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

Notification Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

How to Use Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Facebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Wi‑Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Galaxy Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Google Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Tethering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Nearby Device Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Samsung Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Samsung Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Samsung+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Sounds and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Secure Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

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Easy Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Screen Zoom and Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Vibrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Easy Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Icon Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Notification Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Do Not Disturb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Screen Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

System Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Screen Saver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Key‑Tap Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

One‑Handed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Sound Quality and Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Wallpapers and Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Block App Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Themes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Customize App Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Smart Alert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Device Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Quick Optimization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Screen Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

View Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Security Update Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Device Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Device Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Credential Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Knox Active Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Advanced Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Factory Data Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Samsung Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Lock Screen and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Add an Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Set a Screen Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Backup and Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Find My Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Google Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Unknown Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Secure Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Secure Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Encrypt SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Dexterity and Interaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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More Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Accessibility Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Samsung Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

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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

2

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

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 key)
may cause damage.

This section helps you to assemble your device.

Remove the Back Cover
► Lift the cover up and to the left of the device.
Do not pull
on Speaker

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.
Set Up Your Device

5

Install the SIM Card

Install an Optional Memory 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.

You can also install an optional microSD™ memory
card (not included) to add more memory space to
your device.

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

A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not
necessary to install it prior to using the device.
► Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold
contacts facing down.

► 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.

Set Up Your Device

6

Install the Battery

Replace the Back Cover

The battery is installed in the back of the device.

The back cover should be replaced before using
the device.

1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the device, making sure the connectors align.

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

2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.

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7

Charge the Battery

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.

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.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.

3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.

1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.

When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at
regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.

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8

When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.

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

For a quick check of your battery level:

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

► View the battery charge indicator located in the top
right corner of your device’s display. A solid color
( ) indicates a full charge.

•

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 132.
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.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.

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9

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.

Start Using Your Device

Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device.

Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.

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

To turn the device on:

To lock the device:

► Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.

► Press the Power key.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To choose a more secure screen lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 143.

To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.

To unlock the device:

2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

Set Up Your Device

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

10

Restart the Device

TalkBack provides voice prompts and descriptions of
items on the screen to improve accessibility. To enable
or disable TalkBack during setup, press the Home key
quickly three times.

If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can
restart your device.
► Press and hold the Volume down key and the
Power key at the same time for more than seven
seconds.

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

Set Up Your Device

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

Use the Setup 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.

– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.

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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11

1. From a Home screen, tap

:::

Apps >

e Settings.

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.

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

Add account > Google.

Factory Reset Protection

Enable Factory Reset Protection

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

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

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

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 140.

e 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
Set Up Your Device

Apps >

12

..

More options > Remove account.

Samsung Account

Add an Email Account

Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device. When you turn on
your device for the first time, set up your existing
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.

Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in one app.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing email account or create a new email
account.

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

Apps >

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

Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

+

Add account > Samsung account.

::: Apps >

3. Tap ~+ ) Add account > Email.

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13

Settings.

Transfer Data from Your Old Device
Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and
more with Samsung Smart Switch™.
Get started today at samsungsmartswitch.com.

Set Up Your Voicemail
You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Phone, and then
1 key.
touch and hold the

rn m

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
For more information on voicemail, see
“Voicemail” on page 91.

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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

Back

Home key
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Proximity sensor

-

Turns off the screen and disables touch
functionality when the device is in close
proximity to the human body.

-

Turns the screen back on and enables touch
functionality when the device is outside a
specific range 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

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Home Screen
Status bar

App shortcuts
Home screen indicator

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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

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Battery low
Battery charging

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Wi‑Fi active

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Network not available

Wi‑Fi available

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Notification Icons
Missed call
Call in progress
Call on hold

New message
File download in progress
File upload in progress

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New email

GPS active

New Gmail

App updates available

New voicemail

App updates complete

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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To open an item, tap it.

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To clear all notifications, tap Clear all.

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

To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.

2. Drag

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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.

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Tap • More options to edit Quick settings
or to change the button layout.

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

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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 129.

2. Use these options to manage screens:

•

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

•

Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen is displayed when you press the
Home key.

•

Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a
screen, and then drag it to a new position.

•

Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens,
and then tap
Add.

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.

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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.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
release it.

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.

2. Drag the widget to

4. Tap Apply to apply the selected dimensions.

To remove a widget:

•

Remove and release it.

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 :® Move apps and
release it.

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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.

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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
Delete and release it.
Confirm when prompted.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut
until it is 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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Navigation

Double-Tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your
device.

