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Please read this manual before operating your device
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ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR
EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR
MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS
TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY
NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN
SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.
IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU
ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE
DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL
BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE PHONE
WILL NO LONGER OPERATE AND BE INSTRUCTED

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samsung.com

TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN
CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE
TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.

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Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, S Health, S Voice,
Samsung Milk Music, and Smart Switch are all
trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
upgrade the device.

Phone:
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Legal Information

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on the mobile device or at samsung.com
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MOBILE DEVICE.

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PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration
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Full written terms and detailed information about
the warranty and obtaining service are available
on the device at: Settings > About phone >
Legal information > Samsung legal or you may
access the online version of the Health/Safety and
Warranty guide for your device at:
English
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samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4

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Table of Contents
Getting Started ...............................................................1

Calling.................................................................................39

Front View ...........................................................................2

Phone Screen ..................................................................40

Back View ...........................................................................4

Make and Answer Calls .................................................43

Assemble Your Device .....................................................6

Speed Dial ........................................................................49
Emergency Calls .............................................................51

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

Set Up and Access Voicemail ......................................53

Set Up Accounts on Your Device .................................14

Applications ....................................................................55

Know Your Device ......................................................16

Apps List ...........................................................................56

Home Screen ...................................................................17

Google Apps ....................................................................60

Status Bar .........................................................................23

Verizon...............................................................................63

Navigation .........................................................................25

Additional Apps ...............................................................65

Notification Panel ............................................................27

Calculator..........................................................................67

Multi Window ....................................................................31

Calendar ...........................................................................68

Enter Text ..........................................................................34

Camera and Video ..........................................................71

Emergency Mode ............................................................37

Clock .................................................................................79

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Contacts ............................................................................83

More Settings ................................................................ 128

Email ..................................................................................89

Sounds and Vibration .................................................. 132

Gallery ...............................................................................93

Notifications................................................................... 138

Memo ................................................................................96

Display and Wallpaper ................................................ 139

Message+ .........................................................................98

Advanced Features ...................................................... 144

Messages ...................................................................... 101

Storage ........................................................................... 146

My Files .......................................................................... 105

Battery ............................................................................ 149

S Health ......................................................................... 107

Applications Settings ................................................... 150

S Voice ........................................................................... 109

NFC and Payment ........................................................ 153
Themes .......................................................................... 155

Settings .......................................................................... 110

Location ......................................................................... 156

How to Use Settings .................................................... 111

Lock Screen and Security .......................................... 158

Airplane Mode .............................................................. 113

Privacy and Emergency .............................................. 165

Wi-Fi ................................................................................ 114

Easy Mode..................................................................... 168

Bluetooth ........................................................................ 118

Accounts ........................................................................ 169

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.................................... 121

Language and Input Settings ..................................... 171

Data Usage ................................................................... 125

Backup and Reset ....................................................... 174

Mobile Networks........................................................... 126

Date and Time .............................................................. 177

Advanced Calling ......................................................... 127

Accessibility .................................................................. 178

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Help ................................................................................ 182
About Phone ................................................................. 183
System Updates ........................................................... 184

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

Front View
Proximity sensors

Earpiece
Front camera

Status light
Volume keys

Power key

Back

Recent
Home key/Finger scanner
Getting Started

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Front View

Front View
•

Earpiece: Listen to a call.

•

•

Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.

Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and
hold for Multi window.

•

Volume keys: Adjust the volume of your device’s
sounds and audio playback.

•

Status light: Display a light when the battery is
low, charging, or fully charged, when a notification
arrives, or when recording voice.

•

Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of objects
near the device.

•

•
•

Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on
or off, restart it, or for quick access to Emergency
mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
Back: Return to the previous screen or close a
dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home
screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.

Getting Started

3

Front View

Back View
Microphone

SIM card/Memory card tray
Flash

Rear camera

Heart rate sensor

Headset jack
USB charger/
Accessory port

Speaker
Microphone
Getting Started

4

Back View

Back View
•

SIM card/Memory card tray: Install the SIM card
and an optional memory card (not included) for
storage of files. For more information, see “Install
the SIM Card and a Memory Card” on page 6.

•

Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments
when taking a photo or recording video.

•

Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart rate using
your fingertip when using the S Health™ app.

•

Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
(not included).

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•

USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
USB charger (included) and other optional
accessories (not included).

•

Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
commands.

•

Speaker: Play music and other sounds.

•

Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.

Back View

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

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

Install the SIM Card and a
Memory Card

Note: To improve performance and reliability with
high-definition video recording and playback, it is
recommended you use a memory card (SD card) that
is both rated as at least a Class 10 and provides a high
read speed.

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,
such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN),
available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of
small children.

Getting Started

6

Assemble Your Device

Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to
eject the internal SIM card/Memory card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until
the tray pops out.

3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into
the slot.
Important: To prevent water and dust from entering the
device, remove any dust on the O-Ring and ensure that
the SIM card tray is closed tightly.

2. Place the SIM card on the tray.

•

Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.

Getting Started

Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the
device cannot detect it. Reorient the card and place it
back into the slot if the SIM is not detected.

7

Assemble Your Device

Maintaining Water and
Dust Resistance

Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the
device.

Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on
IP68 rating, which tests submersion up to
5.0 feet for up to 30 minutes.

•

Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
with a clean, soft cloth.

•

Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized
water, or to water over 5.0 feet deep for more than
30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh
water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If
the device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh
water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately
and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it
as instructed may cause the device to suffer from
operability or cosmetic issues.

•

Do not expose the device to water at high pressure,
such as ocean waves or a waterfall.

•

If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the
water and dust resistant features of the device may
be damaged.

•

The touchscreen and other features may not work
properly if the device is used in water or in other
liquids.

This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection
rating system.
Your device has been tested in a controlled
environment and shown to be water and dust resistant
in certain circumstances (meets requirements of
classification IP68 as described by the international
standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided
by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35°C,
86-106 kPa, 5 feet, for 30 minutes). Despite this
classification, your device is not impervious to
water damage in any situation. It is important that all
compartments are closed tightly.

Getting Started

8

Assemble Your Device

Charge the Battery

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

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and
USB cable) is included with the device for charging
the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge
time. You can use the device while charging.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive
Fast Charging charger that came with your device. This
charger provides faster charging only when connected to
devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging.

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

Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories
are designed to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.

Getting Started

3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
Note: This device is also compatible with wireless
charging devices approved by Samsung, which are
sold separately.

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Assemble Your Device

When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at
regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
► View the battery charge indicator located in the
top right corner of 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 149.

Getting Started

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Assemble Your Device

Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off

Reset the Device

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

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

Turn the Device On

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

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

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

Getting Started

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Set Up Your Device

Initial Set Up

Smart Switch

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.

Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device.
1. Select Smart Switch during setup.

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.

– or –
Tap
Apps >
Settings > Backup and reset >
Open Smart Switch.
2. Follow the instructions and select the content to
transfer.

Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly
three times.

Getting Started

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information
and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer
content faster.

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Set Up Your Device

Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device.

Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.

Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock,
see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 158.
To unlock the device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.

Getting Started

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Set Up Your Device

Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account

Google 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.

Your new device uses your Google™ Account to
fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,
Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
Google Account.

– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information,
see “Accounts” on page 169.

– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information,
see “Accounts” on page 169.

► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Samsung account.

► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Accounts > Add account > Google.

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Settings >

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Factory Reset Protection

Enable Factory Reset Protection

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

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security
feature. For more information, see google.com.

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

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 175.

Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > Google.

•

Caution: You should remove your Google Account
before shipping your device to Samsung or any other
service provider for service and before resetting the
device to factory settings.

Getting Started

Apps >

If you have more than one Google Account on
your device, tap the Google Account you want
to remove.

3. Tap More > Remove account.

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Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Know 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.

Warning: 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 when
pressing on the touch screen may damage
the tempered glass surface and void the
warranty.

Home Screen
Notification icons

Status icons
Status bar

Widget
App folder

App shortcuts
Home screen indicator

Apps list

Primary app shortcuts

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Home Screen

Home Screen Features
•

Status icons: Displays information about the
device, such as the network signal strength, battery
level, and the time.

•

Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and
notification icons (left).

•

App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.

•

Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.

•

Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts
on all Home screens.

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•

Home screen indicator: Indicates which
Home screen is currently visible.

•

App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications.

•

Widget: Runs as a self-contained application
(not a shortcut) on a Home screen.

•

Notification icons: Displays new messages and
emails, available software updates, and more.

Home Screen

Customize your Home screens by adding
application shortcuts, widgets, folders,
and custom wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

Manage Home Screens

•

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.

•

Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the
screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen.
To enable or disable this feature, tap On/Off at
the top of the screen.

Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove,
change the order of screens, as well as choose a
different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:

•

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

•

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

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Home Screen

Wallpapers

Add a Widget to a Home Screen

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

You can add a widget to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.

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

For more information, see “Display and Wallpaper” on
page 139.

Remove a Widget

To access Wallpaper settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Display and wallpaper > Wallpaper.

You can remove a widget that you added to a Home
screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
release it.

Settings >

2. Drag the widget to

Widgets

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

Widgets are self-contained apps 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.

Know Your Device

Remove and release it.

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Home Screen

Themes
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on
your device.

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.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

4. Tap Apply to apply the selected dimensions.

2. Tap Themes to customize.
For more information, see “Themes” on page 155.

App Shortcuts

To access Theme settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
> Themes.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

Apps >

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

Settings

You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.

Screen Grid

1. From a Home screen, tap

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

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

Apps.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Screen grid.

