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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 1
About the User Guide ........................................................................................................................... 1
Access Instructions on Phone............................................................................................................... 1
Access Help .................................................................................................................................. 1
Get Support from Sprint Zone ....................................................................................................... 2
Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Parts and Functions .............................................................................................................................. 4
Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................................ 6
Turn Your Phone On and Off ................................................................................................................ 7
Use the Touchscreen ............................................................................................................................ 8
Activate Your Phone ........................................................................................................................... 12
Complete the Setup Screens .............................................................................................................. 13
Basic Operations ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Basics .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List ................................................................................ 15
Phone Settings Menu.................................................................................................................. 16
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation................................................................................ 16
Capture Screenshots .................................................................................................................. 17
S Pen .................................................................................................................................................. 18
S Pen Options ............................................................................................................................. 19
Air View ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Air Command ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Action Memo ............................................................................................................................... 20
Smart Select................................................................................................................................ 24
Screen Write ............................................................................................................................... 26
S Note ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Add or Remove Air Command Shortcuts.................................................................................... 27
Applications ......................................................................................................................................... 29
Launch Applications .................................................................................................................... 29
Apps List ..................................................................................................................................... 29
Phone Number .................................................................................................................................... 34
Airplane Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 35

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Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 37
Samsung Keyboard .................................................................................................................... 37
Google Voice Typing................................................................................................................... 38
Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................................... 39
Google Account................................................................................................................................... 39
Create a Google Account............................................................................................................ 40
Sign In to Your Google Account ................................................................................................. 46
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 50
Find and Install an App ............................................................................................................... 51
Request a Refund for a Paid App ............................................................................................... 52
Update an App ............................................................................................................................ 53
Uninstall an App .......................................................................................................................... 55
Get Help with Google Play .......................................................................................................... 57
Lock and Unlock Your Screen ............................................................................................................ 58
Update Your Phone............................................................................................................................. 60
Update Your Phone Software ..................................................................................................... 60
Update Your Profile..................................................................................................................... 62
Update Your PRL ........................................................................................................................ 63
Your Phone Interface .................................................................................................................................. 65
Home Screen Basics........................................................................................................................... 65
Home Screen Layout .................................................................................................................. 65
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................................ 66
Status Bar and Notification Panel ....................................................................................................... 67
Status Bar ................................................................................................................................... 67
Notification Panel ........................................................................................................................ 70
S Finder....................................................................................................................................... 72
Quick Connect ............................................................................................................................ 73
Customize the Home Screen .............................................................................................................. 75
Change the Wallpaper ................................................................................................................ 75
Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen ............................................................................................ 76
Add Widgets to the Home Screen .............................................................................................. 77
Add Folders to the Home Screen ............................................................................................... 78
Phone App .................................................................................................................................................. 80
Place and Answer Calls ...................................................................................................................... 80
Call Using the Phone Dialer ........................................................................................................ 80

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Call Emergency Numbers ........................................................................................................... 82
Answer Phone Calls .................................................................................................................... 83
In-Call Screen Layout and Options ............................................................................................. 86
Place a Call from Contacts ......................................................................................................... 87
Call from Call Logs ...................................................................................................................... 89
Optional Services ................................................................................................................................ 91
Voicemail Setup .......................................................................................................................... 92
Visual Voicemail .......................................................................................................................... 93
Set Up Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................................. 93
Review Visual Voicemail ............................................................................................................. 94
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages ....................................................................................... 95
Visual Voicemail Options ............................................................................................................ 96
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ........................................................................................... 97
Wi-Fi Calling .............................................................................................................................. 100
Caller ID Blocking ..................................................................................................................... 102
Call Waiting ............................................................................................................................... 102
Conference Calling ................................................................................................................... 103
Call Forwarding ......................................................................................................................... 105
Call Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 106
Contacts .................................................................................................................................................... 109
Contacts Screen Layout .................................................................................................................... 109
Add a Contact ................................................................................................................................... 110
View Contacts ................................................................................................................................... 114
Edit a Contact.................................................................................................................................... 115
Delete a Contact ............................................................................................................................... 117
Share a Contact ................................................................................................................................ 118
Profile Sharing................................................................................................................................... 120
Import Contacts ................................................................................................................................. 122
Back Up Contacts ............................................................................................................................. 123
Messaging and Internet............................................................................................................................. 125
Text and Multimedia Messaging ....................................................................................................... 125
Send a Text Message ............................................................................................................... 125
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ......................................................................................... 126
Use Enhanced Messaging ........................................................................................................ 129
Save and Resume a Draft Message ......................................................................................... 133

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New Messages Notification....................................................................................................... 134
Manage Message Conversations ............................................................................................. 134
Gmail ................................................................................................................................................. 137
Create and Send a Gmail Message .......................................................................................... 137
Check Received Gmail Messages ............................................................................................ 139
Use Gmail Labels ...................................................................................................................... 141
Archive Gmail Threads ............................................................................................................. 142
Mute Gmail Threads ................................................................................................................. 143
Delete Gmail Threads ............................................................................................................... 144
Search Gmail Messages ........................................................................................................... 145
Report Spam Gmail .................................................................................................................. 146
Add Another Google (Gmail) Account ...................................................................................... 147
Switching Between Gmail Accounts ......................................................................................... 149
Gmail Settings ........................................................................................................................... 150
Email ................................................................................................................................................. 152
Set Up an Email Account .......................................................................................................... 152
Add an Email Account............................................................................................................... 152
Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account..................................................................................... 156
Compose and Send Email ........................................................................................................ 158
Open Email Messages .............................................................................................................. 160
Delete an Email Account........................................................................................................... 163
Manage Your Email Inbox......................................................................................................... 164
Exchange ActiveSync Email Features ...................................................................................... 166
Data Services General Information (LTE and 3G Networks) ............................................................ 168
4G LTE ...................................................................................................................................... 169
Your User Name ....................................................................................................................... 170
Data Connection Status and Indicators .................................................................................... 172
Browser ............................................................................................................................................. 173
Use the Browser ....................................................................................................................... 173
Add a Bookmark ....................................................................................................................... 174
View Browser History ................................................................................................................ 176
Open New Browser Tab............................................................................................................ 177
Chrome Browser ............................................................................................................................... 179
Camera and Video .................................................................................................................................... 181
Camera Overview ............................................................................................................................. 181

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Take Pictures and Record Videos .................................................................................................... 182
Take a Picture ........................................................................................................................... 183
Record Videos .......................................................................................................................... 184
Shooting Modes ........................................................................................................................ 185
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery .......................................................................................... 187
Edit Pictures ...................................................................................................................................... 190
Auto Adjust a Picture ................................................................................................................ 190
Rotate a Picture ........................................................................................................................ 191
Crop a Picture ........................................................................................................................... 192
Write on a Picture ..................................................................................................................... 194
Photo Editor .............................................................................................................................. 195
Animate a Picture ...................................................................................................................... 197
Collage ...................................................................................................................................... 199
Share Pictures and Videos ............................................................................................................... 201
Send Pictures or Videos by Email or Gmail .............................................................................. 202
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message ..................................................................... 203
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ................................................................................. 205
Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media ................................................ 206
Share Videos on YouTube ........................................................................................................ 207
Camera Options and Settings ........................................................................................................... 208
Switch Cameras ........................................................................................................................ 208
Set Camera Options ................................................................................................................. 209
Live Broadcasting ..................................................................................................................... 210
Useful Apps and Features......................................................................................................................... 214
Sprint Zone........................................................................................................................................ 214
Sprint Family Locator ........................................................................................................................ 214
Sprint Fun & Games.......................................................................................................................... 215
Sprint TV & Movies ........................................................................................................................... 215
Sprint Music Plus .............................................................................................................................. 216
Calculator .......................................................................................................................................... 216
Calendar ............................................................................................................................................ 218
Add an Event to the Calendar ................................................................................................... 218
View Calendar Events............................................................................................................... 221
Share Calendar Events ............................................................................................................. 222
Sync Calendars ......................................................................................................................... 224

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Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar...................................................................... 225
Clock ................................................................................................................................................. 226
Set Alarms................................................................................................................................. 227
World Clock ............................................................................................................................... 229
Stopwatch ................................................................................................................................. 229
Timer ......................................................................................................................................... 230
Galaxy Apps ...................................................................................................................................... 230
Gallery ............................................................................................................................................... 230
Google Hangouts .............................................................................................................................. 232
Google Maps ..................................................................................................................................... 233
Google Play Movies & TV ................................................................................................................. 235
Google Play Music ............................................................................................................................ 236
Google Search .................................................................................................................................. 239
Use Google Search ................................................................................................................... 239
Use Google Voice Search......................................................................................................... 240
Facebook .......................................................................................................................................... 241
Instagram .......................................................................................................................................... 242
Messenger ........................................................................................................................................ 242
Microsoft Excel .................................................................................................................................. 243
Microsoft OneDrive ........................................................................................................................... 243
Microsoft OneNote ............................................................................................................................ 243
Microsoft PowerPoint ........................................................................................................................ 243
Microsoft Word .................................................................................................................................. 244
Milk Music ......................................................................................................................................... 244
Music ................................................................................................................................................. 244
My Files ............................................................................................................................................. 248
S Health ............................................................................................................................................ 249
S Note App ........................................................................................................................................ 251
S Voice .............................................................................................................................................. 252
Samsung Pay .................................................................................................................................... 253
Scrapbook ......................................................................................................................................... 253
SideSync ........................................................................................................................................... 254
Video ................................................................................................................................................. 255
Voice Recorder ................................................................................................................................. 255
YouTube ............................................................................................................................................ 258

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1Weather ........................................................................................................................................... 260
Amazon ............................................................................................................................................. 260
App Spotlight ..................................................................................................................................... 260
Lookout ............................................................................................................................................. 261
Messaging Plus ................................................................................................................................. 261
NASCAR Mobile................................................................................................................................ 261
NBA Game Time ............................................................................................................................... 261
NextRadio ......................................................................................................................................... 261
Pages Manager ................................................................................................................................. 262
Samsung+ ......................................................................................................................................... 262
Samsung Gear .................................................................................................................................. 262
Uber .................................................................................................................................................. 262
Connectivity ............................................................................................................................................... 263
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ...................................................................... 263
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................. 265
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network .................................................................. 265
Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................................................ 267
Disconnect Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................... 268
Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................................................................... 269
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................... 271
Bluetooth Information ................................................................................................................ 271
Enable Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................... 272
Pair Bluetooth Devices.............................................................................................................. 273
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device ...................................................................................... 275
Share Information Using Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 276
Receiving Data via Bluetooth .................................................................................................... 278
Global Services ......................................................................................................................................... 280
Set the Communications Method for Global Use.............................................................................. 280
Select a Carrier ................................................................................................................................. 281
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account ........................................................................ 282
Your Phone’s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming ................................................................. 282
Enable Global Roaming Mode .......................................................................................................... 283
Make and Receive Worldwide Calls ................................................................................................. 285
Sprint International Voicemail Service .............................................................................................. 286
Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use.................................................. 287

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Access Your Voicemail Internationally ...................................................................................... 287
International Data Roaming .............................................................................................................. 288
Access Email and Data Services Internationally ...................................................................... 288
Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service .................................................................. 288
Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 291
Basic Settings ................................................................................................................................... 291
Wi-Fi Calling Settings ........................................................................................................................ 294
Wi-Fi Settings Menu .......................................................................................................................... 296
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................................. 298
Hotspot Settings ................................................................................................................................ 300
Airplane Mode ................................................................................................................................... 303
Data Usage Settings ......................................................................................................................... 304
Mobile Networks Settings ................................................................................................................. 306
NFC and Payment............................................................................................................................. 307
More Connection Settings ................................................................................................................. 310
Tethering Settings ..................................................................................................................... 311
Printing ...................................................................................................................................... 312
MirrorLink .................................................................................................................................. 316
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ................................................................................................. 317
Default Messaging App Settings ............................................................................................... 324
Sounds and Notifications Settings .................................................................................................... 325
Sound Mode .............................................................................................................................. 325
Volume ...................................................................................................................................... 326
Ringtones and Sounds.............................................................................................................. 328
Vibrations .................................................................................................................................. 330
Sound Quality and Effects ........................................................................................................ 331
Notifications............................................................................................................................... 332
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................ 332
S Pen Settings .................................................................................................................................. 334
Motions and Gestures ....................................................................................................................... 335
Applications Settings ......................................................................................................................... 336
Application Manager ................................................................................................................. 337
Default Applications .................................................................................................................. 338
Calendar Settings ..................................................................................................................... 339
Camera Settings ....................................................................................................................... 341

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Contacts Settings ...................................................................................................................... 342
Email Settings ........................................................................................................................... 343
Internet Settings ........................................................................................................................ 346
Messages Settings .................................................................................................................... 348
Music Settings ........................................................................................................................... 350
Phone Settings .......................................................................................................................... 351
S Voice Settings ........................................................................................................................ 353
Weather Settings ...................................................................................................................... 355
Wallpaper .......................................................................................................................................... 356
Themes ............................................................................................................................................. 357
Lock Screen and Security Settings ................................................................................................... 359
Lock Screen and Security Overview ......................................................................................... 359
Screen Lock .............................................................................................................................. 360
Disable the Screen Lock ........................................................................................................... 366
Device Security ......................................................................................................................... 368
Privacy and Safety ............................................................................................................................ 370
Location Settings ...................................................................................................................... 371
Private Mode ............................................................................................................................. 374
Report Diagnostic Info .............................................................................................................. 375
Send SOS Message ................................................................................................................. 376
Easy Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 377
Accessibility Settings......................................................................................................................... 379
Vision Accessibility Settings...................................................................................................... 380
Hearing Accessibility Settings ................................................................................................... 382
Dexterity and Interaction Settings ............................................................................................. 383
Configure Other Accessibility Settings ...................................................................................... 385
Add Accounts .................................................................................................................................... 386
Backup and Reset ............................................................................................................................. 389
Language and Input Settings ............................................................................................................ 392
Battery Settings ................................................................................................................................. 396
Power Saving Mode .................................................................................................................. 397
Ultra Power Saving Mode ......................................................................................................... 398
Storage Settings................................................................................................................................ 399
Date and Time Settings .................................................................................................................... 400
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 402

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Activate This Device.......................................................................................................................... 403
System Update.................................................................................................................................. 404
About Device ..................................................................................................................................... 404
For Assistance .......................................................................................................................................... 407
Sprint Account Information and Help ................................................................................................ 407
Sprint Account Passwords ........................................................................................................ 407
Manage Your Account .............................................................................................................. 407
Sprint Support Services ............................................................................................................ 408
Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................ 409
Index.......................................................................................................................................................... 410

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Introduction
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone.

About the User Guide
Thank you for purchasing your new Samsung Galaxy® Note 5. The following topics explain how best to
use this guide to get the most out of your phone.

Before Using Your Phone
Read Get Started and Basic Operations thoroughly for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.

Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's home screen, which is displayed by pressing the
Home key. Some operation descriptions may be simplified.

Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are
simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone's display.

Other Notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as “phone,” “device,” or “handset.”

Access Instructions on Phone
Whether you're new to Android or just new to your Galaxy Note 5, your phone can help you learn how to
use it.

Access Help
Use the phone's Help menu to learn about your phone.

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1. Press

to display the home screen.

2. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Help

.

3. Tap a topic to view its contents, or tap Search to search for a topic.

Get Support from Sprint Zone
In addition to your phone's built-in Help menu, you can also access support for your phone and service
through the preloaded Sprint Zone app.
1. From home, tap Apps

Introduction

> Sprint Zone

.

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2. From the Sprint Zone main page, tap Support.

3. Tap a topic to view its contents.

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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the
first time.

Parts and Functions
These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions.

Phone Layout
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.

Part

Description

Rear camera

Take pictures and videos.

Back key

Return you to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options
menu, the notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.

Earpiece

Listen to calls and automated prompts when using the phone.

Flash

Help illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is
focusing and capturing a picture or video.

Front camera

Takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows
you to video conference.

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Part

Description

Headset jack

Plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

Heart rate monitor

Measure your heart rate via your fingertip when using the S Health
app.

Home key/fingerprint sensor

Return you to the home screen. Press and hold to open Google
Search/Google Now. Use to register fingerprints for security.

LED indicator

The LED indicator blinks or glows when charging, to indicate low
battery, to announce new notifications, and when voice recording.

Microphone

Transmit your voice for phone calls or record your voice or ambient
sounds for voice recordings and videos. There are two microphones,
one on the top and one on the bottom.

Power key

Turn the phone or screen on or off, or switch your phone to silent
mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.

Proximity sensors

Detect when objects are close to the screen. For example, when you
hold the phone to your ear while on a phone call, the sensors
temporarily lock the screen to prevent accidental screen touches.

Recent apps key

Access recently used apps.

S Pen

Storage compartment for the S Pen.

SIM card

Location of the SIM card.

Speaker

Play ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s
voice in speakerphone mode.

Touchscreen

Display information needed to operate your phone, such as the call
status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one-tap
access to all of your features and applications.

USB charger/accessory port

Connect the phone to the charger via a USB cable.

Volume keys

Adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume during
a call.

CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

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Charge the Battery
Follow these instructions to charge your phone’s battery using either the included charging head and USB
cable or via a USB connection on your computer.
Note: This device is also compatible with Samsung-approved wireless charging devices--sold separately.
Note: This phone has an integrated battery that cannot be removed by the user.

Battery Cautions
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Storage: Avoid storing or leaving the phone with no battery charge remaining. Saved information and
settings may become lost or changed, or the phone may become unusable. Charge once every six
months before storing or leaving unused for a long period.

Charge Using the AC Adapter
For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charging charger that came with your phone. This
charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that have Adaptive Fast Charging.
1. Plug the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the bottom of your phone.

2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charging head.
3. Plug the charging head into an electrical outlet.
4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger.


Get Started

Unplug the charging head from the outlet, and remove the micro USB cable from the phone
and the charging head.

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Charge Using a PC Connection
Before using a PC connection to charge your phone, ensure that the computer is turned on. Depending
on the type of connection, your phone’s battery may not charge.
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the bottom of your
phone.

2. Insert the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the phone and the computer.

Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.

Turn Your Phone On
■

Press and hold the Power key.

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 Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen.


See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screen
lock.



The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the startup screens. See Complete the
Setup Screens for details.



If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.

Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power key to open the phone options menu.

2. Tap Power off > Power off to turn the phone off.

 Your phone will power off.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Note: If your device is not responding, press and hold both the Power and Volume Down keys
simultaneously for more than seven seconds to restart the device.

Use the Touchscreen
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.

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Tap or Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and
settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap or touch them with your finger.

Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold
the item.

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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.

Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to move your finger in light, quick strokes.
This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.

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Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by
turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard. See Enter Text for more details.

Note: Screen rotation must be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. To enable
screen rotation, slide your finger down from the status bar to display the notification panel, and then tap
Auto rotate to enable the option.

Pinch and Spread
"Pinch" the screen by moving two fingers inward to zoom out, or "spread" by moving two fingers outward
to zoom in.

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Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on
your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to
activate it on your Sprint account.
●

If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.

●

If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it
is designed to activate automatically.


●

When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
Follow the prompts to continue.

If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number
on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly
on your phone.


Activate on your computer:
•



Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone.

Activate on your phone:
•

Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.

•

Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.

•

Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.

To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for
assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727
from another phone.

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Tip: Do not press the Power key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power key cancels the
activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.

Complete the Setup Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has
been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setup process.
Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your
Sprint account.
1. At the Welcome screen, choose options, and then tap

to begin setup:



Language: Choose the default language for your phone’s operation.



Accessibility: Configure settings to access settings to improve the accessibility of your
phone’s features if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing.



Emergency call: Make an emergency call.

2. Follow the prompts to complete setup for each topic. Tap Next, or the right arrow, to move
through the steps. You can skip options to continue to the next one. During setup, you may see
these options:
Note: Screens may vary based on the activation status of your phone.


Wi-Fi: By default, your phone prompts you to use Wi-Fi when accessing data services. Tap a
Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your phone’s connection
to the wireless network.



Terms and conditions: Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and then tap Agree
to confirm that you understand and agree to it terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the
EULA, you cannot continue with setup.
•



If you consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung, tap the check box.

Hands Free Activation: Automatically connect to Sprint network and set up voice and data
services.
•

After Hands Free Activation completes, tap OK to continue.

•

You may see a message indicating your phone needs to restart. Tap OK again and wait
for your phone to restart.



Tap & Go: Quickly copy any Google Accounts, backed up apps, and data from your existing
Android device. Follow the prompts to use Tap & Go, or tap Skip to continue setup.



Add your account (Google): Your phone uses your Google Account to provide access to
many features and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or

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sign up for a new Google Account right from your phone. You can also skip signing in to your
Google Account, or sign in later.
•

To sign in to an existing Google Account, you will need your account name (Gmail
address) and password.

•

For both new and existing accounts, you will need to review and accept the Terms of
Service and Privacy Policy by tapping Accept when prompted.



Name: Enter your First and Last name, to personalize Google features and apps.



Protect your phone: Set up a screen lock to prevent others from using the phone without
your permission.



Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup & Restore, Location
and Communication options.



Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. You can sign in to
your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account.
•

To sign in to or set up a Samsung account, you will have to review and agree to the
Terms and Conditions by tapping Agree when prompted.



Set wake-up command: Enable S Voice to easily wake up your device, open apps, make
calls, and more.



Add fingerprint: Register your fingerprint to unlock your device and sign in to services
securely without entering your password,



Easy mode: Easy mode offers a simpler home screen layout, with larger text and icons. Tap
ON/OFF to turn on Easy mode. You can also choose Easy mode from Settings at any time.

3. Tap Finish to complete setup.


Your phone is now set up for use. If you skipped any part of the setup, you can access
additional options through the Apps list or through Settings.

Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone. However, to download apps
from the Google Play store app, you must link your phone to a Google Account.

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Basic Operations
The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone.

Basics
The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations.

Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List
Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list.
1. From any screen, press the Home key to display the home screen.
2. Tap Apps

to display the apps list.

For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.

Select Options and Navigate Screens
Tap icons, onscreen keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function.
●

Tap the Back key

to return to the previous screen.

Recent Applications
You can display a list of recently used applications using the recent apps key.

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●

Tap the Recent apps key

to view a list of recently used applications.

Phone Settings Menu
You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu.
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

.

– or –
Drag the notification panel down and tap Settings

.

 The Settings menu displays.
For more information, see Settings.

Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation
The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to
landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways.

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Turn Screen Rotation On or Off
1. Open the notification panel by dragging down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap Auto rotate

to turn the option on or off.



You may need to scroll left or right to see the Auto rotate option.



If the Auto rotate option is not available, tap Edit



Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation.

to display the full options list.

Capture Screenshots
You can use your phone’s power and Home keys to capture screenshots.
■

Press and hold the Power key and Home key at the same time to capture a screenshot of the
current screen.
 The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s
Gallery. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

Depending on your settings, you may also capture a screenshot by swiping your palm across the screen
from side to side.
To set up palm swipe screen capture:
1. From home, tap Apps
2. Tap Motions and gestures

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> Settings

.

and then tap ON/OFF next to Palm swipe to capture.

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S Pen
Use S Pen and your phone to create and collaborate. With S Pen, you can:
●

Write directly into a Gmail message.

●

Write directly on the calendar.

●

Annotate documents (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF).

●

Quickly open S Note from any screen.

Removing S Pen from Your Phone
S Pen is stored in your phone to keep it protected and easy to locate.
■

Push the S Pen in to release it, and then slide it from your phone using the notch on the end.

Caution: When you insert the S Pen into the slot, insert the S Pen’s nib first. Failure to do so can cause
the S Pen to become stuck. Forcefully detaching the S Pen from the slot may cause damage to the S Pen
and your device.

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S Pen Options
Configure S Pen settings, including options for gestures and sounds, and for tracking S Pen when it is not
stored in your phone.
■

To access S Pen Settings, tap Apps

> Settings

> S Pen

.

Note: For more information about S Pen settings, see S Pen Settings.

Air View
Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to display more information:
●

Information preview: Preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your pen
over the screens.

●

Icon labels: View the labels of icons by hovering your pen over them.

●

List scrolling: Scroll up or down lists by holding the pen over the top or bottom edge of the
screen.

●

Link preview: Hover your pen over a link to preview the linked content.

●

Air menu: Hover your pen over the action button to attach or insert content, attach contacts, or
add recipients to a message.

Note: The preview function is only available when the S Pen’s pointer is a solid color.

Configure Air View
Enable Air view features, and learn about using them.
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> S Pen

> Air view.

Air Command
Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently‑used applications or perform actions.
■

To launch the Air command menu, remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near
the screen so that the pointer appears, and then press the S Pen button once.

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Action memo: Launch a Quick Note and link it to actions. Action Memos are saved in the S
Note app.



Smart select: Draw around an area of the screen to collect it in the Scrapbook app.



Screen write: Capture screenshots and write or draw on them.



S Note: Create or edit an S Note.



Add shortcuts: Add up to three apps and functions to the Air command menu.



Settings: Configure Air command.

Action Memo
An Action Memo is a special type of note that can turn your written text into actions on your device.
For example, if someone tells you the name of a restaurant, you can launch a new memo, write the name
of the restaurant, and then have the memo locate it on a map.
Note: While active, an Action Memo stays on the screen for as long as you are using it, even if you press
the Home key. You must tap Save or Cancel in order to close the memo.

Create an Action Memo
1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer
appears, and press the S Pen button once.

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2. Tap Action memo

.

These editing tools are available:


List: Launch S Note to view or create Action memos.



Pen: Tap to change the pen color.



Eraser: Use the pen to erase part of the memo, or tap Eraser again, and then tap Clear all
to erase all content.



Delete: Delete the Action memo.



Save: Save the Action memo.

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3. Tap More for additional options.



Share: Choose a sharing method to share the Action memo.



Link to action: Turn written text into actions.



Minimize: Minimize the Action memo by making a small thumbnail on the main home screen.



Pin to Home screen: Create a shortcut to the Action memo on the home screen.



Edit as S Note file: Open the Action memo in the S Note app.



Change background color: Change the color of the Action memo.



Discard: Discard the Action memo.

4. When you are finished, tap Save.
Note: To view your Action memos, from home, tap Apps
information.

> S Note

. See S Note for more

Link an Action Memo
Turn text into actions. For example, you can write a phone number, and then save it to Contacts.
To link a memo to an action:

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1. Tap Air command

> Action Memo

.

2. Write on the memo.
3. Tap More > Link to action and select an action to perform.

4. Draw around the content you want to use for the action. The selected content is boxed and
highlighted.
5. On the menu bar that appears, tap the action you want to take. Options include Phone,
Contacts, Messages, Email, Internet, Map, and Task.
6. Follow the prompts to set the desired option.

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Screen Off Memo
You can write quick memos without turning your device on.
Note: The screen off memo setting must be enabled. For more information, see S Pen.
To create a screen off memo:
1. Detach the S Pen while the screen is off.
2. Write on the screen.



Tap Save to save your action memo to the S Note app.



Tap Delete to discard the action memo.

Smart Select
The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to select content on a screen. You can then add it to
your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.
To launch the Smart select tool:
1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer
appears, and press the S Pen button once.

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2. Tap Smart select

.



Tap the shape you want to use: Rectangle, Lasso, or Oval.



Draw around the content you want to select.



The selected clip is centered on the screen.
•

Tap a selection shape to start over and select new content.

•

Tap
Auto shape to automatically refine the selection based on the image. You can
manually add or subtract from the selection, as well as rotate the selection left or right.

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3. Tap an option at the bottom of the window:


Write: Add notes to the screen using the S Pen.



Share: Choose a sharing method to share your content.



Save in Scrapbook: Save the content in the Scrapbook app.



Save in Gallery: Save the content to the Gallery app.

Screen Write
Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and then write notes on the screen shot.
To use Screen write:
1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer
appears, and press the S Pen button once.

2. Tap Screen write

. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool appears.

The following editing tools are provided:


Pen: Write or draw on the screen shot. Press the Draw icon a second time to change the pen
tip, size, color, and to save presets.



Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on the screen shot. Tap the Eraser icon a second time
to change the size of the eraser area and to see the Clear all option.



Undo: Undo the last action.



Redo: Redo the last action.



Share: Share the image via messaging, Bluetooth, Email, and more.

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Save in Scrapbook: Save the content in the Scrapbook app.



Save in Gallery: Save the content to the Gallery app.

S Note
Create, edit, and manage all the notes on your phone with the S Note app.
To use S Note:
■

Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer
appears, and press the S Pen button once.



Tap S Note



For more information, see S Note.

. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool appears.

Add or Remove Air Command Shortcuts
You can add or remove shortcuts to apps and functions to the Air Command menu.

Add Air Command Shortcuts
1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer
appears, and press the S Pen button once.

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2. Tap Air command

> Add shortcuts

.