•

Double‑tap an image to zoom in or out.

Touch and Hold

Touchscreen Navigation

Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.

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 a widget on a Home screen to
move it.

•

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

Tap

Swipe

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.

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Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.

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Tap an item to select it.
Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

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

Common Options

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

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The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.

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.

•

More options: Tap to view more menu options for
a screen. This often allows you to select items to
delete or share.

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Delete: Tap to select items to delete.

Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

•

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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Share: Tap to select items to share, and then choose
a sharing method.

On/Off: Tap to turn the option on (C )) or
off (
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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.

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Use the Samsung Keyboard

Touch and hold Options for the following:

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Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.

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Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™
typing.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the
cursor position.

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One-handed keyboard: Change the
keyboard layout to accommodate use with
one hand.

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Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.

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Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.

Use Google Voice Typing

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

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Apps >

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

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Settings.

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

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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.

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Google

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

Delete text

To enable Google voice typing:
1. Tap

•

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

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Speak now

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

•

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.

To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap === Apps >

e Settings.

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

•

Languages: Select languages for Google voice
typing.

•

“Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search
whenever you say “OK Google”.

•

Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.

•

Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.

•

Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing you
to use voice input while not connected to the
network.

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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.

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Switch windows: Switch locations between
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Enable Multi Window
1. From a Home screen, tap iii Apps >

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

e Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Multi window.

1. Tap

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

•

Use Multi Window

•

Recently used apps that support Multi window
have a Cl
Cl Multi window icon in their title bar.

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.
Learn About Your Device

Recent apps.

2. Tap Cl
Cl 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

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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.

•

Restricting application usage to only essential
applications and those you select.

•
•

Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.

1. Press and hold the Power key.

•

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

3. Tap Turn on.

Turning off connectivity features such as Wi‑Fi and
Bluetooth.

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:

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.

•

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.
• 0 Add: Add other available apps.
- Email: Launch the Email app.
- Facebook: Launch Facebook .
- Maps: Launch Google Maps .
• Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge
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remaining.

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More options:

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

-

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.

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
Find new apps to download and install on your device.

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

•

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

•

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

Some features may not be available. Please consult
your carrier.

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

Uninstall Apps

Apps.

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

•

Apps

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.

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

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

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

..

To change the order apps are listed:

:::

Apps.

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

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

Apps >

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

3. Tap '-- '1Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.

3. Tap Done when finished.

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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

:::

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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.

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

To delete a folder:
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 it is highlighted.

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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•

Enter folder name: Name the folder.

3. Tap Done when finished.

Palette: Change the folder color.

To add a folder to a Home screen:

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

::: Apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap ~

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.

•

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

5. Tap Done when finished.

Apps

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.
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps >

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3. Tap

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Apps

•

Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or
name.

•

Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
used by default for certain features, like email or
browsing the Internet.

•

App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.

•

Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
(background) apps.

•

Special access: Select which apps can have
special access permissions to features on your
device.

•

Reset app preferences: Reset options that have
been changed. Existing app data is not deleted.

Settings.

2. Tap Apps.
Menu at the top left of the screen.

Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.

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More options for the following options:

5. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application. The following options may be
displayed:

•

Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.

•

Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
Restart your device if stopping an app, process,
or service causes your device to stop working
correctly.

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•

Mobile data: View mobile data usage.

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Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.

Apps

Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.

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.

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

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•

You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations.

m Apps > fl Calculator.

II 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.

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Apps

fl Calculator.

2. Tap History.

Basic Operation

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap

(o) Rotate screen.

fl Calculator.

Calendar

Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:

Manage your events and tasks.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Add Calendars

2. Tap View, and then tap an option:

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

..

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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.

Apps > 8 Calendar.

More options > Manage calendars.

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Add account, and select an account type.

4. Enter your account information and follow the
prompts.

3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

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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

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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

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Add to add a task.

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

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Delete a Task

Calendar Settings

You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap

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

Apps > 8 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

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

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::: Apps > 8 Calendar.

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

To delete a task, tap the task to open it, and then
tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.

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Camera and Video

Settings

Beauty
Gallery
Take a picture

Flash

Record video
Switch cameras
Modes, camera, or effects

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Camera Shortcut

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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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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.

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

Apps >

Settings.

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

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 >

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:

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Take a picture to take the picture.

