. Disable auto
screen rotation and hard key functions.
Only show application notifications in the
Notification panel and the Status bar.

Settings

Apps >

•
•

162

Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS
engine and options. For more information, see
“Text-to-Speech Options” on page 140.
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.

Accessibility Services
Certain accessibility services you install may be listed
and configured under Services.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Accessibility.

•
•

TalkBack: Your device provides spoken feedback
to help blind and low‑vision users.
Switch Access: Lets you scan and select items
using one or more switches.

Settings

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Other Settings
Configure features on your device that make
it easier to use.

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:

•
•
•
•
•

My phone number: View your phone number.
Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.
Legal information: View legal notices and other
legal information, including your embedded
Samsung legal information.
Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.

Settings

165

Getting Help
Additional resources for your device.

Videos
samsung.com/spsn

Simulators
samsungsimulator.com/

Tips
samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy/

Samsung Support
samsung.com/us/support

Getting Help

167

Legal
View legal information for
your device.

Legal Information

Find Legal Information Online
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA),
and Health & Safety Information for your device are
available online:

READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject
to a binding arbitration agreement between you
and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
(“Samsung”). You can opt out of the agreement
within 30 calendar days of the first consumer
purchase by emailing optout@sea.samsung.
com or calling 1‑800‑SAMSUNG (726‑7864)
and providing the applicable information. For
complete terms and conditions that bind you and
Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement”
section of the Terms & Conditions, included with
the Product.

Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty,
and Health & Safety Information:
Phone:

•
•

English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP

Tablet:

•
•

English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP

End User License Agreement:

•
•
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English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegalEULA4/#SPANISH

Find Legal Information on the Mobile Device

Intellectual Property

The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA)
and Health & Safety Information are also available
on the device, in the Samsung legal section of
Settings. The location depends on the device, and
is usually in the “About device” or “About phone”
section, for example:

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned
by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung
or its respective suppliers relating to the Product,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
software relating thereto, is proprietary to Samsung
and protected under federal laws, state laws,
and international treaty provisions. 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.

•
•

Settings > About phone or About device >
Legal information > Samsung legal
Or, use the Search feature to search for “Legal”.

You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership
in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with Samsung and its suppliers.
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Open Source Software

Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty
that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes
the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express
or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with
respect to the product, including but not limited to
the:

Some software components of this product, including
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
incorporate source code covered under GNU General
Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public
License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and
other open source licenses. To obtain the source code
covered under the open source licenses, please visit:
opensource.samsung.com

•
•
•
•

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion
of Liability
The information below explains that a user accepts
this Product as sold, including the hardware and
software components as created and packaged for
sale. If the user changes these parameters through
a unique modification, Samsung will not be held
responsible for damages or issues that result from
these end‑user changes.

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merchantability of the product or its fitness for
any particular purpose or use;
design, condition or quality of the product;
performance of the product;
workmanship of the product or the components
contained therein; or
compliance of the product with the requirements
of any law, rule, specification or contract
pertaining thereto.

Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be
construed to create an express or implied warranty
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product.
In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any
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Notice from Cricket

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.

Your device is designed to make it easy for you to
access a wide variety of content. For your protection,
we want you to be aware that some applications that
you enable may involve the location of your device
being shared. For applications available through
Cricket, we offer privacy controls that let you decide
how an application may use the location of your
device and other devices on your account. However,
the Cricket privacy tools do not apply to applications
available outside of Cricket. Please review the terms
and conditions and the associated privacy policy for
each location‑based service to learn how location
information will be used and protected. In addition,
your Cricket device may be used to access the Internet
and to download, and/or purchase goods, applications,
and services from Cricket or elsewhere from third
parties. Cricket provides tools for you to control access
to the Internet and certain Internet content. These
controls may not be available for certain devices which
bypass Cricket controls.

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.

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Samsung Knox

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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

Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660

Restricting Children’s Access to
Your Mobile Device

Internet: samsung.com

Phone: 1‑800‑SAMSUNG (726‑7864)

©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window,
and Samsung Gear, are all trademarks of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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.

Other marks are the property of their
respective owners.
© 2017 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket
and the Cricket logo are registered trademarks under
license to Cricket Wireless LLC.

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Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital
Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you
have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your
device may not be compatible with DRM‑protected
files.
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.
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.

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