3. Swipe across the screens, and tap the apps or functions you would like to add to the Air
Command menu.
4. Tap Back to save your selection.

Remove Air Command Shortcuts
You can remove any Air Command app shortcuts you have added.
1. Remove the S Pen from the S Pen slot, hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer
appears, and press the S Pen button once.
2. Tap Air command

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> Shortcuts.

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3. Tap Remove


next to any shortcuts you want to remove.

To add a new shortcut, tap it from the app list.

4. Tap Back

to save your settings.

Applications
The following topics describe how to access the applications (apps) list and launch apps on your phone.

Launch Applications
All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list.
1. From home, tap Apps

.

 The apps list opens.
2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application.
 The application opens.
Tip: Swipe left to view additional apps list screens. Some apps may reside within folders in the apps list;
to open these, tap the folder and then tap the app icon.

Apps List
The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table
outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone.
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App

Function/Service

1Weather

Amazon (Amazon
Shopping)

Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world.
Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area.

Shop at Amazon.com from your phone.

App Spotlight

Discover new apps from the Google Play store.

Calculator

Perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations.

Calendar

Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and
appointments, organize your time, and be reminded of important events.

Camera

Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras.

Chrome

Browse the Internet using Google’s Chrome Web browser. Located in the
Google folder in the apps list.

Clock

Set alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use a stopwatch,
set a timer, and use your phone as a desk clock.

Contacts

Store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts
you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts
synchronized with your Google account, compatible email programs
(including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.

Drive

Store, sync, and access your data across multiple devices with Google
Drive’s cloud storage. Located in the Google folder in the apps list.

Email

Send and receive email from a variety of email service providers.

Excel

Create and share spreadsheets quickly and easily with Microsoft Excel.

Facebook

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

Galaxy Apps

Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy device.

Gallery

View and edit pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your
phone’s camera or downloaded.

Gmail

Send and receive messages using Google’s Gmail service. Located in
the Google folder in the apps list.

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App

Function/Service

Google

Search the Internet using Google Search. Located in the Google folder in
the apps list.

Google Settings

Use Google Settings to manage your Google apps and account settings.
Located in the Google folder in the apps list.

Hangouts

Instant message with your friends and family using Google Hangouts.
Located in the Google folder in the apps list.

Instagram

Capture and share photos and videos with your friends. Customize what
you capture, and then share it on your feed or post it directly to your
friends. Located in the Social folder in the apps list.

Internet

Browse the Internet using a full-featured browser.

Lookout

Use Lookout Mobile Security for key security options, such as anti-virus
and anti-malware technology, a lost and stolen device locater service, an
application privacy adviser, and a backup service.

Maps

Use Google Maps to determine your current location with or without GPS,
get driving and transit directions, and find phone numbers and addresses
for local businesses.

Messages

Send and receive text and multimedia messages.

Messaging+

Use Messaging Plus to access high quality video calling, group chat, and
media sharing along with easy registration, a full emoji keyboard, and
other convenient features.

Messenger

Instantly reach your friends and family with Facebook Messenger.
Located in the Social folder in the apps list.

Milk

Use the Galaxy owner-exclusive Milk Music app for radio service that
gives you more of the music you love, curated by top DJs and industry
pros and all for free. Located in the Samsung folder in the apps list.

Music

Use Music to browse your music library, play songs, and create playlists.
You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, or as alarm tones.

My Files

Manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and
other data in one convenient location. Located in the Samsung folder in
the apps list.

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App

Function/Service

NASCAR Mobile

Use NASCAR Mobile to bring you what you, our fans, want directly to
your Android device. Follow NASCAR News, Video Highlights, and
immerse yourself even further into the NASCAR experience with driver
informational stats, plus more.

NBA Game Time

Follow the NBA wherever you are with the official, award-winning NBA
Game Time app.

NextRadio

Listen to your favorite FM radio stations on the go with NextRadio. Tune
in to any FM frequency in your area and listen to the radio without the
hassle and cost of streaming music. Participating radio stations show you
song information and artwork as you listen, so you can buy your favorite
music, give feedback on the songs you like, and share what you are
listening to on Facebook or Twitter.

OneDrive

Use OneDrive for free online storage for all your personal files so you can
get to them from your Android device, computer, and any other devices
you use. Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list.

OneNote

Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick Notes or
review and edit shared OneNote notebooks using OneDrive. Located in
the Microsoft folder in the apps list.

Pages Manager

Manage up to 50 social media pages from your smartphone or tablet with
the Pages Manager app. You can check page activity, share with your
audience and see insights. Located in the Social folder in the apps list.

Phone

Make and receive phone calls.

Photos

View photos and videos on your phone, and sync them with your
Google+ account. Located in the Google folder in the apps list.

Play Movies & TV

Use Google Play Movies & TV to watch movies and TV shows purchased
on Google Play. You can stream instantly on your Android phone or
download so you can watch from anywhere, even when you are not
connected. Located in the Google folder in the apps list.

Play Music

Use the Google Play Music app to browse, shop, and play back songs
purchased from Google Play as well as songs you have loaded from your
own music library. Located in the Google folder in the apps list.

Play Store

Use the Google Play store app to find new Android apps, games, movies,
music, and books for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and
paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games.

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App

Function/Service

PowerPoint

Create and share presentations quickly and easily with Microsoft
PowerPoint. Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list.

S Health

Manage your health with S Health wellness application. Set fitness goals,
check your progress, and keep track of your overall health.

S Note

Create, edit, and manage all the notes on your phone with the S Note
app.

S Voice

Use the S Voice voice recognition application to activate a wide variety of
functions on your phone.

Samsung+

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

Samsung Gear

Manage your Samsung Gear wearable devices. Located in the Samsung
folder in the apps list.

Samsung Pay

Discover a better way to pay. Samsung Pay is accepted at more places
than any other mobile payment service.

Scrapbook

Use the Scrapbook app to manage the multimedia content you capture
with the S Pen. Located in the Samsung folder in the apps list.

Settings

Configure settings and options on your phone.

SideSync

Easily share screens, windows, and data between a PC and a Samsung
Android device with SideSync.

Sprint Family Locator

Use Sprint Family Locator to locate any phone on your Sprint family plan
instantly—from your mobile phone, tablet or computer.

Sprint Fun & Games

Download new apps and games from Sprint.

Sprint Music Plus

Purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and ringback tones for
your phone.

Sprint TV & Movies

Use Sprint TV & Movies to watch live TV and access movies and other on
demand entertainment on the go.

Sprint Worldwide

Access information about Sprint Worldwide international voice and data
service.

Sprint Zone

Access your Sprint account, get device information and help, find
recommended apps, and more.

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App

Function/Service

Uber

Search and find transportation service using the Uber app. Request a ride
and get picked up within minutes.

Video

View videos on your phone.

Voice Recorder

Record voice memos and share them with others. Located in the
Samsung folder in the apps list.

Voice Search

Search the Internet and your phone using voice commands. Located in
the Google folder in the apps list.

Voicemail

Use Visual Voicemail for quick and easy access to your voicemail. Now
you can find exactly the message you are looking for without having to
listen to every voicemail message first.

Word

Create and share word processing documents quickly and easily with
Microsoft Word. Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list.

YouTube

Access the YouTube video sharing website on which users can upload
and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of usergenerated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music
videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational
shorts, and other original videos. Located in the Google folder in the apps
list.

Note: Available apps are subject to change.

Phone Number
Follow the instructions below to display your phone’s wireless phone number.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> About device

.

2. Tap Status > Sim card status.

 You will see the number listed under My phone number.

Airplane Mode
Airplane mode turns off all functions that emit or receive signals, while leaving your phone on so you can
use apps that don’t require a signal or data.
To turn on airplane mode:

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1. Press and hold the Power key to display the device options menu.

2. Tap Airplane mode > Turn on to turn Airplane mode on.

 Your phone is now in airplane mode. An airplane mode icon

displays on the status bar.

Tip: You can also access Airplane mode through the notification panel. Drag the status bar down to
reveal the notification panel, slide the Quick settings buttons to the left, and then tap Airplane mode
> Turn on to turn Airplane Mode on.
To turn off airplane mode:
1. Press and hold the Power key to display the device options menu.

2. Tap Airplane mode.

 Your phone’s wireless connection features are now restored.
Tip: You can also turn off Airplane mode through the notification panel. Slide the status bar down to
reveal the notification panel, slide the Quick settings buttons to the left, and then tap Airplane mode
to turn Airplane Mode off.

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Enter Text
You can type on your phone using the touchscreen Samsung keyboard or Google voice typing.

Samsung Keyboard
Use the touchscreen Samsung keyboard for entering text. The keyboard appears automatically when you
tap a text entry field, and can be used in either portrait or landscape mode. You can also use the Google
Voice typing option to enter text using your voice (see Google Voice Typing for details).
The Samsung keyboard offers a traditional QWERTY keyboard setup for entering text by tapping keys
(like on a computer), along with enhancements and options that allow you to enter text faster and more
accurately, such as continuous key input, personalized usage dictionaries, and more.

Note: Depending on which app you're using (Messages, Email, etc.), the keyboard appearance may
differ.

Assigning the Samsung Keyboard for Text Entry
If you have multiple text input methods installed on your device, you can select the Samsung keyboard to
be your default text input method from Settings, or you can choose it at any time while entering text.
Note: The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method on your phone. Additional keyboards and
input methods are available for download at the Google Play store. See Google Play Store.
From Settings:
■

From home, tap Apps
Samsung keyboard.

> Settings

> Language and input

> Default keyboard >

While entering text:
1. While entering text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel.
2. Tap Select keyboard, and then choose Samsung keyboard.

Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text
■

Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options:

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

If you make a mistake, tap
whole word or field.



Tap
to change the case of the text (the arrow will turn blue). Tap
capitals (the key will turn blue).



Tap

to delete a

twice to switch to all

to switch to a symbols keyboard. There are two symbol keyboards; to switch

between them, tap


Touch
Typing.



Touch and hold



to delete incorrect characters. Touch and hold

or

.

to switch to Google Voice typing to enter text by speaking. See Google Voice

to open an options menu. Select from the following options.

•

Google voice typing to switch to Google Voice typing.

•

Handwriting to use S Pen to compose handwritten text.

•

Clipboard to attach a screenshot or other item from the clipboard.

•

Emoticon to display a list of emoticons.

•

Settings to view the Samsung keyboard settings menu.

If you have more than one language selected in Samsung Keyboard settings, you can swipe
your finger over

to switch between languages.

Configure Samsung Keyboard
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Language and input

> Samsung keyboard.

Google Voice Typing
Google Voice typing uses Google voice recognition to convert speech to text.

Use Google Voice Typing to Enter Text
1. While entering text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel, and then
tap Select keyboard > Google voice typing.
– or –
Tap

on the Samsung keyboard.

– or –

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Touch and hold

on the Samsung keyboard, and then tap

.

2. Speak into the microphone and watch your text being entered onscreen.
3. If the text is incorrect, select it and tap Delete

.

4. Once you have completed entering your text, tap

. The keyboard will reappear.

Note: You can assign a new language to Google voice typing. Tap Settings
language to select it. To add more languages, tap Settings
want to add, tap Save, and then tap the Back key

> Languages and tap a

> Languages, tap the language(s) you

.

Configure Google Voice Typing
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Language and input

> Google voice typing.

Tips for Editing Text
Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting
text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more.
■

Double-tap or touch and hold text to highlight it, and then select from the following options:


Select all: Highlights all the text in the field.



Cut: Removes the selected text and saves it to the clipboard.



Copy: Copies the selected text to the clipboard.



Paste: Insert the last copied or cut text into the current field.



Clipboard: Display the clipboard to choose previously cut or copied text.



Dictionary: Access your personal dictionary.

Google Account
You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps,
Hangouts, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you

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must enter your account information. These applications sync between your phone and your online
Google Account.

Google Account Cautions
Be sure not to forget your Google Account ID or password.

Create a Google Account
If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create one online or by using your phone.
Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account through your phone’s Setup
application.
Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your phone, such as Google Play,
you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone.

Create a Google Account Online
1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to google.com.
2. On the main page, click Sign in.
3. Click Add account > Create an account, and then follow the prompts to create your free
account.
4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email to confirm
and activate your new account.

Create a Google Account Using Your Phone
1. From home, tap Apps

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> Settings

> Accounts

.

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2. Tap Add account.

3. Tap Google > Or create a new account.

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4. Enter your First name and Last name, and then tap Next.

5. Enter a desired Username, and then tap Next.

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6. When prompted, enter and re-type a password. Then tap Next.

7. Enter a valid phone number to help you recover your Google Account and password if you ever
forget it, and then tap Next. To skip this step, tap Skip.
.

Note: When setting up a new Google Account, either on your phone or online, you will be prompted to
add a secondary email address. Enter a second Gmail address or any other email address from which
you currently send and receive email. This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever
encounter problems or forget your password. It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can
regain access to Google services and purchases on your phone.
8. Read the Google Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other legal documents, and then tap I
agree.

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9. Your phone connects with the Google servers and displays your account information. Tap Next.

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10. Configure your Google data backup and communication, and then tap Next.

11. If desired, you can set up payment options for purchases through the Google Play store, and then
tap Next.

 You are signed in to your new Google Account.

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 Your Google account is listed in Apps

> Settings

> Accounts

.

Sign In to Your Google Account
If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign
in to your Google Account.
1. From home, tap Apps

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> Settings

> Accounts

.

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2. Tap Add account.

3. Tap Google.

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4. Tap Enter your email, enter your Gmail address, and then tap Next.

5. Enter your password and tap Next.

6. Read the Google Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other legal documents, and then tap
Accept.

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7. Set up payment information for use in the Google Play store, and then tap Next.

8. Tap the items from your Google Account that you want to sync to your phone. The checked items
will be synced. Tap Next to continue.

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 You are now signed in to your Google Account, and your phone will start synchronizing with
your Google Account.
 Your Google account is listed in Apps

> Settings

> Accounts

.

Note: Depending on your Google Account history, you may see a Get your apps & data screen instead
of the Sync your account screen in step 8 above. Follow the prompts to complete your setup in either
case.

Google Play Store
Google Play is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone.
Choose from a wide variety of free and paid content ranging from productivity apps and games to

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bestselling books and blockbuster movies and music. When you find what you want, you can easily
download and install it on your phone.
To access the Google Play store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone’s Wi-Fi or
mobile data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Browser and Sign In to Your Google
Account for details.

Installing Applications
Many different kinds of applications can be installed on your phone from Google Play (provided by
Google Inc.). The company is not responsible in any way for user-installed applications (quality,
reliability, legality, fitness for a purpose, credibility, accuracy, etc.) or resulting malfunctions (viruses,
etc.).
Important: Our policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access
your personal information or require us to disclose your customer information to the third-party application
provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal
information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you
aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application.

Find and Install an App
When you install apps from Google Play app and use them on your phone, they may require access to
your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions
or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Play Store

.

2. When you open the Google Play store app for the first time, the Terms of Service window will
appear. Tap Accept to continue.

3. Browse through the categories (Apps, Games, Movies & TV, Music, Books, or Newsstand),
find an item you are interested in, and tap the name.

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

Browse through featured apps. Scroll through the list of featured apps when you open Google
Play.



Search for an app. Tap the Google play search field, enter the name or type of app you are
looking for, and then tap

on the keyboard.

4. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews.
5. Tap Install (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications).
Note: If you did not set up a payment option during phone setup or when adding your Google Account,
you will be prompted to add a payment method when making a purchase from Google Play.
6. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal
information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions,
tap Accept (for free apps) or Accept and then Buy (for paid apps) to begin downloading and
installing the app.
 The selected app is downloaded and installed on your phone.
Warning: Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with applications that have access to
many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you tap OK on this screen, you are responsible
for the results of using this item on your phone.

Purchasing Applications
Purchase apps at your own risk. The company is not responsible for any disadvantage resulting for
user or third parties.

Request a Refund for a Paid App
If you are not satisfied with an app, you can ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the purchase. Your
credit card or other payment method is not charged and the app is uninstalled from your phone.
If you change your mind, you can install the app again, but you can’t request a refund a second time.
1. From home, tap Apps
2. Tap Menu

> Play Store

.

> My apps.

3. Tap the app to uninstall for a refund. The details screen for the app opens.
4. Tap Refund, and then tap Yes to confirm. Your app is uninstalled and the charge is cancelled.

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Update an App
Depending on your settings, many apps will update automatically, or you can update apps directly from
the Play store app.

Update an App Directly
1. From home, tap Apps

2. Tap Menu

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3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap Update > Accept.

 The app update is downloaded and installed.

Set Automatic App Updates
1. From home, tap Apps

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2. Tap Menu

> My apps.

3. Tap the app you want to set for auto-update, and then tap More options

> Auto-update.

 The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available.
Note: Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps.

Uninstall an App
You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play.

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1. From home, tap Apps

2. Tap Menu

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3. On the Installed screen, tap the app you want to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall > OK.

 The app is uninstalled and removed from your phone.

Get Help with Google Play
The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about
the app.
1. From home, tap Apps

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2. Tap Menu

> Help & Feedback.

 Your phone will display the Google Play store Help page, where you will find comprehensive,
categorized information about Google Play. Tap Browse all articles to browse the full help
menu, or tap Search help to search for specific topics.

Lock and Unlock Your Screen
Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it
when you need it.

Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power key. Pressing the Power key again or receiving an
incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen.

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To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when
you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Display Settings.

Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power key.

 The lock screen appears.
2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock it.

 The screen is unlocked.


If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw a pattern, enter a password or
PIN, or scan your fingerprint. See Screen Lock.

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Update Your Phone
From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates
through the Settings > System update menu.

Software Update Cautions
During update: The phone cannot be used until the software update is complete. It may take time to
update your phone’s software.
Signal during update: Update your phone where signal reception is good, and do not change
location during the update process. Make sure the battery is adequately charged before beginning an
update. A weak signal or low battery during an update may cause the update to fail. An update failure
may disable the phone.
Other functions during update: Other phone functions cannot be used during a software update.

Update Your Phone Software
You can update your phone's software using the System update option.

Before Updating Your Phone
Updating your phone may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your phone
(malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). You must back up all critical information before updating
your phone firmware.
Back Up All Data Prior to Update
To back up your Gmail information:
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Accounts

> Google > [your account].

2. Tap ON/OFF to enable backup of each item.
3. Tap More > Sync now to sync your Google Account information.
To back up your Exchange Mail information:
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Accounts

> Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.

2. Tap ON/OFF to enable backup of each option (Calendar, Contacts, Email, Tasks).
3. Tap More > Sync now to sync your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync information.
To back up your Google apps:
Your Google app purchases are saved remotely and can be re-installed after the update is applied.
1. From home, tap Apps

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2. Tap Menu

> My apps > ALL tab.

3. Scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google apps and choose those you wish to
reinstall.
4. Follow the prompts.

Update Your Phone’s Software
Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update now option to update your phone’s software.
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> System Update

> Update now.

 Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates. You may be required
to power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade.
– or –
1. Locate the System Update Available icon

on the notification panel.

2. Slide the status bar down.
3. Tap

to open the System Updates screen.

4. Tap Download and follow the prompts. The downloading icon
indicate the phone is downloading the necessary files.

appears within the status bar to

5. Follow the prompts to install the update and restart your phone.

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Confirm Your Current Phone Software
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> About device

.

2. Locate the Software version read-only field.

Update Your Profile
This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to
change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your
phone.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> System update

> Update Profile.

2. Follow the prompts.
 The phone will download and install the profile update and you will see a confirmation when
completed.
Note: If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly, use this feature to
reconnect with the network.

Update Your PRL
This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically.
1. From home, tap Apps

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2. Follow the prompts.
 The phone will download and install the PRL update and you will see a confirmation when
complete.

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Your Phone Interface
The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the
status bar, and use the notification panel.

Home Screen Basics
The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can
customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

Home Screen Layout
Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional
screens.

Item

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Description

Application icons

Application icons are shortcuts to favorite applications. You can add
and remove these shortcuts as you wish.

Applications (apps) list

Tap to open the applications (apps) list. The apps list key is a primary
shortcut available from all home screens.

Notification area

The notification area of the status bar (on the left) displays notifications
for incoming messages, missed calls, application updates, and more.

Primary shortcuts

Primary shortcuts are application shortcuts that appear in the same
location on all of your phone’s home screens. These are customizable
except for the Applications (Apps) shortcut, which remains static.

Status area

The status area of the status bar (on the right) displays phone and
service status information such as signal strength, battery status, Wi-Fi
and data connectivity, ringer status, and time.

Status bar

The status bar displays icons to notify you of your phone’s status (on
the right side) and notifications (on the left side).

Widget

Widgets are self-contained onscreen apps that reside on your phone’s
home screen.

Note: The indicator above the primary shortcuts lets you know your current screen position.
Tip: Press the Home key to return to the main home screen from any other screen.

Extended Home Screens
In addition to the main home screen, your phone features extended home screens to provide more space
for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press the Home key to display the main home screen and then drag
across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.

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Swipe left or right to go to an extended home screen.

●

While on an extended screen, press the Home key to return to the main home screen.

Add Home Screens
If you want to set up more shortcuts or widgets than you have space for, you can add more home
screens.
1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen.
2. Scroll through the thumbnail screens to the right until you see a blank screen with a + sign.

3. Tap

to add the screen.

 A new blank home screen will be added to the far right of your screens.

Status Bar and Notification Panel
Your phone’s status and notifications are available at a glance at the top of the screen.

Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right
side and notification alerts on the left. To view the notification panel or access the quick settings menu,
tap the status bar and drag it down.

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Status Bar Layout

Main Status Icons
Icon

Status
Bluetooth active
GPS active
Wi-Fi active
Downloading
Mute mode
Vibrate mode
Speakerphone active
Network (full signal)
Network (roaming)

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Icon

Status
3G Data Service
4G LTE data service
Airplane mode
Sync active
Battery (charging)
Battery (full charge)

Main Notification Icons
Icon

Notification
Missed call
Call on hold
New voicemail
New email
New Gmail
New text or MMS message
New Hangout message
New Sprint Zone message
Event
USB connection
Alarm
Warning

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Notification
Update available
Update downloading
Update successful
Keyboard active
More notifications available (drag down to view)

Notification Panel
Your phone’s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar, and you can access the full notification
panel by pulling down the status bar. From there, you can check notifications, download updates, open
messaging apps, use the quick settings menu, and more.

Open the Notification Panel
■

Slide the status bar down. Slide your finger down from the top of the screen.

 The notification panel opens. To check notifications, tap an item in the list.

Close the Notification Panel
■

Slide the notification panel up. (Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen.)

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– or –
Tap the Back key

to close the notification panel.

Notification Panel Layout
The notification panel gives you access to notifications, brightness control, settings, and the quick settings
menu.

Notification Panel Quick Settings
The Quick Settings list at the top of the notification panel lets you quickly access frequently used settings
options. Scroll left or right to display all available settings, and tap an icon to turn the selected feature on
or off.
You can customize which settings are available in your Quick Settings list.
1. From a home screen, drag the status bar down to display the notification panel.

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2. Tap Edit

to display the quick settings panel options.

3. Drag buttons to arrange which options appear in the quick settings panel.




You will see two sets of buttons, Active Buttons on top and Available Buttons below.
•

You can have ten buttons active in the quick settings panel. These appear in the Active
Buttons list.

•

There will additional buttons shown in the Available Buttons list. These are not currently
active in the quick settings panel.

To add, remove, or move a button, touch and hold it and move it to the desired location.

4. Tap Done when you are finished.
Note: You can only move buttons from Active to Available or vice-versa if there is space in the destination
area. For example, if there are already ten Active buttons, you will need to move one to Available before
dragging a different Available button up to the Active area.

S Finder
Search your device for apps, contacts, messages, email, files, settings, and more.

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1. Open the notification panel by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen.

 The notification panel opens.
2. Tap S Finder.

3. Tap the Search device field and enter search criteria.
4. Tap an item to view or launch.

Quick Connect
Quickly connect wirelessly to nearby devices that support Quick connect, Wi-Fi Direct, Screen Mirroring,
and devices that can share media via Wi-Fi.

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1. Open the notification panel by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen.

 The notification panel opens.
2. Tap Quick connect and set your device visibility:



Always visible: Your device will always be visible to other devices.



Only when Quick connect turned on: Your device will only be visible to other devices when
Quick connect is turned on.

3. Tap Turn on Quick connect to view available devices.
4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.

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Tip: For more information about Quick connect, tap More > Help from the connections screen.

Customize the Home Screen
Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home
screen.

Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen
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Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired
location.

●

Deleting Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to Remove
.

●

Displaying the Home Screen Menu: From home, touch and hold an empty space to display the
Home Screen menu. Menu options include Wallpapers, Widgets, Themes, and Screen grid.

Change the Wallpaper
Select and assign your phone’s background wallpaper.
1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Wallpapers



.

You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings. From home, tap Apps
Settings

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2. Tap Home screen (from the top left), and then tap an option to select the wallpaper.


Home screen: Set the background wallpaper for your home screen.



Lock screen: Set the wallpaper for your phone’s lock screen.



Home and lock screens: Set a wallpaper for both your home screen and your lock screen.

3. Select a wallpaper and tap Set as wallpaper.
 The wallpaper is set.
Note: Tap ON/OFF next to Wallpaper motion effect to enable or disable this feature. It allows the
wallpaper to shift slightly as you move the device, creating a 3D effect.

Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen
You can add shortcuts for quick access to favorite apps from the home screen.

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1. From home, tap Apps

.

 The Apps list opens.
2. Touch and hold an app icon.
 The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your home screens.
3. Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens.
 The shortcut is added to the home screen.

Add Widgets to the Home Screen
You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen. Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a
home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like as an onscreen application. There are all kinds of
widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many
others.

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1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Widgets

.

2. Touch and hold a widget icon.
 The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your home screens.
3. Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens.
 The widget is added to the home screen.

Add Folders to the Home Screen
You can group home screen shortcuts into folders for convenient access.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut you want to place in a folder, and then drag it on top of
another shortcut and release it.

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2. Type a name for the folder and tap Done.
 A new folder is created.
3. To add more app shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold a shortcut and drag it on top of the new
folder.
 The new shortcut is added to the folder.

Change Folder Names
Once you have added folders, you can change the name easily from the folder display.
1. From home, tap the folder to open it, and then tap the folder name.
2. Type a new name and then tap Done.

Change the Folder Color
You can change the color of a folder.
1. From home, tap the folder to open it.
2. Tap

and select a color.

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Phone App
The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail,
set up and manage contacts, and more.

Place and Answer Calls
The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the
in-call screen options.

Adjust In-Call Volume
■

Adjusting Call Volume: Press the Volume key up or down during the call.

Troubleshooting
Problem: Difficulty during call.
Solution 1: It may not be possible to make a call properly in a noisy location.
Solution 2: When calling using Speaker, check the call volume. Raising the call volume may make
calling difficult.
Problem: Sound pops momentarily during a call.
Solution: Are you changing location while calling? Sound pops when signal is weak and the phone
switches to a different area.

Call Using the Phone Dialer
The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone’s dialer screen.

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1. From home, tap Phone

to display the phone screen.

 The phone app opens. If necessary, tap

to display the keypad.

2. Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number.



Phone App

As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that match. If you see the number you
want to dial, tap the contact to fill in the number on the keypad.

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3. Tap

to call the number.

 The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers.
4. To end the call, tap

.

 The call ends.

Troubleshooting
Problem: Call does not connect.
Solution 1: Was the number dialed using the correct area code?
Solution 2: Are you in an area with poor wireless coverage? Try calling again from another area.

Call Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted.
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked with a screen lock:
1. From the lock screen, swipe the Phone shortcut
2. Tap

up, and then tap Emergency call.

.

 As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed.
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted:
1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen.
2. From home, tap Phone

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If necessary, tap

to display the keypad.

3. Tap

.

 As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed.

Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 9-1-1
emergency location services where available.
When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate
your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite
signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call. Some
designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be
equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.

Answer Phone Calls
The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming calls,
reject incoming calls, and more.
When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller
ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who
is not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call
screen.
Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail.

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Answer an Incoming Call
1. When a call arrives, drag

to the right to answer it.

 The call begins.
2. To end the call, tap

.

 The call ends.

Mute the Ringing Sound
■

To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, press the Volume key down.

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Reject an Incoming Call
■

When a call arrives, drag

to the left to reject it.

 The ringtone or vibration will stop and call will be sent directly to voicemail.

Reject a Call and Send a Text Message
You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller.
1. When a call arrives, drag Reject call with message up from the bottom of the screen.

2. Tap one of the messages to send it to the caller.
 The selected message will be delivered to the caller.

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You can edit existing reject messages or create new ones through the Call settings menu.
From home, tap Apps
> Settings
> Applications
Call-reject messages and edit or create reject messages.