Record Videos

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2. Swipe to the right for the Mode options. Each
section indicates which camera (front or rear) the
modes are available for.

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

Apps >

Camera.

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

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

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Tap
Capture to take a picture while
recording.

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Tap

Pause to pause recording.

Tap

Resume to resume recording.

Tap

Stop to stop recording.

•

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.

Configure Shooting Mode

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Several visual effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self‑portraits.

Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera
button to take pictures continuously.

•

Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving
subjects.

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1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps

Apps >

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

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

•

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

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More options: See more options for the
camera modes.

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

•

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.

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Gesture control: Detect your palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds
later.

Common
Timer: Take time‑delayed pictures or videos.

•
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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 to
take pictures, record video, zoom, or control
system volume.

•

Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter
sound when pictures are taken.

•

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

m Apps >

Clock.

Add alarm.

3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

•
•
•
•
•

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.

•

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.

•

Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses
vibration alert.

•

Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the
alarm rings.

The World clock lets you keep track of the current time
in multiple cities around the globe.
To list a city on the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap World clock.

4. Tap Save to save the alarm.

3. Tap

Delete an Alarm

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

You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, tap

:::

Apps >

0

Add city.

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

Clock.

To remove a city from the main World clock screen:

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

:::

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap World clock.

3. Tap Delete.

3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it
to select it.
4. Tap Delete.
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Stopwatch

Timer

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

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:

•
•
•
•

Start: Begin timing.

•

Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

Apps

Apps >

Clock.

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

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

•
•
•
•

Resume: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.

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

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 151.

•

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

•

Tap
Contact photo to assign a picture to the
new contact.

•

Enter a name and other contact information.

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 >

0

Contacts.

Tap (+; Add field to enter additional entries.
Tap ,_
' , Remove field to remove an entry.
/

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

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

3. Tap Save.

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

0

Apps

-

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Edit a Contact

Import Contacts

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.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

0

1. From a Home screen, tap

Contacts.

Apps >

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

3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.

4. Tap Save.

Export Contacts
If you are saving contacts to an account that does
not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can
manually back them up to an optional installed SD card
for re‑import if needed.

Share a Contact
You can share a contact using Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi Direct,
attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.

0

1. From a Home screen, tap

Contacts.

·~ Apps > 0

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

2. Tap a contact, and then tap G) Details > Share.
3. Tap either vCard file (VCF) or Text.

3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.

4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Apps

Contacts.

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

2. Tap a contact, and then tap G) Details > Edit.

1. From a Home screen, tap ~ Apps >

0

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Contacts.

Link or Unlink Contacts

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

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.

3. Tap

::: Apps > 0 Contacts.
Tap a contact, and then tap G) Details.

..

More options > Link contacts.

4. Tap contacts to choose them.
5. Tap Link.

Apps

..

More options > Manage linked contacts.

4. Tap
Disconnect beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.

1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap

0 Contacts.

2. Tap a contact, and then tap G) Details.

To link contacts:
2.

Apps >

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Mark Contacts as Favorites

Delete Contacts

When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps.

You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap

To mark contacts as Favorites:
1. From a Home screen, tap

...

2. Tap a contact, and then tap
3. Tap

*

Apps >

0

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps

*

).

*

CD Details.

Remove from Favorites (the star dims

0

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.

... Apps > 0 Contacts.

2. Tap a contact, and then tap
3. Tap

•

CD Details.

To remove contacts from Favorites:

Apps >

2. Touch and hold a contact to select it.

Contacts.

Add to Favorites (the star brightens

...

).

*

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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 >

0

Apps

..

:::

Apps >

0

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 ' , Delete next to a
contact.

4. Tap Save.

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r_ ,

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 >

0

Contacts.

1. From a Home screen, tap

More options > Groups, and then tap a group.

Apps >

0

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.

::: Apps > 0

1. From a Home screen, tap ·~

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 >

0

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 >

0

Contacts.

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Email
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in one app. To add an email account, see
“Add an Email Account” on page 13.

•

If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at
any time before the message is sent.

•

If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
recipients field.

•

Tap V Show additional fields to add Cc and
Bcc fields.

To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Email.
Samsung folder >

Create and Send an Email

4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.

This section describes how to create and send an email
using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps >
Samsung folder >
Email.
2. Tap

Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more
to your email.

•

Tap

.••

More options for additional email options.

5. Review your message and tap Send.

Compose new email.