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Home Screen

Remove a Shortcut

2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

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

•

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.

•
•

2. Drag the app shortcut to
release it.

Remove and

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

Enter folder name: Enter a name for the
folder.
Palette: Change the color.
Add application: 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.

•

Folders

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

Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

Create a Folder

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

You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

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

Know Your Device

2. Drag the folder to

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Remove and release it.

Home Screen

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
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
4G LTE active: The device is connected to a
4G LTE wireless network.
Signal strength: Cellular network signal
strength.

Status Icons
Battery full: Battery is fully charged.

Network not available: No wireless network
is available.

Battery low: Battery is low. The yellow
area turns red as the charge level becomes
critical.

Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.

Battery charging: Battery is charging.

Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is available.

Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.

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NFC enabled: NFC (Near Field
Communication) is enabled.

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Notification Icons

Notification Icons

Missed call: A call has been missed.

File download in progress: Download of a
file or app is in progress.

Call in progress: A call is in progress.

File upload in progress: File is being
uploaded or sent.

Call on hold: A call is on hold.

GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active
and acquiring a signal.

Speakerphone: A call is using
speakerphone.

App updates available: App updates are
available from the Google Play store.

New email: New email has arrived.

App updates complete: App installation or
updates are complete.

New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail: New voicemail message has
been received.
New message: New text or multimedia
message has arrived.

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Navigation
Learn the basics for how to navigate through
your device.

Touch and Hold

Touchscreen Navigation

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

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

Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.

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

Tap

Swipe

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

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Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.

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Tap an item to select it.

•

Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

•

Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

•

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

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Navigation

Drag

Common Options

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

The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.

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Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

•

Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Home screen.

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

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•

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

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More: 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.

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

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Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

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On/Off button: Tap to turn the option on (
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.

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Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.

Navigation

Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For
details, open the Notification panel.
Settings
View all
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Quick connect
Notification card

Clear notifications

Notification settings

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Notification Panel

Notification Panel Features
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Settings: Display the Settings screen.

•

View all: See all available Quick settings.

•

Clear notifications: Clear all notifications.

•

Notification settings: Enable or disable
notifications from each app. For more information,
see “Notifications” on page 138.

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Notification card: View details about a notification.

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•

Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to
connect with quickly and easily.

•

Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.

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Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a feature.

Notification Panel

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

2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.

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•

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

2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons.

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To clear all notifications, tap Clear.

To customize the Quick settings that display:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.

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

2. Tap

View all, and then tap Edit.

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Quick settings: Drag the icons to change their
positions. The first ten icons appear on the
Notification panel.

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Quick connect: Tap On/Off to show or hide
this feature on the Notification panel.

3. Tap Done to save.

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Notification Panel

Quick Connect

3. Tap a device from the list and select an option:

Search for nearby devices automatically to connect to
them quickly and easily.

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Share content: Choose a file to share with the
device.

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

•

Share Wi-Fi profile: Share available Wi-Fi
profiles with the device.

2. Tap Quick connect. Your device automatically
scans for compatible devices.

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Scan for nearby devices: Scan for compatible
devices.

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•

Refresh: Update the list of discovered devices.

To disconnect from a device:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Quick connect.
3. Tap Disconnect next to a paired device.

More:

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Settings: Configure device visibility and
view information about Quick connect.

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About Quick connect: View Quick connect
information.

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Help: Read help topics for Quick connect.

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Notification Panel

Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.

Window controls

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Multi Window

Activate Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window display together on
a split screen. You can switch between the apps,
adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy
information from one app to the other.

You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multi window view:
1. Tap
Recent.

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Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold

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

Recent.

2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open
them in split screen view.

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- or -

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.

If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.

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

Note: Only applications that support Multi window have
the Multi window icon.

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Window Controls

Controls

Select an app window, and then tap
Window controls in the middle of the
window border.

Close app: Close the selected app.

Controls
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multi window apps.
Drag and drop content: Move items
between the app windows. Drag an item to
share from one window to another. Not all
applications support this feature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected
app window. This turns the app into a
circular, movable icon that can be opened
by tapping on it.
Maximize window: Open the selected app
window in full screen view.

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Multi Window

Enter Text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or by
speaking.

Predictive text

Use the Samsung Keyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.

Options

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Enter Text

Predictive Text

Special Keys

Predictive text suggests words that match your text
entries, and can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing
style from your contacts, messages, email, and social
networking sites — improving the accuracy of predicting
text entries.

Symbol: Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Google voice typing: Enter text using
Google voice™ typing.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard

Clipboard: Access the clipboard.

1. From a Home screen, tap

To customize the Samsung keyboard:
Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for options.

Insert emoji: Insert an emoji at the
cursor position.
Settings: Access keyboard settings.

Note: Available options depend on the app in use. Not
all options are available for all apps.

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Enter Text

Use Google Voice Typing

To enable Google voice typing:
1. Tap Google voice typing on the Samsung
keyboard.

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

•

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

2. Speak your text.
Note: Tap
Settings > Languages to download
additional languages for use with Google voice typing.

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

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing
for options.

Settings

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Enter Text

Emergency Mode
Activate Emergency Mode

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

To activate Emergency mode:
1. Press and hold the Power key to display the
Device options window.

Emergency mode saves battery power by:

•

Changing the color of the screen to grayscale.

•

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

•

Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.

•

Turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth®.

2. Tap Emergency mode > Turn on.

•

Turn Off Emergency Mode

► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap
More > Turn off Emergency mode.

Note: When Emergency mode is turned off, the Location
settings may stay the same as they were in Emergency
mode.

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

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Use Emergency Mode

•

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.

•

More:

•

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

•

Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.

•

Message my location: Send your location
information to your emergency contacts.

•

Phone: Launch the call screen.

•

Emergency alerts: Receive geographically-targeted
messages.
Add: Add other available apps.

•
•

Chrome: Browse the internet.
Maps: Launch Google Maps™.

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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: Add emergency
contacts if none have been set in Safety
Assistance.

-

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

Battery percentage: Display estimated battery
charge remaining.

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Emergency Mode

Calling
Make telephone calls using a
variety of calling features and
services.

Phone Screen
Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts.
More options
Tabs

Voicemail
Keypad

Hide the keypad

Voice command
Call
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Phone Features

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•

More options: Access Speed dial and Call settings.

•
•
•

Video call: Make video calls.

Hide the keypad: Hide the keypad and display
recent calls.

Call: Make a call.
Voice command: Say the number you want to dial.

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•
•

Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call.

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Tabs: Display a log of all dialed, received, and
missed calls. Display contacts marked as favorites.
Display your contacts and select a contact to call.

Voicemail: Set up and check your voicemail.
For more information, see
“Set Up and Access Voicemail” on page 53.

Phone Screen

Access Phone

Call Settings

There are a couple of ways to access Phone.

There are also a couple of ways to access the
Call settings menu.

► From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

► From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

– or –
From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Phone.

– or –

Display Your Phone Number

From a Home screen, tap
Applications > Phone.

Your phone number can be found in Settings.
► From a Home screen, tap
About phone > Status.

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Apps >

Phone > More >

Apps >

Settings >

Settings >

Your phone number is displayed in the
My phone number field.

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Make and Answer Calls
Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore
features and functionality associated with
making or answering a call.

Dial a Number from Your Contacts List
You can quickly dial a phone number from your
Contacts list.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Make a Call

•

From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap
Tap

Contacts.

– or –

You can make a call from a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Phone > Contacts.

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

Dial.

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

Dial a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded
in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your
contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

2. Tap Recent. A list of recent calls is displayed.
3. Tap a contact, and then tap

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Call.

Make and Answer Calls

Video Calls
To activate Video calling:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Answer a Call
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.

Phone > More >

► At the incoming call screen:

2. Tap Video call to enable.

•
•

To make Video calls:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

2. Enter a number and tap

Video call.

•

Drag

Answer to the right to answer the call.

Drag
Reject to the left to reject the call and
send it to your voicemail.
Drag Reject call with message upward and
select a message.

Note: Not all devices are compatible for Video calls. The
caller has the option to accept the video call or answer
the call as a regular voice call.
To switch from a Phone call to a Video call after
dialing:
► Tap Call type > Video call to request two-way
video calling.
– or –
Tap Call type > Show me to only send video of
yourself to your recipient.

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Multitask While on a Call

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

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

► On the incoming call pop-up screen:

•
•

Tap

Answer to answer the call.

Tap
Reject to reject the call and send it to
your voicemail.

•

Tap Reject call with message and select a
message.

•

Tap
Expand to exit the app and view the
main incoming call screen.

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.

End a Call

To end a call from any application:
► Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel, and then tap
End call.

To finish your call:
► Tap
End when you are ready to end your call.

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Options During a Call

Place a New Call While on a Call

Your phone provides several options that you can use
during a call.

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

Adjust the Call Volume

1. From the active call, tap
second call.

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

Add call to dial the

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

– or –

•
•

Tap More > Turn on extra volume to quickly add
more volume to the incoming audio.

Tap

Dial. When the

Swap to switch between the two calls.

Tap
Merge to hear both callers at once
(multi-conferencing).

Listen with the Speaker or
Bluetooth Headset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetooth headset (not included).
► Tap
Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.
– or –
Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a
Bluetooth headset.

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Call Waiting

Call Log

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

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

2. Tap Recent. A list of recent calls is displayed. If
the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name
is displayed.

To answer a new call while you have a call in progress:
1. Drag
Answer in any direction to answer the
new call.

Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List

2. Tap an option:

•

Use recent call information to create a contact or
update your Contacts list.

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

•

Merge with [caller] to add the new caller to
the current call.

•

End call with [caller] to end the previous call
and answer the new call.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone > Recent.

2. Tap the call that contains the information that you
want to save to your Contacts list.
3. Tap Create contact.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing
contact, tap Update existing.

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

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Delete a Call from the Call Log

Block a Number

To delete Call log entries:

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone > Recent.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone > Recent.

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

3. Tap Delete.

3. Tap More > Add to block list:
You can also modify the Block list in Settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Phone > More >
Settings > Call blocking > Block list.

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Speed Dial
Use Speed Dial to Make a Call

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

You can make a call using Speed dial.
1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Create a Speed Dial

•

Tap

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.

Your can assign 100 speed dial numbers.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Tap

Phone.

•

Phone.

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

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

2. Tap More > Speed dial. The Speed dial screen
displays the numbers 1 through 100. Number 1 is
reserved for Voicemail.
3. Tap an unassigned number (

Add contact).

4. Tap a contact to assign to the number.

•

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

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Speed Dial

Remove a Speed Dial Number
Assignment
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

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

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Speed Dial

Emergency Calls
Call Emergency Services from a
Locked Screen

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

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.

Make an Emergency Call
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.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

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

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Emergency Calls

Swipe Lock Screen

Secure Lock Screens

If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access the
call screen in a couple of ways.

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

1. Drag

Phone upward to open the call screen.

Note: The first step differs depending on the device and
Lock screen settings.

- or -

1. Drag

Swipe across the screen to unlock it, and then tap
Phone.

2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
dialer.

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

3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap
Dial.

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

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Phone upward to open the call screen.

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

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Emergency Calls

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Access Your Voicemail

Set up and configure your voicemail.

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.

Set Up Your Voicemail

1. From the Home screen, tap
Voice mail.

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Voice mail.

Apps >

•

Apps >

You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
Note: These steps may be different depending on your
network.

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Access Your Voicemail from
Another Phone
You can access your voicemail from another phone.
1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone
number. Wait until you hear your voicemail
greeting.
2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone
you are using.
3. Enter your password and you are connected to
your voicemail.

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Applications
Learn how to change the way
apps display, organize apps into
folders, and uninstall or disable
apps.

Apps List
Download and Install New Apps

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

Find new apps to download and install on your device.

•

Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the
Home screens. For more information, see
“Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen” on page 21.

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

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

Apps.

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

•

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

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Apps List

Uninstall or Disable Apps

To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications >
Application manager.

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.

•
•

Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

2. Tap
All apps > Disabled, and then tap the app
you want to enable.

Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.

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

3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the
Apps list.

Search for Apps

Apps.

2. Tap Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled
display
Uninstall/Disable on their shortcut.

To locate an app in your Apps list:

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

2. Tap Search.

Applications

1. From a Home screen, tap

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Apps.

•

Enter a word or words in the Search field.
As you type, apps that match display on the
screen.

•

Tap an entry to launch that app.

Apps List

Organize Your Apps

Use Folders to Organize Apps

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

You can organize Apps in a folder on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps > Edit.

To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Edit.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it
on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted
box is displayed.

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

3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

•
•
•

3. Tap Done when finished.
To alphabetize your apps:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps > A-Z.

2. Tap Save.

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

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.

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Apps List

To launch apps in a folder:
► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launch it.
To delete a folder:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps > Edit.

2. Tap the folder to delete and tap Remove folder.
Confirm when prompted.
3. Tap Done when finished.

Add a Folder to a Home Screen
To add a folder to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps.

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

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Apps List

Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google.

Chrome

Note: Certain apps require a Google Account.
Visit google.com to learn more.

Browse the Internet and bring your open
tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from
your computer to your mobile device.
Visit google.com/chrome/browser/mobile to
learn more.

Android Pay
Pay with your Android phone at over one
million store locations across the US and
within mobile apps.

Drive

Visit android.com/pay to learn more.

Open, view, rename, and share your Google
Docs and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more.

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Gmail

Hangouts

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

Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send SMS and
Hangouts messages.

Visit gmail.com to learn more.

Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.

Google

Maps

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

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

Google Now

Visit google.com/maps to learn more.

Works in the background to collect
information you regularly look up and
organize it into convenient cards that appear
when you need them.

Note: You must enable location services
to use Maps. For more information,
see “Location” on page 156.

Visit google.com/landing/now to learn more.
Note: When Google Now™ is enabled, you
can access it by tapping
Google.

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Google Apps

Photos

Play Store

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

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

Visit photos.google.com to learn more.

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

Play Movies & TV

YouTube

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.

View and upload YouTube™ videos right from
your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.

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

Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.

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Google Apps

Verizon
Message+

Enjoy these applications from
Verizon Wireless™.

Send text messages at a whole new level.
Draw on pictures, share locations in real
time, send audio messages, and much more.

Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid
subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or
contact your service provider for additional information.

My Verizon Mobile

Caller Name ID

View details and manage your Verizon
Wireless account.

Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify
unknown callers by name, picture, and city
and state.

Note: No airtime or minute charges apply
when accessing My Verizon Mobile.

Cloud
Back up and access your data. You can
also use Verizon Cloud to transfer content
between other devices.

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Verizon

NFL Mobile

VZ Protect

Stay on top of the game with breaking
NFL news, up-to-minute scoring, in-game
highlights, live videos and more.

Protect your device from digital threats,
including viruses and malware, risky web
sites, and from people accessing the
information on your device if it is ever lost or
misplaced.

Slacker Radio
Enjoy free Internet radio with your mobile
device.

Voice Mail
Retrieve messages left by unanswered calls.

VZ Navigator
Find, share, and navigate to millions of
locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with
ease.

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Verizon

Additional Apps
go90

There are additional apps, including several
Samsung apps, preloaded on your device.

Watch primetime shows, live music, sports,
and the best of the web. Follow your online
favorites. Send must-share moments with the
tap of a finger.

Amazon
Shop at Amazon.com™ from your device.
Visit Amazon.com to learn more.

Help

Amazon Kindle

View information on using your device’s
basic features and settings.

Download books for reading right on your
device. You must have an account with
Amazon™ to use the Kindle™ app.

Samsung Gear
Connect your device to your Samsung Gear
using this application.

Amazon Music
Shop for music at Amazon.com.

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Additional Apps

Samsung Milk Music
Stream music with a radio service that offers
a simple way to find the music that is right for
you. With a library of over 13 million songs
and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes
it easy to skim through stations to find the
perfect soundtrack for the moment.

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Additional Apps

Calculator
Additional Functions

The Calculator provides basic and advanced
arithmetic functions.

You can perform additional functions on your
calculator.

Basic Operation

To clear the calculator history:
► Tap History > Clear history.

You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calculator.

Apps >

Tip: Tap Keypad to return to the calculator keys.

2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.

To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the display field, and
then tap
Copy.

3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. Tap

Equals to view the result.

6. Tap

Clear to clear the results.

Scientific Calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic
functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
Note: Turn the device landscape to use advanced
arithmetic functions.

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Calculator

Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.

•

Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.

Calendar View

•

Tasks: Display all tasks.

3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Calendar.

Create an Event

Menu and tap one of the following:

2. Tap

•

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 listed.

•

Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.

Applications

You can use your Calendar to create events.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

Calendar.

Add to add an event.

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

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Calendar

Share an Event

Create a Task

You can share events you create from your Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it.

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.

3. Tap again to edit it, and tap Share.

1. From a Home screen, tap

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

2. Tap
Menu (by default, the Month and Year are
shown) and tap Tasks.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Calendar.

Delete an Event

Calendar.

3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new task.

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

Apps >

Apps >

4. You can choose to set the task for Today,
Tomorrow, or tap
Expand to set the following
options:

Calendar.

2. Tap an event to view it.
3. Tap again to edit it, and tap Delete. Confirm when
prompted.

•

Set date: Choose a date on the calendar for
the task.

•
•
•
•

My task: Choose a calendar.
Reminder: Set a reminder alert.
Notes: Save a note with your task.
Priority: Assign a priority to the task.

5. Tap Save to save the task.

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Calendar

Delete a Task

Calendar Settings

You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the
day, or tap
Menu > Tasks from the drop-down
menu.

Apps >

Calendar.

2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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

•

To delete the task permanently, tap the task to
open it, and then tap Delete.

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Calendar

Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
Show or hide
settings

Gallery
Record video

Quick settings

Take a picture
Switch
cameras

More settings
Shooting
mode

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Camera and Video

Camera Features

•

Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and
videos.

•
•
•

Record video: Record a video.

•
•
•
•

Take a picture: Take a picture.
Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and front
cameras.

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Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.
More settings: Change the camera settings.
Quick settings: Configure other camera settings.
Show or hide settings: Show or hide the camera
settings.

Camera and Video

Take Pictures

Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down
to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume
key while the camera is active. You can also set the
Volume key to act as the video record key or as a
zoom key.

Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Camera.

Shooting Mode

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

•

Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in or
out.

•

Tap the screen to focus on the area you
touched. When you tap the screen, a
brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light
bulb up or down to adjust the brightness.

Several visual effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Applications

Camera.

Both cameras
Video collage: Create your own short collages
and slow-motion videos without any editing
tools.

•
•

3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to
access various camera options and settings.
4. Tap

Apps >

2. Tap Mode for the following options. Each section
indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes
are available for.

Take a picture to take the picture.