> Phone > Call blocking >

In-Call Screen Layout and Options
While you are on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options.

In-Call Screen Layout
Tap options to activate them during a call.

●

Add call: Tap to initiate a conference call.


●
●

After the second call is placed, tap Merge

to join the two calls (conference).

Extra volume: Increase the current volume of the call.
Bluetooth: Route the phone’s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through
the speaker (Off).


When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area shows the Bluetooth
icon.

Note: The Bluetooth button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth
headset.


To route the current call back to the phone, tap Bluetooth to temporarily use the phone.
Tap it again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth headset.



When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is turned off, the call is routed through either the
earpiece or speaker.

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Speaker: Route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off).


Activate Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the
speaker volume using the Volume key.)



Deactivate Speaker to use the phone’s earpiece.

Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone
use.
●

Keypad/Hide: Toggle the appearance of the onscreen keypad.

●

Mute: Mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone.

Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated.
●

End call: Tap

to end the current call.

Additional In-Call Options
■

Tap More to display additional in-call options:


Contacts: Display your Contacts list.



Message: Send a text or multimedia message while remaining on the call.



Memo: Create a new Action memo while remaining on the call.



Calendar: View your calendar while remaining on the call.

End of Call Options
When a call ends, you will briefly see an end-of-call options screen, which may include:
●

View contact: Display the contact information for the caller.

●

Create contact: Create a new contact entry for the caller. See Add a Contact.

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Update existing: Add the caller's phone number to an existing contact entry. See Edit a Contact.

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Add event: Schedule a meeting and invite the caller. See Add an Event to the Calendar.

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Call: Place a call to the caller.

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Message: Address a text message to the caller. See Send a Text Message.

Place a Call from Contacts
You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list.

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1. From home, tap Phone

.

2. Tap Contacts to display the Contacts list.

 The Contacts list appears.

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3. Tap a contact.

4. Tap Call

next to the number you want to call.

 The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers.
5. To end the call, tap

.

Tip: You can also place a call directly from the Contacts list. Swipe the entry you want to call from left to
right to place a call to the entry’s primary number.

Call from Call Logs
The call logs list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers.

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1. From home, tap Phone

.

2. Tap Log to display the call logs list.

 The call logs list appears.

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3. Tap an entry to display the call details.

4. Tap

to place a call.

 The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers.


For additional options, tap the name or number.

5. To end the call, tap

.

Tip: You can also place a call directly from the Call logs list. Swipe the entry you want to call from left to
right to place a call.

Optional Services
The following topics outline additional voice-related services available with your phone, including call
services, voicemail, and more.

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Voicemail Setup
You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a
password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered
calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
1. From home, tap Phone

to display the phone screen.

 The phone app opens. If necessary, tap
2. Touch and hold

to display the keypad.

to dial your voicemail number.

 Your phone dials the voicemail access number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:

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Create your password.



Record your name announcement.



Record your greeting.

Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting
up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access
to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the
message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first. This feature
periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the caller information from all of the current
voicemails. It then populates a list with the caller name and number, along with the length of time and
priority level of the voicemail message.

Set Up Visual Voicemail
Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional voicemail. You
should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Your phone
automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Voicemail Setup.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Voicemail

.

– or –
Tap Phone

Phone App

, and then tap

to access your Visual Voicemail.

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2. Scroll through the Welcome to Visual Voicemail introduction screens to view a brief explanation of
the visual voicemail services.
3. At the end of the welcome screens, a Personalize your voicemail prompt displays.

 You will see a Personalize your voicemail prompt.
4. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to:


Create a password (part of standard voicemail).



Record your name announcement.



Record your greeting.

Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting
up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access
to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

Review Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Voicemail

.

 You will see the voicemail inbox.
2. Tap a message, and then tap Play

to review it.

Tip: There are several icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging,
and other options. For an explanation of all your options, tap More options
Menu > Visual Voicemail Settings.

> Help > Visual Voicemail

Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages
When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail messages
without returning to the main voicemail screen.

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1. Listen to the current voicemail message.
2. Swipe your finger left or right to display the next or previous message.

You can navigate through voicemail messages as frequently as you'd like. You can even move to the next
or previous message before you are finished listening to the current one.

Visual Voicemail Options
Your visual voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Voicemail

.

2. The following options are available when viewing new voicemail messages:

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Subscribe: Subscribe to the premium Voice-to-Text transcription service. (This service
requires an additional monthly charge.)



Play all new: Play all new messages.



Select multiple: Perform an action on multiple messages.



Compose Avatar message: Send an animated voice message to friends. You can also
compose an Avatar message by tapping



.

More options: Access Search, Settings, and Help features.

3. Tap a message to review it. The following options are available while listening to voicemail
messages:


Call: Dial the number the message came from.



Share: Send the message via Wi-Fi Direct, social accounts, and so on.



Delete: Delete selected messages.



Reply: Reply to the message via text or voice message.



More options: Access Archive, Settings, and Help features.

4. Touch and hold a message to manage your messages. The following options are available:



All: Select all messages.
Delete: Delete the selected messages.



Archive: Save this message.



Mark as Read: Mark this voicemail as being read.



Mark as Unread: Mark this voicemail as not being read.

Note: Not all options are available for all messages.

Configure Visual Voicemail Settings
The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and
more.

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1. From home, tap Apps

2. Tap More options

> Voicemail

.

> Settings.

 You will see the voicemail settings menu.
3. Select an option to change its settings:


Avatar: Configure you Avatar options.



Display: Change your voicemail message theme and enter a name to identify yourself to
people when replying or forwarding messages.



Help: View help topics for using Visual Voicemail.



Preferences: Change your Visual Voicemail application preferences.

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Sound: Change your sound/speakerphone options.



Updates: Check for updates.



About Voicemail: View information about the application.

Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu
Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves
you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu.
1. From home, tap Apps

2. Tap More options

> Voicemail

.

> Settings > Preferences > Personalize voicemail.

3. Tap OK to connect to the voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting.

Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu
From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice
messages.

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1. From home, tap Apps

2. Tap More options

> Voicemail

.

> Settings > Display > Display name.

3. Tap the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number (used to identify
you to recipients of your voice messages).
4. Tap OK to save your information.

Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage. It sends and receives calls
and text messages over a connected Wi-Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas
of poor cellular reception.

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1. From home, tap Apps

2. Tap Wi-Fi Calling

> Settings

.

and follow the online prompts to set up Wi-Fi Calling.

 Wi-Fi Calling is set up.
 You will see
in the status bar when Wi-Fi Calling is active and connected, or
Calling is set up but you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Note: When using Wi-Fi calling, the phone app icons differ slightly. You will tap
tap

if Wi-Fi

to place a call, and

to end a call.

For more information, see Wi-Fi Calling Settings.

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Caller ID Blocking
Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If
you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps.
1. From home, tap Phone

to display the phone screen.

 The phone app opens. If necessary, tap
2. Tap

to display the keypad.

.

3. Enter a phone number.
4. Tap

.

 Your caller information will not appear on the recipient’s phone.
To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service.

Call Waiting
When you are on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding a long beep. Your phone’s
screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available).
To respond to an incoming call while you are on a call:

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■

Slide

to the right. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.)

To switch back to the first caller:
■

Tap Swap

.

Conference Calling
With conference calling, also known as 3-way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When
using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.
1. From home, tap Phone

to display the phone screen.

 The phone app opens. If necessary, tap

Phone App

to display the keypad.

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2. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call, and dial the second number (or place
the call from Log or Contacts).

 This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.
3. When you are connected to the second party, tap Merge
session.

4. To end the three-way call, tap

. Your conference call is now in

.

Note: If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay
connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected.

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Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your
phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call
Forwarding.
Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.
To activate Call Forwarding:
1. From home, tap Phone

to display the phone screen.

 The phone app opens. If necessary, tap
2. Tap

to display the keypad.

.

3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded.
4. Tap

.

 You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding. All calls to your wireless
number will be forwarded to the designated phone number.
To deactivate Call Forwarding:

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1. From home, tap Phone

.

 The phone app opens. If necessary, tap
2. Tap
3. Tap

to display the keypad.

.
.

 You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.

Call Settings
The Call settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the
phone application.

Access Call Settings
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Applications

> Phone.

– or –
From home, tap Phone

Phone App

> More > Settings.

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 The Call settings menu displays.

Call Settings Options
Use the Call settings menu to adjust the following settings:
Setting

Description

Swipe to call or send
messages

Place a call to a displayed contact by swiping right. Send a message to
a displayed contact by swiping left.

Only contacts with devices

Show contacts with phone numbers and hide other contacts.

Call blocking

Manage a list of automatically blocked phone numbers, and create or
edit messages to block incoming calls.

Answering and ending calls

Answer calls by pressing the Home key or using voice commands. End
calls by pressing the Power key or using voice commands.

Automatic answering

Automatically answer incoming calls after a set time while a headset or
a Bluetooth device is connected.

Call alerts

Vibrate or play tones when calls are answered or ended. Alarms and
notifications can be turned off during calls.

Ringtones and keypad tones

Select or create your default ringtone, set the phone to vibrate when
ringing, and play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped.

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Setting

More settings

Description
●

TTY mode: Enable service on your phone.

●

Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality of your phone when
using hearing aids.

US dialing

Replace + with the international dialing code, except when entering +1.

International dialing

Enter the international dialing code automatically (only when US dialing
is disabled).

DTMF tones

Set the length of DTMF tones, which are used when pressing the
keypad while on a call.

Voicemail settings

Configure your voicemail.

For more information about Call settings, see Phone Settings.

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Contacts
The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including
contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google
Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.

Contacts Cautions
Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is left uncharged. Accident or
malfunction may also cause loss or change to information. It is recommended that you keep a
separate copy of contacts and other important information. The company is not responsible for any
damages from lost or changed contacts.

Contacts Screen Layout
The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features.

Item

Description

Add new contact

Add a new contact.

Contact

Tap to show the contact’s details.

Groups

Show contact groups.

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Item

Description

Image

Tap to show the contact’s details.

More

Access additional options.

Search

Search contacts.

Add a Contact
You can add contacts from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email
addresses, mailing addresses, and more.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Contacts

.

 You will see the Contacts list.

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2. Tap

to add a contact.

 The Save contact to screen appears.
3. If you have multiple account types associated with your phone, select a contact type.


Select Device as the sync account if you want your contacts on your phone only; they will not
be synced with your Google Account.



Select Google if you want to save contacts to your Google Account; these will be synced
automatically with your Google Account online. If you have multiple Google Accounts set up,
you will need to pick a specific account.



Select Samsung account to sync your contacts automatically with your Samsung account.



Select Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to sync your contacts automatically with your
Microsoft Exchange account.

Note: If you do not see the Save contact to screen and you have multiple accounts set up, you can select
an account by tapping the account type in the upper left corner.

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4. Use the keyboard to enter as much information as you want.



Photo: Tap



Name: Enter the contact’s name.



Phone number: Enter a phone number for the contact.



Email: Enter an email address.



Groups: If desired, assign the contact to one or more contact groups.



Add another field: Add additional information, such as Organization, Address, Web address,
IM account, Event (e.g., birthday), Notes, Nickname, Phonetic name, Relationship, Ringtone,
Message tone, and Vibration pattern.

to assign a picture to the contact.

Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or address (such as Mobile, Home,
Work, etc.), tap the type to the right of the field and select the appropriate type.
Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap

Contacts

on the right side of the entry field.

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5. When you have finished adding information, tap Save.

 The contact is added.

Save a Phone Number
You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad.
1. From home, tap Phone

to display the phone screen.

 The phone app opens. If necessary, tap

Contacts

to display the keypad.

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2. Enter a phone number and tap

Add to Contacts.

3. To add a new contact, tap Create contact. To add the number to an existing contact, tap Update
existing.


For an existing contact, tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number.



For a new contact, enter the name and any additional information.

4. Tap Save.
 The contact is added.

View Contacts
View a contact’s details by displaying a contact entry.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Contacts

.

 You will see the Contacts list.
2. Tap a contact to view its details.

 The contact’s detailed listing appears.

Edit a Contact
Once you have added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID
picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Contacts

.

 You will see the Contacts list.
2. Tap a contact to view its details.

 The contact’s detailed listing appears.
3. Tap Edit.
4. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact.

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5. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save.

 Your changes are saved to the contact entry.

Delete a Contact
You can delete a contact from the contacts details page.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Contacts

.

 You will see the Contacts list.

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2. Tap a contact to view its details.

 The contact’s detailed listing appears.
3. Tap More > Delete > Delete.

 The contact is deleted.
Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact from the Contacts list and tap Delete > Delete.

Share a Contact
You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email, Gmail, or text messaging.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Contacts

.

 You will see the Contacts list.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More > Share contact.

 You will see list of sharing methods.
3. Select a sharing method:


Add to OneNote: Save the information to your OneNote account.



Android Beam: Send the information using NFC and Android Beam.



Bluetooth: Send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and
sending via Bluetooth.

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Drive: Save the information to your Google Drive account.



Email: Send the information as an email attachment. See Compose and Send Email.



Gmail: Send the information as a Gmail attachment. See Create and Send a Gmail Message.



Messages: Send the information in a text message. See Send a Multimedia Message
(MMS).



OneDrive: Save the information to your OneDrive account.



Quick connect: Send the information to a nearby device.



Simple sharing: Share files up to 1 GB using Contacts.



Wi-Fi Direct to send the information to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. See Wi-Fi Direct.

4. Complete the required steps as prompted for the selected method.
 The selected contact will be shared.

Profile Sharing
Share your profile information with your contacts. You can select which contacts you want to share it with,
as well as select additional information you want to share.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Contacts

.

 You will see the Contacts list.

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2. Tap your profile under My profile.

 Your profile displays.
3. Tap Profile sharing, and then tap ON/OFF to enable the feature.

4. Set Profiling sharing options:


Share with: Share your profile with the public, all contacts, your favorite contacts, or selected
contacts.



Shared profile info: In addition to your name, status, and profile picture, you can share your
email, organization, address, and date of birth.



Registered information: View and set the registered information for your phone number.

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Note: The first time you turn on Profile sharing, you may be prompted to agree to the Enhanced features
Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Review the terms and tap Agree to continue.

Import Contacts
Import (load) contacts that have been backed up to device storage.

Import Contacts from Device Storage
1. From home, tap Apps

> Contacts

.

 You will see the Contacts list.
2. Tap More > Settings > Import/Export contacts.

 You will see the Import/Export contacts menu.

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3. Tap Import.
4. Select a destination for the imported contacts.
5. Follow the prompts to complete the import.
 The contacts are imported and stored in the selected account.

Back Up Contacts
If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up via the Cloud, you can
manually back them up to your phone’s memory for re-import if needed.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Contacts

.

 You will see the Contacts list.

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

 You will see the Import/Export contacts menu.
3. Tap Export.
 The contacts are exported from Contacts on your device to your device storage as vCards.

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Messaging and Internet
With wireless service and your phone’s messaging and data capabilities, you have the opportunity to
share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and
corporate email, text and multimedia messaging, social networking accounts, and Hangouts.

Text and Multimedia Messaging
With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless
phone and another messaging-ready phone.
Multimedia messages, or MMS, can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video files, picture
slideshows, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar).
See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.
For information about setting options for the Messages app, see Messages Settings.

Send a Text Message
Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Messages

2. On the Messaging screen, tap Compose

.

. The Compose screen opens.

3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can:


Enter phone numbers directly in the Enter recipients field. If you are sending the message to
several phone numbers, separate the phone numbers with a comma. As you enter

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information, any matching phone numbers from your Contacts list are displayed. Tap a match
to enter that number or address directly.


Tap Recipients
, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message.
You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message
recipients, tap Done.

4. Tap the Enter message field and then start composing your message.

Note: You can add a subject line by tapping More > Message options > Add subject.
5. When done, tap

to send the text message.

Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)
When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with
pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar).

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Messages

2. On the Messaging screen, tap Compose

.

. The Compose screen opens.

3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can:


Enter phone numbers directly in the Enter recipient field. If you are sending the message to
several phone numbers, separate the phone numbers with a comma. As you enter
information, any matching phone numbers from your Contacts list are displayed. Tap a match
to enter that number or address directly.



Tap the
icon, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You
can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message
recipients, tap Done.

4. Tap the Enter message field, and then start composing your message.
Note: You can add a subject line by tapping More > Message options > Add subject.

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5. Tap

and select from the following file attachments:



Image: Attach a stored picture. See Gallery.



Take picture: Take a new picture and attach it. See Camera and Video.



Video: Attach a stored video. See Gallery.



Record video: Record a new video and attach it. See Camera and Video.



Audio: Attach a stored music file or voice recording.



Record audio: Make a voice recording and attach it. See Voice Recorder.



S Note: Attach an S Note. See S Note.



Scrapbook: Attach items from your Scrapbook. See Scrapbook.



Calendar: Select the calendar event you want to attach. See Calendar.



Maps: Add your current location (requires GPS to be turned on) or a location you pick on a
map to your message. See Google Maps.



Contacts: Select a contact from your phone, and then select which contact information you
want to attach. See Contacts.



My Files: Attach a file from the My Files storage app. See My Files.

6. To make changes to or remove your attachment, touch and hold the item.
7. Tap

to send the MMS message.

Create a Slideshow
In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a picture, video, or audio.

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1. In the multimedia message you are composing, More > Message options > Add slide to add
space for a new slide.
2. Tap the space for the slide.
3. To compose your slideshow, do any of the following:


Add a picture: Tap



Add a video: Tap
> Video and select a video. (You cannot add both a picture and a
video on the same slide.)



Add music or a voice recording: Tap



Add a new slide: Tap More > Message options > Add slide.



Preview your slideshow: Tap More > Message options > Preview.



For more options, tap More > Message options and select an option.

> Image and select a picture.

> Audio and select a file.

4. When you have finished composing the multimedia message, tap

.

Tip: To compose a slide show, you can also simply attach multiple items separately to the MMS
message. Tap
and select a file type, location, and file and then repeat it for additional slides. Your
phone will automatically compile a slide show.

Use Enhanced Messaging
Enhanced messaging allows you to exchange multimedia chat messages with pictures, voice recordings,
audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), appointments (vCalendar), as well as large files (up to 1 GB)
to other phones which support Enhanced messages.

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Enable Enhanced Messaging
1. From home, tap Apps

> Messages

.

2. Tap More > Settings > Enhanced messaging. Enhanced feature screen displays where you
agree to the Term and Conditions initially.

3. Tap ON/OFF to enable Enhance messaging.
4. Set options:


Image resize: Set the standard size of images sent with Enhanced messages.



Send as SMS/MMS messages: Send your Enhanced messaging messages as text or
multimedia messages when Enhanced messaging is unavailable.

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

Registered information: View and set the registered information for your phone number.

Note: The first time you turn on Enhanced messaging, you may be prompted to agree to the Enhanced
features Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Review the terms and tap Agree to continue.

Send an Enhanced Message
1. From home, tap Apps

> Messages

2. On the Messaging screen, tap Compose

.

.

 The Compose screen opens.
3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can:

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

Enter phone numbers directly in the Enter recipient field. If you are sending the message to
several phone numbers, separate the phone numbers with a comma. As you enter
information, any matching phone numbers from your Contacts list are displayed. Tap a match
to enter that number or address directly.



Tap the
icon, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You
can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message
recipients, tap Done.

4. Tap the Enter message field, and then start composing your message.

5. Tap



and select from the following file attachments:

Image: Attach a stored picture. See Gallery.

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

Take picture: Take a new picture and attach it. See Camera and Video.



Video: Attach a stored video. See Gallery.



Record video: Record a new video and attach it. See Camera and Video.



Audio: Attach a stored music file or voice recording.



Record audio: Make a voice recording and attach it. See Voice Recorder.



S Note: Attach an S Note. See S Note.



Scrapbook: Attach items from your Scrapbook. See Scrapbook.



Calendar: Select the calendar event you want to attach. See Calendar.



Maps: Add your current location (requires GPS to be turned on) or a location you pick on a
map to your message. See Google Maps.



Contacts: Select a contact from your phone, and then select which contact information you
want to attach. See Contacts.



My Files: Attach a file up to 1 GB.

6. To make changes to or remove your attachment, touch and hold the item.
7. When done, tap

to send the enhanced message.

Save and Resume a Draft Message
While composing a text or multimedia message, tap Back
to automatically save your message as a
draft. Your message will display “Draft” on the main Messaging screen.
To resume composing the message:

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Messages

.

2. Tap the message marked "Draft" to resume editing it.
3. When you finish editing the message, tap

.

New Messages Notification
Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message
briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message.
A new message icon
also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new
text or multimedia message. The Messages application icon also displays the number of new messages
.
■

To open the message, drag the status bar down to open the notification panel. Tap the new
message to open and read it.
– or –
From home, tap Apps

> Messages

, and then tap the conversation.

For information on reading and replying to messages see Manage Message Conversations.

Manage Message Conversations
Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped
into conversations or message threads in the Messaging screen. Text or MMS conversations let you see
exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen.

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Do one of the following:


On the Messaging screen, tap the text message or conversation to open and read it.



If you have a new message notification, drag the status bar down to open the notification
panel. Tap the new message to open and read it.

To return to the Messaging screen from a conversation, tap Back

.

Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the conversation, touch and hold the message to
open the options menu, and then tap View message details.
Note: If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the
Web browser.
Note: If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial
the number or add it to your contacts.

View a Multimedia Message (MMS)
1. From home, tap Apps

> Messages

.

2. On the Messaging screen, tap a multimedia message or conversation to open it.
3. Tap the attachment to open it.


If the attachment is a vCard contact, it is imported to your phone’s Contacts list. For more
information, see Contacts.



If the attachment is a vCalendar file, you can choose the calendar where you want to save
the event. For information on using Calendar, see Calendar.

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For other media (like photos or videos), you can choose where to save the attachment and
which app to use to open it.

4. To save the attachment to device memory, touch and hold the attachment, and then tap Save
attachment.
Note: When Auto retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To
download the entire message, tap the Download button in the message.
Note: If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size
before you download it.

Reply to a Message
1. From home, tap Apps

> Messages

.

2. On the Messaging screen, tap a conversation to open it.
3. Tap the Enter message box at the bottom of the screen, enter your reply message, and then tap
Send

.

Note: To reply to a text message with a multimedia message, open the text message and tap
text message is automatically converted into a multimedia message.

. The

Delete Conversations
1. From home, tap Apps

> Messages

.

2. On the Messaging screen, touch and hold a conversation to delete.
3. Select any additional conversations you want to delete, and then tap Delete > Delete.

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Delete Message
1. While viewing a conversation, touch and hold a message.
2. Tap Delete > Delete.

View Contact Information from a Message
When you receive a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact’s picture or
icon in the conversation to open a menu of options. Depending on the stored contact information, you can
view the contact details, place a phone call or send an email message to the contact, and more.

Gmail
Use Google’s Gmail service and your Google Account to send, receive, and manage your Gmail
messages. Before using Gmail, you must register a Google (Gmail) Account on your phone. See Google
Account for details.

Gmail Cautions
Gmail is handled as email from a PC. Restricting email from PCs on your phone prevents your phone
from receiving Gmail.

Create and Send a Gmail Message
Use your phone to create and send Gmail messages.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Gmail

.

 The Gmail inbox opens.

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2. In the inbox, tap Compose

.

 The Gmail composition window opens.
3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message, and then tap Send

.

 The Gmail message is sent.

Gmail Composition Options
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Adding Cc/Bcc: In the To field, tap

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Attaching Pictures or Videos: In the mail composition window, tap Attach file
tap the picture or video you want to attach.

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Save as a draft (Send Later): While composing your message, tap More options
draft. The message is saved as a draft for later.

> Save

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Delete Mail Being Composed: In the mail composition window, tap More options
Discard.

> Discard >

Note: To view your draft email messages, in the inbox, tap Menu
Note: To view your sent messages, in the inbox, tap Menu

> Drafts.

> Sent.

Check Received Gmail Messages
Your phone allows you to access, read, and reply to all your Gmail messages.

Open New Gmail Messages from Notifications
When new Gmail arrives, you will see

in the status bar.

1. Drag the status bar down to display the notification panel.

2. Tap the new message from the notification panel.
 The new Gmail message opens.


If you have two or more new Gmail messages, tapping the notification opens the Gmail inbox.

Open Gmail Messages from the Inbox
You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail inbox.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Gmail

.

 The Gmail inbox opens.
2. Tap the message thread you want to view.

 The message thread opens, with the newest message displayed.

Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages
●

Replying to Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Reply
reply message, and tap Send


.

To reply to all, tap More options

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Forwarding Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap More options
enter a recipient and an additional message, and tap Send

> Forward,

.

Use Gmail Labels
Gmail saves all mail in one box, but you can add labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation
threads. For example, when a new thread starts with a received mail, the label “Inbox” is automatically
added to the thread. By then adding the label “travel,” all threads with “travel” are shown in a list.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Gmail

.

 The inbox opens.
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture) to add a checkmark to
it, and then tap More options

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3. Tap a label for the thread.
 The thread is added to the selected label.
Tip: To add or manage your Gmail labels, open your Gmail account from your computer, click More at the
bottom of the label list on the left, and then click Manage labels or Create new labels. Any changes you
make from your computer will be reflected on your phone.

Archive Gmail Threads
Remove sent and received Gmail threads so they do not appear in the inbox. When replies arrive for
archived threads, they appear in the inbox again.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Gmail

.

 The inbox opens.
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture) to add a checkmark to
it, and then tap Archive

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 The thread is now archived.

Mute Gmail Threads
If registered on a mailing list, there will be threads with always-continuing conversations. For long threads
that are not important, mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox. When mail arrives
that includes user's address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again appear in the inbox.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Gmail

.

 The inbox opens.
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture) to add a checkmark to
it, and then tap More options

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 The thread is now hidden.

Delete Gmail Threads
If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture), you can
simply delete it from the inbox.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Gmail

.

 The inbox opens.
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture) to add a checkmark to
it, and then tap Delete

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 The thread is deleted.
Note: Depending on your settings, you may be asked to confirm the deletion. Tap Delete to confirm. See
Gmail Settings.

Search Gmail Messages
If you need to find a specific message or message thread, you can search Gmail from the inbox.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Gmail

.

 The inbox opens.

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2. Tap Search

.

3. Enter your search text and tap Search

.

 The search results appear. Tap a message or thread from the list to display it.

Report Spam Gmail
You can report spam Gmail messages from your phone’s Gmail inbox.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Gmail

.

 The inbox opens.
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture) to add a checkmark to
it, and then tap More options

> Report spam.

 The selected message is reported as spam.

Add Another Google (Gmail) Account
If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your phone, you can add them from the Settings
> Accounts menu.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Accounts

> Add account.

2. Tap Google.

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3. Enter your Gmail username and password, and then tap Next.

4. Follow the prompts to review and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and then tap
Accept.
5. After your phone connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with
your phone and then tap Next.
 You are signed in to your Google Account, and you can access both of your Gmail accounts
from the Gmail app.
Tip: You can also add accounts from the Gmail app. From the Gmail inbox, tap Menu
> Add account.

> Settings

Switching Between Gmail Accounts
If you have more than one Gmail account set up, you can switch between them in the Gmail app.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Gmail

.

 The Primary inbox opens.
2. Tap Menu

.

3. Tap the icon for the account you want to view from the list at the top of the menu.
 The selected account inbox is displayed.

Gmail Settings
You can access settings for the Gmail app and for your individual Gmail accounts from the Gmail Settings
menu.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Gmail

.

 The Primary inbox opens.
2. Tap Menu

> Settings

.

3. Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts, or tap an account name to configure
settings for a specific Gmail account.


General settings: Gmail default action, Conversation view, Swipe actions, Sender image,
Reply all, Auto-fit messages, Auto advance, Confirm before deleting, Confirm before
archiving, and Confirm before sending.

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Account settings: Inbox type, Inbox categories, Notifications, Inbox sound & vibrate,
Signature, Vacation responder, Sync Gmail, Days of mail to sync, Manage labels, Download
attachments, and Images.

Note: Available settings are subject to change.

Email
Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or
IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs.

Set Up an Email Account
Your phone supports several types of email accounts and allows you to have multiple email accounts set
up at one time.
Before setting up an email account, make sure you have the username (user ID), password, server name,
etc., so you can get set up successfully.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Email

.

 A window for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set up.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
 The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email.

Add an Email Account
You can add several types of personal email accounts, such as POP3 and IMAP accounts, on your
phone.

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Add an Email Account from the Email App
You can add email accounts directly from the email app, even if you have another email account set up.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Email

.

 The email inbox opens.
2. Tap More > Settings > Add account.