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

•

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Manage the Inbox

View Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, or
you can view email accounts individually.

There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Email.
Samsung folder >

•
•

Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

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

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

•

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

•

Tap Sort by to customize how messages display.

Apps

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Samsung folder >
Email.

3. Tap the account name to view:

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•

[Account name]: View email for only one email
account.

•

All accounts: View all email in a combined
inbox.

Email Settings

Remove Email Accounts
To remove an email account:

These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Email app.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Email.
Samsung folder >
2. Tap

Mailbox >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Samsung folder >
Email.

Settings.

3. Tap the account you want to remove.

2. Tap

Mailbox >

Settings.

4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.

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

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Facebook

Galaxy Apps

Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app.
Share updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat,
and play games.

Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way
to find and download free premium apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy device.

► From a Home screen, tap

A Samsung account is required to purchase and
download apps.

Apps >

Facebook.

To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps >
Samsung folder >
Galaxy Apps.

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Gallery

4. When viewing a picture:

•

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.

2. Tap Pictures, Albums, or Stories to choose the way
items are displayed.

•

To set the picture as wallpaper, tap
More options > Set as wallpaper.

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

•

To send the picture to your connected printer,
tap More options > Print.

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.
Also, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a
Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap -~

Apps

Apps >

Gallery.

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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

You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap a folder to open it.

Apps >

*

Gallery.

1. From a Home screen, tap

e 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.

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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.

Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs,
bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to
your mobile device.
:::

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 >

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

Chrome

► From a Home screen, tap
Chrome.

:::

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
M 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 110.

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

Photos

► From a Home screen, tap
G 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™.

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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

Play Store.

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

Play Music

► From a Home screen, tap
a 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

Apps >

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

:::

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Internet
Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser.

• (n) Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
• op Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved

Access the Internet

•

pages, and history.

► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Samsung folder >
Internet.

View a Web Site

Command Keys

To view a web site:

The following command keys are available:

•

Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to
bookmarks.

•

Page info: View the address and certificate for
this page.

► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard.
To zoom in or out:
► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom
out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.

• 0 Refresh: Refresh or reload the current web 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.

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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:

– or –

1. Tap !TI) Tabs.
2. Tap

Add to Bookmarks.

Tap

X 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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op 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 webpage.

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

To view saved web pages:
1. Tap

op Bookmarks > Saved pages.

To enable Secret mode:

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

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Internet.
Samsung folder >

View History

2. Tap

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

3. Tap Turn on secret mode.

op Bookmarks > History.

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

Share Pages

– or –

To share a web page address with others:

..

Tap Do not use password.

► Tap • More options > Share, and follow the
prompts.
Apps

Tabs.

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To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps >
Samsung folder >
Internet.
2. Tap

Tabs > Turn off secret mode.

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

..•

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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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.

• fJ Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your

1. From a Home screen, tap

• © Emoticon: Choose an available emoticon

2. Tap

:::

Apps >

message.

Q Messages.

from the list and add it into your message at the
cursor location.

Compose.

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

•

Tap the Recipient field to manually add a
recipient or tap
Add from Contacts to select
a recipient from Contacts, Groups, or Recents.

•

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.

Apps

5. Review the message and tap

•

Send.

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

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Send SOS Messages

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 >

.

New message

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

Settings.

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

– or –

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

Q

From a Home screen, tap m 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 play a multimedia message attachment
(audio or video), tap
Play.

•

To include a 5 second audio recording in your
SOS message, tap Attach audio recording.

•

To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up
or down the page.

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

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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.

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.

More options > Settings.

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.

Q

Apps

Messages.

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 >

Apps >

Emergency Alerts

4. Tap Delete and confirm when prompted.

1. From a Home screen, tap

..

1. From a Home screen, tap

More options > Edit.

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There are three types of Emergency alerts:

•
•

Alerts issued by the President

•

AMBER alerts (missing child alert)

Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
(extreme and severe)

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 >

C 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.

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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 >
b
Samsung folder >
My Files.

0

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

•

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

•

Recent files: View recently saved files.

-

Apps

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

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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

-

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

-

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

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

0

• Q 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.

Apps

-

Manage storage usage: View memory
information for your device.

-

Settings: View settings for the My Files app.

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More options

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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 >

0

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 >

0

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.

8

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 end a call from any application:

Adjust the Call Volume

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

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

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

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

► Tap ~>) Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.