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Live broadcast: Broadcast live on YouTube.
Share your link with friends so they can watch
your video in real time. For more information,
see “Live Broadcast” on page 77.

Camera and Video

•

Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
objects.

•

Download: Download additional shooting
modes from the Galaxy Apps store.

•

Info: Read information about each available
camera mode.

•

More: See more options for the camera
modes.

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

•
•
•

Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures.

Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.

•

Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame
rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a
specific section of each video in slow motion
after recording it.

•

Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid
colors of food.

•

Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video
by recording at various frame rates. The frame
rate is automatically adjusted depending on
the scene being recorded and the movement
of the device.

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

•

Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures
after they have been taken. You can focus on
subjects near to the camera, far away from the
camera, or both.

Applications

•

•

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

Camera and Video

Camera Settings

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

•

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. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary
depending on the camera or recording mode used.
Default settings include:

•
•

Effect: Add special graphical effects.

•
•
•

Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

HDR: Enables the light sensitivity and color
depth features of the device to produce a
brighter and richer picture.
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.

3. Tap
Settings to configure settings for the
Camera. Available options vary depending on the
camera or recording mode used.

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•

Motion photo: Create a short video by taking
pictures.

•

Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady
when the camera is moving.

•

Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.

•

Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the picture.

•

Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
taking them.

•

Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the
Home key twice in quick succession.

•

Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage. This option only appears if an
optional SD card (not included) is installed.

Camera and Video

•

Volume keys function: Use the Volume key
as the camera key, the record key, or as a
zoom key.

•

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

•
•

Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

Front camera
Save pictures as previewed: Save the
self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the
camera screen, not as flipped images.

•
•

-

•

•

-

Help: View information on using the camera.

Rear camera
Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject
selected on the preview screen.

•

Shooting methods (front):

-

Shooting methods (rear):

-

Voice control: To take pictures say “smile”,
“cheese”, “capture”, or “shoot”. To record
videos, say “Record video”.

-

Save as raw file: Save pictures as
high-resolution uncompressed image files. A
viewer app is required to view pictures saved
as raw files.

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Voice control: To take pictures say “smile”,
“cheese”, “capture”, or “shoot”. To record
videos, say “Record video”.
Tap to take pics: Tap the screen to take
selfies.
Gesture control: Detect your palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds
later.
Use heart rate sensor: Once your face
has been recognized, tap the heart rate
sensor to take your picture.

Camera and Video

Live Broadcast

•

Use YouTube to share what is happening around you.
To access the Live broadcast:
► From a Home screen, tap
Mode > Live broadcast.

•
Apps >

Record and instantly share your videos to YouTube.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Camera >
Mode > Live broadcast.

Note: You need to sign in to your Google Account and
enable live broadcasting in your YouTube settings to use
this feature.

2. Tap
Invite and select contacts to share your
Live broadcast with. You also have the option to
share your Live broadcast during recording and
when you finish recording.

Live Broadcast Options
The following options are available:
Rear/Front: Choose which camera to
record with.

•

Invite: Invite contacts to view your Live
broadcast by sending them a link.

•

Settings: Set your privacy settings, Video size,
Auto save, and manage your account.

•

Stop: End your Live broadcast.

Record a Live Broadcast

Camera >

•

Share: Share while recording your Live
broadcast.

3. Press

Live to begin recording.

4. When you are finished, tap

Stop.

Live: Start recording your Live broadcast.

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Camera and Video

Share a Broadcast

Live Broadcast Settings

You can share your Live broadcast with contacts
before recording or share the link after you have
finished recording and it has been posted to YouTube.

Customize your Live broadcasts.

To invite contacts before broadcasting:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Mode > Live broadcast.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Mode > Live broadcast.
2. Tap

Camera >

2. Tap
Invite and select contacts or groups to
share your Live broadcast with.
3. Tap Save to send invites.
To share a Live broadcast while broadcasting:
► Tap
Share and select a sharing method to
share your Live broadcast.
To share a Live broadcast after broadcasting:
► After recording, tap Share link and select a
sharing method to share your Live broadcast.

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Apps >

Camera >

Settings and select an option to customize:

•

Account: Tap to add or switch your
Google Account.

•

Privacy: Choose either to have your videos
unlisted where only friends with a link can view
them or public where anyone can view them.

•
•

Video size: Tap to choose a size option.

•

Auto save: Tap to enable auto saving your
videos to the Gallery app.

•

Auto dim: Dims the brightness if you
broadcast without touching the screen.

•

Add shortcut on Home screen: Tap to create
a shortcut to Live broadcast on the Home
screen.

Social media settings: Share your link with
social media when you start broadcasting.

Camera and Video

Clock
Alarm

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

Apps >

Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

Clock.

Create an Alarm

2. Tap a tab to use a feature:

•
•
•
•

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

Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24 time zones around the world.

1. From a Home screen, tap

•
•
•

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).

Applications

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

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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,
if desired.

Clock

•

Options: Tap to view and set the following
options:

Delete an Alarm

-

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

-

-

Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm
uses sound, vibration, or vibration and
sound to alert you.

Clock.

2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm
tab), and then tap
Delete in the upper right
corner of the alarm entry.

Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume
of the alarm.
Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for
the alarm.
Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
Increasing volume: Start playing the alarm
tone at a low volume at an interval before
the alarm time, and slowly increase in
volume. This is available when you have
chosen an alarm type that includes sound.
Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.

3. Tap Save to save the alarm.

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Clock

World Clock

Stopwatch

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

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

To list a city on the main World clock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:

Clock.

2. Tap World clock.
3. Tap a city to view it on the globe.
4. Tap

Apps >

Add city in the pop-up for the city.

5. Repeat to add more cities.
To remove a city from the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Clock.

•
•
•
•

Start: Begin timing.

•

Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

Stop: Stop timing.
Lap: Keep track of lap times.
Resume: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.

2. Tap World clock.
3. Find the city to remove, and then tap
Delete in
the upper right corner of the city entry.

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Clock

Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

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

•
•
•
•
•

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

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Clock

Contacts
Manage Contacts

Store and manage your contacts with the
Contacts app, which can be synchronized
with a variety of your existing personal
accounts, including Google, Email,
Facebook, and your Samsung account.

Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app.
To access your Contacts list:
► From a Home screen, tap

For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
see “Accounts” on page 169.

Apps >

Contacts.

Find a Contact
You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find
one by name.

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to
find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
slide your finger across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.

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Contacts

•

Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Contacts.

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.

Edit a Contact

•

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

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.

•

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Enter a name, phone number, email address,
assign the contact to a group, and choose a
default ringtone.

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

-

Applications

Tap

Add to enter additional entries.

Tap

Remove to remove an entry.

Tap

More for additional fields.

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Edit.

4. Tap Save.

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

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Contacts

Share a Contact

Unlink Contacts

When you share a contact, the contact’s information
is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard
using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message,
or save it to a storage location.

You can unlink a contact that you previously linked.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap More > Manage linked contacts.

Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More >
Share contact.

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

3. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

Delete Contacts

Link Contacts

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

When you have contacts from various sources, such
as Gmail or Facebook, you may have multiple similar
entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link
multiple entries into a single contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Contacts.

2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also
tap other contacts or tap the All checkbox at the
top of the screen to select all contacts.

Contacts.

3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.

2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap

Apps >

Linked contact.

4. Tap Link another contact, and then tap contacts
to choose them.
5. Tap Link.
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Contacts

Favorites

Groups

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

You can 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.

Mark Contacts as Favorites
You can mark contacts as Favorites.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Contacts.

Create a Group

Add to

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorites (the star brightens ).

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

Apps >

Contacts.

Remove Contacts from Favorites

2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create.

You can remove contacts from Favorites.

3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Remove from Favorites (the star dims

).

•
•

Group name: Enter a name for the new group.

•

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

Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the
group.

4. Tap Save.

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Contacts

Rename a Group

Send a Message to a Group

You can rename a contact group.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

You can send a text message to members of a group.
Contacts.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Edit and enter a new name.

3. Tap More > Send message.

4. Tap Save.

4. Type your message and tap Send.

Add Contacts to a Group

Send an Email to a Group

You can add contacts to a group.

You can send an email to members of a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Contacts.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts
you want to add. When finished, tap Done.

3. Tap More > Send email.

Contacts.

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

4. Tap Save.

•

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

5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.
6. Type your message and tap Send.

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Contacts

Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to delete.
3. Tap More > 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

Apps >

Contacts.

2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Contacts

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

To add an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Samsung folder >
Email.

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

2. Tap More > Settings >

Add account.

3. Enter your email address and password.
The device communicates with the appropriate server
to set up your account and synchronize your email.
When complete, your email is displayed in the Inbox
for the account.

Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.

Note: To configure email account settings at any time,
tap More > Settings. Tap the email account to display
its settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Samsung folder >
Email.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.

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Email

View Multiple Email Accounts

Manage Your Inbox

You can view email you receive for multiple accounts
on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email
accounts individually.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Samsung folder >
Email.
2. Tap
Menu at the top left of the screen to view
the current account mailbox.
3. Tap the account name to view:

•

Combined inbox: View all email in a combined
inbox.

•

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

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•

Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

•

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

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

Email

Create and Send an Email

3. 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 >
Compose.

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•

Tap More for additional email options.

To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Samsung folder >
Email.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.

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.

Applications

•

Remove Email Accounts

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

Tap

Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio, and
more to your email.

4. Review your message and tap Send.

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

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4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.

More to add Cc and Bcc fields.

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Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Samsung folder >
Email.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the
prompts.
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for
only that account.

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Email

Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.

