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

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

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

Hello Bixby  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .2

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

Edge Screen  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .2
Flexible Security  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .2
Water and Dust Resistance  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3

Getting Started  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 4
Set Up Your Device  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .5

Back View  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .18
Home Screen  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .19
Notification Panel  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 22
Customize Your Home Screen  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 25
Bixby .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 29
Navigation  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 30

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

Entering Text  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 32

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

Face Recognition  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 35

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

Fingerprint Scanner  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 36
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Iris Scanner  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 37

Google Apps  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 85

Multi Window  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 40

Internet  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 88

Emergency Mode  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 42

Messages  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 92

Edge Screen  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 44

My Files  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 97

Apps

 .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 49

Phone  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 99

Using Apps  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 50

Samsung Connect  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 108

Applications Settings .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 53

Samsung Gear  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 108

Calculator  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 55

Samsung Health  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 109

Calendar  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 57

Samsung Notes  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 111

Camera and Video  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 60

Samsung Pay  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .113

Clock  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .67

Samsung+  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .116

Contacts  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 70

Secure Folder  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .116

Email  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .76

Smart Switch  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .116

Galaxy Apps  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 79

U .S . Cellular Apps  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 117

Gallery  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 80
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Settings

 .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 120

MirrorLink  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 138

How to Use Settings  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .121

Download Booster  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 138

Connections  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .122

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 139

Wi-Fi  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 123

Ethernet  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 140

Bluetooth  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .126

Sounds and Vibration  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .141

Phone Visibility  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 128

Sound Mode  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 142

Data Usage  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 128

Easy Mute  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 142

Airplane Mode  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 130

Vibrations  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 142

NFC and Payment  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .131

Volume  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 143

Mobile Hotspot  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .132

Ringtone  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 145

Tethering  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 135

Notification Sounds  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 145

Mobile Networks  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 135

Do Not Disturb  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 146

Location  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 136

System Sounds  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 146

Nearby Device Scanning  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .137

Key-Tap Feedback  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .147

Printing  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .137

Sound Quality and Effects  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .147

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Separate App Sound  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 148

Status Bar  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 156

Notifications  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 149

Navigation Bar  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 156

Block App Notifications  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 150

Screen Timeout  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .157

Customize App Notifications  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 150

Keep Screen Turned Off .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .157

Smart Alert  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 150

Screen Saver .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .157

Display  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .151

Wallpapers and Themes  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 159

Screen Brightness .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .152

Wallpapers  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 160

Blue Light Filter .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .152

Themes  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 160

Screen Mode .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 153

Icons  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 161

Screen Resolution  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 153

Always On Displays (AODs)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 161

Screen Zoom and Font  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 154

Device Maintenance  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 162

Full Screen Apps  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 154

Quick Optimization .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 163

Easy Mode  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .155

Battery  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 163

Icon Frames  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .155

Performance Mode  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 164

LED Indicator  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 156

Storage  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 164

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Memory  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 166

Secure Startup  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .178

Language and Input  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .167

Encrypt SD Card  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .179

Date and Time  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 170

View Passwords  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .179

Report Diagnostic Information  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 170

Security Update Service  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .179

Reset  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 171

Device Administration  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 180

Factory Data Reset  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 171

Credential Storage  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 180

Software Update  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .173

Advanced Security Settings  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .181

Lock Screen and Security  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .174

Accounts  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 182

Set a Screen Lock  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .175

Samsung Cloud  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 183

Always On Display Settings  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .176

My Profile  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 184

Lock Screen and AOD Settings  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .176

Add an Account  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 184

Samsung Pass  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .177

Backup and Restore  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 186

Find My Mobile  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .177

Google Settings  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .187

Unknown Sources  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .178

Accessibility  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 189

Secure Folder  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .178

Vision  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 190

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Hearing  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .191
Dexterity and Interaction  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .192
More Accessibility Settings  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 193
Accessibility Services  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 193
Other Settings  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 194
Help  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 195
Device Assistance App  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 195
About Phone  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 196

Getting Help  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 197
Videos  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 198
Simulators  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 198
Tips  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 198
Samsung Support  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 198

Legal  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 199
Legal Information  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 200
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Special Features
Learn about your mobile
device’s special features.