Multitasking

– or –

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

Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a
Bluetooth headset.

This lets you continue with your current call and do
something else, such as access the contacts list, view a
recent email, or locate a picture.
To return to the call screen:
► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification
panel, and then tap Call notification.

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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.

CD 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.

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 number.
Confirm when prompted.

•

Tap
Menu to select a different Speed dial
number than the next one in sequence.

You can also modify the Block list in Settings:

•

Number1 is reserved for Voicemail.

CD

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

4. Type in a name or number, or tap _Q_ 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.

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The selected 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

8

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.
1. Drag

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.

Phone upward to open the call screen.

From Your Device

2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer.

► From a Home screen, tap
Phone, and then
touch and hold the
1 key.

3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap
Call.
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in‑call features.

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Optional Calling Services

From Another Phone
You can access your voicemail from another phone.

Place a Multi-Party Call

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

If your service plan supports this feature, you can make
another call while a call is in progress.

+

2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone you
are using.

1. From the active call, tap
second call.

3. Enter your password and you are connected to your
voicemail.

2. Dial the new number and tap
is answered:

•
•

Add call to dial the

e Call. When the call

Tap '[l Swap to switch between the two calls.
Tap ~ Merge to hear both callers at once
(multi‑conferencing).

Call Settings
To access the Call settings menu:
► 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.

Apps >

0

Compose a Note
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.

0

m

Apps >

4. When you are finished, tap Save.

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

0

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.

0
• Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
• To search for a note, tap Q Search.

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

3. When you are finished, tap Save.
Apps

Apps >

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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

0

•
•
•

Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.

•

Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes
app.

Apps

Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.
List/Grid view: Switch between List view and
Grid view.

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Samsung+

Secure Folder

Get live help, discover new features, and unlock
promotions for your Samsung device.

Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.

► From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Secure Folder.
Samsung folder >

Samsung+.

Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more.

Apps

For more information, see “Secure Folder” on page 145.

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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

m Apps >

2. Tap

Settings.

Settings

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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.

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

::: Apps >

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 >

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•

Network name: Enter the name of the Wi‑Fi
network.

•

Security: Select a security option and enter your
password.

•

Auto reconnect: Connect to this network
automatically whenever available.

•

Show advanced options: Add advanced options
such as IP settings and Proxy settings.

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

•

WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.

Wi-Fi Options

•

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).

Settings.

•

Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to
disconnect from Wi‑Fi.

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

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

m Apps >

e

3. Tap Advanced for options:

•

Smart network switch: Connect automatically
to a mobile network connection when the Wi‑Fi
connection is unstable.

•

Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.

•

Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi‑Fi
networks.

Settings

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Wi-Fi Direct

Share 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

m Apps > 0

•

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 > 0

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

e

Settings.

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

Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology
that connects your device wirelessly to a number of
Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands‑free car
Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers,
printers, and wireless devices.
The Bluetooth communication range is approximately
30 feet.

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

•

Make sure that the target device is discoverable
so that your device can find it. Refer to the
instructions that came with the device to find
out how to set it to discoverable mode.

•

When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.

•

To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.

3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.

•

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

m Apps >

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Your device automatically tries to pair with the
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.

Rename a Paired Device

To receive data from 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. When another device attempts to send a file to your
phone using Bluetooth, you will see a request to
accept the file.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Accept.

Apps >

0

Settings.

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

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

3. Tap
Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.

Connect with a Bluetooth Device

4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.

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

Share Data with Bluetooth

1. From a Home screen, tap

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

Share or

Settings.

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

More options >

2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
Settings

0

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

To send data to another device using Bluetooth:
1. From an app, tap
Share.

Apps >

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Data Usage

Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps >

0

Monitor how your data is being used.

Settings.

Your service provider may account for data usage
differently. Install a SIM card to view mobile data
settings.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Unpair from a Bluetooth Device

m Apps >

0

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off
to turn on Bluetooth.
3. Tap
Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.

Settings

Settings.

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

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

... Apps > 0

105

•

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

•

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

Airplane Mode

Mobile Hotspot

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

Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
your device’s Internet connection.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service
account in order to use Mobile hotspot.

While in Airplane mode, you can use other features
such as playing music, watching videos, and other
offline applications.
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

e

Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and
uses data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

Apps >

e Settings.

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

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

Settings

:::

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

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Connect a Device to Your
Mobile Hotspot

Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password

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

You can change your Mobile hotspot password.