3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap
an image or video to view it, or first tap an album
or folder and then tap an image or video.

Note: Some functions described in this section are only
available if there are images or videos in the Gallery.

•

View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another app, such as Email, saves an image, a
Download folder is automatically created to contain the
image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically
creates a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Zoom In or Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on
an image:

Gallery.

2. Tap
Menu in the upper left corner, and then tap
an option to choose the way items display.

•

In Albums view, you can create albums to
organize your images. On the drop-down
menu, tap Albums, and then tap More >
Create album.

Applications

When viewing an image or video, you can
swipe left or right to view the next or previous
image or video.

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•

Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.

•

Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.

Gallery

Play Videos

Edit Images

You can play videos stored on your device.

You can edit images stored on your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to
see the following options:

Gallery.

2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap

Play to play the video.

•

Auto adjust: Apply adjustments determined
by built-in correction software.

•

Share: Send the image to your contacts
by email, messaging, social media, cloud
accounts, or other methods.

Trim Segments of a Video
You can trim segments of a video.

•
•
•

1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to
see the video options.
2. Tap

Edit, and then tap

Trim.

3. 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.

More:

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4. Tap Export to save the video. Modify the File name
or Resolution, and then tap Export to confirm the
changes.

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Edit: View and use the editing tools.
Delete: Delete the image from your device.

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Rotate left: Rotate the picture
counter-clockwise.
Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise.
Details: View and edit information about
the image, including the date created,
location, and properties.
Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the
images and videos in the current folder.

Gallery

-

Set as contact picture: Set the image as
the photo for a contact.

Delete Images and Videos

Set as wallpaper: Set the image as a
wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.

1. From a Home screen, tap

You can delete images stored on your device.

Share Images and Videos
Apps >

Gallery.

3. Tap More > Edit.

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

Apps >

2. Tap a folder to open it.
4. Tap images and videos to select them, or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
images and videos.

Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.

5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

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

– or –
When viewing a single image or video, tap
Delete.

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

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Gallery

Memo
Use Memo to write and save notes on your
device.

Edit Memos

Compose a Memo

1. From a Home screen, tap

You can make edits to Memos you create.

Apps >

3. Tap the content and make edits. When you are
finished, tap Save.

Memo.

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

•
•
•
•
•

Memo.

2. Tap a memo to view it.

You can create Memos using the Memo app.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Browse Memos

Category: Add or change the category.

You can browse Memos you create.

Tasks: Add tasks.

► From a Home screen, tap

Image: Insert an image into the memo.

•
•

Drawing: Create a drawing and add it to
the memo.

Apps >

Memo.

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

Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the
memo.

3. Tap Save when finished.

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Memo

Memo Options
You can edit, share, or manage Memos.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Memo.

2. While browsing memos, tap More for the following
options:

•
•

Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
Manage categories: Create and manage
categories to organize your memos.

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Memo

Message+
This section describes how to create and
send a message using the Verizon Messages
app.

•

Tap
Attach to attach an item, such as a
postcard, picture, video, audio recording,
Glympse location, location, contact card, or
song.

Create and Send Messages

•

Use the Verizon Messages app to send and receive
messages with your friends and family.

Tap
Emoticon to insert emoticons into your
message.

•

Tap
Voice to record and insert an audio
recording into your message.

1. From the Home screen, tap
Apps >
Verizon folder >
Message+.

3. Review your message and tap

Send.

New message.

2. Tap

•

Tap the To: field and then enter a contact
name, a mobile phone number, or an email
address using the onscreen keyboard. As
you enter letters, possible matches from your
accounts and contacts display on the screen.
Touch a match to add it to the message.

•

Tap Type a message and enter your message.

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Message+

Read Messages

Reply to Messages

When you receive a message, your phone notifies
you by displaying the
New message icon in the
Status bar.

Messages you exchange with another person are
displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so
you can see all the messages in one place.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Apps >
Verizon folder >
Message+.

To access a new message:
► Drag your finger down from the Status bar to
display the Notification panel, and then tap the
message notification to open the message.

2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Tap the Type a message field and then type your
reply message.

– or –

4. When the message is complete, tap

From the Home screen, tap
Apps >
Verizon folder >
Message+, and then tap the
message to open it.

Send.

Delete Messages

1. From the Home screen, tap
Apps >
Verizon folder >
Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete,
and then tap Delete messages on the pop-up
menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.

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Message+

Delete Conversations

Protect a Message from Deletion

You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged
with another person.

You can lock a message so that it will not be
deleted even if you delete the other messages in the
conversation.

1. From the Home screen, tap
Apps >
Verizon folder >
Message+.

1. From the Home screen, tap
Apps >
Verizon folder >
Message+.

2. Touch and hold a conversation you want to delete
and tap Delete Conversation > Delete.

2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock,
and then tap Lock message on the pop-up menu.
A lock icon displays on the message.

Note: Locked messages will not be deleted unless you
select Delete locked messages before confirming the
deletion.

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Message+

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

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.

Types of Messages
The Samsung Messages app provides the following
message types:

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•

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

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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Messages

Create and Send Messages

•

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

Apps >

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

Compose.

2. Tap

3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter
a recipient or tap
Add Recipient to select a
recipient from your Contacts. You can also select
the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or Logs.

•
•

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

•

Attach: Add images, audio, and more to
your message.

•

Add emoji: Choose an available emoji from
the list and add it into your message at the
cursor location.

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.

Enter additional recipients by separating each
entry with a semicolon (;) and then using the
previous procedure. More recipients can be
added at any time before the message is sent.

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For the Group option, if the number of
recipients is less than ten, all members in
the group are added. You must delete any
unnecessary members in the list by selecting
the trash can icon and deleting unwanted
entries.

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

Delete Messages
New message

To delete messages, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Messages.

To view the message:
► Open the Notification panel and tap the message.
For more information, see
“Notification Panel” on page 27.

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

– or –

4. Tap Delete and confirm if prompted.

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

Message Search

•

To play a multimedia message attachment
(audio or video), tap
Play.

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

•

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

1. From a Home screen, tap
Messages.

Apps >

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

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Messages

Messages Settings
Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
messages, push messages, and more.
► From a Home screen, tap
> More > Settings.

Applications

Apps >

Messages

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Messages

My Files
•

Access files stored on your device, including
images, videos, music, and sound clips.

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To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Samsung folder >
My Files.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.

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

•
•

Recent files: View recently saved files.

-

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

This option only appears if an optional SD card
is installed.

•

Download history: View all apps and files that have
been downloaded to the device.

•
•
•
•
•

Documents: View document files.
Images: View image files.
Audio: View audio files.
Videos: View video files.
Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud
storage.

Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you
sign in to.

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

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

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

•
•

Search: Search for a file or folder.
More: Tap for the following options:

-

•

Verizon Cloud: Connect to the Verizon
Cloud service.
Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent
files category.
Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
conceal hidden files.
Access cloud: Access your cloud server
data in Gallery and My Files on your
device.

Storage usage: Tap to view memory
information for your device.

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My Files

S Health
Use S Health to plan, track, and manage
your health goals and activities, including
exercise, sleep, and meals.

Before You Start Exercising
This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While
moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is
safe for most people, health experts suggest that you
talk with your doctor before you start an exercise
program, particularly if you have any of the following
conditions:

Note: This device and related software are not intended
for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions,
or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of
disease.

•
•
•
•

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Samsung folder >
S Health.
2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Set up your health profile and goals.

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Heart disease;
Asthma or lung disease;
Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;
Arthritis.

S Health

You should also check with your doctor if you have
symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious
disease, such as:

•

Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or arms
during physical activity;

•
•

Dizziness or loss of consciousness;

•
•

Ankle swelling, especially at night;

•

Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill that
goes away when you rest.

Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest, or
when lying down or going to bed;

You have a family history of heart disease before
age 55;

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•
•
•
•

You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
You have not exercised for three months or more;
You are overweight or obese;
You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol;
You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called
prediabetes.

When in Doubt — Check It Out

A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced
heartbeat;

If you are unsure of your health status, have several
health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak
with your doctor before starting a new exercise
program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is a
good way to plan an exercise program that is right and
safe for you. Consider it the first step on your path to
physical fitness.

Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine
recommends that you see your doctor before
engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the
following apply:

•

•

You are a man older than age 45 or a woman older
than age 55;

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S Health

S Voice
S Voice Settings

Speak commands to perform operations
on your device, and to speak criteria for
searches and other operations.

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

Access S Voice

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

You can access S Voice™ from the Apps list.

2. Tap

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

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Settings.

2. Speak a command.
3. Tap Microphone if the device does not hear
you, or to give it another command.
Tip: Tap

Applications

Help for example commands.

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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
Access Settings

•

There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.

Personal: Configure your personal accounts and
preferences.

•

System: Customize the device’s system settings.

► From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

– or –

Search for Settings

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

If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Categories of Settings
Settings are grouped into categories.

•

Quick settings: Add shortcuts to settings you
use often.

•

Wireless and networks: Configure your
connections to other devices and networks.

•

Phone: Customize the device’s display, sounds
and more.

Settings

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Search.

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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.

How to Use Settings

Customize Quick Settings

To edit the Quick settings list:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely
to frequently use. When you first access the Settings
menu, the Quick settings are set to a default list of
settings.
To create a Quick settings list:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Edit.

Settings.

Add, and choose up to nine settings.

•

Choose additional settings to display in your
Quick settings menu. Settings that are already
in the Quick settings menu are checked.

•

Uncheck a setting to remove it from the
Quick settings list.