Hello Bixby

Fingerprint Scanner
Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your
fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to
your Samsung account.

Hello Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create
voice dictation, and search and access content on your
phone and on the Internet.
For more information, see “Bixby” on page 29.

For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on
page 36.

Edge Screen

Iris Scanner

The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for
notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.

Flexible Security

Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes
to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung
account.

Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device.

For more information, see “Iris Scanner” on page 37.

For more information see “Edge Screen” on page 44.

Face Recognition
Configure facial recognition security to add an extra
layer of security when using your phone.
For more information, see “Face Recognition” on
page 35.
Special Features

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Water and Dust
Resistance
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection
rating system.
For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance” on page 204.

Special Features

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

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

Assemble Your Device

Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to
eject the internal SIM card/Memory card tray.

This section helps you to assemble your device.

1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until the
tray pops out.

Install the SIM Card and a
Memory Card

2. Place the SIM card on the tray.

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,
such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN),
available optional services, and other features.

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3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.

Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of
small children.
You can also install an optional microSD™, microSDHC™,
or microSDXC™ memory card (not included) to add more
memory space to your device. A memory card can be
installed at any time. It is not necessary to install it
prior to using the device.

Set Up Your Device

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

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4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the
slot.

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.

Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water
resistance. To maintain the water-resistant and
dust‑resistant features of your device, make sure
that the SIM card/Memory card tray openings are
maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is
securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids. For
more information, refer to “Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance” on page 204.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive
Fast Charger that came with your device. This charger
provides faster charging only when connected to
devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.

Charge the Battery
Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port
before inserting a power connector to charge your
device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device
may operate abnormally. For example, it may charge
more slowly or overheat. For more information, refer to
“Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 204.

Set Up Your Device

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When to Charge the Battery

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

When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone
at regular intervals. In this condition, your device
conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the
screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the
device automatically turns off.

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

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

Note: This device is also compatible with wireless
charging devices approved by Samsung, which are
sold separately.

While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot when using wireless charging or fast
charging. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or
performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.

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If the device heats up while charging the battery:

Note: The Micro-USB connector does not support
On‑the‑Go (OTG) devices such as memory sticks,
external hard drives, or keyboard and mouse
accessories.

1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin
charging the device again.

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If the lower part of the device overheats,
check for damage to the connected USB cable.
Replace the damaged USB cable with a new
Samsung-approved cable.

If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign
materials between the device and the wireless charger.

Micro-USB Connector

Reverse Charging

You can use the included Micro-USB connector to
connect a Micro-USB cable (such as from your old
device) to your new device for charging with the
charging head, or for connecting to a computer.

Set Up Your Device

The included USB connector allows you to charge
another device through a USB cable.
You can also use the USB connector for transferring
contacts, photos, and other content from an old device.
For more information, see “Transfer Data from Your Old
Device” on page 14.
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Start Using Your Device

Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device. By default, the device locks automatically when
the screen times out.

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

To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.

To turn the device on:

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen
Lock” on page 175.

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

To unlock the device:

1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Device options menu is displayed.

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

2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

Set Up Your Device

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Restart the Device

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

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

Google Account

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

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

Set Up Your Device

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

Use the Set Up Wizard

– or –

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

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

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

Set Up Your Device

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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2. Tap

Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3. Tap

Add account > Google.

Factory Reset Protection

Enable Factory Reset Protection

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

Disable Factory Reset Protection

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

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

You will not be able to access the device after a factory
data reset if you do not have your Google Account
username and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page 171.

2. Tap
Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
Google.

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Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung
or taking it to your nearest Samsung‑authorized service
center, you should remove your Google Account before
resetting the device back to factory settings. For more
information, visit: samsung.com/us/support/frp.

Set Up Your Device

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

3. Tap

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More options > Remove account.

Samsung Account

Add an Email Account

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

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

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

– or –

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

2. Tap

Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

3. Tap

Add account > Samsung account.

2. Tap

Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3. Tap

Add account > Email.

Set Up Your Device

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Transfer Data from Your Old Device

1. Select Smart Switch during setup.
– or –

Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device. You can also use
the included USB connector to copy content quickly
and easily from your old device, without installing the
Smart Switch app.
™

From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Settings > Cloud and accounts > Smart Switch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information
and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer
content faster.