1. From a Home screen, tap iii Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

Settings.

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

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

3. Tap the password and enter a new password.

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

4. Tap Save.

4. Activate Wi‑Fi on the target device.

Allowed Devices List

5. Scan for Wi‑Fi hotspots and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot.

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.

6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on the
target device.

Settings

Apps >

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Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings

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.
1. From a Home screen, tap

:::

Apps >

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

e Settings.

e Settings.

.

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

.•

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

Settings

Apps >

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

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

•

:::

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•

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

•

Hide my device: Make your device invisible to
others.

•

Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot.

•

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

•

Tethering

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

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

Timeout Settings

m Apps >

e

Settings.

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

..

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

Settings

e

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering
and choose a tethering option:

Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no
connected devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps >

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•

Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth to pair your
device with the computer.

•

USB tethering: Connect the computer to the
device using the USB cable, and then tap
USB tethering to turn on tethering.

Location

4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is
determined:

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

Locating Method
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device’s location
services.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

•

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

•

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

•

Device only: Uses GPS only.

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

Settings.

•

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.

2. Tap Connections > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

Settings

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Recent Location Requests

Location Services

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

Google Location History™ stores and uses your device’s
most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google
Maps, can use this data to improve your search results
based on places that you have visited.

1. From a Home screen, tap

::: Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Location.

1. From a Home screen, tap

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.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.

Settings

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Nearby Device Scanning Printing
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.

Print images and documents to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps > 0

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

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
Nearby device scanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.

Settings

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
Printing.

To enable nearby device scanning:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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Virtual Private Networks
(VPN)

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

Apps >

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
VPN.

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 143.

3. Tap
Settings next to the VPN that you want to
edit or delete.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.

Set Up and Manage a VPN

– or –

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

Tap Delete to delete the VPN.

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

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
VPN.
3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
your VPN.

Settings

Settings.

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Connect to or Disconnect from
Your VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to
and disconnecting from the VPN is easy.
To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps > 0

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap

::: Apps > 0

Settings.

2. Tap Connections > More connection settings >
VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.

Settings

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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:

•

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

•

Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.

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.

•

Apps >

Configure your device’s vibrations.

Vibrate While Ringing
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you
receive a call.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

Settings

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Vibration Pattern

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Default Volume key
control.

Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your
own pattern.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

3. Tap Ringtone or Media to set.

e Settings.

Set the Volume

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern.

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

3. Tap a pattern to preview and select it.

Volume

1. From a Home screen, tap

•
•
•
•

Volume Key Default
Set the Volume key to adjust the ringtone or media
volume by default.

Settings

m Apps >

e

e

Settings.

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

Set the system volume level and default volume for call
ringtones, notifications, and other audio.

1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps >

Settings.

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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 >

0

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

•

•

.•

Settings.

– or –

More options > Media volume limiter.

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

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

0

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

Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

-

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.

Settings.

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

:::

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Notification Sounds

•

Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps >

e

-

Settings.

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

•

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

•

This setting allows you to block all notifications and
alerts. The options below determine what notifications
can make sounds, and during what time periods you
want to enter this mode.
To activate Do not disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap

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

m Apps >

e

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb and
configure the following:

•
•
Settings

An email account must be configured for this
option to be available. For more information,
see “Add an Email Account” on page 13.

Do Not Disturb

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

•

Email notifications: Configure email account
notifications.

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Turn on now: Enable this option.
Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days, Start
time, and End time to set up a do not disturb
schedule.

•
•

Key‑Tap Feedback

Allow exceptions: Customize which
notifications are allowed while your device is in
Do not disturb mode.

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

Hide visual notifications: Prevent notifications
silenced by Do not disturb from appearing on
the screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Set various other system sound options.

: : Apps > e Settings.

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

•

Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap
the screen to make selections.

•

Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.

•

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

Settings

Settings.

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

System Sounds
1. From a Home screen, tap

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.

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

m Apps >

e

Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround
sound.

•

Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.

•

Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
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

•

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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

m Apps > 0

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 >

0

•

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

•

On lock screen: Show content from this app on
the lock screen. (This option is only displayed
when a lock screen is enabled.)

•

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

Allow notifications: Receive notifications from
this app.

Smart Alert

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

•

Apps >

0

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

m Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

3. Customize options under Brightness:
Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.

•

Tap Outdoor mode to increase the screen
brightness for15 minutes for greater visibility
when outdoors.