3. Tap
Back to save your new Quick settings
menu.

3. Tap
Back to save your new Quick settings
menu.

Settings

Apps >

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How to Use Settings

Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device
from all networks and turns off connectivity
features, such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.
While in Airplane mode, you can use other
features such as playing music, watching
videos, and other offline applications.

Enable Airplane Mode
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

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Airplane Mode

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi
communication requires access to a wireless
Access Point (AP).

Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi
connection status:

•

When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a wireless Access Point,
Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.

•

If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
device is not connected to it,
Wi-Fi available
is displayed. It may also display if there is a
communication issue with the target wireless
Access Point.

Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Networks

4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.

•

When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.

•

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More for options:

Settings.

•
•

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More > Add network.

Settings

Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.

The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of
your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.

You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network
manually.
Apps >

•

Wi-Fi Options

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

Enter network name: Enter the name of the
Wi-Fi network.

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

3. Tap the network you want to connect to.

•

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Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.

Wi-Fi

•

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).

•

Advanced:

-

Settings

-

Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Receive a pop-up
when opening apps if a Wi-Fi network is
available.
Smart network switch: Connect
automatically to a mobile network
connection when the Wi-Fi connection is
unstable.

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).

•

Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi
network connections.

•

Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
networks, and other settings.

Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications
when Wi-Fi networks in range are detected.
Passpoint: Automatically connect to
Passpoint-certified Wi-Fi access points.
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.

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Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator

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

Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct
connection status:

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

•

Settings.

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

•

When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct,
Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in
the Status bar.

Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans
for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.

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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.

Bluetooth Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth
connection status:

•

Bluetooth is

Scan for Bluetooth Devices

Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.

When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device,
you can scan for nearby devices that are visible.

Turn Bluetooth On or Off

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

Use the settings menu to turn your device’s Bluetooth
on or off.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on or off.

Settings

When Bluetooth is turned on,
displayed in the Status bar.

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•

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

•

To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.

Bluetooth

Pair Bluetooth Devices

Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth compatible devices.

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish
trusted connections between your device and another
Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices
continue to recognize their partnership and exchange
information without having to re-enter a passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another device,
you can rename the paired device to make it easier to
recognize.

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

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

•

Apps >

Settings.

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

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

3. Tap
Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.

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

•

Settings

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

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

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap 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.

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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Connect a Device to Your
Mobile Hotspot

Use Mobile hotspot and Tethering to share
your device’s Internet connection with other
devices.

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

Enable Mobile Hotspot

1. From a Home screen, tap

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

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.

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

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

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

5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the target
device from the list.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.

Settings.

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

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off.

Settings

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Allowed Devices List

Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password

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.

You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.

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 >

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Tap the password, and enter a new password.
5. Tap Save.

Settings.

Configure Mobile Hotspot
Settings

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.

Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting
settings.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.

5. Tap Add to add the device.

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

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•

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

•

Hide my device: Make your Mobile hotspot
invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan.
Other devices can still connect to your Mobile
hotspot, but have to set up the connection
manually with your Network SSID and
Password.

•

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.

•

Show password: Display your password
instead of masking it.

•

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

Settings

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

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Tap More > Timeout settings, and then select an
interval.

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

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering, and choose a
tethering option:

•

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 tethering on.

Settings

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Data Usage
•

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

3. Tap More for the following options:

Note: Your service provider may account for data usage
differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

2. Tap Data usage for options:

•

•
•

Mobile data: Enable mobile data.

•

Alert me about data usage: Receive alerts
when your device has reached the set warning
amount of data usage.

Settings

•

Restrict background data: Restrict some
apps and services from working unless you
are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

•

Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display or hide a
Wi-Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi usage.

•

Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks
that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict
apps from using these networks, and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.

•
•

Show units: Change the unit format.

Settings.

Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period is displayed on the
graph, along with usage by application at the
bottom of the screen.

By application: View data usage by
application.

Limit mobile data usage: Your mobile data
connection is turned off when the specified
limit is reached.

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Help: View help topics for data usage.

Data Usage

Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks
and mobile data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Mobile networks for options:

•

Data roaming access: Enable or disable
connection to data services when your device
is roaming on another network.

•

Roaming: Current roaming status. (Not
configurable.)

•

Signal strength: Current signal strength. (Not
configurable.)

•
•

Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.

•

Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks.

Settings

Network mode: Choose a preferred network
mode.

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Advanced Calling
Enjoy high definition voice and video calling
from Verizon.
To upgrade to Advanced Calling:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Advanced calling > Activate advanced
calling, and follow the instructions to upgrade.
3. Tap Advanced calling, and tap On/Off to enable
the feature.
4. Activate Wi-Fi calling to use Wi-Fi when the
mobile network is not available.

Settings

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More Settings
Printing

The More connection settings allow you to
configure a variety of connectivity settings
for your device.

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

Nearby Device Scanning

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More > 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.

3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap
Download plug-in to install additional
print service drivers.

Note: This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy scanning
even if Bluetooth is turned off on your device.
To enable nearby device scanning:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

Settings

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More Settings

MirrorLink

Download Booster

Mirror your device’s display on your car’s
entertainment and information screen using a USB
connection.

Download booster improves download speed by using
both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when
downloading files over 30 MB in size.

Note: To use this feature, your car system must support
MirrorLink.

Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.
To turn on Download booster:
1. From a Home screen, tap

To turn on MirrorLink:
1. Connect your device to your car’s system using
the USB cable.
2. On your device’s Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More > Download booster.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Download booster.

Apps >

3. Tap More > MirrorLink.
4. Tap Connect to vehicle via USB and follow the
prompts.
5. Tap More > MirrorLink device ID to view the
MirrorLink ID for your device.

Settings

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More Settings

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Connect to a VPN

Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs).

To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Note: You must set a secured screen before
setting up a VPN. For more information, see
“Lock Screen and Security” on page 158.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More > VPN.
3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.

Add a VPN

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

Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection
to your device.

Disconnect from a VPN

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More > VPN.

To disconnect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.

2. Tap More > VPN.

4. Tap More > Add VPN and follow the prompts to set
up your VPN.

3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.

Settings

Apps >

Settings.

4. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect.

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More Settings

Edit or Delete a VPN

4. Set the following options:

•

Content to share: Select the content to share.
Choices are: Videos, Pictures, and Music.

•

Allowed devices: Indicate the devices
accessible to your device.

3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN.

•

Blocked devices: Indicate devices not allowed
access to your device.

4. Tap
Settings by the VPN that you want to edit
or delete.

•

Download to: Allow downloading of data to
your device or optional memory card (not
included).

•

Receive files from other devices: Set a
default for receiving files.

Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit
or delete the connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More > VPN.

Nearby Devices
Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi,
Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot.
Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can
access your data. Use this option with care.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap More > Nearby devices.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Nearby devices.

Settings

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More Settings

Sounds and Vibration
Vibrate While Ringing

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

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

Change the Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you have
made.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Apps >

Settings.

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

Settings.

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

•

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

•

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

•

Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.

Settings

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Adjust the Volume

Vibration Intensity

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

Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls,
notifications, and haptic feedback.

Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home
screen by pressing the Volume key.

1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity.

Settings.

3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration
intensities.

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

•
•
•
•

Apps >

Ringtone

Select a Default Ringtone

Media

Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.

Notifications

1. From a Home screen, tap

System

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.

Apps >

Settings.

3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap
Add ringtone to use an audio file as a
ringtone.

Settings

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

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern.
3. Tap a pattern to preview and select it.

Settings.

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

•

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

•

Messages notifications: Choose a sound for
message notifications, and configure vibration
and Preview message options.

Settings

•

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

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.

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

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

Do Not Disturb

Change the Notification Sound
1. From a Home screen, tap

•

To activate Do not disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.

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Scheduling

System Sounds

This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on
or off automatically at scheduled times.

Set various other system sound options.

Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode
has been turned on manually.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, Start
time, and End time.

Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize which notifications are
allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.

Apps >

Settings.

•

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

•

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

•

Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to
alert, vibrate, or silent.

•

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

•

Vibration feedback: Vibrate when
Back or
Recent are tapped, and for other actions.

3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the following
options:

•
•
•
Settings

No exceptions
Alarms only
Custom
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Key-tap Feedback

Sound Quality and Effects

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

You can enable sound effects when connected to a
headset.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

Note: Sound effects are only available when
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset
(not included) is connected.

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

•

Dialing keypad tone: Play tone when the
dialing keypad is tapped.

Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.

•

Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.

1. From a Home screen, tap

•

Settings

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and
effects.

Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.

3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap
Advanced or Basic to customize your sound
settings.

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4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:

•

UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution
of music and videos for a clearer listening
experience.

•

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

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Sounds and Vibration

Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts
from. Alerts include notifications, sounds,
and vibrations.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable
notifications.

•

Settings

Tap Advanced to configure more notification
options for individual apps.

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Notifications

Display and Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Configure your display’s brightness, screen
timeout delay, and other display settings.

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper.

Adjust the Screen Brightness

You can display a favorite picture or choose from
preloaded wallpapers.

Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings
or personal preference. You may also want to adjust
screen brightness to conserve battery power.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

To change wallpaper:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Wallpaper.

3. Customize options under Brightness:

3. Tap
Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and
lock screens.

•

Tap Auto to allow the device to adjust
brightness automatically.

•

Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.

4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as
wallpaper.

Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel.

Settings

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•

Tap On/Off by Wallpaper motion effect to
allow the wallpaper to shift slightly as you
move the device.

•

Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.