Set Up Your Voicemail
You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Voicemail.
Note: The USB option must be set to Media device
(MTP) on the other device. Transferring content with
a USB cable may increase battery consumption. Make
sure your battery is fully charged.
Set Up Your Device

Phone >

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
For more information on voicemail, see
“Voicemail” on page 106.
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Learn About
Your Device
Learn some of the key features of your mobile
device, including the screens and icons, as well as
how to navigate the device and enter text using the
keyboard.

Front View

Earpiece

Proximity sensors

Front camera

Iris detection LED

Iris scanner

Volume keys
Power key

Bixby key

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Proximity sensor

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

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

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Power key

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Briefly press to turn the screen on or off.
Press and hold to select a power control option.
Press twice quickly to launch the camera.

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Volume keys

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Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls,
notifications, and system sounds.

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

Bixby key

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Launch the Bixby voice assistant. For more
information, see “Bixby” on page 29.

Back View
Rear camera

Microphone

Flash

Fingerprint sensor

Heart rate sensor

Headset jack

Speaker
Microphone
Learn About Your Device

USB charger/Accessory port
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Home Screen
Status bar

Edge screen

Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
Recent apps

Back

Home
Learn About Your Device

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Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides
device information (such as network status, battery
charge, and time) on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.

Status Icons
Battery full

4G LTE™ active

Battery low

Signal strength

Battery charging

Network not available

Vibrate mode

Wi-Fi active

Mute mode

Wi-Fi available

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Notification Icons
Missed call

New message

Call in progress

File download in progress

Call on hold

File upload in progress

New email

GPS active

New Gmail

App updates available

New voicemail

App updates complete

Learn About Your Device

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Notification Panel
Settings
Quick settings
View all

Notification cards

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View the Notification Panel

You can also open or close the Notification panel by
swiping up or down on the fingerprint sensor.

You can access the Notification panel from any Home
screen.

To open using the Fingerprint scanner:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

2. Tap
Settings > Advanced features >
Finger sensor gestures.

2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.

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To open an item, tap it.

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To clear all notifications, tap Clear all.

3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

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

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

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Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also
provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi,
allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings and customize the
Quick settings that display:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Drag

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View all downward.

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

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

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Customize Your Home
Screen

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

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Screens

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

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Hello Bixby: Swipe right, and tap On/Off to
enable.

Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove,
change the order of screens, as well as choose a
different main Home screen.

Wallpapers and Themes
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on
your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock
screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite
picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:

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Align shortcuts: Tap Align to move all apps
shortcuts into a line at the top of a screen.

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Remove a screen: Tap

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

Remove.

For more information, see “Wallpapers and Themes” on
page 159.

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

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Widgets

2. Tap

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

Remove shortcut.

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

Home Screen Settings

To add a widget to a Home screen:

Customize your Home and Apps screens.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Widgets.

2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:

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

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To remove a widget:

Home screen layout: Set your device to have a
Home and Apps screen, or only a Home screen
where all apps are located.

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Home screen grid: Choose a dimension option
to determine how icons are arranged on the
Home screen. The numbers indicate how many
icons can be placed horizontally by how many
icons can be placed vertically.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
open the options menu.

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•

Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option
to determine how icons are arranged on the
Apps screen. The numbers indicate how many
icons can be placed horizontally by how many
icons can be placed vertically.

App Shortcuts

Apps button: Add an apps button to the
Home screen for easy to access to the
Apps screen.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
To add a shortcut:
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options
menu.

Hide apps: Select apps to hide, tap Apply.

3. Tap

Hello Bixby settings: Configure Hello Bixby
features.

Add shortcut to home.

To remove a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options
menu.
2. Tap

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Remove shortcut.

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

To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another:

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

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1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and
then release it.

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
You can remove a folder that you added to a
Home screen.

Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.

1. Touch and hold the folder to open the options
menu.

Create a Folder

2. Tap

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

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

Learn About Your Device

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

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Delete and confirm when prompted.

Bixby

Bixby Sees

Bixby is an assistant that learns from you to help you
do more. It responds to voice commands, works with
select apps like email and messages, sets reminders,
and can help you understand your settings and set up
your Samsung devices.