Settings.

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

2. Tap Display.

•

m Apps >

•

Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom
level.

•

Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of
text.

•

Tap a font to select it, 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

Easy Mode

Customize your Home screen by adding application
shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.

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

To customize Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

0

To enable Easy mode:

Settings.

2. Tap Display > Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap

For more information, see “Customize Your Home Screen”
on page 24.

2. Tap Display > Easy mode.

:::

Apps >

0

3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
4. Tap Done to confirm.
To disable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap

0

Settings.

2. Tap Display > Easy mode.
3. Tap Standard mode to exit Easy mode.
4. Tap Done to confirm.

Settings

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Settings.

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 >

0

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

Apps >

0

Settings.

2. Tap Display > Status bar.

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

•
•

:::

•

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.

Icons only: Show icons only.
Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded
frames.

3. Tap Done.

Screen Timeout
Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps > 0

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

m Apps > 0

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.

One‑Handed Mode

Settings.

2. Tap Display > Screen saver.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver.

Change the screen layout to accommodate operating
your device with one hand.

4. Configure options:

1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.

•

Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap
Settings for options.

•
•

m Apps > 0 Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > One-handed mode.
3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following:

•

Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.
Tap
Settings for options.

Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either
bottom corner to reduce the display size.

•

Photos: Display pictures from your
Google Account. Tap
Settings for options.

Button: Press the Home key three times in quick
succession to reduce the display size.

•

Show keys on screen: Show Home, Back, and
Recent apps keys on the screen.

Settings

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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.

Settings.

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:

•
•
•

Apps >

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

2. Tap Wallpapers and themes > Wallpapers.

•

:::

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 of 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.
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps > 0

.•

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.

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.

:::

Apps >

0

Settings.

Apps >

0

.••

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

:::

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.

Remove a Memory Card

1. From a Home screen, tap

More options > Storage settings.

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

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.
3. Tap

.•

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Memory

Device Security

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 and monitor security settings for your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

•

The used and available memory are shown.

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

•

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

Settings

Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Device security.

Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Memory.

•

Apps >

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Follow the on screen instructions to get
award‑winning security apps, and more.

Language and Input

Default Keyboard

Configure your device’s language and input settings.

You can select a default keyboard for your device’s
menus and keyboards.

Change the Device Language

Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the
Google Play store.

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

m Apps > 0

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

Manage Virtual Keyboards
Enable or disable virtual keyboards.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

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

Settings

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input >
Default keyboard, and select a keyboard.

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

•

Apps >

3. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.

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Text-to-Speech Options

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

Apps >

Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is
used for various accessibility features, such as
TalkBack.

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input.

1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option:

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

•

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

•

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

Settings

•

m Apps >

Settings.

Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine.
Tap
Settings next to each TTS engine for
options.

©

137

•

Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is
spoken.

•
•

Pitch: Set the pitch at which the text is spoken.

•

Reset pitch: Reset the pitch at which the text is
spoken to the default setting.

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

•

Listen to an example: Play a short
demonstration of speech synthesis.

1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Default language status: Display the default
language in use.

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

•

Pointer Speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps >

e

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:

-

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input.
3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to
go faster or to the left to go slower.

•

Date and Time
By default, your device receives date and time
information from the wireless network. When you are
outside network coverage, you may want to set date
and time information manually using the date and time
settings.
Settings

::: Apps > e Settings.

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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.

Reset

Reset Network Settings
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

Reset Settings

m Apps >

e

3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Settings.

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

Settings

Settings.

2. Tap General management > Reset >
Reset network settings.

You can reset your device to its factory default settings,
which resets everything except the security, language,
and account settings. Personal data is not affected.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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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

e Settings.

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

If you reset your device to factory default settings
with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature
activated, you must enter the user name and password
for a registered Google Account to regain access to
the device. You will not be able to access the device
without the correct credentials.
Settings

Apps >

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

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

m Apps >

e

Settings.

2. Tap Software update for the following options:

•

Download updates manually: Check for
software updates.

•

Scheduled software updates: Set a time to
automatically check for and install software
updates.

Settings

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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.

Apps >

Send last location: Allow your phone to send its
last location to the Find My Mobile server before
it is turned off.

1. From a Home screen, tap

:::

Apps >

Settings.