Display and Wallpaper

Change the Font Size and Style

Enable Icon Backgrounds

You can set the font size and style for all text that is
displayed on the screen.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Font to choose a
font size and style.

•
•

Apps >

Settings.

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

Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
Tap a font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts from
Galaxy Apps.

3. Tap Done to set the font size and style.

•

Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with
shaded backgrounds.

•

Icons only: Show icons only.

3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.

Screen Rotation
Rotate the screen based on the orientation of your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper.
3. Tap Screen rotation to turn the feature on or off.

Settings

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Set the Screen Timeout

Always On Display

Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.

Choose an image or information to display instead of
turning off the screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screen timeout and
choose a time period.

Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to
Settings, double tap the screen while it is turned off or
while the selected image or information is displayed.

Enable Smart Stay

1. From a Home screen, tap

The screen does not time out as long as you are
facing the front camera.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Always on display.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature, and then set the
following options:

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Smart stay, and tap
On/Off to turn the feature on.

Settings

Apps >

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•

Content to show: The content to show: Clock,
Calendar, or Image.

•

Clock style/Calendar style/Image: The
clock, calendar, or image style.

•

Background image: If clock is chosen, set the
background image.

•

About always on display: View the current
software version and license information.

Display and Wallpaper

Select a Screen Mode

LED Indicator

Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing.

Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice
recording, or receiving notifications.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screen mode and
choose a screen mode:

•

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper.

Tap Adaptive display if you want your device
to automatically optimize the display to match
the type of image displayed and other criteria,
such as battery level.

3. Tap LED indicator to turn the feature on or off.

Keep Screen Turned Off

– or –

Prevent the screen from turning on accidentally while
the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag.

Choose a specific type of screen mode based
on what you are viewing.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper.
3. Tap Keep screen turned off to enable or disable
this feature.

Settings

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Screensaver

5. Tap More for additional options:

•
•

The screensaver setting 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 display photos.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Preview: See a demonstration of screen saver.
Select when to use: Select when your device
can go into screen saver mode.

Settings.

2. Tap Display and wallpaper > Screensaver.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the screen saver.
4. Configure options:

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

Settings

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Advanced Features
One-Handed Operation

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

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

Manage Game Features

1. From a Home screen, tap

Manage useful features while you play games.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following:
Game launcher: Automatically arranges all
your games in one place.

•

Game tools: When enabled, a button floating
over top of your game provides convenient
game features, such as No alerts during game,
Minimize and alive, Screenshot, and Record.
Game tools can also access your Contacts,
Storage, Microphone, and Camera.

Settings

Settings.

3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following:

2. Tap Advanced features > Games.

•

Apps >

2. Tap Advanced features > One-handed operation.

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•

Reduce screen size: Press the Home key
three times in quick succession to reduce the
size of the display.

•

One-handed input: Adjust the size and
position of the keyboard and other input
methods for easier input with one hand.

Advanced Features

Other Features

•

Configure other useful features. For example, you can
control certain device actions by picking up the device
and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand
or turning over the device.

Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
the screen by swiping the edge of your hand
across it, from side to side, keeping in contact
with the screen.

•

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

•

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

•

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features.
3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:

•

Quick launch camera: Open the Camera by
quickly pressing the Home key twice.

•

Pop-up view gesture: View an app in pop-up
view by swiping downwards diagonally from
either corner at the top of the screen while the
app is open and shown on the screen.

•

Smart capture: Capture an image of any
scrollable areas of the screen that are
currently hidden, as well as the area that is
visible, and crop and share the screenshot
immediately.

Settings

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Advanced Features

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

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

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Storage.

•

Device storage used out of the total space
available is displayed.

3. Tap Internal storage for the following:

•

Total space: The total amount of memory on
your device.

•

Available space: The amount of storage
space currently available.

•

System memory: The minimum amount of
storage space required to run the system.

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•

Apps: The amount of storage space currently
being used by apps.

•

Pictures, videos: The amount of storage
space currently being used by pictures and
videos.

•

Audio: The amount of storage space currently
being used by audio.

•

Other: The space used by app data,
downloaded files, and Android system files.

•

Cached data: The amount of data currently
cached.

•

Explore: Launch My Files to view content
stored on your device.

Storage

To increase available memory:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Mount a Memory Card

Settings.

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.

2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Internal storage > Cached data to clear
cached data for all apps.
4. Tap Delete to confirm.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Storage > SD card.

Memory Card (SD Card)

3. Tap Mount.

Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory is
displayed as part of Total space and Available space.
For more information on memory card installation,
see “Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card” on
page 6.

Settings

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Storage

Remove a Memory Card

Format a Memory Card

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

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Storage > SD card.

1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap Unmount.

2. Tap Storage > SD card.

Apps >

Settings.

3. Tap Format and follow the prompts.

4. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIM card/Memory card tray, and push until the
tray pops out.
5. Remove the memory card from the tray, and slide
the tray back into the slot.

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Storage

Battery
View how battery power is used for device
activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Battery for options:

•

Power saving mode: Save battery power by
limiting your device’s performance, limiting
vibration feedback, and restricting location
services and most background data.

•

Ultra power saving mode: Save battery
power by applying a simplified grayscale
theme to your Home screen and limiting the
number of usable apps.

•

Fast cable charging: Charge the battery more
quickly.

•

Show battery percentage: Display the battery
charge percentage next to the battery icon on
the Status bar.

Settings

•

Past and predicted usage: View estimated
usage time remaining based on your usage
over the last 7 days.

•

Recent battery usage: Tap an item to view
details of its battery usage.

3. Tap More for the following options:

•
•

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Refresh: Update the listing.
Optimize battery usage: Choose apps to
optimize their individual battery usage.

Battery

Applications Settings
Manage settings for applications on your
device.

3. If you have disabled applications:

•
•

Application Manager

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.

Application Manager Options
If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to
display them.
Apps >

All apps at the top left of the screen.

Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.

4. Tap More for the following options:

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Tap

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

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Draw over other apps: Choose apps that can
run on top of other running apps.

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Modify system settings: Select which apps
can change system endings.

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

Note: Options vary by application.

Settings.

2. Tap Applications > Application manager.

Settings

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Manage Apps

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You can view and update information about an
application, including memory usage, default settings,
and permissions.

Notifications: Configure notifications from the
app.

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Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.

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Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.

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Memory: View memory usage.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Applications > Application manager.
3. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application. The following options are
displayed:

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

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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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Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.

Settings

Data usage: View mobile data usage.
Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.

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Default Applications

Application Settings

If you have multiple applications of the same type,
such as email apps, you can select one app to be the
default.

Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available
in one convenient location.

You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides
an easier user experience for first-time smartphone
users.

2. Tap Applications.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

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3. Tap the following to choose default apps:
Browser app: Choose a default browser app.

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Set as default: Choose default apps for other
functions.

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Home screen: Choose a Home screen type.

Settings

Settings.

3. Tap one of the following to display the settings for
the selected app:

2. Tap Applications > Default applications.

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Apps >

Calling app: Choose a default calling app.
Messaging app: Choose a default messaging
(text and multimedia) app.

Calendar
Camera
Contacts
Email
Messages
Phone
S Voice app
Weather
Google

Phone assistance app: Choose an app that
provides assistance for using your device.

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NFC and Payment
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data
exchange when you touch your device with
another compatible device. This is used for
features like Android Beam.

Android Beam

Enable NFC

1. From a Home screen, tap

Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data
with other NFC devices.

2. Tap NFC and payment.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app
content to another NFC-capable device by holding the
devices close together. You can beam browser pages,
YouTube videos, contacts, and more.
Settings.

3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.

Settings.

4. Tap Android Beam, and tap On/Off to turn
Android Beam on.

2. Tap NFC and payment.

5. Touch the back of your device with another
NFC-capable device to transfer content, and tap
the screen displaying the file you want to share.

3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.

Settings

Apps >

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Tap and Pay
Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment
application you want to use for making purchases on
your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap NFC and payment.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
4. Tap Tap and pay.
5. Tap Payment for the following options:

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Choose the app that you want as your default.
Tap If open app supports tap and pay to
choose whether you want to always use the
default payment application, or use an open
app if it supports Tap and pay.

6. Tap Others to choose other types of
payment apps.

Settings

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Themes
Set the theme to be applied to your Home
and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app
icons.
You can apply a theme to your Home or Lock screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Themes.

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Tap a theme to view a preview of various
screens.

•

Tap More themes to download additional
themes from the Theme Store with your
Samsung account.

3. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme.

Settings

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

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your location
is determined:

E911
This is a view only field. You cannot turn off E911
Location on any cell phone. E911 Location service is
standard on all mobile phones to allow sharing of your
GPS location with emergency personnel when you
make a call to emergency services (such as 911). This
setting is not configurable.

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High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.

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Power saving: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks
(no GPS).

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GPS only: Use GPS only.

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

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

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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 Location.
Settings

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Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.

Location Services
Google uses Location History to store and use 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 Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google location history and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.

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

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Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.

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None: Never use a Lock screen.

It is recommended that you secure your device using
a Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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

Settings.

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

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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.

Settings

Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.

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•
•

Show content
Hide content
Do not show notifications

4. Tap Set up to set up and use fingerprints to
unlock the device in addition to a PIN, pattern, or
password. Tap Later to skip fingerprints setup.

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Fingerprints

5. Choose a screen lock option:

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Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock,
or information such as the weather, on the
Lock screen.

•

Notifications on lock screen: Show
notifications on the Lock screen.

You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity
when logging in to your Samsung account.