3. Follow the prompts to complete the account setup.
 The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account.

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Add an Email Account from the Settings Menu
You can also set up email accounts from the Settings > Accounts menu.
1. From home, tap Apps

2. Tap

> Settings

> Accounts.

Add account > Email.

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3. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account and then tap Next.

 Tapping Next prompts your phone to attempt a “regular” email setup and test the incoming and
outgoing servers.


If you have custom settings you need to configure, tap Manual setup and enter your settings.
These may include mail type, user name, password, server, security type, etc.

4. Select your sync settings and then tap Next.

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5. Enter an account name and a display name and tap Done to complete setup.

 The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account.
Important: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter
more details. You should get all pertinent information for the email account, such as incoming and
outgoing server settings, before you proceed.

Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account
If you synchronize your phone with your Exchange ActiveSync account, you can read, manage, and send
email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. However, you can also access some powerful
Exchange features.
Important: Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account, contact your company’s
Exchange Server administrator for required account settings information.
1. From home, tap Apps
ActiveSync.

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2. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account and then tap Manual setup.

3. Enter the required information.


Email address: Enter your email address.



Domain\username: Enter your network domain and username, separated by “\”.



Password: Enter your network access password (case-sensitive).



Show password: Display the password as you enter it.



Exchange server: Enter your system’s Exchange server remote email address. Obtain this
information from your company network administrator.

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Use secure connection (SSL): Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires
SSL encryption.



Use client certificate: Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires
certification.

4. Tap Next and follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account.

5. Enter an account name and a display name and tap Done to complete setup.
 Your corporate email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account.

Compose and Send Email
Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity
by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Email

.

 The email inbox opens.


If you want to switch to a different email account, tap the account name at the top of the
screen and select another account.



You can also view multiple inboxes at once. Tap the account name at the top of the screen
and then tap Combined inbox to see messages from all your configured email accounts.

2. Tap Compose

.

 The email composition window opens.
3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message.

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To attach pictures or other files to the email, tap Attach, select a file type, and then tap a file
to attach it.



For additional options when composing email messages, tap More and select an option.

4. Tap Send.

 The email message is sent.

Open Email Messages
Open and view your email messages.

Open New Email Messages from Notifications
When new email arrives, you will see

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1. Drag the status bar down to display the notification panel.

2. Tap the new message from the notification panel.

 The new email message opens.


If you have two or more new email messages, tapping the notification opens the email inbox.
Tap a message to open it.

Open Email Messages from the Inbox
You can also open and read email messages directly from the email inbox. Reading and replying to email
on your phone is as simple as on your computer.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Email

.

 The email inbox opens.
2. Tap the message you want to view.

 The email message opens.
Tip: Tap the account name at the top of the screen to switch to a different email account.
3. Tap Reply

or Reply all

to reply to the message.

Options When Reviewing Email Messages
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Resetting Mail as Unread: Touch and hold a read message, and then tap More > Mark as
unread.

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Deleting Email: From the Inbox, touch and hold a message, select any additional messages, and
then tap Delete > Delete.


When reading an email, tap

Delete > Delete.

●

Replying to Email Messages: With an email message open, tap Reply
compose your reply message, and tap Send.

●

Forwarding Email Messages: With the email message open, tap Forward
recipient and an additional message, and tap Send.

or Reply all

,

, enter a

Delete an Email Account
You can delete an email account from your phone if you no longer wish to receive messages for the
account on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Email

.

 The email inbox opens.

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2. Tap More > Settings.

3. Tap the account name, and then tap Remove > Remove.

 The account is deleted from your phone

Manage Your Email Inbox
Your email inbox provides management options for viewing, sorting, and deleting your email messages.

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View Your Email Inbox
1. From home, tap Apps

> Email

.

 The email inbox opens.
2. Tap the email account at the top of the screen to select a different inbox, or tap Combined view
to see all your email inboxes at once.

Sort Email Messages
1. On the email account inbox, tap More > Sort by.
2. Select options for sorting email messages.

Delete Email Messages
1. On the email account inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete.


Tap additional emails to delete.

2. Tap Delete.
Note: Depending on your settings, you may be prompted to confirm the deletion by tapping Delete. See
Email Settings.

Priority Senders
Messages from priority senders automatically display at the top of your email inbox. Emails from priority
senders display

in their subject line.

To add priority senders:
1. On the email account inbox, tap Priority senders.

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2. Tap

Tap to add priority senders.

3. Select a recommended contact to add it as a priority sender.
– or –
Tap the Contacts tab, select one or more contacts to add, and then tap Done.
To view only emails from priority senders:
■

On the email account inbox, tap

Priority senders.

Exchange ActiveSync Email Features
Set options for your corporate Exchange ActiveSync email messages, including synchronization options,
out-of-office messages, account settings, and so on.
To access Exchange ActiveSync settings:
1. From home, tap Apps

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2. Tap More > Settings.

3. Tap the Exchange ActiveSync account name to view its options.



The following options are available:
•

Sync account: Keep the account synchronized on your phone.

•

Account name: Change the account name.

•

Always Cc/Bcc myself: Send a copy of each email you send to yourself.

•

Signature: Enable and configure your signature for each email you send.

•

Show images: Show all images in emails.

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•

Auto download attachments: Automatically download attachments when connected to
a Wi-Fi network.

•

Sync schedule: Configure a schedule for syncing your email account.

•

Period to sync Email: Configure how far back in time you want to sync your email
account.

•

Limit retrieval size: Set a limit to the size of email messages you want to receive on
your phone.

•

Limit retrieval size while roaming: Set a different email size limit when your phone is
on roaming.

•

Out of office settings: You can set your Out of Office status and auto-reply message
right from your phone.

•

Folder sync settings: Select which email folders to sync with the server.

•

Period to sync Calendar: Set the time period for syncing your calendar with the server.

•

Empty server trash: Delete the content of the trash folder on the server.

•

In case of sync conflict: Select whether the device or the server has priority during a
sync conflict.

•

Sync Contacts: Sync your Contacts with your Exchange account.

•

Sync Calendar: Sync your calendar with your Exchange account.

•

Sync Task: Sync your tasks with your Exchange account.

•

Sync Messages: Sync your messages with your Exchange account.

•

Security options: Manage encryption and signature options for outgoing email.

•

Exchange server settings: Modify the Exchange server settings for this email account.

Data Services General Information (LTE
and 3G Networks)
The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your
user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your phone is
loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive when in
fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your data usage request.

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4G LTE
The 4G LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi
and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your phone to a 4G LTE network, you need
to be in an area covered by a 4G LTE network.
For more information about the availability of 4G LTE service in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage.
Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors, including your distance
to the base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.

Set Your Network Options
1. From home, tap Apps

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2. Select an option. (Automatic is the recommended setting.)

 The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it.
When your phone is connected via 4G LTE, LTE appears above the signal strength indicator in the status
bar.
Note: The Sprint networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your
phone to connect to them.

Your User Name
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is
typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For example, the third John
Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.)
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you network. Your user name is
automatically programmed into your phone. You don’t have to enter it.

Find Your User Name
You can find your user name through your phone's device menu.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> About device

.

2. Tap Status.

 You will see your user name under the “Username” heading.

Update Your User Name
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your
services, you must then update the profile on your phone.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> System Update

.

2. Tap Update Profile.

 Your phone will download and install the profile update.

Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen.
The following symbols are used:
Icon

Status

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Icon

Status
Network (full signal): The fullness of the triangle icon indicates the strength of the
signal. A fuller icon means a better signal.
4G LTE data service: Your phone is connected to a 4G LTE network.
3G data service: Your phone is connected to a 3G data network.

Browser
Your phone’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go using
3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi data connections.

SSL/TLS
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are protocols for encrypting
sent/received data. While in a screen connected by SSL/TLS, data is encrypted to safely send/receive
private information, credit card numbers, corporate secrets, etc., and provide protection against online
threats (eavesdropping, falsification, impersonation, etc.).

SSL/TLS Cautions
When opening a secured page, users must decide as their responsibility whether or not to open the
page with use of SSL/TLS. Sprint and the applicable Certification Authorities make no guarantees
whatsoever to users regarding security of SSL/TLS.

Browser Settings
For details on setting browser options, see Internet Settings.

Use the Browser
Launching the browser is as easy as tapping an icon.

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From home, tap Apps

> Internet

.

 The browser opens.


The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your 10-digit wireless phone
number to access the Sprint Mobile home page.



You can also launch the browser by tapping a URL in a text message, email message, or
Gmail message.

Tip: To change the phone’s default launch page to your current page, tap More > Settings > Homepage
> Current page.

Add a Bookmark
Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu options.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Internet

.

 The browser opens.
2. Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark, and tap Bookmarks

> Add.

 The add bookmark window opens.
3. Check or change the bookmark title, URL, etc., and then tap Save.
 The Web page is added to bookmarks.

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Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Bookmarks , touch and hold a bookmark, tap
More > Edit bookmark, edit the bookmark, and then tap Save.

●

Deleting Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Bookmarks
then tap Delete.

, touch and hold a bookmark, and

View Browser History
Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Internet

.

 The browser opens.

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2. Tap Bookmarks

.

 The bookmark window opens.
3. Tap the History tab, and then tap an entry.

 The Web page opens.

Open New Browser Tab
Use tabs to switch between websites quickly and easily.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Internet

.

 The browser opens.
2. Tap Tabs

.

 The window opens.


If you don’t see Tabs
, drag the Web page down to display the address bar on top and
the options bar on the bottom.

3. Tap New tab.
A new window appears.

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To switch windows, tap Tabs

, and then touch a thumbnail.

Chrome Browser
In addition to the default “Internet” Web browser, your phone supports the Chrome mobile Web browser.
If you are signed in with a Google Account, the Chrome browser will import all your bookmarks and other
Web preferences for use on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Chrome

.

2. The first time you open Chrome, you will be prompted to agree to Chrome's Terms of Service and
Privacy Notice. Read the terms and tap Agree & Continue to continue.
3. If you want to sign in with a Google Account to import bookmarks and other preferences, select
an account and tap Sign in. If you don't want to sign in with a Google Account, tap No Thanks.

 Chrome opens.
4. Tap the address bar at the top and enter search words (for a Google search) or a Web address
(URL).

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 The search results appear or a Web page opens.

Chrome Support
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To find on-phone help with Chrome, from Chrome, tap More options

> Help & feedback.

 A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome.
Tip: For more information, from your computer, visit: google.com/chrome.

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Camera and Video
You can use the camera or video camera to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with
a 16 megapixel rear camera and a 5 megapixel front camera that let you capture sharp pictures and
videos.

Camera Overview
The camera's viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options.

●

●

Shortcuts Menu: Gives quick access to frequently-used camera settings:


Effect: Add a special graphical effect.



HDR Auto: Save the picture in HDR (rich tone) only.



Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.



Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. Toggle through flash options—on, auto, or off (rear
camera only).



Picture size: Change the resolution of pictures. Separate settings are available for the front
and rear cameras.

Camera settings: Opens the camera settings menu and lets you change additional camera
settings. See Camera Options and Settings.

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Gallery: View your picture or video in the Gallery application.

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Record video: Begin recording video.

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Capture picture: Take a picture.

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Switch cameras: Switch between the rear camera and the front cameras.

●

Shooting modes: Select a shooting mode.

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Learn About Your Phone's Camera
For an overview of your phone's camera and its features, access the phone settings menu.
1.

From home, tap Apps

2. Tap Settings

> Camera

.

> Help, and tap a topic to learn more.

Take Pictures and Record Videos
The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your phone’s camera.

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Capturing Pictures/Videos
●

File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG (.jpg).

●

File Format for Videos: File format for videos is MPEG4 (.mp4).

Camera Cautions
If Lens Becomes Dirty: Fingerprints/smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear still images/videos.
Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand.
Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight: Be careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long periods.
This may discolor color filter and affect color of images.

Flash Warning
Do not shine the flash close to eyes. Do not look directly at the flash when shining. Do not shine the
flash at other people's eyes. It may affect eyesight.

Take a Picture
You can take high-resolution pictures using your phone’s camera.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Camera

.

 The camera viewfinder appears.

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2. Aim the camera at your subject and then tap

.

 The shutter clicks and the picture is captured and saved to your phone.
Tip: You can launch the camera from the lock screen. Swipe
camera.

up from the lock screen to open the

Record Videos
Record high-quality videos using your phone’s video camera.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Camera

.

 The camera viewfinder appears.
2. Aim the camera at your subject and then tap Record

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 Video recording begins.


Tap

to pause recording. Tap

to stop recording. Tap

to resume a paused recording.

3. The camera stops recording and the video is captured and saved to your phone.

Shooting Modes
Your phone’s camera offers many shooting modes, to make your pictures or videos special.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Camera

.

2. The camera viewfinder appears.
3. On the Camera screen, tap
a mode to select it.

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Both cameras


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



Live broadcast: Broadcast live on YouTube. Share your link with friends so they can watch
your video in real time.



Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of objects.



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

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.



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.



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.



Fast motion: Record videos for viewing in fast motion. You can play a specific section of
each video in fast motion after recording it.

Front camera


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

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



Interval shot: Select the best pictures from a series of continuous shots taken at set
intervals.

Note: All modes may not be shown when you tap
camera is active (front or rear).

, depending on your phone's setup and which

View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery
Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your
phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied to phone memory. You can also take a look at your pictures and
your friends’ pictures that are on your social networks.
For pictures that are on your phone, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also
easily assign a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery opens.

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2. Tap Time to open a drop-down list and select other views, such as Albums.

 The list of albums opens.
3. Tap an album to view its contents.


To select another album, tap the Back key

to return to the Albums.

4. For a picture, tap a thumbnail to view the picture. While viewing a picture full-screen you can use
these options:



Favorite: Tag a picture as a favorite.



Share: Choose a method for sharing the picture.

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Edit: Modify your picture.



Delete: Erase the current picture.



Camera: Tap to open the camera app.



More: Choose other options, including:
•

Details: View file details.

•

Slideshow: Create a slideshow.

•

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

•

Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper for your home or lock screens.

5. For a video, tap a video to select it. When the video is displayed full-screen, you can use these
options:



Tap Play



Favorite: Tag a video as a favorite.



Share: Choose a method for sharing the video.



Editor: Edit the video.



Delete: Erase the current video.



More: Choose other options, including:

to play the video.

•

Details: View file details.

•

Slideshow: Create a slideshow.

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Pictures and Videos: Review Screen
After capturing a picture or video, from the camera screen, tap the thumbnail image at the upper right
corner of the screen to see the item in the review screen. From there, you can access options such as
save, view, send, or delete the picture or video.

Pictures and Videos: Options while Viewing
●

Zoom In or Out on a Picture: Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a
picture.

●

Viewing Videos: Use the onscreen controls to play, pause, or stop the video playback.

After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the pictures and videos of that
album. Tap a picture or video to view it in full screen.
Note: When viewing pictures, you can tap a picture or video to open a selection menu and choose what
to do with the picture or video.

Edit Pictures
Whether you are browsing pictures in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application, you can tap a picture
to open a selection menu and choose to delete the picture, rotate or crop it, and more.

Auto Adjust a Picture
Use the Auto adjust option to automatically enhance your pictures.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.
2. Tap the picture you want to Auto adjust.

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3. Tap Edit

> Auto adjust.

 The picture's color, brightness, and saturation are automatically enhanced, and the picture is
saved to the phone.

Rotate a Picture
The editing options let you rotate pictures 90 degrees clockwise. Repeat the action for additional
rotations.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.

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2. Tap the picture you want to rotate.
3. Tap Edit

> Rotate.

 The picture is rotated and saved to the phone.

Crop a Picture
Use the editing tools to crop your pictures.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.

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2. Tap the picture you want to crop.
3. Tap Edit

> Crop.

 A crop box appears on the picture.
4. To adjust the crop box size, touch and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear,
drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box.



To move the crop box to the part of the picture that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the
desired size and position.

5. Tap Save to apply the changes to the picture.
 The cropped picture is saved in the album as a copy. The original picture remains unedited.

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Write on a Picture
Use the S Pen or your finger to write on a picture.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.
2. Tap the picture you want to rotate.
3. Tap Edit

> Write.

 Writing tools display.

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4. Use the S Pen or your finger to write on the picture.

Tools and options are:


Pen: Select a pen type, stroke size, and color.



Erase: Use the S Pen or finger as an eraser. Tap again for additional options.



Undo: Undo the last action.



Redo: Redo the last action you undid.



Share: Share the picture.



Save: Save the file to your phone.

 The picture is saved to the phone.

Photo Editor
Perform advanced edits on your pictures, including straightening, adjusting the tone, adding visual
effects, and enhancing portraits.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.
2. Tap the picture you want to edit.
3. Tap Edit

> Photo Editor.

 Enhancement tools display.

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4. Adjust your picture with these tools:



Adjustment: Straighten and freely rotate your picture.



Tone: Adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, temperature, and hue of the picture.



Effect: Add color effects to your picture.



Portrait: Apply effects such as brightening, softening, and fixing red eye when a face or faces
are detected in a picture. (This option appears if a person's face is detected in the picture.]



Drawing: Draw or write on your picture.



Add image: Add an image on top of your original picture.

Animate a Picture
Create an animated picture by displaying a series of pictures in a loop.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.
2. Tap the picture you want to animate.
3. Tap Edit

> Animate.

 Writing tools display.

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4. Tap

to add pictures.

5. Tap Done to preview your animated picture. Additional options are:


Ratio: Set the screen ratio of your picture.



Speed: Set the speed of your animated picture.



Edit: Add or remove images to you animated picture.

6. Tap Save to save the animated picture to your phone.
 The picture is saved to the phone.

Collage
Create a photo collage with your pictures.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.
2. Tap a picture you want to add to a collage.
3. Tap Edit

4. Tap

> Collage.

or ADD to select additional pictures for the collage.



Tap pictures to select them.



Tap Done when you are finished selecting.

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 Your collage layout will be displayed.
5.

Use the tools at the bottom of the screen to adjust your collage.



Aspect ratio: Adjust the aspect ratio of the collage.



Layout: Change the layout of the collage.



Border: Choose the border roundness and margin for the collage.



Background: Change the background of the collage.

6. To adjust an individual picture within the collage, tap a picture and use the pop-up menu options:


Replace: Replace the selected picture.



Remove: Remove the selected picture from the collage.



Effect: Assign an effect to the picture.



Adjustment: Crop, rotate, flip, reverse, or resize the picture.
•

With a picture selected, you can also drag it to reposition it within its place in the collage.

7. Tap Save to save the collage to the Photo editor album.

Share Pictures and Videos
The Gallery application lets you send pictures and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can
share pictures on your social networks (such as Facebook and Google+) and share videos on YouTube.
You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth.

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Send Pictures or Videos by Email or Gmail
You can send several pictures, videos, or both in an email or Gmail message. They are added as file
attachments in your email. For more information about using email and Gmail, see Compose and Send
Email or Create and Send a Gmail Message.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.
2. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share.


To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items
you want to include.

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3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap Email or Gmail.

 Follow the prompts to complete and send the message.
Note: If you have multiple email accounts or Gmail accounts, the default account will be used. Check the
“From” line to determine which account is being used.
For more information about using email and Gmail, see Compose and Send Email or Create and Send a
Gmail Message.

Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message
Multimedia Messaging (MMS) lets you send pictures and videos using your phone’s messaging app.
Although you can send several pictures or videos in a multimedia message, it may be better to just send
one at a time, especially if the files are large in size.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.
2. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share.


To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items
you want to include.

3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap Messages.

 Follow the prompts to complete and send the message.
For more information about sending multimedia messages, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS).

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Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth
You can select several pictures, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer
using Bluetooth.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.
2. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share.


To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items
you want to include.

3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap Bluetooth.

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 Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the files.
For more information, see Bluetooth.

Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or
Social Media
From Gallery, you can share your pictures and videos from a variety of apps and social media sites, such
as Facebook, Hangouts, Instagram, and more. Available apps will vary depending on what you have
installed on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want send.
3. Select the items you want to send.


To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items
you want to include.

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4. Tap the screen, tap Share, and then tap the app you want to use.

5. Follow the prompts to complete the share.

Share Videos on YouTube
You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. Before you do this, you must create a
YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.
2. Tap the videos you want to share.

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

To select multiple videos, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the
videos you want to include.

3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap YouTube.

4. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option.
5. Tap Upload

.

 The upload is completed.

Camera Options and Settings
You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera
settings menu.

Switch Cameras
Your phone lets you switch between the front and rear cameras.
1. From home, tap Apps

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> Camera

.

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 The camera viewfinder appears.
2. Tap

.

 The camera switches type.

Set Camera Options
You can configure your camera’s settings to fit any situation and event.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Camera

.

 The camera viewfinder appears.
2. Tap Settings

. If you don't see the Settings option, tap

to display the options icons.

 The camera settings menu opens.
3. Select your desired settings:
Note: Not all settings will be available at all times, depending on which camera is in use (front or rear).

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Both cameras


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



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.



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



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



Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.



Help: View information on using the camera.

Rear camera


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



Save as RAW file: Save pictures without compression. A viewer app is required to view
pictures saved as RAW files.

Front camera


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



Save pictures as previewed: Save the self‑portrait or self‑recording as viewed on the
camera screen.

For additional camera settings, see Camera Settings.

Live Broadcasting
Share what is happening around you via YouTube.
To access the Live Broadcasting:

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Camera

.

 The camera viewfinder appears.
2. Tap 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.

Live Broadcasting Options
The following options are available:
●

Rear/Front: Choose which camera to record from.

●

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.

●

Live: Start recording your live broadcast.

●

Share: Share while recording your live broadcast.

●

Stop: End your live broadcast.

Record a Live Broadcast
Record and instantly share your videos to YouTube.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Camera

.

 The camera viewfinder appears.
2. Tap Mode

> Live broadcast.

3. Tap Invite
and select contacts to share your live broadcast with. You will also have the option
to share your live broadcast during recording and when you finish recording.
4. Press Live

to begin recording.

5. When you are finished, tap Stop

.

Share a Broadcast
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.
To invite contacts:
1. From home, tap Apps

> Camera

.

 The camera viewfinder appears.
2. Tap Mode

> Live broadcast.

3. Tap Invite

and select contacts or groups to share your live broadcast with.

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4. Tap Done to send invites.
To share a Live broadcast:
■

After recording, tap Share and select a sharing method to share your live broadcast.

Live Broadcast Settings
Customize your Live Broadcasts.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Camera

.

 The camera viewfinder appears.
2. Tap Mode
3. Tap Settings

> Live broadcasting.
and select an option to customize:



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.



Screen power saving: Dim the brightness of your broadcast without touching the screen.



Account: Sign out of your Google Account for Live Broadcasting.

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Useful Apps and Features
The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as maps and navigation,
calendar, clock, social networking apps, music, memos, and more.

Sprint Zone
Stay connected to all the latest news and information from Sprint. Included here are news, feedback,
featured applications and tips/tricks for your device.
■

From home, tap Apps

> Sprint Zone

.

 The Sprint Zone app launches.

Sprint Family Locator
Sprint Family Locator lets you locate any phone on your Sprint family plan instantly—from your mobile
phone, tablet or computer.

Update Sprint Family Locator
The first time you use Sprint Family Locator, you will be prompted to update the app.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Sprint Family Locator

.

2. Tap Download.
 The Google Play store will launch to the Sprint Family Locator page.
3. Tap Update > Accept to update the app, and then follow the prompts to get started.

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Use Sprint Family Locator
1. From home, tap Apps

> Sprint Family Locator

.

2. Tap Get Started (or Sign In if you already have an account) and follow the prompts to set up and
use the app.

Sprint Fun & Games
Download new apps and games from Sprint.
■

From home, tap Apps

> Sprint Fun & Games

.

Sprint TV & Movies
With Sprint TV & Movies, you can watch live TV and access movies and other on demand entertainment
on the go.
Note: Coverage not available everywhere. Content and lineup subject to change. Select channels also
available for casual usage. Go to sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information.

Your Sprint TV Channel Options
The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options include
comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of “a la carte” channels. Visit
sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information on channels and pricing.

Update Sprint TV & Movies
The first time you use Sprint TV & Movies, you will be prompted to update the app.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Sprint TV & Movies

.

 The Google Play store will launch to the Sprint TV & Movies page.
2. Tap Update > Accept to update the app, and then follow the prompts to get started.

Watch TV
1. From home, tap Apps

> Sprint TV & Movies

.

2. Follow the prompts to browse categories and find programs.


Depending on your settings, your phone may prompt you to accept a data connection.



Browse through category options, and tap an item you'd like to view. Depending on the
program, you may be prompted to set up a monthly subscription to view the content.

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Note: The first time you access a channel that requires a subscription, you will be prompted to purchase
access. Touch Subscribe to purchase access, or touch Preview to see a preview of the selected
channel.

Sprint Music Plus
With Sprint Music Plus and the Music Store, Ringtone Store, and Ringback Tone Store, you can
purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and ringback tones for your phone.

Access Sprint Music Plus
1. From home, tap Apps

> Sprint Music Plus

.

2. The first time you launch the app, tap Accept to accept the Terms and Conditions.
3. Tap a store option from the main page (Ringbacks Store, Music Store, or Ringtones Store), or
tap

> Music (under Library) to access your music.



Tap the onscreen navigation tools to skip ahead or rewind. Tap
additional options.



For more information, tap Menu

at any time to see

> Settings > About or Help.

Note: If you have loaded music on to your phone from your computer (see Transfer Files Between Your
Phone and a Computer), you will need to sync your music to listen to it through Sprint Music Plus. From
the Sprint Music Plus app, tap Menu
you will see your music in the library.

> Settings > Synchronize your music library. Once synced,

Purchase and Download Music from the Sprint Music Plus Store
From the Sprint Music Plus Store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Sprint Music Plus

> Music Store.

2. Enter a song or artist in the search field or browse through options in the tabs in the center of the
screen.
3. Tap a song to select it.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to preview or purchase the song. Tap
the Sprint Music Plus menu.

at any time to display

Tip: For ringtones or ringback tones, tap Ringtone Store or Ringback Tone Store from the Sprint Music
Plus main menu.

Calculator
Your phone’s convenient built-in calculator lets you perform basic mathematical equations.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Calculator

.

 The calculator app launches.
2. Tap onscreen keys for calculations.

 Calculation results appear.
Tip: To use the scientific calculator, make sure Auto rotate is turned on (notification panel > Auto
rotate) and rotate the screen to the landscape orientation.

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 Keys for the scientific calculator appear.

Calendar
Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize
your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your
phone’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, Google
Calendar, and Outlook calendar.
In order to sync with your Google calendar, you must sign in to a Google account on your phone. See
Google Account.

Calendar Options
●

View Today’s Calendar: From the Calendar, tap Today.

●

Change Calendar View: From the Calendar, tap the drop-down menu in the upper left corner,
and then tap Year, Month, Week, Day, or Tasks to change the current view.

●

View the Next/Previous Time Period (Year/Month/Week/Day view): From the Calendar, flick
the screen left or right.

Add an Event to the Calendar
Add events to your calendar directly from the Calendar application.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Calendar

.

 The Calendar app opens.
2. Tap New

.

 The add event window opens.

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3.

Enter an event title, start date/time, end date/time, etc., and then tap Save.

 The event is added to your calendar.

Selecting a Calendar
■

If you have more than one calendar, select a calendar by tapping the current Calendar on the
Add Event screen.



Select My calendars to create an event that will appear only on your phone.



Select your Google Account to create a Google Calendar event. If you have several Google
Calendars on the Web, select one in which to add your event.

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•

You can create multiple Google Calendars only in Google Calendar on the Web. After
creating them in Google Calendar on the Web, you will be able to see them in the
Calendar application on your phone. For more information about creating and managing
multiple Google Calendars, visit calendar.google.com.



Select Samsung Calendar to create an event that will sync with your Samsung account.



Select your Outlook or Exchange account to create an event that will sync with these account
types.

Note: Available options differ depending on the type of account selected for an event.

View Calendar Events
You can display the Calendar in year, month, week, day, or task view. To change the Calendar view, tap
the drop-down menu at the upper-left corner and tap an option.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Calendar

.

 The Calendar app opens.

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2. Tap a date and then tap an event.

 The event details appear.


Tap the event to view details and edit the event.

Share Calendar Events
Once you have created a Calendar event, you can share it with others via a variety of methods.
1. From home, tap Apps

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2. Tap a date and then tap an event to see its details.

3. From the event details screen, tap Share.

4. Choose a Share as option (Event file (VCS) or Text).

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5. Select a sharing method and follow the prompts to send the Event information.

Sync Calendars
You can select which calendars you’d like to sync on your phone, along with what types of information
you want to sync.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Calendar

.

 The Calendar app opens.

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2. Tap More > Manage calendars.

3. Select sync options by tapping ON/OFF next to each item.

 The sync settings have been updated.

Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar
If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone, you can also synchronize
Exchange ActiveSync calendar events on your phone. Calendar events on your Exchange ActiveSync will
also show in Calendar if you chose to synchronize with the Exchange ActiveSync Server.
1. To check if Exchange ActiveSync items are set to be synchronized, From home, tap Apps
Settings

> Accounts

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>

> Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.

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If Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync doesn’t appear under the Accounts heading in the Settings
menu, you do not have an Exchange ActiveSync account configured on the phone. For
information about adding an account, see Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account.

2. If your Exchange ActiveSync account is set for synchronization, ON/OFF next to Sync Calendar
will be ON

.

Clock
Your phone has a clock app that lets you set alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use a
stopwatch, set a timer, and use your phone as a desk clock.

Checking the Time
You can always check the time on your phone. The current time displays in the upper right corner of the
status bar. Many widgets and lock screens also display the time and provide options for how time is
displayed.

Setting Date and Time
Your phone automatically receives the current date and time from the wireless network. You can set the
date by hand by overriding the default setting.
1. From home, tap Apps

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> Settings

.

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2. Tap Date and time

.

3. Set available date and time options.



To set the date and time, tap ON/OFF to turn Automatic date and time off.



To select a time zone, tap ON/OFF to turn Automatic time zone off.

 Your date and time settings are applied and saved.

Set Alarms
Set multiple alarms using your phone’s Clock app.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Clock

> Alarm.

2. Set the alarm options, including time, days, and repeat pattern. For more options, tap Options.

3. When finished, tap Save.
 You will see the alarm icon

in the status bar.

Phone at Alarm Time
●

At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm and/or vibrates.

●

When the alarm sounds, drag

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World Clock
The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Clock

2. Tap a city, and then tap Add City

> World Clock.

to add it to your list.

3. Repeat to add multiple cities.

Stopwatch
The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second.
1. From home, tap Apps

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> Clock

> Stopwatch.

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2. Tap Start to begin timing.
3. Tap Stop to stop timing.


Additional options include Lap to keep track of laps, Resume to continue timing, and Reset
to reset the stopwatch to zero.

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

> Clock

> Timer.

2. Tap Keypad and then use the keypad to set the length of the timer.
3. Tap Start to begin the timer.

Galaxy Apps
Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy phone.
Note: You must sign in to a Samsung account in order to download Galaxy Apps.
■

From home, tap Apps

> Galaxy Apps

.

Gallery
Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your
phone’s camera or downloaded.
You can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also set a picture as your contact picture
or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends.

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While viewing pictures in the Gallery, scroll up the screen to view more albums. Simply tap an album to
view the photos or videos in that album.
If you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the All downloads album.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Gallery

.

 The Gallery app opens.
2. From the main Gallery screen, you can use these options:


Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view.



Touch and hold thumbnails to select them (indicated by a check mark).



Tap the drop-down list in the upper-left corner (Time is the default view) to choose another
display style. You can view by Albums, Events, Categories, or Locations.



Tap Camera to launch the Camera to take pictures or record video.



Tap More for options. Available options depend on which Gallery screen you are viewing,
and may include:
•

Edit: Depending on the view, tap albums or items to select them. After selection, you can
tap More again for options you can use with the selected item(s).

•

Share: Share albums, pictures, or videos.

•

Search: Search for a picture or video.

•

Help: View help topics on using the Gallery app.

For more information about using Gallery, see View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery, Edit Pictures, and
Share Pictures and Videos.

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Google Hangouts
Hangouts is Google's instant messaging service. Use to communicate with other Hangout users, as well
as for video calling. Log in to a Google account beforehand (see Google Account).

Using Hangouts
1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Hangouts

.

 The Hangouts app will open.
2. Tap Add

to start a new Hangout.

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3. Type a name, email, number, or circle, or select a contact from the list.

4. Type a message or tap

to start a video chat.

 A chat window or a video chat window opens.


Each time text is entered, the corresponding friend appears.



If a friend is not in a Hangout, you will see a message. Tap Send invitation to invite them to
join the Hangout.

Hangouts Options
●

Ending a Video Chat: In the video chat window, tap

●

Disabling Chat History: If you don’t want to keep chat history, in the chat window, tap More
options

●

.

> Turn history off.

Delete Chat History: To delete all your chat history, in the chat window, tap More options
Delete > Delete.

>

Note: You can use Hangouts as your phone’s default messaging app, or as a standalone IM app. If you
set Hangouts as the default messaging app, the Messages app will be disabled. For more information,
see Default Messaging App Settings.

Google Maps
Use the Google Maps app to determine your location, find directions, browse local businesses and
attractions, rate and review places, and more.
Note: To use Google Maps, you will need to have your phone's Location feature turned on. See Location
Settings for information about enabling Location on your phone.

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View Maps of Specified Places
Use Google Maps to locate and map a specific address or destination.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Maps

.

 Google Maps opens.
Note: The first time you access Maps, you may be prompted to accept the Terms of Service and Privacy
Policy. Tap Accept & Continue to continue.
2. Tap in the search box to start a search.

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3. Enter an address, city, facility name, etc., and then tap a candidate in the results list.

 A map of the specified location opens.

Google Maps Options
●

Viewing Current Location: From the Maps app, tap

●

Obtain Useful Area Information for Current Location: Tap the Search field, enter the
information you are looking for, and then tap a result to view it.

●

View Traffic Information, Aerial Photos, Etc.: Tap Menu
Google Earth, etc.

●

Check Route to Destination: Tap
, enter your current location and your destination, and then
tap a method of transport (car, public transit, bicycle, or on foot) to see available routes.

●

Check Detailed Operation for Maps: From the Maps app, tap Menu

.

and then tap Traffic, Satellite,

> Help.

Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Movies & TV allows you to watch movies and TV shows purchased on Google Play. You can
stream instantly on your Android phone or download so you can watch from anywhere, even when you
are not connected. Also, get quick access to your personal video collection, including those taken on your
phone.
Learn more about Google Play Movies & TV at play.google.com/about/movies.
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From home, tap Apps

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> Google

> Play Movies & TV

.

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Google Play Music
Use the Google Play Music app to browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from Google Play as
well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically
stored in your Google Play Music library and instantly ready to play via streaming or download.
Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and
a Computer.

Using Google Play Music
Use the Google Play Music app to listen to all your music on your phone. Compatible music file formats
include: MP3 (.mp3), AAC (m4a), WMA (.wma), FLAC (.flac), OGG (.ogg), DRM protected AAC (m4p),
and ALAC (.m4a).
1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Play Music

.

 The Play Music app opens to the Listen Now screen. To view additional music options, tap
Menu

and select an option (My Library, Playlists, Instant Mixes, or Shop).

2. Tap an item from the category window and then tap a song.
 The song begins playing.
Note: The first time you access Google Play Music, you may see a series of introductory screens. Tap
Listen now to continue to the app.

Google Play Music Screen Layout
The following diagram outlines the main features of the Play Music app player screen.

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Feature

Description

Elapsed time

Amount of time the song has been playing.

Forward

Play the next song.

Music image/album name

Display music images and album names (if available).

Music List

View current playlist or queue

Music title/artist

Displays music title and artist (if available).

Options menu

Access the options menu.

Play/pause

Play or pause the current song.

Playback position

Current point in the song. Slide to move forward or backward.

Previous

Play the previous song.

Rate (thumbs up/thumbs down)

Rate the current song.

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Feature

Description

Repeat/play next

Repeat the current song or play the next song queued.

Shuffle playlist

Shuffle the current playlist or queue.

Song length

The length of the song.

Create Playlists in Google Play Music
Organize music into playlists to fit every occasion.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Play Music

.

 The Play Music app opens to the Listen Now screen.
2. Tap Menu

to view your library or playlists, or to access Google Play Music online.

3. From a list displaying songs, tap More options

next to a song you want to add to a playlist.

4. Tap Add to playlist > New playlist.
5. Enter a Name, Description, and accessibility option for the playlist, and then tap Create playlist.
6. To add more songs, tap More options
name].

next to a song and then tap Add to playlist > [playlist

Adding Currently Playing Music to a Playlist
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From the player view, tap More options

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> Add to playlist and then tap the name of a playlist.

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 The music is added to the playlist.

Google Search
Search information saved on the phone and in phone applications as well as on the Internet.

Use Google Search
Type search terms in the Google Search bar to find information on your phone and around the globe.
1. From home, tap the Google search bar or tap Apps

> Google

> Google

.

 The Search window opens.


If a description for Google Now appears, tap What can Google Now do? and read the
information. Tap Yes, I’m in on the last page if you want to use Google Now, or tap Skip to
continue to the Google search page.

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2. Type your search keywords and tap Search

.

 Search results appear.


To search by voice, tap

in the search bar and speak your search terms.

Google Search Options
●

Changing Search Information: In the search results window, tap Menu
Phone search and select where to search.

●

Using Google Now: Google Now automatically searches for information based on search
keywords used, your current location, etc., and presents search results in the search screen.
Google Now also informs users of scheduled events.

> Settings >



To enable Google Now, in the search results window, tap Menu
cards, and then tap ON/OFF next to Show cards.



To disable Google Now, in the search results window, tap Menu
> Settings. Tap Now
cards, and then tap ON/OFF next to Show cards. Tap Turn off to confirm.

> Settings. Tap Now

Use Google Voice Search
Use your voice to search instead of typing, with Google Voice Search.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Google

> Voice Search

.

 The Voice Search window opens.
2. Speak your search terms.
 Search results appear.

Facebook
Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on-the-go
Facebook access.

Sign In to Facebook
1. From home, tap Apps

> Facebook

.

– or –
From home, tap Apps

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> Settings

> Accounts > Add accounts > Facebook.

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2. If you have a Facebook account, enter your user ID and password, and then tap Log in.
– or –
To create a new Facebook account, tap Sign Up for Facebook, tap Continue, and then follow
the instructions.
 You are signed in to Facebook.

Instagram
Capture and share photos and videos with your friends. Customize what you capture, and then share it
on your feed or post it directly to your friends. Located in the Social folder in the apps list.

Install Instagram
1. From home, tap Apps

> Social

> Instagram

.

2. Tap Download, and then follow the prompts to accept access requirements and update the app.

Use Instagram
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From home, tap Apps


> Social

> Instagram

.

The first time you access Instagram, follow the prompts to sign up for an account, or sign in
with Facebook or an existing account.

Messenger
Send instant messages with all your friends using Facebook’s Messenger app.

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Install Messenger
1. From home, tap Apps

> Social

> Messenger

.

2. Tap Download, and then follow the prompts to accept access requirements and update the app.

Use Messenger
1. From home, tap Apps

> Social

> Messenger

.

2. Follow the prompts to log in with your Facebook account. See Facebook.

Microsoft Excel
Create and share spreadsheets quickly and easily with Microsoft Excel.
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From home, tap Apps

> Microsoft

> Excel

.

Note: The first time you access Microsoft Excel on your phone, you may be prompted to update the app
via Google Play. Follow the prompts to update and install the app.

Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft OneDrive gives you free online storage for all your personal files so you can get to them from
your Android device, computer, and any other devices you use.
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From home, tap Apps

> Microsoft

> OneDrive

.

Note: The first time you access Microsoft OneDrive on your phone, you may be prompted to update the
app via Google Play. Follow the prompts to update and install the app.

Microsoft OneNote
Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes with Microsoft OneNote. Create Quick Notes or review
and edit shared OneNote notebooks.
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From home, tap Apps

> Microsoft

> OneNote

.

Note: The first time you access Microsoft OneNote on your phone, you may be prompted to update the
app via Google Play. Follow the prompts to update and install the app.

Microsoft PowerPoint
Create and share presentations quickly and easily with Microsoft PowerPoint.
■

From home, tap Apps

> Microsoft

> PowerPoint

.

Note: The first time you access Microsoft PowerPoint on your phone, you may be prompted to update the
app via Google Play. Follow the prompts to update and install the app.

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Microsoft Word
Create and share word processing documents quickly and easily with Microsoft Word.
■

From home, tap Apps

> Microsoft

> Word

.

Note: The first time you access Microsoft Word on your phone, you may be prompted to update the app
via Google Play. Follow the prompts to update and install the app.

Milk Music
Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk Music is a radio service that gives you more of the music you love,
curated by top DJs and industry pros and all for free.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Samsung

> Milk

.

2. Read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, and then tap I agree to continue.

 The Milk Music main screen will display.
3. Rotate the dial to select a music genre, and then tap

to begin listening.

Tip: To stop listening and exit Milk Music, drag down the status bar to display the notification panel, and
then tap

next to the current song.

Music
The Music app plays music files. Use Music to browse your music library, play songs, and create playlists.
You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, or as alarm tones.

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Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and
a Computer.
When you close the Music screen, playback will continue in the background, so you can listen to music
while you use other features of your phone. When music is playing in the background, you can access
playback controls from the notification panel.

Play Music
1. From home, tap

Apps > Music

.

 The music app opens to the Playlists category.
•

The default categories are Playlists, Tracks, Albums, Artists, Genres, Folders, and
Composers. Tap the drop-down list at the upper left corner and tap a category to display
it.

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2. Scroll through the list and tap a song to begin. While playing music, use these controls:



Tap



Tap



Tap the repeat mode button to control playback. Choose

to pause playback. To start playback again, tap
to move to the previous song. Tap

to repeat all songs. Choose


.

to move to the next song.
to play all songs once. Choose

to repeat the current song.

Tap the shuffle songs button to control the order songs are played. Choose
in the order they appear in the list. Choose

to play songs

to play songs in random order.



Tap
to mark a song as a favorite. Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is bright.
Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist.



Tap
to set the volume. You can also set volume by pressing the Volume key on the side
of the phone.

Use Playlists
Create playlists to group songs, so you can listen to them together.

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3. From home, tap

Apps >

Music.

4. Tap the drop-down list in the upper left corner, tap Playlists, and then use these options:


Tap an existing playlist to play its songs.



Tap

Create playlist to create a new playlist.

•

Enter a name for the playlist and tap Create.

•

Tap songs from the Tracks list to add them to the playlist. When you're done adding
songs, tap Done.

 The new playlist is saved under My playlists.
Tip: To edit a playlist, tap it from the list and then tap ADD to add more songs, or tap More to access the
Edit, Rename, and Settings options for the playlist.

Music Options and Settings
1. From home, tap

Apps > Music

.

2. Tap More for options. Available options depend on the category:


Edit: Edit the song or playlist.



Add to Favorites: Mark this song or playlist as a Favorite.



Delete: Delete the song or playlist.



Play on other device: Stream the song to nearby devices.



Listen via Bluetooth: Play music through a Bluetooth-compatible device that is paired with
your phone. For more information about using Bluetooth, see Bluetooth.

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

Details: View file details.



SoundAlive: Choose a setting to match the type of music you’re playing.



Settings:
•

Play speed: Touch and drag the slider to set the default speed for music playback.

•

Music auto off: Choose a time period for music to play, after which Music will close.

•

Smart volume: When enabled, Music automatically adjusts the volume of all songs to an
equal level.

My Files
My Files allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other data
in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is
already on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Samsung

> My Files

.

2. Folders display, including:


Recent files: View recently saved files.



Images: View image files.



Videos: View video files.



Audio: View audio files.



Documents: View document files.



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



Local storage: View folders and files in their storage locations.



Cloud storage: View folders and files store on the Internet.

Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your phone is configured.
To view files in My Files:
1. From home, tap Apps

> Samsung

> My Files

.

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

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S Health
S Health is a wellness application that can help you manage your health. Set fitness goals, check your
progress, and keep track of your overall health.
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 home, tap Apps

> S Health

.

2. Follow the prompts to get started:


Read the introduction and tap Next.



Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next.



Sign in to your Samsung account if you have not already done so. You must sign in to a
Samsung account to set and save goals, and use other advanced S Health features.



Follow the onscreen instructions to enter information about yourself, and then tap Start.

3. Use S Health to track your health activities:


Pedometer: Count the number of steps you take. Tap Start to start counting. You can pause
counting and then tap Start to begin again. If you signed in to your Samsung account, you
can set goals, track your progress, and share your results.



Exercise: Set and manage exercise goals, and track your progress. You can track activities
by type, such as running, walking, cycling, and hiking. S Health also offers access to the
Music app, to work out to your favorite songs.



Heart rate: Measure your heart rate, using the heart rate sensor on the back of your phone
(next to the Camera flash). Place your finger over the sensor, and then tap the screen to
start. Hold your finger on the sensor, and keep still until the sensor reports your heart rate.



Food: Track your daily food intake, by entering your meals and snacks. You can keep track
of your favorite foods, and take pictures of your meals.



Weight: Track your weight and BMI (body mass index).



Sleep: Samsung wearable devices (not included) can record your sleep data and sync it with
Sleep in S Health.



Stress: Measure your stress level using your heart rate variable.



Coach: Coach by Cigna provides general information and features designed to help you to
manage your overall well-being.



Partner apps: Manage additional S health-compatible apps you install here.

Note: Tap More options

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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:
●

Heart disease;

●

Asthma or lung disease;

●

Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease;

●

Arthritis.

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;

●

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

●

Ankle swelling, especially at night;

●

A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;

●

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

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;

●

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

●

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 pre-diabetes.

When in Doubt – Check it Out
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.

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S Note App
The S Note app helps you create, edit, and manage all the notes on your phone.
Sign in to your Samsung account to access your notes in S Note from any device.
With S Note, create content by typing, writing, drawing, and even recording voice, video, or taking
pictures. Templates are provided to make content creation easy and help keep things organized.

Create a Note
1. From home, tap
2. Tap

Apps >

S Note.

to create a new note.



Use the S Pen to create content.



Tap More > Background settings to add templates, change the background color, and add
images.

3. When finished, tap Save.

Edit a Note
When in the S Note app, you can edit notes as follows:
1. From home, tap

Apps >

S Note.

2. Tap a note to view it.
3. Tap Edit to edit the note.
Note: Action Memos behave differently from other notes. When you tap on an Action Memo to view it, you
can edit the memo immediately.

Note Tools
When creating or editing a note in S Note, some helpful modes and tools are provided.
Note: To use your finger to write and draw on S Notes, tap More > Settings > S Pen only mode to
disable this restriction.

●

Pen: Write or draw freehand with the S Pen. Tap the Pen icon once to change the Pen settings.


●

Tap

Favorite pens to save pen settings at the bottom of the screen.

Eraser: Erase content from the note. Tap once to select the eraser. Tap again to change the
Eraser settings.

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●

Text: Type text using the keyboard. Tap once to select Text mode.

●

Undo: Undo the last action.

●

Redo: Redo the last action.

●

Save: Name and save the note.

●

More: View more options for the note.

View Action Memos
You can view S Notes and Action memos together, or you can narrow your view to Action memos.
To view Action memos in S Note:
1. Tap the drop-down menu and tap Action memos.


Tap Search to search for keywords and phrases in action memos.

2. Tap More for additional options:


Share: Select action memos to share.



Edit: Select memos to delete, export, or save as an S Note.



Filter by color: Sort memos according to their background color.



Settings: Customize S Note settings.



Help: View help topics on how to use S Note.

S Voice
S Voice is a voice recognition application you can use to activate a wide variety of functions on your
phone.
This is a natural language recognition application. You can ask questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or
speak commands (Show me where to find cheap gas).
1. From home, tap Apps

> S Voice

.

2. Review and accept the terms and conditions, and then tap Next.
3. Tap Start and follow the instructions to set up a wake-up command.
4. To use S Voice, speak a command. The screen gives you some examples.
5. Tap

if the phone does not hear you, or to give it a command.

Note: You may have set up the S Voice wake-up command during the phone's setup screens.

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Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay is a new mobile payment service. It is accepted at more places than any other mobile
payment service out there, from the grocery store to the coffee shop to your favorite department store. It
is secure, easy to set up and simple to use with your latest Samsung Galaxy device.
To access Samsung Pay:
■

From home, tap Apps

> Samsung pay

.

Pay in More Places
Use Samsung Pay at your favorite places—it’s accepted nearly anywhere you can swipe a credit card or
self-pay. Whether you’re stocking up the pantry, adding to your wardrobe or grabbing a cup of coffee,
Samsung Pay is the only mobile payment system to work in 90% of U.S. retail locations, with more being
added every day.
Simple to Set Up, Simple to Use
From registering your cards to making a purchase, using Samsung Pay is easy. When it’s time to pay,
just launch the app, hold your Samsung device near the credit card terminal and authorize it with the
touch of your finger. It’s simple, secure and fast, so you can get on with your day.
Secure Your Information
Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on the most recent Samsung
Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your fingerprint, and each transaction uses a unique token
each time, so your phone only allows payments with your consent. If your phone is ever lost, you can use
the Find My Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for even more protection.
For further information about Samsung Pay, please visit: samsung.com/SamsungPay
For support on Samsung Pay, please visit: samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay

Scrapbook
The Scrapbook app provides a place for you to manage the multimedia content you capture with the S
Pen. Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools for content you capture while using your phone.
Using the S Pen, you can capture articles, images, and even videos and music. You can then add a title,
text, a handwritten memo, or content tags. When you capture content online, the Web link is saved with
the content.
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From home, tap Apps

> Samsung

> Scrapbook

.

Use Smart Select with Scrapbook
When you capture content with the Smart Select tool, you have the option of saving the content to the
Scrapbook. For more information on capturing content, see Smart Select.

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Capture Content with the S Pen
1. Launch the Air command menu and select Smart select.
2. Use the S Pen to draw around the content to capture.
3. Tap

Save in Scrapbook to save the captured image or content.

Edit the Scrapbook
Content in the Scrapbook can be edited. You can edit both Categories and the content files within them.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Samsung

> Scrapbook

.

2. Tap an item to open it.
3. Tap Edit and make changes. When finished, tap Save.

Edit a Category
1. From home, tap Apps

> Samsung

> Scrapbook

.

2. Tap More > Manage categories.


Tap Add to create a new category.



Tap Delete

to delete a category.

3. You can edit the category name and the layout. When finished, tap

.

SideSync
SideSync is a PC-Mobile solution that enables the screens, windows, and data to be shared easily
between a PC and Samsung Android Device.

Use SideSync
The first time you use SideSync, you will be prompted to update the app.
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From home, tap Apps

> SideSync

.



Tap Start and follow the prompts to get started.



Tap Help to learn more about SideSync.

Note: Before using SideSync, you will need to download and install it on your PC or tablet. To install
SideSync for computer, download it from samsung.com/sidesync.

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Video
Play videos stored on your phone, or from your other devices (you must sign in to your Samsung account
to play videos synced from your other devices).
1. From home, tap Apps

> Video

.

2. Scroll through the videos stored on your phone. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail
begins playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.

Use Pop-Up Play
Multitask with Pop-Up Play by transforming your video player into a pop-up window floating on the
screen. The video will continue to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the
screen.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Video

.

2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap the screen to display playback options, and then tap Pop-up.

 The video will continue playing in a floating window. Drag the window to any location on the
screen, and use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window.

Voice Recorder
The Voice recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately share
it. Recording time will vary based on the available memory within the phone.

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Make a Voice Recording
1. From home, tap Apps

> Samsung

> Voice Recorder

.

2. Tap the drop-down list in the upper left corner to choose the appropriate recording mode:



Standard: This recording mode picks up any sounds detected by the microphones.



Interview: The top and bottom microphones are used for two-directional recording. The top
and bottom of the device pick up equal amounts of sound. Microphones can be muted during
recording and playback.



Voice memo: Voice input is converted to text on screen. The maximum recording time is five
minutes.

3. Use the Voice Recorder controls:


To start recording, tap Record

and speak into the microphone.



To pause recording, tap Pause

. To resume a paused recording tap



To end the recording, tap Stop

.



To cancel the recording, tap Back



To block incoming calls while recording, tap More > Turn on Call rejection.



To mark a spot in the recording so you can find it later, tap Bookmark

Resume.

, and then tap Discard.

.

Play Back a Voice Recording
1. From a home screen, Apps

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> Samsung

> Voice Recorder

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2. Tap Recordings

.

3. Tap a recording to play it back.

4. During playback, you have the following tools available:


Repeat: Tap to repeat the recording once it reaches the end.



Speed: Tap to change the playback speed.



Skip muted: Tap to skip muted portions of the recording.



Bookmark: Tap to mark spots in the recording for later reference.



Trim: Tap to open the trim tool, which allows you to trim down the recording using sliders.

Share a Voice Recording
1. From home, tap Apps
2. Tap Recordings

> Samsung

> Voice Recorder

.

, and then touch and hold on a recording to display options.

3. Tap More > Share, and then follow the prompts to choose a method and share the file.

Modify a Voice Recording
1. From home, tap Apps
2. Tap Recordings

> Samsung

> Voice Recorder

.

, and then touch and hold on a recording to select it.

3. Tap More to display options:


Share: Share the voice recording.

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

Rename: Change the name of the voice recording.



Write to Voice Label: You can save the voice recording to a Voice Label via NFC.

Voice Recorder Options
1. From home, tap Apps
2. Tap Recordings

> Samsung

> Voice Recorder

.

to view a list of recordings.

3. Tap More for options:


Edit: Tap on recordings to select them. After selection, you can delete, rename, or write the
recording to a Voice Label.



Share: Select voice recordings to share.



Search: Search for a voice recording by file name.



Bookmarks: View your bookmarks.

Delete a Voice Recording
1. From home, tap Apps
2. Tap Recordings

> Samsung

> Voice Recorder

.

, and then touch and hold on a recording to select it.

3. Tap Delete > Delete.

YouTube
View videos uploaded to YouTube and upload your own videos to your YouTube account.

View YouTube Videos
You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you aren’t signed in to a YouTube
account.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> YouTube

.

 The YouTube app launches.
2. Search through the YouTube channels and tap a video you want to see.
 The video plays on your phone screen.


Tap the screen to pause or resume play while watching.

Post a Video to YouTube
You can post videos to your YouTube account from your phone. Before posting, you must set up a
YouTube account and sign in to it on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

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> YouTube

.

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 The YouTube app launches.
2. Tap Account

.

 Your account menu appears.
3. Tap Upload


to select a video from your phone.

Enter a title, description, and tags, and select a privacy setting.

4. Tap Upload

.

 The video is uploaded to your YouTube channel.

1Weather
Check weather and forecasts with 1Weather: Widget Forecast Radar, which combines a groundbreaking
UI with a power set of weather tools.
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From home, tap Apps

> 1Weather

.

Amazon
Shop Amazon.com from your phone.
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From home, tap Apps

> Amazon

.

App Spotlight
Discover new apps from the Google Play store.

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From home, tap Apps

> App Spotlight

.

Lookout
Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options, such as anti-virus and anti-malware technology, a
lost and stolen device locater service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Lookout

.

2. Tap Get Started, review the introductory screens by tapping Next, and then tap New user to sign
up for an account, or Existing user to sign in.

Messaging Plus
Messaging Plus provides high quality video calling, group chat, and media sharing along with easy
registration, a full emoji keyboard, and other convenient features.
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From home, tap Apps


> Messaging +

.

The first time you access the app, follow the prompts to accept the Permissions and Terms.

Note: You can assign Messaging Plus as your phone’s default messaging app, or as a standalone IM
app. If you set Messaging Plus as the default messaging app, the Messages app will be disabled. For
more information, see Default Messaging App Settings.

NASCAR Mobile
The NASCAR Mobile app is the official mobile app of NASCAR. Follow NASCAR news, video highlights,
and immerse yourself even further into the NASCAR experience with driver stats and live leaderboards.
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From home, tap Apps

> NASCAR

.

NBA Game Time
Follow the excitement of the NBA Season with NBA Game Time, the award-winning, official, free app of
the NBA.
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From home, tap Apps

> NBA Game Time

.

NextRadio
Listen to your favorite local radio stations with NextRadio – FM radio on your smartphone! Tune in to any
FM frequency in your area and listen to the radio without the buffering and cost of streaming music.
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From home, tap Apps

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> Next Radio

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Note: To listen to radio from your phone, you must plug in either headphones or a speaker cable to the
headphone jack on top of the phone. To listen through the phone's speaker (after plugging in
headphones), tap Menu

> Output to Speaker.

Pages Manager
The Pages Manager app lets you manage up to 50 Pages from your smartphone or tablet. You can check
Page activity, share with your audience and see insights.

Install Pages Manager
1. From home, tap Apps

> Social

> Pages Manager

.

2. Tap Download, and then follow the prompts to accept access requirements and update the app.

Use Pages Manager
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From home, tap Apps

> Social

> Pages Manager

.

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

From home, tap Apps

> Samsung+

.

Samsung Gear
Manage your Samsung Gear wearable devices.
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From home, tap Apps

> Samsung

> Samsung Gear

.

Uber
Search and find transportation service using the Uber app. Request a ride and get picked up within
minutes.

Update Uber
1. From home, tap Apps

> Uber

.