Bixby Vision is built into your camera to give you
a deeper understanding of what you’re looking at.
Use object/content recognition to translate, shop, or
identify a landmark.

Bixby Talks

Bixby Recommends

Use voice and written commands to interact with Bixby.

Bixby learns your patterns to display what you need
when you need it.

For more information, see “Bixby Vision” on page 81.

Bixby can help you:

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It uses display cards with your most recent
email messages, weather, upcoming reminders,
daily workout, news, and other configurable content.

Make a call
Send a text
Change your settings

Bixby Reminds

Find a photo

Learn About Your Device

Use Bixby to set reminders at any time. Bixby can tell
you to pick up milk on the way home, or even keep
track of your place in an article online.
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Navigation

Double-Tap

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your
device.

Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.

Touchscreen Navigation

Touch and Hold

Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light
touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus.
Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch
screen may damage the tempered glass surface and
void the warranty.

Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.

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Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.

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•

Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
Tap an item to select it.

Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Learn About Your Device

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

Swipe

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

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Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.

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

Drag

Common Options

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

The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.

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

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Delete: Tap to select items to delete.

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Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.

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Special Keys

Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.

Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:

Use the Samsung Keyboard

Voice input: Enter text using Samsung voice
input.

Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text

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

Options
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Use Samsung Voice Input

Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > General management >
Language and input > Virtual keyboard >
Samsung keyboard for options.

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Languages and types: Set the keyboard type
and choose which languages are available on
the keyboard. To switch between languages,
slide the Space bar sideways.

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

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

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To enable Samsung voice input:
1. Tap

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Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.

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

2. Speak your text.

Configure Samsung Voice Input
To customize Samsung voice input:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > General management >
Language and input > Virtual keyboard >
Samsung voice input for options.

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Add input languages: Select languages for
Samsung voice input.

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Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive
words with asterisks.

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Face Recognition

Register a Face

Use face recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps.

To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a
pattern, PIN, or password.

You can set the device to use Face Recognition, to
unlock the screen by recognizing your face.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN
or Password. Your device could be unlocked by
someone or something that looks like your image.

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Some conditions may affect face recognition,
including wearing glasses, hats, beards, or heavy
make-up.

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2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Face recognition.
3. Follow the prompts to register your face.

Face Recognition
Face verification can be applied to several features of
your device.

When registering your face, ensure that you are in a
well-lit area and the camera lens is clean.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Face recognition for the following options:

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Remove face data: Delete existing faces.
Face unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or disable
face recognition security.

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Register a Fingerprint

Face unlock when screen turns on: Unlock
your phone with face recognition as soon as the
screen turns on.

To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must
set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can register up to
three fingerprints.

Fingerprint Scanner

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps.

2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Fingerprint scanner.

You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity
when logging in to your Samsung account.

3. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.

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.

Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be applied to several
features of your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Fingerprint scanner for the following options:

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To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint,
enter a new name, and then tap Rename.

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Iris Scanner

To add a fingerprint, tap
Add fingerprint and
follow the prompts to register a fingerprint and
password.

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To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the
fingerprint, and then tap Remove. Confirm when
prompted.

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Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts
using your fingerprint.

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Samsung account: Verify your identity using
your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.

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Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make
payments quickly and securely.

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Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or
disable fingerprint security.

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Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your irises
to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung
account.
Warning: Some people may have dizziness, seizures,
epileptic seizures or blackouts triggered by light
flashes or patterns, even if they have never had a
seizure or blackout before. Anyone who has had a
seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to
an epileptic condition, or has a family history of such
symptoms or conditions, should see a doctor before
using the Iris scanner.
DO NOT stare directly into the infrared iris recognition
LED as prolonged use can cause eye strain. Do not
stare at the iris recognition LED light when your eyes
are less than 20 cm (~8 inches) away from the device,
for best results keep your eyes between 25-35 cm
(~10 14 inches) away for optimum recognition.

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Register Irises

Note: The Iris scanner is not intended to be used as a
medical device and the biometric data collected and
stored locally by the mechanism is not intended to be
used for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative
purposes. Please follow all instructions for use of this
feature.