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

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:

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

Remote controls: Activate or deactivate Remote
controls, which allows you to access your device
remotely.

Settings

•

Enable installation of non‑Google Play applications.
Settings.

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.

Unknown Sources

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

•

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Secure Folder

Encrypt SD Card

Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.
You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to
use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for
your device.

Protect your SD card by encrypting its data.

1. From a Home screen, tap

:::

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, tap

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

Settings.

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

:::

Apps >

Settings.

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

Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this
option to be available.
Apps >

Settings.

3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.

Settings.

Secure Startup

:::

Apps >

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt SD card.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Secure Folder
and follow the prompts to secure content on your
device.

1. From a Home screen, tap

:::

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Security Update Service

Device Administration

Automatically receive security updates.

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

0

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

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

•

•

Apps >

0

Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Device administrators.

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

•

Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock
or erase a lost device.

-

•

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

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.

Settings

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Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some
other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or
remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps >

e

•

View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.

•

User certificates: View user certificates.

Settings

•

Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents
from the device and reset the password.

Get extra protection against malicious attacks.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Credential storage
options:
Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.

Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.

Knox Active Protection

Settings.

•

•

1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps >

e

Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings.
3. Tap On/Off next to Knox active protection to
activate Knox.

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Advanced Security
Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

e 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 143.

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

Settings

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•

Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.

•

Notification access: View the applications that
can access notifications you receive on your
device.

•

Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.

Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your
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.

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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.

•

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

m 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 iii Apps >

e 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 >

e 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

Backup and Restore

You can remove accounts from your device.

Back up your data to your Samsung or Google Accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps >

e

Settings.

Samsung Account

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

.:

Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account.

More options >

1. From a Home screen, tap

:::

Apps >

Settings.

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

Settings

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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

m Apps >

e

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.

•

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 >

e Settings.

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

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•

Location: Configure your Google location
settings.

•

Security: Configure the Android Device Manager
and apps security settings.

•

Set up nearby device: Set up another device
using Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth.

•
•

Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.
Google Cast: Configure your phone for playing
media on a cast device.

•

Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect
with nearby devices.

•

Search: Configure your Google search settings.

Settings

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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

m Apps >

0

Settings.

•

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.

2. Tap Accessibility > Vision, and tap an option:

•

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

•

Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded
backgrounds to make them stand out.

•

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

•

Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.

•

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

•

•

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

Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple‑tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.

•

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

•

Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable to
display a large mouse or touchpad pointer.

Settings

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•

Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to black
text on a white background.

•

Color correction: Adjust the color of the screen
if you are color blind or have difficulty reading
the display because of the screen color.

Hearing

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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 hearing:
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps > 0

Settings.

2. Tap Accessibility > Hearing.

•

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

•

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

Settings

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Dexterity and
Interaction

•

To set accessibility settings related to dexterity and
interaction:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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.

More Accessibility
Settings

Settings.

2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction.

•

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

To set more accessibility settings:

•

Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for
this action.

2. Tap Accessibility.

•

Click after pointer stops: If using a mouse
(not included), set your device to automatically
click when the mouse cursor stops moving.

Settings

1. From a Home screen, tap

159

:::

Apps >

Settings.

•

Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine
and options. For more information, see
“Text-to-Speech Options” on page 137.

•

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
Other installed accessibility services may be listed and
configured under Services.
1. From a Home screen, tap

m Apps > S

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

Help

View information about your device, including current
status, legal information, hardware and software
versions, and more.

View your device’s user manual on your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Help.

Settings.

2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:

•
•

My phone number: View your phone number.

•

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.

Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.

Settings

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Apps >

Settings.

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

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164

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 or
About tablet > 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;

•

compliance of the product with the requirements
of any law, rule, specification or contract
pertaining thereto.

performance of the product;
workmanship of the product or the components
contained therein; or

Samsung Knox

Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be
construed to create an express or implied warranty
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product.
In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any
damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or
use of the product or arising from the breach of the
express warranty, including incidental, special or
consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits
or benefits.

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

Restricting Children’s Access to
Your Mobile Device

Modification of Software

Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to
play with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the device, or make calls that increase
your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small children.

Samsung 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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169

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.

Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660

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.

Phone: 1‑800‑SAMSUNG (726‑7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window,
Samsung Gear, and Smart Switch are all
trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective
owners.
Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital
Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you
have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your
device may not be compatible with DRM‑protected
files.

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