2. Tap Get Started or Download.
3. Tap Update, and then follow the prompts to accept access requirements and update the app.

Use Uber
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From home, tap Apps

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> Uber

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Connectivity
The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering,
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity, and more.

Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a
Computer
You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer
music, pictures, and other content files.
For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone
with any of the music apps, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the music folder.
Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table:
Method

Description

Media Device (MTP)

Transfer files between your phone and PC such as pictures, videos, and
music.

Camera (PTP)

Transfer picture and video files between your phone and PC.

Mass Storage Mode

Exchange data with a PC using your phone as an external storage device.

Transfer Files Between the Phone and a Computer
1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable.



Insert the larger end of the cable to the charger/accessory port at the bottom of the phone.

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

Insert the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer. You may need
to remove the USB cable from the charging head to access it.

Note: The first time you attach the phone to a computer, the device driver software will automatically
install on the computer.
2. Drag the status bar down to display the notification panel.

3. You will see either Connected as a media device or Connected as a camera.
The files on your phone can now be accessed via your computer.


For most transfers, you will want to use Connected as a media device.



To change the option, tap the notification in the notification panel to open the USB computer
connection window, and then tap the desired option.

4. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu) and
open it.
5. Select Phone for internal phone storage.
6. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your
computer.
7. When you are done, disconnect your phone from your computer.
 The transferred files are now saved to your phone.
Note: You can also copy files from your phone to your computer, for example, if you want to save pictures
or videos from your phone on your computer.

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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you
need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.”
The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and
other objects through which the signal passes.

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network
Use the Connections setting menu to enable your phone’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi
network.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Wi-Fi

.

 The Wi-Fi settings menu appears.

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2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.

 Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks.


To disable Wi-Fi, tap ON/OFF again.

3. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect, enter the password (if it is not an open network), and then tap
Connect.

 Your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network. You will see

in the status bar.



The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the
router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For
password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider.



Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected.

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Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not
be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or
you instruct the phone to forget the network.

Wi-Fi Settings
Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually set your Wi-Fi connection options.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Wi-Fi

.

 The Wi-Fi settings menu appears.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.

 Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks.

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To disable Wi-Fi, tap ON/OFF again.

3. Tap More > Advanced.

 The advanced Wi-Fi settings menu appears.
4. Configure your Wi-Fi settings.
 Your Wi-Fi settings changes are saved.

Disconnect Wi-Fi
You may want to remove a connected Wi-Fi network.
1. From home, tap Apps

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> Settings

> Wi-Fi

.

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 The Wi-Fi settings menu appears.
2. Press and hold the name of the connected access point, and then tap Forget network.

 Wi-Fi is disconnected and the network settings are removed.


After “forgetting” an access point, you need to enter the correct password (and other network
settings, if required) to reconnect.

Wi-Fi Direct
Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices using only Wi-Fi, without a wireless
access point (network) or via the Internet.
1. From home, tap Apps

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> Settings

> Wi-Fi

.

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 The Wi-Fi settings menu appears.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.

 Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.

 The Wi-Fi Direct settings menu appears.


Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi are unavailable at the same time.

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4. If a device is found, tap the device entry to connect.



If connected via Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the prompts.

5. Accept the connection on the other device.
 The phone is connected via Wi-Fi Direct.


If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled.



To stop a connection, tap the device name on the Wi-Fi Direct list.

Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number
of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds,
computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately
30 feet.

Bluetooth Hints
Problem: I can’t use Bluetooth.
Solution: Is your phone in airplane mode? Bluetooth is unavailable in airplane mode.

Bluetooth Function Cautions
Information may not appear correctly on connected devices depending on the transferred data.

Bluetooth Information
Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs, Bluetooth devices with hands-free
features, etc.

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Function

Description

Audio output

Listen to music, etc., wirelessly.

Hands-free calls

Call hands-free, using Bluetooth-capable hands-free devices and headsets.

Data exchange

Exchange data with Bluetooth devices.

Enable Bluetooth
Use the settings menu to enable or disable your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities.
●

Wireless connection to all Bluetooth functions is not guaranteed for the phone.

●

The phone may not connect properly depending on the other device.

●

Noise may be experienced with wireless calls and hands-free calls depending on the conditions.

To enable Bluetooth:
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Bluetooth

.

 The Bluetooth settings open.

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2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on.

 Bluetooth is enabled.


To disable Bluetooth, tap ON/OFF again.

Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the Quick settings button in the notification panel. Drag the
status bar down to display the notification panel and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off.
Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless
phone is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals.

Pair Bluetooth Devices
Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices. Saved Bluetooth devices can be connected simply.
Note: Before pairing, turn on Bluetooth on the other device and make sure it is visible or discoverable.
To pair Bluetooth devices:

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Bluetooth

.

 The Bluetooth settings open.


Nearby devices that are visible or discoverable appear in the “Available devices” list.



If a target device is not detected, tap Scan to search again.

2. Tap a device from the “Available devices” list, and follow the prompts to pair with the device.
Methods to accept a Bluetooth connection differ depending on the device used.

 The Bluetooth device is paired to your phone.

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Unpairing from a Paired Device
1. From the Bluetooth settings menu, tap Settings

next to the paired device you wish to unpair.

2. Tap Unpair.
 The device is unpaired from your phone. To make another connection with the device, you will
need to pair again.

Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device
You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a
compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands-free
devices.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Bluetooth

.

 The Bluetooth settings open.


Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “Paired devices” list.

2. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list.
 Your phone connects to the paired device.
The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section.
When the device is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth connected icon
is displayed in the status
bar. Depending on the type of device you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit
to listen to music or make and receive phone calls.
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.

Share Information Using Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device
such as a phone or notebook computer.

Types of Data You Can Send via Bluetooth
You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to:
●

Images and videos

●

Calendar events

●

Contacts

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●

Audio files

The instructions below illustrate sharing information via Bluetooth by describing how to share a contact.

Sending Contacts Data via Bluetooth
Note: Your phone must be paired with another Bluetooth-enabled device in order to send information.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Contacts

.

 You will see the Contacts list.
2. Tap a contact to send.

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3. Tap More > Share contact > Bluetooth.

4. Tap a paired device to receive the data.

 The contact information is sent.


If you see a message to confirm, follow the prompts.

Receiving Data via Bluetooth
Note: Your phone must be paired with another Bluetooth-enabled device in order to send information.
1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone via Bluetooth, you will see a request
to accept the file.

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2. Tap Accept.
 The file is sent to your phone.


When your phone receives a file, you will see a notification. To open the file immediately,
drag the status bar down to display the notification panel, and then tap the notification.



When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type:
•

Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application.

•

For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you want to save the event, and then tap
Import. The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events. (For more information on using
the Calendar, see Calendar.)

•

For a vCard contact file, received contacts are stored in the Contacts list.

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Global Services
With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, you can make
phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS
networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips.

Set the Communications Method for
Global Use
Select a communications method for an overseas carrier as needed.
1. From home, tap Apps

Global Services

> Settings

> Mobile networks

.

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2. Tap Network mode > CDMA / LTE/CDMA / GSM/UMTS / Automatic.

 The communications method is set.


At the time of purchase, your phone’s default mode of Automatic is set. This allows global
usage and normally will not need to be changed.

Select a Carrier
You can select a specific local carrier to use when traveling internationally. At the time of purchase, your
phone is preset to connect automatically to an appropriate carrier in your current area.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Mobile networks

.

2. Tap Network operators.

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3. Tap an available network.
 The selected carrier is set.


To select automatically to an appropriate carrier (default), tap Choose automatically.



To search for all available networks, tap Search networks.

Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your
Account
Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service.
To activate Sprint Worldwide service:
■

Chat with or email an international support rep by visiting sprint.com/swwsupport.
– or –
Call Sprint Worldwide Customer support at 1-888-226-7212.

Your Phone’s SIM Card for International
GSM Roaming
Your phone comes with a preinstalled SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card to support roaming on
compatible GSM networks.
Note: Your SIM card should be preinstalled. If you need to reinstall your SIM card, follow the instructions
below.
Note: The SIM included contains information specific to your phone and should be retained with the
phone for use on GSM networks.

Insert a SIM Card
Follow these instructions to insert a SIM card. Remember to power off your phone before inserting a SIM
card.

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1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM tray, and push until the tray pops out.

2. Place the SIM card on the tray, and slide the tray back into the slot.
Caution: Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.

Enable Global Roaming Mode
Your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint
Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE network or
GSM/UMTS network when you travel. You may set global roaming options through the settings menu.
You may also need to set your network mode options through the settings menu. See Set the
Communications Method for Global Use.
To set your roaming options manually:
1. From home, tap Apps

Global Services

> Settings

> Mobile networks

.

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2. Tap Data Roaming.

3. Tap Roaming network.

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4. Tap Home only or Automatic.

 The selected roaming method is set.
5. Tap Roaming guard.

6. Select roaming guard options for each category.
 The selected options are set.

Make and Receive Worldwide Calls
When travelling on international networks, you can place and answer calls as you would on the Sprint
network (see Place and Answer Calls), although some additional instructions may be required to place a

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call. Some features and services are not available in all countries. For more information on services that
are available while roaming, visit sprint.com/sww.

Make Calls Using Plus (+) Code Dialing
Placing calls from one country to another country is simple with the Plus (+) Code Dialing feature. When
placing international calls, you can use Plus Code Dialing to enter the appropriate international access
code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls placed from the United States).
Note: Plus Code Dialing is only available when roaming internationally on GSM networks and on certain
CDMA networks in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
Note: International access codes and dialing information are available online at sprint.com/sww.
To use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call:
1. From home, tap Phone

to display the phone screen.

2. If you are on the GSM network, touch and hold
to insert a “+” on the dialer screen. (The “+”
symbol automatically inserts the international access code for the country from which you are
calling.)
3. If you are on the CDMA network outside Canada or the Caribbean, enter the international access
code for the country from which you are calling.
4. Tap
5. Tap

to insert the US country code, and then enter the area code and number.
to place the call.

Sprint International Voicemail Service
Your Sprint voicemail will follow you as you travel. All of your unanswered calls will be forwarded to your
Sprint voicemail. You will need to be sure your voicemail box is already set up and that you know your
voicemail password.
Note: Sprint voicemail may not be available on all networks; check sprint.com/sww for service
information.

International Voicemail Troubleshooting
There are a few tips to keep in mind when using Sprint voicemail while traveling.
●

Some carriers may not support voicemail indicators. It may be necessary to call your voicemail to
see if you have any new messages.

●

If you hear the message “Please enter the number of the subscriber you wish to call,” enter your
10-digit wireless phone number.

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Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for
International Use
To simplify accessing your Sprint Voicemail while traveling, you can set up your voicemail access number
as a Contacts entry. This will make it faster and easier to access your messages while roaming
internationally.
1. From home, tap Apps
2. Tap


> Contacts

.

to add a contact.
If you have accounts set up on your phone, tap a storage account.

3. Enter a name for the new contact, for example, “Voicemail”.
4. Touch and hold
number.

, and then tap

(+1), your area code, and your wireless phone

5. Tap Save.

Access Your Voicemail Internationally
You will need to call your voicemail number to access your voicemail while roaming internationally.

New Message Indicators
Your voicemail message indicators may be displayed differently when roaming internationally.
●

A “Message Waiting” indicator icon or a text message is displayed when a voicemail message is
received.

●

You may see “Missed Call” on your screen prior to receiving a message notification.

●

You must call voicemail in order to retrieve messages. Follow the instructions on the previous
page to store your voicemail number for easy access.

Retrieve Voicemail Messages
The voicemail retrieval process while travelling is the same as on the Sprint Network; however, you will be
required to enter your voicemail password.
To retrieve your voicemail messages:
1. From home, tap Phone
call it.

> Contacts tab, tap the voicemail entry and then tap the number to

2. When your voicemail answers, tap
voicemail.

Global Services

, enter the password, and tap

to access your

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International Data Roaming
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service can also keep you connected via email and Web browsing when
traveling in countries in which Sprint offers data service.
Data services are available on both CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. Check sprint.com/traveltips and
sprint.com/sww to determine the services available where you are traveling.
Note: Prior to using your Sprint Worldwide GSM/UMTS Data Services, you must establish and utilize your
CDMA data services domestically on the Sprint Network.

Get Started with Sprint Worldwide Data Services
To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services, you will need to have these services activated on your account.
■

To activate, call Sprint Worldwide Customer Support at 1-888-226-7212. Representatives are
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you.

Access Email and Data Services Internationally
To access your email and browse the Web when traveling, you may need to manually select the carrier
that provides Sprint service in your location. You can find a list of carriers for each country where GSM
data service is offered at sprint.com/sww. Then, follow the instructions below to select the appropriate
carrier network on your phone.

Access International Data Services on GSM/UMTS Networks
To select a GSM data service carrier for a specific country:
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Mobile networks.

2. Tap Data roaming, and then tap the Data ON/OFF switch below GSM networks to enable data
roaming.

Access Email and Data Services on Internationally on CDMA Networks
If data service is available on an international CDMA network, then you only need to set the phone to
CDMA; you will not need to select the specific carrier. Selecting a specific carrier is only necessary for
providers on the GSM network. If your phone has automatically selected a GSM network while traveling,
then you will need to set the phone to CDMA to access CDMA data services. (See Enable Global
Roaming Mode.) Visit sprint.com/sww for a list of services available in each country.

Contact Sprint for Assistance with
International Service
If you experience any issues with voice or data services while outside of the United States, Sprint offers
customer support 24 hours a day. In the event that you do experience an issue, try the following actions:

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First try powering your phone off and then back on; this will force your phone to reregister with the
network.

●

Try manually selecting another network. Information for selecting networks can be found in the
phone guide.

If neither of these actions resolves your issue, you will need to contact customer service (see below).
When calling to report an issue, the following information will be beneficial in trying to resolve your issue
as quickly as possible:
●

Your wireless phone number.

●

The city and country you are travelling in.

●

Any error message that displays on your phone or that you heard when trying to place a call.

●

If the issue is with data, were you able to place voice calls?

●

If the issue is with voice service, were you able to access data?

Please call the numbers below if you need assistance:
While in the United States: Call 1-888-226-7212.
While traveling outside the United States:
●

In GSM mode: Touch and hold

●

In CDMA mode: Enter the country code, and then dial 1-817-698-4199.

, and then dial 1-817-698-4199.

There is no charge for this call from your wireless phone.
From a landline phone when outside the United States:
Sprint Worldwide Customer Support can be reached from a landline phone at 1-817-698-4199. Access or
connection fees may apply. The toll free numbers below can also be used to contact Sprint Worldwide
Customer Support in the following countries:
Country

From Landline Phone

Canada

1-866-805-9890

Caribbean (Anguilla, Barbados,
Cayman Islands, and Dominica)

1-866-313-6672

France

0800-903200

Germany

0800-180-0951

Italy

800-787-986

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Country

From Landline Phone

Mexico

001-877-294-9003

Trinidad and Tobago

1-800-201-7545

United Kingdom

0808-234-6616

Note: This toll free service is available on ordinary landline phones and some public pay phones. This
service does not cover any hotel access charges.

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Settings
The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus.

Basic Settings
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From home, tap App

> Settings

to access your phone’s settings menu.

The table below outlines the top-level settings categories.
Category

Description

Wi-Fi Calling

Enable and set Wi-Fi calling options.

Wi-Fi

Enable and set Wi-Fi options.

Bluetooth

Enable Bluetooth connections.

Mobile Hotspot

Use the Mobile Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data connection with
other devices via Wi-Fi.

Airplane mode

Turn Airplane mode on or off.

Data usage

Check your phone’s data usage.

Mobile networks

View and configure your mobile network connections and settings.

NFC and payment

Enable Near-Field Communication (NFC) functions, including Tap and pay
services.

More connection
settings

Set wireless and network functions, including selecting a default messaging
app, printing services, and setting up a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Sounds and
notifications

Set ringtone, notification tones, etc.

Display

Set display features, font, brightness, etc.

S Pen

Configure your S Pen settings.

Motions and gestures

Enable phone controls by using motions and gestures.

Applications

Manage applications, default apps, and system processes.

Wallpaper

Set wallpaper for the Home and lock screens.

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Category

Description

Themes

Select visual themes for your phone.

Lock screen and
security

Set your phone’s lock screen options. Set security features such as device
administrators, encryption, and trusted credentials.

Privacy and safety

Configure privacy and safety features, including location method and
emergency messaging.

Easy mode

Enable Easy mode for your phone, simplifying the layout and interface.

Accessibility

Set accessibility options such as screen magnification, hearing aid
compatibility, etc.

Accounts

Set up accounts such as Samsung, Google, and more.

Backup and reset

Set up backup options for your phone, as well as resetting the phone to its
factory defaults.

Language and input

Set up language and input methods for your phone.

Battery

Display the battery charge as a percentage on the status bar, view battery
usage by application and system process, and configure power saving
modes.

Storage

View total and available system memory.

Date and time

Set your phone’s date and time.

Help

View tips and guidelines for using your phone.

Activate this device

Activate your device with the Sprint network.

System Update

Update your system’s software, PRL, and Profile.

About device

View device status, legal information, and hardware information about your
device.

Access Settings
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

.

– or –
Slide the status bar down to open the notification panel, and then tap Settings

Settings

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 The settings menu opens.

Customize Quick Settings
At the top of the main settings menu is a section of Quick settings. You can include up to nine primary
settings options in the Quick settings menu.
To customize Quick settings:
1.

Settings

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

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2. Tap Edit.

3. Check or uncheck options to include in Quick settings. The counter at the top right corner
indicates how many items have been selected out of the maximum of 9.
4. Tap the Back key

to return to the main settings menu.

Wi-Fi Calling Settings
Wi-Fi Calling uses Wi-Fi networks to help improve voice and data coverage. It sends and receives calls
and text messages over a Wi-Fi network and may offer better coverage in buildings and areas of poor
cellular reception.
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Wi-Fi Calling

.

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2. Follow the prompts to set up Wi-Fi Calling.

 Wi-Fi Calling is set up.


You will see the Wi-Fi Calling icon
in the status bar when Wi-Fi Calling is active and you
are connected to a saved Wi-Fi network.



If Wi-Fi calling is enabled and you are not in range of a saved Wi-Fi network, you will see the
Wi-Fi Calling disconnected icon

in the status bar.

Note: You may be required to reboot your phone to complete Wi-Fi Calling setup.

Disable Wi-Fi Calling
1.

Settings

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Wi-Fi Calling

.

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2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi Calling off.

Wi-Fi Settings Menu
The Wi-Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi-Fi on or off, set up and connect to available Wi-Fi networks, and
configure advanced Wi-Fi options.
For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Wi-Fi

.

 The Wi-Fi settings menu appears.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.

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 Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks.


To disable Wi-Fi, tap ON/OFF again.

3. Tap a Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and tap Connect.

 Your phone is connected to the selected Wi-Fi network.


The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the
router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For
password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider.



Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected.

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network via WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a network security standard that allows you to easily secure a wireless
network connection between your phone and a router.
To connect using a WPS button:
1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap More > WPS push button.
2. Tap the WPS button on your router.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.
To connect using a Personal Identification Number (PIN):
1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap More > WPS PIN entry.
2. Enter the PIN displayed on your router.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection.

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Smart Network Switch
Smart network switch lets your phone automatically switch to the wireless network data connection when
the current Wi-Fi connection is unstable.
1. From the Wi-Fi settings menu, tap More > Smart network switch.
2. Tap On to enable the feature.

Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
The advanced Wi-Fi settings menu lets you set up and manage wireless access points. From the Wi-Fi
menu, tap More > Advanced to access the advanced Wi-Fi settings.
●

Network notification: Enable notification when open networks are available.


This setting is available when Wi-Fi is turned on.



Tap Network notification to turn the option on or off.

●

Passpoint: Automatically connect to Passpoint-certified Wi-Fi access points.

●

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Select options for keeping Wi-Fi active while the phone is sleeping.

●

Always allow scanning: Tap ON/OFF to enable or disable background scanning even when WiFi is turned off.

●

Install network certificates: Install security certificates from your phone storage.

●

MAC address: View your phone's MAC address.

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IP address: View the phone's IP address.

Bluetooth Settings
Your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files,
and more. For details on your phone’s Bluetooth usage, see Bluetooth.

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Access Bluetooth Settings
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Bluetooth

.

 The Bluetooth settings open.

Bluetooth Settings Options
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Enable Bluetooth: In Bluetooth settings, tap ON/OFF to enable.


●

●

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When enabled, confirmation appears for your phone to be discoverable by other devices.
Follow the prompts.

Pairing Bluetooth Devices: Make sure the other devices are set to be discovered. From
Bluetooth settings, tap the device name in “Available devices” and follow the prompts.


Depending on the device, you may be required to enter or accept a passkey.



If the target device does not appear, tap Scan to search again.



This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled.

Change the Name of a Paired Device: From Bluetooth settings, tap Settings
paired device name, tap Rename, enter a new name, and tap Rename.


Emoji cannot be used in a device name.



This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled.

Cancelling Pairing: From Bluetooth settings, tap Settings
then tap Unpair.


Settings

next to a

next to a paired device name, and

This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled.

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Enable Service from Paired Device: From Bluetooth settings, tap Settings
device name, and then tap the listing under Use for.


If a confirmation prompt appears, follow the prompts.



This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled.



This setting is available when the paired device is providing a service.



Tap ON/OFF to turn the option on.

Search for Other Devices: From Bluetooth settings, tap Scan.


●

next to a paired

This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled.

Check Files Received via Bluetooth Transfer: From Bluetooth settings, tap More > Received
files, and follow the prompts.

Hotspot Settings
Use the Hotspot feature to share your phone’s data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services

Turn Hotspot On or Off
To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished. You can
control Hotspot from Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Mobile Hotspot

.

 The Hotspot settings open.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Hotspot on or off.

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Note: Turning on Hotspot will turn off Wi-Fi.

Configure Hotspot
Set up Hotspot to your preferences.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Mobile Hotspot

.

2. Tap More to set these options:


Configure Hotspot:
•

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

•

Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices
during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will 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, set a password. (The
default password is your 10-digit mobile phone number.)

•

Show password: When enabled, the contents of the Password field are visible.

•

Show advanced options: When enabled, you can access advanced options, including
Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your device uses for Hotspot, and you can set
the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot.



Timeout settings: Choose a time period, after which Hotspot will automatically turn off if
there is no activity.



LAN settings: View and configure settings related to using your Hotspot as a Local Area
Network.

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•

IP address: View the default IP address, or tap to enter a valid IPv4 address.

•

Subnet mask: View the default subnet mask, or tap to enter a subnet mask.

•

DHCP: Tap to enable or disable DHCP. When DHCP is enabled, your phone assigns IP
addresses to devices that connect to Hotspot.

•

Starting IP: When DHCP is enabled, view the default starting IP address for assigning IP
addresses to connecting devices, or enter a enter a valid IPv4 address. When other
devices connect to your device using DHCP, the IP address your phone assigns will be
between the Starting IP and Ending IP.

•

Ending IP: When DHCP is enabled, view the default ending IP address for assigning IP
addresses to connecting devices, or enter a enter a valid IPv4 address. When other
devices connect to your device using DHCP, the IP address your phone assigns will be
between the Starting IP and Ending IP.

•

Lease time: When DHCP is enabled, set a length of time a connected device may use
an assigned IP address.

•

Maximum DHCP users: When DHCP is enabled, set the maximum number of devices
allowed to connect to your Hotspot.

Allowed Devices
Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your phone and connect using your phone’s Hotspot name and
password.
Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services.
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Mobile Hotspot

.

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2. Tap More > Allowed Devices.

3. Tap Add, and then enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address. Consult the other
device’s settings to find these details.
4. Tap OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list.

Airplane Mode
When you enable Airplane mode, your phone disconnects from all networks, meaning you cannot use
make calls, send or receive messages, or access the Internet. It also turns off other connectivity features,
such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your phone, such as playing music, watching
videos, or other applications.
To use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth after enabling Airplane mode, turn them on either in Settings or on the
notification panel.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Airplane mode

.

2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Airplane mode.

Note: You can also enable or disable Airplane Mode through the notification panel quick settings (drag
down the status bar and tap Airplane mode > Turn on), or through the Power key (press and hold the
Power key and then tap Airplane mode > Turn on).

Data Usage Settings
The Data usage menu lets you view your phone’s mobile and Wi-Fi data usage, set data limits, restrict
hotspot usage, and more.

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From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Data usage

.

 The data usage window opens.

Data Usage Settings Options
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Mobile Data: Tap ON/OFF next to Mobile data.

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Limit mobile data usage: Tap ON/OFF next to Limit mobile data usage, and then drag the
horizontal limit slider up or down to set the data usage limit.


●

●

This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled.

Alert me about data usage: Tap ON/OFF next to Alert me about data usage, and then drag the
horizontal warning slider up and down to set an amount.


Data usage amounts are approximate. Actual amounts may differ.



This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled.

Set dates for data usage tracking: Tap the date range to set the data usage measuring cycle.


This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled.

●

Application data usage: Tap an app name to see its usage for the period.

●

More: Tap More and select additional options:


Restrict background data: Prevent apps and services from using mobile data services
unless connected to a Wi-Fi network.



Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab at the top of the Data usage window. Tap the tab to
view your phone’s Wi-Fi data usage.



Restrict networks. Set apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads.

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Help: View help topics on data usage.

Mobile Networks Settings
The Mobile networks settings menu allows you to configure your mobile network connections.
Set options for network selection and data service.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Mobile networks

.

2. Configure options:


Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Available options depend on your
phone’s features, but may include: CDMA, LTE/CDMA, GSM/UMTS, and Automatic (the
recommended setting).



Data roaming: When you are outside your home network area, your phone can still connect
to other networks that your provider supports via roaming. There may be additional costs for
accessing networks while roaming, so you may want to control your phone’s roaming
behavior with Roaming settings.

Settings

•

Roaming network: Select a roaming default. Choose Home only, to only connect to the
Sprint network, or Automatic to allow connections to Sprint’s partner networks, when
available.

•

Roaming guard: Choose options for displaying an onscreen roaming notice for certain
functions. Enable or disable roaming notices for Voice and Data for Domestic, Voice,
Data and Outgoing text message for International networks, and Voice, Data and
Outgoing text message for GSM networks (if supported by your phone).

•

Roaming Settings: Enable or disable roaming options, including Voice and Data for
Domestic and International networks, and Data for GSM networks (if supported by your
phone).

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Access Point Names: View, configure, and add access point names (APNs) for your
phone’s data connection.



Network operators: View mobile network operator information for international GSM
networks.

NFC and Payment
NFC and payment uses the Near-Field Communication (NFC) feature of your phone. You can send
information using NFC, including payment through mobile payment services at businesses that support
this function.

Access NFC and Payment
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> NFC and payment

.

2. Tap settings to configure them.
 Your settings are saved and implemented.

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Enable NFC and Android Beam
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> NFC and payment

.

2. Tap ON/OFF to enable NFC.

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3. Tap Android Beam, and then tap ON/OFF to enable Android Beam..

 NFC and Android Beam are enabled.

Tap and Pay
With your phone and a payment app, you can use your phone to pay for items by tapping it to an item at
the point-of-purchase. You must have a payment app set up on your phone to use it with Tap and Pay.
Note: Tap and Pay payment apps may be downloaded from Google Play store. See Google Play Store.
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> NFC and payment

.

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2. Tap Tap and pay.

 Tap and pay payment apps you have installed are display.


Available options depend on the payment app(s) you have set up on your phone.

More Connection Settings
The More connection settings menu provides access to additional network options, such as default
messaging app, VPN, mobile networks, and printers (if available).

More Connection Settings Options
Setting

Description

Tethering

Share your device’s mobile data connection via USB or Bluetooth.

Printing

Set up printers to print from your phone.

MirrorLink

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

VPN

Add a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Default messaging app

Set a default text messaging app.

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Access More Connection Options
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> More connection settings

.

2. Set items.
 Your settings are saved and implemented.

Tethering Settings
Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via
USB cable or by Bluetooth.
Note: Using the tethering feature consumes battery power and uses data services.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> More connection settings

.

2. Tap Tethering and choose an option:



Bluetooth tethering: Pair your device with the computer via Bluetooth. Consult the
computer’s documentation for more information about configuring your computer to pair via
Bluetooth. Tap Bluetooth tethering to turn tethering on.



USB tethering: Connect the computer to your phone via USB cable, and then tap USB
tethering to turn tethering on.

Printing
You can print from your phone, via Wi-Fi, to an optional compatible printer (not included). Your phone and
the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

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Add a Printer
Before you can print to a printer, you must add and set it up on your phone. You will need to know the IP
address of the printer; consult the printer’s documentation for this information.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> More connection settings

> Printing.

 The Printing settings screen displays.
2. From the Printing settings screen, tap

Download plug-in.