To use your eyes to unlock your device, you must set
a pattern, PIN, or password. For best results, perform
the set up process indoors, and remove your glasses or
contact lenses.
Note: To register just one of your eyes, tap the link on
the setup screen to register one iris.

For best results, remove eyeglasses and sunglasses.
Do not use the Iris scanner in bright sunlight or areas
with excessive reflected light (for example, by the pool
or seashore). Do not use the Iris scanner in low light.
Look straight at the device (not up, down or sideways),
and hold your head still for the scan. Tinted contact
lenses and surgically repaired or replaced iris lenses
may interfere with operation of the Iris scanner. Do not
walk or operate a vehicle while using the Iris scanner.

To register your irises:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Iris scanner.
3. Follow the prompts to register your irises.

For more information, refer to the online support
content or visit samsung.com/us/irisscanner.

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Iris Verification

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Iris verification can be applied to several features of
your device.

Iris unlock: Enable to unlock the device using
your irises.

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Iris unlock when screen turns on: Unlock your
phone with your irises as soon as the screen
turns on.

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Tips for using iris recognition: View a tutorial on
how to use the iris scanner.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Iris scanner for the following options:

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Remove iris data: Delete existing irises.

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Samsung Pass: Use your irises to verify your
identity using Internet and other supported
apps.

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Samsung account: Enable to use your irises to
verify your Samsung account when you access a
feature or app that requires it.

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Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprints to make
payments quickly and securely.

Preview screen mask: Choose a mask to display
when using the iris scanner.

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Multi Window

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

Multitask by using multiple applications at the
same time.

Snap window: Snap the selected window to the
half of the screen it occupies.
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multi window apps.
Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in
a pop-up window.
Close app: Close the selected app.

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Enable Multi Window

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

- or -

2. Tap
Settings > Advanced features >
Multi window.

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To use the Recent apps key to open apps in a
split screen view, tap Use Recents button.

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To view an app in pop-up view, tap Pop-up view
action.

If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.
You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multi window view. Only applications that support
Multi window have the Multi window icon.
1. Tap

Use Multi Window

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

Recent apps.

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

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

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Recent apps.

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

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

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Emergency Mode

Activate Emergency Mode
To activate Emergency mode:

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

1. Press and hold the Power key to display the Device
options window.

Emergency mode saves battery power by:

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

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Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off.

2. Tap Emergency mode.

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

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

3. Tap Turn on.

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

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Use Emergency Mode Features

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

Estimated usage time remaining: Display
estimated standby time that can be reached based
on current battery charge and usage.

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Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone
number (for example, 911). This kind of call can be
made even without activated cellular service.

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

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Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.

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Phone: Launch the call screen.

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

Internet: Launch the Web browser.
Add: Add other available apps.

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

Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge
remaining.

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More options:

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

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Remove: Choose apps to remove from the
screen.

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

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

Edge Screen

2. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. The following
options are available:

The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for
notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.

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Edge Panels
Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and
contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other
information on the Edge screen.
To view Edge panels:
► When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge panel
handle from the edge of the screen to the center.
Keep swiping to view other panels.
To configure Edge panels:
1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and then
tap
Edge panel settings.

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Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.
Edit (if available): Configure individual panels
by tapping.

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Download: Search for and download more Edge
panels from Galaxy Apps.

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More options > Reorder: Change the order of
the panels by dragging them to the left or right.

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More options > Uninstall: Remove an
Edge panel from your device.

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More options > Handle settings: Drag
Edge panel handle to change the position
of the Edge panel handle along the edge of the
screen, and then configure the following Edge
panel handle settings:

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Position: Choose either Right or Left to set
which side the Edge screen appears on.

3. Tap

To configure Apps edge:

Size: Drag the slider to adjust the size of the
Edge screen handle.

1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and swipe
until the Apps edge panel is displayed.

Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the
transparency of the Edge screen handle.

2. Tap
Add application to add other apps to the
Apps edge.

Vibration: Enable vibration when the Edge
panel handle is tapped.
Back to save changes.

Apps Edge
You can add up to ten apps in two columns to the
Apps edge panel.

To add an app to the Apps edge, find it on the
left side of the screen and tap it to add it to an
available space on a column on the right.

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To change the order of the apps on the Edge
panel, drag each app to the desired location.