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Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time and
Smart lock. This option is not available with
Swipe.

Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the sensor
may recognize a fingerprint that is similar to a
registered fingerprint.

Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps.

Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.

Settings

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Register a Fingerprint

Fingerprint Verification

You can register up to three fingerprints. A password
is also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.

Fingerprint verification can be used for other accounts
accessed from your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.

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To add a fingerprint, tap
Add fingerprint
and follow the prompts to register a fingerprint
and password. You must set a pattern, PIN, or
password to protect your fingerprints.

•

To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint,
enter a new name, and then tap Rename.

•

To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the
fingerprint, and then tap Remove.

Settings

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.

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Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity
using your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.

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Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or
disable fingerprint security.

Lock Screen and Security

Unknown Sources

Encrypt SD Card

Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.

Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
SD card (not included) when you first access it after
powering on your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

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

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

Protect Encrypted Data
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Protect
encrypted data and follow the prompts to encrypt
all data on your device.

Settings

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Other Security Settings

Security Update Service

SIM Card Lock

Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary
screen lock type when unlocking the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

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3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.

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View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
Apps >

Settings.

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

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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.

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

Settings

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Device Administration

Credential Storage

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
Settings > Phone administrators.

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

•

Tap Support & protection to enable it.

Settings

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

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Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.

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

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User certificates: View user certificates.

•

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

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

Lock Screen and Security

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

Apps >

Settings.

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

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

•

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

Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.

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To view Trust agents, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or
Fingerprints). For more information, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 158.

•

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

•

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

Settings

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Privacy and Emergency
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Choose from various modes designed to
hide personal content from being accessed
by anyone else using your device, or to aid
you in an emergency.

App Permissions
Control which apps have permissions to use certain
features of your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Location
Microphone
Phone
SMS
Storage
Additional permissions

4. Tap On/Off next to each app to enable or disable
permissions for that feature.

Settings.

2. Tap Privacy and emergency > App permissions.
3. Tap the following features to see which apps have
permission to access them:

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Settings

Body sensors
Calendar
Camera
Contacts

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Private Mode

Send SOS Messages

Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone
else using your device. Private mode is only available
for certain applications.

Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you
are in an emergency situation.

Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or
Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode.

2. Tap Privacy and emergency > Send SOS
messages.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

Apps >

Settings.

3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on and configure
the following options:

2. Tap Privacy and emergency > Private mode.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Private mode.
4. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up
Private mode.

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Send messages to: Add recipients by
creating new contacts or selecting from
Contacts.

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Attach pictures: Send pictures to your
emergency contacts.

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Attach audio recording: Send a short audio
message to your emergency contacts.

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

Settings

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Privacy and Emergency

Emergency Mode

There are three types of Emergency Alerts:

Use Emergency mode to conserve battery power
during emergencies. Power-hungry apps and functions
are disable, but you are still able to send messages,
use Contacts, and make emergency calls.

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Alerts issued by the President

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AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Privacy and emergency > Emergency mode.

Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
(Extreme and Severe)

Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats
(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts.

3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.

Emergency Alerts

Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.

Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive
geographically-targeted messages.

To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow
the instructions below:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.

This device is designed to receive wireless emergency
alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System
(CMAS), which may also be known as the Personal
Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more
information, please contact your wireless provider.

2. Tap Privacy and emergency > Emergency alerts.
3. Tap Settings > Alert types.

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Alert messages are provided by the US Department of
Homeland Security and alert customers of imminent
threats to their safety within their area. There is no
charge for receiving an Emergency Alert message.
Settings

All alerts are enabled (on) by default.

4. Tap an alert option to disable it.

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

To disable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings.

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

To enable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Easy mode.
3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.

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

4. Tap the apps you want to add or remove.
5. Tap Done to save your settings.

Settings

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Accounts
Synchronize Accounts

Set up and manage accounts, including your
Google Account, Samsung account, email,
and social networking accounts.

You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and
other types of accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Depending on the account, you can choose
to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and
other types of content.

4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap More > Sync all or Sync now to synchronize
the account.

You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
2. Tap Accounts >

Settings.

3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.

Add an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

Apps >

Settings.

Note: Sync options and the location of the sync
command differ depending on the account type.

Add account.

3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.

Settings

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Account Settings

Remove an Account

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

You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

Note: Account settings and available features vary
between account types and service providers. Contact
your service provider for more information on your
account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

3. Tap the account and then tap More >
Remove account.

Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
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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Language and Input Settings
Default Keyboard

Configure your device’s language and input
settings.

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

Language

1. From a Home screen, tap

You can select a default language for your device’s
menus and keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

3. Select a keyboard.

Settings.

Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the
Google Play store.

2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.

Settings

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard.

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Samsung Keyboard

Google Voice Typing

Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.

Speak rather than type your text entries using Google
voice typing.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for options:

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English(US): Set the keyboard type:
Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.

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Add input languages: Choose which
languages are available on the keyboard.
To switch between languages, slide the
Space bar sideways.

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Predictive text: Predictive text suggests
words that match your text entries, and can
automatically complete common words.
Predictive text can learn your personal writing
style from your contacts, messages, Gmail,
and social networking sites — improving its
accuracy of predicting your text entries.

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Settings

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing
for options:

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

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Languages: Select languages for Google
voice typing.

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

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Now on tap: Get info based on the current
app screen when searching by voice or
holding down the Home key.

•

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.

Language and Input Settings

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Block offensive words: Hide search results
that contain offensive words.

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Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from
a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is
connected.

Pointer Speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).

3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left
to go slower.

Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is
used for various accessibility features, such as Voice
Assistant. For more information, see “Accessibility” on
page 178.
Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.

Text-to-Speech Options

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

4. Tap Ok to save your setting.

Settings.

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

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

•

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

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Default language status: Display the default
language in use.

Settings

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Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google servers. You
can also reset your device to its factory
defaults.

Backup and Restore

Smart Switch

2. Tap Backup and reset for options:

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

Apps >

Settings.

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

2. Tap Backup and reset > Open smart switch, and
then follow the prompts.

•

Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information
and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer
content faster.

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Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.

Transfer content from your old device to this device.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Settings

Apps >

Settings.

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Reset

Factory Data Reset

Restore your device to its default settings.

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

Reset Settings

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.

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

Apps >

Settings.

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 15.

2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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

Settings.

2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Settings

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Warning: If you reset your Google Account password,
you must wait 72 hours after changing your password to
perform a factory data reset on your device.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset phone and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set
up your device.

Settings

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Date and Time
By default, your device receives date and
time information from the wireless network.

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Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone (only available when Automatic date and
time is disabled).

When you are outside network coverage, you
may want to set date and time information
manually using the date and time settings.

•

Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

•

Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from the wireless network.

•

Set date: Enter the current date (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).

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Set time: Enter the current time (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).

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Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features
that make using the device easier for those
with certain physical disabilities.

•

Voice assistant help: View help on using
Voice Assistant.

•

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

Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.

•

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

Settings.

•

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

Vision
Voice assistant: Give spoken feedback aloud
to assist blind and low-vision users.

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Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS
engine and options. For more information, see
“Text-to-Speech Options” on page 173.

Voice Assistant can collect all of the text
you enter, except passwords, including
personal data and credit card numbers.
It may also log your user interface
interactions with the device.

•

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

•

Voice label: Write voice recordings to
NFC tags to provide information about
nearby objects.

You can turn on Voice Assistant from any
screen by pressing the Home key quickly
three times (triple-press).

•

Font size: Set the font size.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

2. Tap Accessibility for options:

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High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with
the background.

•

High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of
the Samsung keyboard and change its colors
to increase the contrast between the keys and
the background.

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

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

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

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

Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.

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

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

•

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

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Grayscale: Change all colors to gray.

Left and right sound balance: Use the slider
to set the left and right balance when using a
stereo device.

•

Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.

•

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

Settings

Hearing
Sound detectors: Give an alert when a crying
baby or a doorbell is detected.

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

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Accessibility

Dexterity and interaction
Universal switch: Control your device with
your customized switches.

More settings
Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping
in a series of four to eight directions.

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

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Easy screen turn on: Wake up your device by
waving your hand over the sensor.

Direct access: Open your accessibility
settings by pressing the Home key quickly
three times in succession.

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

Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.

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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.

Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts
for answering and ending calls.

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Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms
and calendar events.

•

Manage accessibility: Export your
accessibility settings and share them
with another device.

Settings

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Accessibility

Services
Support & protection: Protect your mobile
device from threats posed by malicious
websites.

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TalkBack: Hear spoken feedback to describe
what you touch, select, and activate.

•

Switch access: Control your device using
configurable key combinations.

•

Additional accessibility apps may be
downloaded from the Google Play store.
Certain accessibility services you install may
be configured here.

Settings

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Accessibility

Help
View tips and guidelines for using your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

2. Tap Help for information about:

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Settings

New features
How-to videos
Useful tips
User guide
My Verizon mobile
Icon glossary
Getting started
Applications
Settings

182

Help

About Phone
View information about your device, including
current status, legal information, hardware
and software versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Settings.

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

•

Icon glossary: View details about the icons
seen on the Status bar.

•

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

•

Legal information: View legal notices and
other legal information.

•

Phone name: View and change your device’s
name.

•

Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.

Settings

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About Phone

System Updates
Use System updates to update your device’s
software.
1. From a Home screen, tap
System updates.

Apps >

Settings >

2. Tap Check for new system update.

•

Tap Show system update history to view
previous software updates.

3. Follow the prompts to check for available software
updates to download and install.

Settings

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System Updates
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