3. Follow the prompts to download and install a print driver from the Google Play store.
4. Choose a print service from the list, and then tap ON/OFF to turn the service on or off. The
service must be on to add a printer.

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5. Tap More > Add printer > Add printer (or
and the IP address of the printer.

, depending on the plug-in), and then enter a name

Set Up a Printer
Add a printer to a print service and configure settings.
Note: Below settings are examples only. Available settings will differ depending on the type of print
service and printer you are using.

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1. From the Printing settings screen, select a print service from the list.

2. Tap ON/OFF to turn the service on. The service must be on to add a printer.

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3. Tap More > Add printer and follow the prompts to add a printer.

4. Tap More > Printer settings to configure printer options. Available options may vary depending
on the type of printer, and not all printers support all options.

MirrorLink
Mirror your phone’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection.
To use this feature, your car system must support MirrorLink.
To turn on MirrorLink:
1. Connect your phone to your car’s system using the USB cable.

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2. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> More connection settings

> MirrorLink.

3. Tap Connect to vehicle via USB.

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to
connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.

Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection
Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login credentials
or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this
information from your network administrator.

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Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. For
information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Browser and Turn Wi-Fi On
and Connect to a Wireless Network.

Set Up Secure Credential Storage
If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you must first set
up the phone’s secure credential storage.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Lock screen and security

.

2. Tap Screen lock type > Password.

Note: For credential storage, you can also use Pattern, PIN, or Fingerprints screen lock types. See
Screen Lock.

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3. Enter a new password (at least eight characters without any spaces) for the credential storage,
scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK.

4. Select your display option for notifications on the lock screen, and then tap Done.
 The password is set, allowing secure credential storage.
5. On the lock screen and security window, tap Other security settings.

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6. Tap Trust agents, and then tap your preferred system and user credentials.

 Your secure credentials storage is set.
You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network
administrator can tell you how to do this.

Add a VPN Connection
Use the More connection settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> More connection settings

> VPN.

 The VPN settings window appears.

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2. Tap More > Add VPN, and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add.



Information may include Name, Type, Server address, PPP encryption (MPPE), and
advanced options.



Set up all options according to the security details you have obtained from your network
administrator.

3. Tap Save.
 Your VPN is added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings window.

Access the VPN Settings Window
■

From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> More connection settings

> VPN.

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 The VPN settings window appears.

Connect to a VPN
1. From the VPNs section of the VPN setting window, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.

2. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect.

 You will connect to the selected VPN.


When you are connected, a VPN connected icon appears in the notification area.

3. Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network.

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Disconnect from a VPN
1. Drag the status bar down to open the notification panel.

2. Tap the VPN connection to display the VPN connection window.

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3. Tap Disconnect to disconnect from the VPN.

 Your phone disconnects from the VPN.


When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, you will see a VPN disconnected icon in
the notification area of the status bar.

Default Messaging App Settings
If you have multiple messaging apps installed on your phone, you can choose the app your phone uses
for messaging. The app you select here will be used when you choose Messages in other apps, such as
when sharing items like pictures or video.
1. From home, tap Apps
app.

Settings

> Settings

> More connection settings

> Default messaging

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2. Choose a messaging app.

 The default messaging app is set.
Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (for example, Google Hangouts or
Messaging Plus), you will not be able to use the standard Messages app unless you restore it as the
default messaging app.

Sounds and Notifications Settings
The Sounds and notifications settings menu lets you control your phone’s audio, from ringtones and alerts
to tap tones and notifications.

Sounds and Notifications Settings Overview
The sounds and notifications settings menu allows you to configure the following options:
Sound Setting

Description

Sound mode

Set the sound mode for the phone (Sound, Vibrate, or Mute).

Volume

Set volume for ringtones, media, system features, etc.

Ringtones and sounds

Set your ringtones and notification sounds for your phone, apps, keypad,
and other features.

Vibrations

Configure vibration pattern, feedback, and other settings.

Sound quality and effects

Set sound quality and sound effects for your phone.

Do not disturb

Configure the Do not disturb feature to mute calls and alerts at will or on a
schedule, as well as set exceptions.

App notifications

Configure notifications for apps installed on your phone.

LED indicator

Toggle the LED indicator light for notifications.

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

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Sounds and notifications

.

2. Tap Sound mode, and then choose a mode:



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



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



Mute: Your phone plays no sounds or vibrations. Onscreen reminders will still occur.

Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other media.

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Note: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Sounds and notifications

.

2. Tap Volume and then drag the sliders to set the default volume for:



Ringtone



Media



Notifications



System

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Ringtones and Sounds
Choose a ringtone for incoming calls.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Sounds and notifications

.

2. Tap Ringtones and sounds for options:



Ringtone: Select a default ringtone.



Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for notifications.



Messages notifications: Tones play and/or the phone vibrates when new messages arrives.



Calendar notifications: Tones play and/or the phone vibrates to remind you of events.

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Email notifications: Tones play and/or the phone vibrates when new emails arrives.



Touch sounds: Tones play when you tap the screen to make selections.



Dialing keypad tone: Tones play when you tap keys on the phone keypad.



Screen lock sounds: Tones play when you tap the screen to lock or unlock it.



Emergency tone: Tones play and/or the phone vibrates for alerts.



Keyboard sound: Tones play when you tap the keyboard.

Add a Ringtone
When you select a ringtone, either from the settings menu or from Contacts, you can add a custom
ringtone.
1. From the Ringtones and sounds menu, tap Ringtone.

2. Scroll to the bottom of the list and tap Add ringtone

.

3. Select a source (OneDrive or Sound picker) for the ringtone.
 You will see a list of compatible songs or audio files. To load music on your phone, see
Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer.
4. Tap a song to hear a preview, and then tap Done to save it as a ringtone.
 The new ringtone is saved to the list and will be available to be assigned as a default ringtone
or as a ringtone for individual contacts, groups, etc.
Tip: When choosing music for a ringtone, select the Highlights only checkbox to allow the system to
select what part of the song to use. Clear the checkbox to play the song from the beginning.

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Vibrations
Choose vibrations to play for notifications, such as for incoming calls, new messages, and event
reminders.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Sounds and notifications

.

2. Tap Vibrations for options:



Vibration intensity: Choose the intensity of vibrations.



Vibration pattern. Select a vibration pattern, or create a new one.



Vibrate when ringing: The phone vibrates when ringing.

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Vibration feedback: The phone vibrates when soft keys are tapped and for certain software
actions.



Keyboard vibration: The phone vibrates when you tap the keyboard.

Sound Quality and Effects
Select options for sound quality while headphones or compatible Bluetooth headsets or speakers are
connected.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Sounds and notifications

.

2. Tap Sound quality and effects for options:



Settings

Adapt Sound: Find the best sound quality for you and use it during calls and while playing
music or videos.

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UHQ Upscaler: Enhance the sound quality of music and videos when wearing compatible
earphones (not included).



SoundAlive+: Recreate the effect of rich surround sound.



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

Note: Sound effects are only available while headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset is
connected.

Notifications
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Sounds and notifications

.

2. Set notification sound options:


Do not disturb: Silence all calls and alerts during scheduled times. You can allow
exceptions.



App notifications: Allow or block notifications from individual apps.



LED indicator: The LED indicator lights up when charging, voice recording, or receiving
notifications.

Display Settings
Adjusting your phone’s display and wallpaper settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also
help increase battery life.

Display Settings Overview
The display settings menu allows you to configure the following options:

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Display Setting

Description

Brightness

Set the display brightness.

Font

Set a default font and font size.

One-handed operation

Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with
one hand.
Set a screen timeout duration.

Screen timeout
Note: Longer durations discharge the battery more quickly
Smart stay

Set the phone display to stay on for as long as you are looking at it.

Screen mode

Select a screen display mode to optimize it for the content being
displayed.

Daydream

Select a screensaver to be displayed when the device is charging.

Access Display Settings
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Display

.

2. Set your display options:


Brightness: Set the screen brightness, or set the brightness level to Auto.



Font: Choose the default font.

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One-handed operation: Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device
with one hand.



Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.



Smart stay: Keep the screen on while you are looking at it.



Screen mode: Adjust the screen display according to what is being displayed.



Daydream: Choose options for when the phone is docked and/or sleeping.

S Pen Settings
Configure options and settings for the S Pen.
1. From home, tap

Apps >

Settings >

S Pen.

2. Configure any of the following settings:


Air command: Turn the Air command feature on.



Air view: Turn the Air view feature on.



Direct pen input: Turn the Direct pen input feature on. This feature allows you to switch from
the keyboard to the S Pen when filling in form fields.



Pointer: Turn the pointer on. The pointer appears on the screen when the tip of the S Pen is
hovering close enough. Holding the pointer over some features can reveal what an item is or
what it does.



Screen off memo: Create action memos by detaching the S Pen while the screen is off and
writing on the screen.

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S Pen alerts: Tap the check box to set your device to sound an alert and show a pop-up if
you forget to attach the S Pen and walk away from it with your device.



Turn off pen detection: Turning off pen detection when the pen is attached can extend
battery life.



S Pen sound: Tap the check box to enable sounds when writing with the S Pen.



S Pen vibration: Activate vibration feedback when writing with the S Pen.

Motions and Gestures
Enable or disable motions and gestures, which provide phone controls by moving the phone or by
gesturing.

Access Motions and Gestures Settings
1. From home, tap Apps
> Settings
> Motions and gestures
the screens at the top to read about each motion and gesture.

. You can swipe through

2. Tap ON/OFF to turn a feature on.


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: The phone will vibrate when picked up to notify you about missed calls and
messages.



Mute: Mute incoming calls and alarms by placing your hand on the screen or turning the
phone over.



Palm swipe to capture: Capture the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across the
screen, from side to side, keeping in contact with the screen.

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Applications Settings
View information and configure settings for all apps on your phone. The Application manager and Default
applications menus are located here.

Access Applications Settings
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Applications

.

2. Scroll down to Application settings to see all of the pre-loaded apps. Tap on an app to view and
configure its settings.

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Application Manager
Check installed applications and running applications. Items that can be checked in the Application
manager are as follows.
Apps Setting

Description

Downloaded

Check downloaded apps.

Running

Check running apps.

All

Check all apps.

Disabled

Check disabled apps. Tab is only available if you have disabled apps.

Access the Application Manager
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Applications

.

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2. Tap Application manager.

3. Tap items to view details.
 Check your application settings condition and access additional options.
Note: Depending on the app and its location, you may be able to force the app closed, uninstall or disable
the app, clear cache and data, and more.

Default Applications
Set or clear default applications for certain built-in features of the phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Applications

.

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2. Tap Default applications.

3. Tap each default setting to see what services or applications are available to set as the default.


Home: Choose a default home screen mode.



Messages: Choose a default app for messaging.



Clear defaults: Tap Clear to clear any defaults you may have set during phone use, such as
Gallery to open a picture or Chrome to launch a Web link.

Note: If you choose a default messaging app other than Messages (Google Hangouts or Messaging+ for
example), you will not be able to use the Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging
app. For details, see Default Messaging App Settings.

Calendar Settings
Configure settings for your phone’s Calendar app.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Applications

.

2. Tap Calendar to configure these options:



First day of week: Choose a day to start each calendar week.



Show week numbers: Enable or disable display of week numbers on the calendar.



Hide declined events: When enabled, events for which you declined the invitation are not
shown on the calendar.



7-day weather forecast: When enabled, weather information from AccuWeather.com
displays on the calendar.



Notifications:

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Notification sound: Choose a sound for calendar event notifications.

•

Vibration: Enable or disable vibration, to play for calendar event notifications.



Set default reminders: Set default reminders for Events and All-day events.



Lock time zone: When enabled, event times will be locked to the time zone you select.
Times and dates will not change, even if you travel to another time zone.

Camera Settings
Configure settings for your phone’s Camera app.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Applications

.

2. Tap Camera to configure these options:

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



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



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



Volume keys function: Use the Volume key to take pictures, record video, or as a zoom
key.



Review pictures: Show photos immediately after taking them.



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



Help: View help topics for using the Camera.

Note: Additional Camera settings options are available within the Camera app. See Camera Options and
Settings.

Contacts Settings
Configure options for contacts stored on your phone.
Tip: You can also access Contacts Settings from the Contacts app. From home, tap Contacts
More > Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Applications

>

.

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2. Tap Contacts to configure options:



Import/Export contacts: Import contacts from your phone’s internal memory and export
contacts to your phone’s internal memory.



Contacts to display: Choose contacts to display in Contacts. You can choose only contacts
from your phone’s memory, or from an account, or choose other sources. You can also
create a customized list of contacts to display.



Sort by: Choose how contacts are sorted, by first or last name.



Name format: Choose how contacts are displayed, by first or last name.



Share multiple contacts: You can choose how to transfer contacts, when sharing them with
other devices, such as via Bluetooth.
•

As one file: Multiple contacts are sent together. This method can be faster, but depends
on whether the target device can accept multiple namecards. If not, only one contact will
be sent.

•

Individually: Namecards are sent individually. This method may take longer, because
the other device must accept each namecard individually, but it helps ensure that no
namecards are missed.

Email Settings
Configure options for email accounts you set up on your phone.
Tip: You can also access Email settings from the Email app. From home, tap Apps
More > Settings.

Settings

> Email

>

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General Email Preferences
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Applications

.

2. Tap Email to configure options. General email settings, which affect all email accounts, include:



Manage accounts: Configure options for specific accounts. Available settings depend on the
type of account.



Add account: Add additional email accounts.



View as: View emails in Standard format, or as Conversations.



Auto fit content: Shrink email content to fit the screen. Content can still be viewed in detail
by zooming in.

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Notifications: Notifications for new emails display in the status bar. When disabled, you can
control notifications for each of your email accounts individually in the account’s settings.



Spam addresses: Create and maintain a list of email addresses and domains to
automatically block emails from those senders.



Split view mode: Turn on split view on landscape screen,



Confirm deletions: Ask for confirmation before deleting email.

Manage Email Account Settings
You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name
display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more.
Note: Available settings depend on the type of email account.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Applications

.

2. Tap Email, and then tap an account to set its options. Individual email account settings may vary;
see your service provider for details. Common settings include:


Sync account: Configure options for synchronizing your phone with your account:



Account name: Enter a name to identify this email account.



Your name: Enter your name to be viewed in place of your email address.



Always Cc/Bcc myself: Choose options for sending a copy of emails you send to yourself,
as a copy (Cc) or blind copy (Bcc).



Signature: A text signature is automatically added to emails you send.



Show images: Choose whether to automatically display embedded images in the body of an
email.

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Auto download attachments: Choose whether the phone automatically downloads email
attachments when you are connected to Wi-Fi. You might use this option to control how and
whether you use your plan’s data services to download attachments.



Sync schedule: Set a sync schedule for email, such as choosing different sync options for
peak days or times, or when roaming.



Period to sync Email: Choose the period for synchronizing email between your phone and
account.



Limit retrieval size: Choose the email retrieval size for each message.



Limit retrieval size while roaming: Choose the email retrieval size while roaming.



Out of office settings: Configure options for automatically sending replies when you are out
of the office.



Folder sync settings: Choose which folders to sync.



Period to sync Calendar: Choose the period for synchronizing calendar events between
your phone and account.



Empty server trash: Delete the contents of the trash folder on the account server.



In case of sync conflict: Choose whether information from the server or phone has priority
when there is a conflict.



Sync Contacts: Choose whether contacts are synchronized between your phone and the
account.



Sync Calendar: Choose whether calendar events are synchronized between your phone and
the account.



Sync Task: Choose whether tasks are synchronized between your phone and the account.



Sync Messages: Choose whether messages are synchronized between your phone and the
account.



Security options: Manage encryption and signature options for outgoing mail.



Exchange server settings: Configure the Domain\user name, Password, and other
Exchange server settings.

Internet Settings
Configure Internet settings, to customize the browser to your preferences.
Tip: You can also access Internet settings from the Internet app. From home, tap Internet
Settings.

Settings

> More >

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Applications

.

2. Tap Internet to configure options:



Homepage: Choose a homepage to display when you launch Internet.



Default search engine: Choose a default search engine.



Auto fill profile: Manage your Auto fill profile.



Manual zoom: Override website requests to control zoom level



Privacy: Choose options related to privacy.



Advanced: Choose settings to control how the browser treats content, such as allowing
JavaScript, blocking pop-ups, and managing website data.

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Messages Settings
The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages including
message limits, size settings, and notifications.
Tip: You can also access Message settings from the Messages app. From home, tap Messages
More > Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Applications

>

.

2. Tap Messages to configure settings:



Settings

Enhanced messaging: Enable enhanced messaging with other compatible phone users.
See Use Enhanced Messaging.

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Notifications: When turned on, notifications for new messages display in the status bar. Tap
ON/OFF to turn the setting on, and then configure options:
•

Notification sound: Choose a sound to play for new message notifications.

•

Vibrations: Choose whether vibration plays along with the sound for new message
notifications.

•

Pop-up display: Choose whether a new message pops up on the display to notify you.

•

Preview message: Show previews of new messages on the status bar and lock screens,
and in pop-ups.



Backgrounds and bubbles: Choose backgrounds and bubble styles.



Quick responses: Create and manage text phrases that you can add to messages.



Block messages: Block messages by filtering based on criteria you set. Tap Block
messages, and then configure filters:



•

Block list: Enter telephone numbers to automatically block.

•

Blocked phrases: Enter text phrases to automatically block.

•

Blocked messages: View blocked messages.

More settings > Text messages:
•



Auto combination: Choose whether long messages that are received in multiple parts
are automatically re-assembled to display as a single message.

More settings > Multimedia messages:
•

Group conversations: Control how messages to multiple recipients are handled. When
enabled, a single message is sent to multiple recipients. When disabled, a separate
message is sent to each recipient.

•

Auto retrieve: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically downloaded
when you display a multimedia message. If you disable this option, only the message
header displays in the message list, and you will be prompted to download the
attachment(s).

•

Roaming auto retrieve: Choose whether message attachment(s) are automatically
downloaded when your phone is outside its home network.



More settings > Delete old messages: Automatically delete the oldest messages when the
maximum number of text (1000) and multimedia (100) messages has been exceeded.



More settings > Split view: Turn on split view in landscape mode.



Emergency alert settings: Configure emergency alert settings. You can enable or disable
some alerts: Extreme Alert, Severe Alert, Amber Alert, and Emergency alert test messages.
You cannot disable Presidential alerts.

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Emergency alerts: Choose types of messages to receive. You can enable or display any
of the message types, except for Presidential Alert. You can also choose to receive
emergency alert test messages.

Important: The Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) system provides the government the ability to
send geographically targeted notifications of emergencies, such as threats to public safety, severe
weather events, a hazardous material spill or a missing child in the phone user’s area.
•

Emergency notification preview: Play a sample emergency alert tone. Tap Stop to
cancel the playback.

•

Vibrations: Select vibration options for emergency message notifications.

•

Alert reminder: Configure the reminder interval.

Music Settings
Set options for the Music application.
Tip: You can also access Music settings from the Music app. From home, tap Apps
More > Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Applications

> Music

>

.

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2. Tap Music to configure settings:



Play speed: Touch and drag the slider to set the default speed for music playback.



Music auto off: Choose a time period for music to play, after which Music will close.



Smart volume: Automatically adjust the volume of all songs to an equal level.

Phone Settings
Configure options for calling with your phone.
Tip: You can also access Phone settings from the Phone app. From home, tap Phone
Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Applications

> More >

.

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2. Tap Phone to configure options:



Swipe to call or send messages: Make calls or send messages by swiping right or left
across a contact’s information in Contacts, or a log item in the Phone app.



Only contacts with devices: Show contacts with phone numbers and hide other contacts.



Call blocking: Create and manage a list of phone numbers, to have your phone
automatically block calls you receive from those numbers, and compose or edit response
messages when rejecting incoming calls.



•

Block list: Enter telephone numbers to block calls from the numbers when Call blocking
is turned on.

•

Call-reject messages: Create and manage text messages to send to callers when
rejecting incoming calls. Messages you create here are available from the incoming call
screen when you use the Reject with message option

Answering and ending calls: Manage settings for answering and ending calls.
•

Pressing the Home key: Answer calls by pressing the Home key.

•

Using voice commands: Say “Answer” or “Reject” to answer or reject calls with your
voice.

•

Pressing the Power key: End calls by pressing the Power key.



Automatic answering: Answer incoming calls automatically after two seconds while a
headset or Bluetooth device is connected.



Call alerts: Set options for sounds and vibrations to occur during calls.

Settings

•

Vibrate when answered: The phone vibrates when a call connects to the network.

•

Vibrate when call ends: The phone vibrates when the other caller ends the call.

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•

Call connect tone: The phone plays a tone when the other caller answers a call.

•

Call end tone: The phone plays a tone when the other caller ends the call.

•

Notify during calls: Notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls. When
disabled, these notifications will be muted during a call.

Ringtones and keypad tones: Choose tones and vibrations to play for incoming calls and
keypad taps.
•

Ringtones: Select a ringtone for incoming calls.

•

Vibrations: Select a vibration pattern to play for incoming calls when the Vibrate when
ringing option is enabled.

•

Vibrate when ringing: Vibrate the phone for incoming calls. The vibration pattern is set
with the Vibrations setting.

•

Dialing keypad tone: Play tones for keypad taps.

More settings: Settings for TTY and Hearing Aids are located in this option.
•

TTY mode: A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a
telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who
have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is
compatible with select TTY phones. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY
device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY
device will connect using a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this
cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to
purchase the connector cable.

•

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



US dialing: Replace “+” with the international access code for your location.



International dialing: Use the International dialing code to replace “+”.



DTMF tones: Set the length of Dual-tone Multi-frequency (DTMF) tones which play when you
use the keypad during a call, such as when navigating menus.



Voicemail settings: Set options for Visual Voicemail. See Configure Visual Voicemail
Settings.

S Voice Settings
Configure options for using your voice to interact with your phone.
Tip: you can also access S Voice settings from the S Voice app. From home, tap Apps
S Voice

Settings

> Settings

>

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Applications

.

2. Tap S Voice to configure options:



Voice wake-up: When turned on, you can launch S Voice by speaking a wake-up command.



Wake up in secured lock: Make calls, take pictures, play music, or perform tasks via S
Voice using voice commands without unlocking your phone.



Language: Choose a language to use for S Voice.



Voice feedback: Enable spoken feedback when using S Voice.



Auto start speakerphone: When enabled, the speaker is automatically turned on when you
make a call with S Voice.

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Home address: Configure your home address.



Erase Data: Erase the data you have stored on the server and restore the default S Voice
settings.



Help: View information about using S Voice.



About S Voice: View S Voice version information.

Weather Settings
Configure weather settings for use with the lock screen and the Calendar app.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Applications

.

2. Tap Weather to configure options:

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Unit: Select Celsius or Fahrenheit.



Auto refresh: Choose how often weather information is updated.



Use current location: Use your phone’s current location to get local weather information.



Weather notifications: Receive notifications when there is a chance of rain, snow, or hail.



Lock screen: Show weather information on the lock screen.



Calendar: Show weather information in the Calendar app.

Wallpaper
You can change the wallpaper for the Home and lock screens.

Change the Wallpaper
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Wallpaper

.

2. Tap Home screen to open the drop-down list. Select the screens for which you want to change
the wallpaper.

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3. Tap a wallpaper to preview it.
4. Tap Set as wallpaper to set the selected wallpaper for the screen or screens. If you have
selected an image from Gallery, tap Done to apply it as wallpaper.
 Your wallpaper is changed.
Note: Tap ON/OFF next to Wallpaper motion effect to allow the wallpaper to shift slightly as you move the
device, creating a 3D effect.

Themes
Themes are packages of visual content that provide different wallpapers and icons for your phone.

Change the Theme
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Themes

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– or –
Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen, and then touch Themes.
2. Tap a theme to view it.

3. To find other themes, tap Theme store.
4. To download a theme, tap the theme, and then tap Download.
5. To apply a theme, tap the theme, and then tap Apply.
 Your theme is changed.

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Lock Screen and Security Settings
The lock screen settings let you set your method for unlocking your phone, customize lock screen
options, determine whether to show tips for unlocking the phone, and enter your owner information to be
displayed on the lock screen.
The Security settings let you set encryption options, password visibility, administrator settings, and
credential storage options.

Lock Screen and Security Overview
The following options are available in the lock screen and security menu (options vary depending on the
screen lock selected):
Setting

Description

Screen lock type

Set your screen lock.

Show information

Select items to show on the lock screen, like a Dual clock, the Weather,
and Owner information.

Notifications

Show content and notifications on the lock screen.

Unlock effect

Set the effect shown when the lock screen wakes up.

Secure lock settings

Set secure lock functions, such as Auto lock and Lock instantly with the
Power key.

Fingerprints

Register your fingerprint on your phone.

Unknown sources

Allow or deny installation of apps from sources other than the Google
Play store app.

Other security settings

Configure settings for encryption, password visibility, security updates,
credentials, and other security features.

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Access Lock Screen and Security Options
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Lock screen and security

.

 The lock screen and security menu opens.

Screen Lock
You can increase the security of your phone by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you have to draw
the correct unlock pattern on the screen, enter the correct PIN, enter the correct password, or scan your
fingerprint to unlock the phone’s control keys, buttons, and touchscreen.
In order from least secure to most secure, the available screen lock options are:
●

Swipe

●

Pattern

●

PIN

●

Password

●

Fingerprints

●

None

Important: To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access, it is recommended that you use
the highest security level available (Password protection). It is also recommended you frequently change
your password to ensure the safety of your phone and personal data.

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Access Screen Lock Settings
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Lock screen and security

.

 The lock screen and security menu opens.
2. Tap Screen lock type.

 The Screen lock settings menu opens.

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From the Screen lock type menu, tap Swipe to save the setting.

 The screen lock is set.

Use a Screen Unlock Pattern
1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap Pattern.

2. Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or
diagonal direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished.

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 The phone records the pattern.
3. Tap Continue.
4. When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern again, and then tap Confirm.

 The screen unlock pattern is saved.
5. Enter a backup PIN, tap Continue, re-enter the PIN, and tap OK to save your screen unlock
pattern.

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 The screen lock is set.


If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be
prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.

Note: If you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it, from home, tap
Apps
> Settings
> Lock Screen and Security
ON/OFF next to Make pattern visible to turn it off.

> Secure lock settings, and then tap

Note: To change your unlock screen pattern, from home, tap Apps
and Security

Settings

> Settings

> Lock Screen

> Screen lock type.

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Use a Screen Unlock PIN
1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap PIN.

2. Enter a PIN, tap Continue, re-enter your PIN, and tap OK to save the setting.
 The screen lock is set


If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30
seconds before you can try again.

Use a Screen Unlock Password
1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap Password.

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2. Enter a password with at least 4 characters, including at least one letter, tap Continue, and then
enter your password again to confirm it.
 The screen lock is set.


If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30
seconds before you can try again.

Important: To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access, it is recommended that you use
the screen unlock password (highest security). It is also recommended that you frequently change your
password to ensure the safety of your phone and personal data.

Use a Fingerprint Screen Lock
With a Fingerprint screen lock, swipe your finger over the Home key.
Note: Before using the Fingerprint screen lock option, you will need to register your fingerprint on your
phone.
1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap Fingerprints.

2. Follow the prompts to set up your fingerprints.
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.

Disable the Screen Lock
Follow the instructions below to turn off your current screen lock.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Lock screen and security

.

 The lock screen and security menu opens.
2. Tap Screen lock type.

 The Screen lock settings menu opens.
3. Draw your unlock screen pattern, enter your PIN or password, or scan your fingerprint.

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4. Tap None.

 The screen lock is disabled.

Device Security
Configure security for your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Lock screen and security

.

 The lock screen and security menu opens.
2. Tap ON/OFF next to Unknown sources to enable installation of non‑Google Play applications.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause your device and personal data to be
more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

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3. Tap Other security settings.

 The Other security settings menu opens.
4. Configure the following options:


Encrypt device: Follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your device.



Make passwords visible: Display password characters briefly as you type them.



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



Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.



Device administrators: Manage your device administrators and application installation
privileges.



Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.



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



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



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



Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected.



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



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



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

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Note: To view Trust agents, set up a screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or Fingerprint). For more
information, see Screen Lock.

Privacy and Safety
Privacy and safety features include locating methods and emergency messaging. The following settings
are available.
Privacy and Safety Setting

Description

Location

Select the method used to estimate your location. You can also view the
apps that have requested your location and review their history logs.

Private mode

Private mode allows you to hide and protect content you want to keep
private. You must configure a security lock to use Private mode.

Report diagnostic info

You can choose to enable reporting of diagnostic info when your phone
experiences technical problems.

Send SOS messages

Enable SOS messages to quickly send an alert to your emergency
contacts by pressing the Power key three times.

Access Privacy and Safety Settings
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Privacy and safety

.

 The Privacy and safety menu opens.

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Location Settings
Your Location services settings menu lets you select how your phone determines its location (using the
wireless networks, GPS satellites, both, or neither).

Enable Location Services
Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your phone’s location
services.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Privacy and safety

.

2. Tap Location.

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3. Tap ON/OFF to enable Location services.

 Your phone’s location services are enabled.


If you see a confirmation, follow the prompts to connect.

Changing Location Method
You can change the methods used for determining your location.
Note: Location must be turned on to change locating method.
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Privacy and safety

.

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2. Tap Location.

3. Tap Locating method.

4. Select a locating method. Each mode has a description of which method or methods are used to
estimate your location.
 Your phone’s locating method is set.

Location Services
Google uses Location Reporting 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.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Privacy and safety

.

2. Tap Location.

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

Private Mode
Private mode allows you to hide and protect content you want to keep private using supported apps. You
must configure a security lock to use Private mode.

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Activate Private Mode
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Privacy and safety

> Private mode.

2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Private mode.
3. Follow the prompts to set security for Private mode.

Report Diagnostic Info
You can choose to enable reporting of diagnostic info when your phone experiences technical problems.

Enable Report Diagnostic Info
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Privacy and safety

> Report diagnostic info.

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2. Read the consent information and tap Yes to enable.

Send SOS Message
Enable SOS messages to quickly send an alert to your emergency contacts by pressing the Power key
three times.

Configure SOS Messages
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Privacy and safety

> Send SOS messages.

2. Tap ON/OFF to activate SOS messaging.
3. Read the Terms and conditions and agree in order to activate SOS messaging.
4. Follow the prompts to set up emergency contacts and enable SOS messaging features:

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Send messages to: Select emergency contacts to receive your SOS messages.



Attach pictures: Attach a picture taken with both the front and rear cameras to your SOS
messages.



Attach audio recording: Attach a short audio recording to your SOS messages.

Easy Mode
Easy mode provides a simpler experience using your phone, with a simpler home screen layout and
simpler app interactions. If you are a first-time smartphone user, or just to want to simplify the operation of
your phone, you can turn on Easy mode at any time.

Easy Mode Overview
The following Easy mode options may be configured:
Easy mode Option

Description

Standard mode

Use the standard home screen layout.

Easy mode

Use a simpler home screen layout and straight forward application
interactions. The font size Large will be applied throughout the device.

Enable Easy Mode
1. From home, tap

Settings

Apps >

Settings >

Easy mode.

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2. Tap Easy mode, and then select the apps you want to use from the Easy applications list.

3. Tap Done to apply your Easy mode settings.

Return to Standard Mode
You can use the Easy mode Settings menu to return to Standard mode.
1. From home, swipe the screen to the left and tap Settings

Settings

> Easy mode

.

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2. Tap Standard mode and then tap Done.

Tip: To disable Easy mode, tap the button beside Standard mode in the Easy mode settings screen.

Accessibility Settings
The Accessibility menu lets you enable and manage accessibility-related applications.

Accessibility Settings Overview
The following Accessibility options may be configured:
Accessibility Option

Description

Vision

Configure accessibility features for vision.

Hearing

Configure accessibility features for hearing and sounds.

Dexterity and interaction

Configure accessibility features for handling and interactions with the
phone.

Direction lock

Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions.

Direct access

Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key three times
in quick succession.

Notification reminder

Set the phone to beep or vibrate at set intervals to remind you of any
unread notifications from selected applications.

Answering and ending
calls

Answer calls by pressing the Home key, and end calls by pressing the
Power key.

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Description

Single tap mode

Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and
answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap.

Manage accessibility

Import and export your accessibility settings, or share them with other
devices.

Services

Configure other accessibility services, if installed.

Access Accessibility Options
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Accessibility

.

2. Set available accessibility options.
 Your accessibility settings are applied and saved.

Vision Accessibility Settings
Your phone offers many features to assist users who are blind or low-vision.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Accessibility

.

2. Tap Vision to configure options:



Voice Assistant: Enable the Voice Assistant feature and configure options. When Voice
Assistant is on, your phone speaks descriptions of items you tap or activate on your phone, to
help blind and low-vision users. When Voice Assistant is turned on, you may need to use a
double-tap to select items, because a single tap is used to trigger Voice Assistant.



Voice Assistant help: View tutorials on using Voice Assistant.



Dark screen: Keeps your phone’s screen turned off at all times. When Dark screen is
enabled, double-press the Power key to turn it on or off while using your phone.



Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter a selection, instead of double-tapping it. By
default, when you have Voice Assistant turned on, you must double-tap items on the screen

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to select them. If you turn on Rapid key input, you can tap and release your finger to select
and item instead of double-tapping.


Speak passwords: The phone reads out characters entered in password fields. Use caution
with this feature, because others near you will be able to hear your passwords.



Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide information about nearby objects.



Font size: Choose the size of text for your phone’s screens.



Magnification gestures: Control zoom and pan options with specific gestures such as tripletapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen.



Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen.



Grayscale: Display screens in grayscale instead of color.



Negative colors: Screen colors are reversed.



Color adjustment: Adjusts the color of the screen if you have difficulty reading the screen
because of the color. Follow the prompts to fine-tune screen colors.



Accessibility shortcut: Quickly turns on accessibility features by pressing and holding the
Power key until you hear a sound or feel a vibration, and then pressing and holding with two
fingers until you hear an audio confirmation.



Text-to-speech options: Configure options for converting text to speech.

Hearing Accessibility Settings
Your phone offers many features to assist users who are deaf or hearing-impaired.
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Accessibility

.

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2. Tap Hearing to configure options:



Sound detectors: Vibrate when the phone detects a baby crying or doorbell ring.



Flash notification: Flash the camera light when you receive notifications or when alarms
sound. Turn the device over to stop the flashing.



Turn off all sounds: Sounds made by the phone during taps, selections, notifications, etc.,
are muted.



Hearing aids: Automatically adjusts to attempt to improve the sound quality for use with
hearing aids.



Samsung subtitles (CC): Displays Samsung subtitles where available. Tap ON/OFF to turn
the option on or off, and then configure options.



Google subtitles (CC): Displays Google subtitles where available. Tap ON/OFF to turn the
option on or off, and then configure options like Language, Text size, and Caption style.



Left/right sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones.



Mono audio: Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio into a single mono audio
stream for use with a single earphone.



Auto haptic: Automatically vibrates in response to the sounds of downloadable apps, such
as games. Not all apps support this feature.

Dexterity and Interaction Settings
Your phone offers many features to improve accessibility related to the way you interact with touch and
movement.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Accessibility

.

2. Tap Dexterity and interaction to configure options:



Universal switch: Use customizable switches to interact with your phone and to select items
on the screen. Set your personal interaction method by connecting external accessories,
tapping the screen, or using the front camera to detect the rotation of your head, the opening
of your mouth, and the blinking of your eyes.



Assistant menu: Assistant menu can improve phone accessibility by providing quick access
to important functions. A shortcut
appears on all screens to give you access to the
Assistant menu. Tap Assistant menu to configure options:
•

Settings

Tap ON/OFF beside Assistant menu to turn the feature on or off. When you turn on
Assistant menu, Single tap mode is also enabled.

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Dominant hand: Choose whether the Assistant menu displays on the left or right side of
the screen

•

Edit: Re-order or remove items from the Assistant menu.

•

Assistant plus: When turned on, Assistant plus displays contextual menu options for
some apps in Assistant menu. Not all apps support this option. Tap Assistant plus, and
then tap ON/OFF to turn the option on or off. After you turn on Assistant plus, enable or
disable apps to use with Assistant plus.

•

Touchpad size: Choose a size for touchpads for use in your phone’s screens.

•

Cursor size: Choose the size of cursors, to display on the screen.

•

Cursor speed: Choose a speed for cursor blinks.

•

Zoom percentage: Set the percentage of zooming in when using Assistant menu.

•

Magnifier size: Set the size of magnification when using Assistant menu.



Gesture wake up: Move your hand over the screen to turn it on, if the phone is face up on a
stable surface.



Press and hold delay: Choose how long your phone waits during a touch and hold gesture
on the screen, before continuing with the touch and hold action.



Interaction control: Control how your phone interprets motions and screen touches. To turn
Interaction control on or off at any time, press and hold the Home key and the down Volume
key at the same time. When Interaction control is on, you can use motions to control your
phone, and screen timeout is turned on. You can also block areas of the screen from touch
interaction. Automatic screen rotation and hard-key functions (Power key, Volume key, etc.)
will be turned off, and app notifications will only be shown in the notification panel and status
bar.

Configure Other Accessibility Settings
Your phone offers many features to improve phone accessibility.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Accessibility

.

2. Configure additional accessibility options:


Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions.



Direct access: Access common accessibility settings from any screen by pressing the Home
key rapidly 3 times in a row.



Notification reminder: Phone beeps at set intervals to remind you of unread notifications.



Answering and ending calls: Select options for answering and ending calls.
•

Pressing the Home key: Answer calls by pressing the Home key.

•

Using voice commands: Say “Answer” or “Reject” to answer or reject calls with your
voice.

•

Pressing the Power key: End calls by pressing the Power key.



Single tap mode: When enabled, you can use a single tap to dismiss or snooze alarms,
notifications and alerts, and answer or reject calls.



Manage accessibility: Choose settings for exporting, updating, and sharing the accessibility
settings as a file.

Note: Additional accessibility services you have installed are displayed under the Services heading.

Add Accounts
The Accounts settings menu lets you add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and
video sharing accounts.

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Set Up a New Account
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Accounts

.

2. Tap Add account.

 An Add account window appears.
3. Tap an account type and then follow the prompts to add the required account information.
 The account is added to the accounts list.

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Manage Existing Accounts
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Accounts

.

2. Tap the account type to see the existing accounts.

 The account settings menu appears.
3. View and configure your account settings as desired.
 The account options are updated.

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Backup and Reset
Your phone’s Backup and reset menu lets you back up your phone’s data and settings to Google
servers before resetting your phone to the original factory settings. The Factory data reset erases all data
from the phone’s application storage, including:
●

Your Samsung account

●

Your Google account

●

All other email and social networking accounts

●

System and application data and settings

●

Downloaded applications

Backup and Reset Overview
The following options are available in the Back up and reset menu:
Backup and Reset Option

Description

Back up my data

Enable backup for application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings
to your Samsung account.

Restore

When reinstalling an application, backed up settings and data will be
restored from your Samsung account.

Backup account

Select the Google account used to back up data.

Back up my data

Enable backup for application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings
to your Google account.

Automatic restore

When reinstalling an application, backed up settings and data will be
restored from your Google account.

Factory data reset

Reset all settings and delete all data on phone.

●

Performing a factory data reset erases all data on the phone. It is recommended that you back up
important data before performing a factory data reset.

●

Erased information cannot be restored. Only erase data after you are sure you have saved
everything you need.

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Access Backup and Reset Options
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Backup and Reset

.

 The Backup and reset menu opens.
2. Set options.

 The backup and reset settings are applied and saved.


Settings

If you are performing a Factory data reset, follow the prompts to confirm the data removal.
The phone will erase all data and reboot.

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Factory Data Reset
Caution: If you reset your device to factory settings with the FRP (Factory Reset Protocol) turned on, you
must enter the user name and password for the last registered Google Account to regain access to the
device. You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials. This Google Account
verification prevents unauthorized users from accessing or using your device if it has been reset to factory
settings without your permission (for example, if your device is lost or stolen). 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.
1. From the Backup and reset menu, tap Factory data reset.

2. Read the factory data reset information page and tap Reset device.

3. If prompted, enter your current pattern, PIN, password, or fingerprint.

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4. Tap Delete all.

 Your phone will power down and reset itself, which may take up to 10 minutes.


Once the phone has reset, it will run through the Hands Free Activation and update
processes again. When finished, you will see the Welcome screen and Setup application.
See Complete the Setup Screens to start over.

Language and Input Settings
Your phone’s language and input settings let you select a language for the phone’s menus and
keyboards, select and configure keyboard settings, configure speech input settings, and set your phone’s
mouse/trackpad options.

Language and Input Settings Overview
You can set the following options in the Language and input settings menu:
Language and Input Setting

Description

Language

Set the language for your display and menus.

Default keyboard

Set the default method for entering text.

Samsung keyboard

Set Samsung keyboard options.

Google voice typing

Set options for Google Voice text entry.

Language

Set language options for handwriting recognition.

Voice input

Set your voice search options.

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Language and Input Setting

Description

Text-to-speech options

Set text-to-speech options.

Pointer speed

Set the speed of the pointer for a mouse/trackpad.

Access Language and Input Setting Options
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Language and input

.

 The Language and input settings menu opens.
2. Set options.

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 The language and input settings are applied and saved.

Select the Default Language for Your Phone
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Language and input

.

2. Tap Language.

3. Tap an available language.

Language and Input Options
Some of the language and input options are detailed below.

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1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Language and input

.

2. Set options:



Language: Tap a language to assign it.



Default keyboard: Tap an input method to set it as the default.



Samsung keyboard: Configure your keyboard options.



Google voice typing: Configure your options, including language detection.



Language (under Handwriting recognition): Select an input language for handwriting
recognition when using S Note and Action Memo.



Voice input: Tap a settings option and follow the prompts.

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Text-to-speech: Tap a settings option and follow the prompts.



Pointer speed: Drag the bar to adjust the speed, and then tap OK.

Battery Settings
Monitor your phone’s battery usage through this settings menu. View which functions are consuming your
battery’s charge and at what percentage. You can also display the battery charge remaining as a
percentage on the status bar.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Battery

.

2. Tap Display battery percentage to show the percentage of battery charge remaining on the
status bar.

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3. Tap items to view details.
 Check your battery condition and access additional options.

Power Saving Mode
Save battery power by activating Power saving mode, which reduces or turns off certain features to
decrease battery consumption.

Turn On Power Saving Mode
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Battery

.

2. Tap Power saving mode.

3. Tap ON/OFF to enable Power saving mode.

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 Power saving mode is activated.
4. Tap Start power saving to enable Power saving mode immediately, or at a selected percentage
of battery power.

Ultra Power Saving Mode
Conserve power and extend your phone’s battery life by using a minimal home screen layout, limiting the
number of usable apps, turning off mobile data when the screen is off, and turning off connectivity
features such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Turn On Ultra Power Saving Mode
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Battery

.

2. Tap Ultra power saving mode.

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3. Tap ON/OFF to enable Ultra power saving mode.
 Ultra power saving mode is activated.

Turn Off Ultra Power Saving Mode
■

From home, tap More > Turn off Ultra power saving mode.

 The phone returns to normal power mode.

Storage Settings
The Storage settings menu lets you manage internal storage on your phone.

Storage Settings Overview
The sound settings menu allows you to configure the following options:
Storage Device

Description
●

Total space: View the total space/free space in your phone’s memory.

●

Available space: The amount of storage space currently available.

●

System memory: The minimum amount of storage space required to run
the system.

●

Used space: The amount of storage space currently being used.

●

Cached data: The amount of data currently cached.

●

Miscellaneous files: The amount of memory used to store
miscellaneous files.

Device memory

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Access Storage Settings
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Storage

.

2. View memory usage for the different types of information stored in your phone’s memory. Tap an
item for more information.

Date and Time Settings
Use the Date and Time settings menu either to automatically use the network-provided date and time or
manually set these values, as well as select time and date format options.

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Date and Time Overview
The following Date and time options may be configured:
Date and Time Option

Description

Automatic date and time

Set the date and time automatically via the connected wireless network.

Automatic time zone

Set the time zone automatically via the connected wireless network.

Set date

Set the date manually (only available when Automatic date and time
option is disabled).

Set time

Set the time manually (only available when Automatic date and time
option is disabled).

Select time zone

Set the time zone manually (only when Automatic time zone is disabled).

Use 24-hour format

Enable or disable 24-hour time format.

Access Date and Time Options
1. From home, tap Apps

Settings

> Settings

> Date and time

.

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2. Set available date and time options.

 Your date and time settings are applied and saved.

Help
The Help menu provides tips and guidelines to help you use your phone.

Access Help
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Help

.

 The Help menu and topics appear.

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2. Tap on a topic to view its contents.

3. Tap Search to search for a topic.

Activate This Device
The Activate this device menu lets you activate a new phone or use additional self-service options such
as checking the status of an in-service phone.
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> Activate this device

.

 The Self Service menu appears.
2. Follow the onscreen prompts to activate your phone or review your summary.

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 Your phone activates. If already activated on an account, you will see a usage and plan
summary.

System Update
The System Update menu provides settings for keeping your phone up-to-date with the latest software.

Access System Update
■

From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> System Update

.

 The System Update menu appears.
For details about updating your phone, see Update Your Phone.

About Device
The About device menu lets you access important phone information, search for and apply updates, and
view legal and safety information.

About Device Overview
The following About device items may be reviewed or set:
About Device Item

Description

Software version

Check your current software version.

Hardware version

Check your current hardware version.

Settings

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About Device Item

Description
Check your phone’s status.

Status

●

Battery status and level

●

SIM card status (network, signal strength, mobile network type,
service state, roaming, mobile network state, phone number,
IMEI number, and IMEISV number)

●

IMEI information (MIN, PRL version, MEID, IMEI, and ICCID)

●

Username

●

IP address

●

Wi-Fi MAC address

●

Bluetooth address

●

Up time

●

Device status

Legal information

Review various types of important legal information, including Open
source licenses, Google legal information, System WebView licenses,
Wallpapers, Samsung legal information, and the Privacy Alert.

Device name

Change the name of your device (other devices see this name when
using Mobile hotspot or Bluetooth).

Model number

Check the phone’s model number.

Android version

Check the Android version number.

Baseband version

Check the phone’s baseband version.

Kernel version

Check the phone’s kernel version.

Build number

Check the current phone build number.

SE for Android status

Check the phone's SE for Android status.

Security software version

Check the phone's security software version.

KNOX version

Check the current KNOX version.

FCC certification

Check the phone's FCC certification.

Settings

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About Device Item

Description

RATED

Check the phone's voltage rating.

Battery capacity

Check the phone's battery capacity.

Access About Device Options
1. From home, tap Apps

> Settings

> About device

.

2. Select or view available options.

 Your phone information is displayed.

Settings

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For Assistance
The following topics address areas of support for your phone, including troubleshooting, specifications,
account information, warranty information, and customer service contact information.

Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.

Sprint Account Passwords
You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information, your voicemail
account, and your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to all your
information.

Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to
sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Register and follow the prompts to get started.) If you are not the account
owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at
sprint.com/mysprint.

Voicemail Password
You will create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Voicemail Setup for more
information on your voicemail password.

Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and
authorize purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint.

Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com/mysprint
●

Access your account information.

●

Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).

●

View and pay your bill.

●

Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.

●

Purchase accessories.

For Assistance

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●

Shop for the latest Sprint phones.

●

View available Sprint service plans and options.

●

Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and
more.

From Your Sprint Phone
1. From home, tap Phone

.

 The phone app opens. If necessary, tap

to display the keypad.

2. Do any of the following:


Tap
other questions.

to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to



Tap
payment.

to access the “Pay My Bill” section of Sprint Zone to make a



Tap

to check minute usage and account balance.

Sprint Support Services
Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from
your Sprint phone.

Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and
government listings; movie listings or show times; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major
local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can
automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
■

From home, tap Phone

>

, and then tap

.

Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed
to a local telephone calling card or third party.
■

From home, tap Phone

>

, and then tap

.

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com/mysprint.

For Assistance

408

Copyright Information
©2015 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
©2015 Samsung. Samsung, Galaxy, Air View, and S Voice are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co.,
Ltd.
Android, Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, Play Music, Play Movies & TV, Drive, YouTube, Photos,
Hangouts, Google Mobile Services, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Other marks are property of their respective owners.
Screen images are simulated.
Appearance of device may vary.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the
operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change
when you upgrade the device.
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.

For Assistance

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Index
1Weather, 260
3-way Calling, 103
4G, 169
About Device, 405
Accessibility Settings, 380
Accessory Port, 5
Accounts
Add new, 388
Manage, 389
Settings, 387
Action Memo, 20
Activation, 404
Air View, 19
Airplane Mode, 303
Alarm, 227
Amazon, 260
Answer a Call, 84
App Spotlight, 260
Application Manager, 337
Applications, 29
List, 29
Applications Settings, 336
Apps
Find and install, 51
Request refunds, 52
Uninstall, 55
Update, 53
Back Key, 4
Backup and Reset, 390
Battery
Charge, 6
Power saving mode, 399
Settings, 397
Bluetooth, 271
Connect, 275
Pair, 273
Receive information, 278
Send information, 276
Settings, 298
Share pictures and videos, 205
Turn on or off, 272
Unpair, 275
Bookmark, 174
Brightness, 333

Index

Browser
Bookmark, 174
History, 176
Launch connection, 173
Settings, 173
Windows, 177
Calculator, 216
Calendar, 218
Add event, 218
Settings, 339, 341
Sync, 224
Sync Exchange ActiveSync calendar, 225
View events, 221
Call
Settings, 351
Call Forwarding, 105
Call Logs
Make call from, 89
Call Waiting, 102
Caller ID, 102
Calling
International, 285
International Dialing, 354
US Dialing, 354
Camera, 181
Settings, 208
Shooting modes, 185
Take a picture, 183
Viewfinder, 181
Car Kit
Connect, 275
Charge the Battery, 6
Charger/Accessory Port, 5
Chrome, 179
Clock, 226
Alarm, 227
Stopwatch, 229
Timer, 230
World Clock, 229
Conference Calling, 103
Contacts, 109
Add contact, 110
Delete, 117
Edit, 115

410

Make call from, 87
Profile sharing, 120
Save a phone number, 113
Settings, 342
Share, 118
Data Services, 168
Password, 408
Status indicators, 172
User name, 170
Data Usage Settings, 304
Date Settings, 401
Default Applications, 338
Default Messaging App Settings, 324
Dexterity and Interaction Settings, 384
Display Settings, 332
Drag, 10
DTMF Tones, 354
Easy Mode, 378
Editing Text, 39
Email
Add account, 152
Add Exchange ActiveSync account, 156
Compose and send, 158
Delete account, 163
Manage inbox, 164
Send Gmail, 137
Settings, 343
Setup, 152
Share pictures, 202
View and reply, 161
Emergency Numbers, 82
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1), 83
Enter Text, 37
Exchange ActiveSync
Add account, 156
Features, 166
Extended Home Screen, 66
Factory Data Reset, 392
Files
Transfer between phone and computer, 263
Finger Scanner
Fingerprint Screen Lock, 366
Flash, 4
Flick, 10
Folders, 78
Galaxy Apps, 230
Gallery, 187, 230
Global Roaming Mode, 283
Gmail, 137

Index

Archive threads, 142
Create account, 40
Delete threads, 144
Labels, 141
Mute threads, 143
New messages, 139
Read and reply, 139
Read messages, 139
Report spam, 146
Search, 145
Send message, 137
Share pictures, 202
Switch accounts, 149
Google
Chrome, 179
Create account, 40
Hangouts, 232
Sign in, 46
Voice search, 240
YouTube, 258
Google Maps, 233
Google Play
Find and install apps, 51
Help, 57
Store, 50
Google Play Movies & TV, 235
Google Play Music, 236
Google Search, 239
Google Voice Typing, 38
Configuring, 39
Using, 38
GPS Satellites, 371
Hangouts, 232
Headset
Connect, 275
Headset Jack, 5
Hearing Accessibility, 383
Hearing Aids, 354
Help, 403
Home Screen, 65
Add Folders, 78
Add Shortcuts, 76
Add Widgets, 77
Customize, 75
Extended, 66
Hotspot Settings, 300
Incoming Call
Answer, 84
Reject, 85

411

Input Settings, 393
Instagram, 242
International Data Roaming, 288
International Dialing, 354
Internet, 125
Settings, 346
Keyboard
Samsung, 37
Language Settings, 393
Location
GPS satellites, 371
Wireless networks, 371
Location Services, 371
Lock Screen
Settings, 359
Lookout, 261
Maps, 233
Memory, 400
Messages
Settings, 348, 350
Messaging, 125
Messaging Plus, 261
Messenger, 242
Microsoft Excel, 243
Microsoft OneDrive, 243
Microsoft OneNote, 243
Microsoft PowerPoint, 243
Microsoft Word, 244
Milk Music, 244
MirrorLink, 316
MMS
Enhanced messages, 129
Send messages, 126
Mobile Networks Settings, 306
More Networks Settings, 310
Motions and Gestures, 335
Multimedia Messaging
Share pictures and videos, 203
Music
Google Play Music, 236
Music (App), 244
NextRadio, 261
Music (App), 244
Play music, 245
My Files, 248
NASCAR Mobile, 261
NBA Game Time, 261
NextRadio, 261
NFC and Payment, 307

Index

Notification Icons, 69
Notification Panel, 67
Notification Settings, 325
Notifications, 69, 332
Pages Manager, 262
Phone
Dialer, 80
Phone Calls, 80
Answer, 83
Emergency numbers, 82
Using Call Logs, 89
Using contacts, 87
Using phone keypad, 80
Phone Layout (illustration), 4
Phone Number, 34
Save to contacts, 113
Phone Status, 405
Phone Update
PRL, 63
Profile, 62
Software, 60
Pictures
Crop, 192
Rotate, 191, 194, 197
Share via Bluetooth, 205
Share via email, 202
Share via messaging, 203
Take with camera, 183
Pinch, 11
Play Movies & TV, 235
Play Music, 236
Play Store, 50
Find and install apps, 51
Plus (+) Code Dialing, 286
Power Key, 5
Power Off, 8
Power On, 7
Power Saving Mode, 398, 399
Printing, 312
Privacy and Safety, 370
Private Mode, 375
PRL Update, 63
Reject Incoming Call, 85
Report Diagnostic Info, 376
Ringtone, 325
Ringtones
Settings, 328
Rotate, 11
S Health, 249

412

S Note, 251
S Pen
Action Memo, 20
Air Command, 19
Removing, 18
S Note, 27
Screen Write, 26
Settings, 334
Smart Select, 24
S Pen, 17
S Voice, 252
Settings, 354, 355
Samsung Gear, 262
Samsung Keyboard, 37
Samsung Pay, 253
Samsung+, 262
Save a Phone Number, 113
Scrapbook, 253
Screen Lock, 360
Screen Timeout, 333
Screen Unlock
Motion, 362
Swipe, 362
Screen Unlock Password, 366
Screen Unlock Pattern, 363
Screen Unlock PIN, 365
Screen Write, 26
Search
Google, 239
Secure Credential Storage, 318
Security Settings, 359
Settings, 291
Overview, 291
Setup Screens, 13
Share
Contacts, 118
SideSync, 254
SIM Card, 282
Slide, 10
Smart Select, 24
SOS Message, 377
Sound Settings, 325
Speaker, 5
Spread, 11
Sprint 411, 409
Sprint Account
Management, 408
Passwords, 408
Sprint Family Locator, 214

Index

Sprint Fun & Games, 215
Sprint Music Plus, 216
Sprint Operator Services, 409
Sprint TV & Movies, 215
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, 282
Sprint Zone, 214
Status Bar, 67
Status Icons, 68
Stopwatch, 229
Storage
Settings, 400
Swipe, 10
System Update, 405
Tap, 9
Tap and Pay, 309
Tethering Settings, 311
Text Editing, 39
Text Entry, 37
Text Messaging
Conversations, 134
Draft messages, 133
Notifications, 134
Send messages, 125
Themes, 358
Time Settings, 401
Timer, 230
Touch, 9
Touch and Hold, 9
Touchscreen
Turn off, 58
Turn on, 59
TTY Mode, 353
Turn Device Off, 8
Turn Device On, 7
Typing, 37
Uber, 241, 262
Ultra Power Saving Mode, 399
US Dialing, 354
Vibration, 330
Video (App), 255
Video Camera
Record video, 184
Videos
Record, 184
Share via Bluetooth, 205
Share via messaging, 203
Share via YouTube, 207
Virtual Private Networks (VPN), 317
Add connection, 320

413

Secure credential storage, 318
Vision Accessibility, 381
Visual Voicemail, 93
Listen to multiple messages, 95
Options, 96
Review, 94
Set up, 93
Settings, 97
Voice Recorder, 255
Voice Search, 240
Voice Typing, 38
Configuring, 39
Using, 38
Voicemail
Display name, 99
Greeting, 99
International, 286

Index

Password, 408
Settings, 354
Setup, 92
Volume, 325, 326
Key, 5
Wallpaper, 75
Web
Launch connection, 173
Widgets, 77
Wi-Fi, 265
Settings, 296
Turn on and connect, 265
Wi-Fi Calling, 100, 294
World Clock, 229
YouTube, 258
Share videos, 207
Zoom, 11

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