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To remove an app, tap

3. Tap

To use the Apps edge:
1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
center. Keep swiping until the Apps edge panel is
displayed.
2. Tap an app to open it.

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Delete.

Back to save changes.

People Edge

To configure People edge:

People edge allows you to quickly communicate with
contacts in your My people list.

1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until
the People edge panel is displayed.

To use People edge:

2. Tap

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1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
center. Keep swiping until the People edge panel is
displayed.
2. Tap a contact, and tap select
Call.

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Messages or

To add a contact, tap Select contact.
To remove a contact, tap

Delete.

To change the order of the contacts on the Edge
panel, drag each contact to the desired location.

3. Tap

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Add contact to edit the People edge.

Back to save changes.

Edge Lighting

Smart Select
Select an area on the screen to capture as an image or
GIF animation. You can also pin a captured image to
always display on the screen.

Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls
or notifications while the phone is turned over.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

To use Smart select:

2. Tap
Settings > Display > Edge screen >
Edge lighting.

1. When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
center. Keep swiping until the Smart select panel is
displayed.

3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
4. Choose one of the following options:

2. Tap an option:

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Rectangle: Select an area in a rectangular
shape.
Oval: Select an area in an oval shape.
Animation: Select an animated GIF.

When screen is on: Show edge lighting only
when the screen is on.

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When screen is off: Show edge lighting only
when the screen is off.

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Always: Show edge lighting at all times.

5. Tap Manage notifications to choose the apps that
can activate Edge lighting when a notification is
received.

Pin to top: Pin the selection to the top of
your screen.

3. Make you selection.
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About Edge Screen

Quick Reply
Reject an incoming phone call with a text message by
placing your finger on the heart rate sensor for two
seconds. The call is rejected, and a preset message is
sent to the caller.

You can view the current software version and license
information for the Edge screen feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Display > Edge screen >
About Edge screen.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Settings > Display > Edge screen.

3. Tap Edge lighting >

More options > Quick reply.

4. Tap On/Off to enable Quick reply.

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To edit the text reply, tap the message and use
the keyboard to change the text.

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

Using Apps

Add an Apps Shortcut
In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an
Apps button to the Home screen.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Access Apps

3. Tap Show Apps button.

You can access and launch all applications from the
Apps list.

Download and Install New Apps

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Find new apps to download and install on your device.

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

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Apps

More options > Settings > Apps button.

To return to the main Home screen,
tap
Home.

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

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

Uninstall Apps

Organize Apps

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.

Arrange the Order

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Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

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

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

To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

To uninstall an app:

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app to open the options menu.

To alphabetize your apps:

3. Tap Uninstall and confirm when prompted.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

More options > Sort.

3. Tap Alphabetical order.

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Use Folders

To delete a folder:

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder to delete, and then tap
Delete. Confirm when prompted.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on
top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box
is displayed.

To add a folder to a Home screen:

3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

2. Touch and hold a folder, and then drag it to
the top or bottom of the screen to move it to a
Home screen.

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1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Enter folder name: Name the folder.
Palette: Change the folder color.

3. Drag the app shortcut to the desired location, and
then release it.

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

4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To launch apps in a folder:
► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launch it.

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Applications Settings

4. Tap

You can download and install new applications on your
device. Use Application manager settings to manage
your downloaded and preloaded applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured with
system software not provided by or supported by
Google or any other company, you operate this software
at your own risk.
If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to
display them.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Settings > Apps.

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. If you have disabled applications:

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Apps

Tap

Menu at the top left of the screen.

Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.

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More options for the following options:

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

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

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

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Mobile data: View mobile data usage.

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Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.

Apps

Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.

Memory: View memory usage.
Notifications: Configure notifications from
the app.

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Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.

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Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.

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Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps that
can run on top of other running apps.

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Apps that can change system settings: Choose
which apps can change system settings.

Calculator

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

The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic
functions.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Basic Operation

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•

You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

5. Tap

Clear to clear the results.

To clear the calculator history, tap Clear history.

You can quickly convert units of measurement using
the unit converter.

3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key, and
enter the next number.
Equals to view the result.

To return to the calculator, tap Keypad.

Convert Units of Measurement

2. Tap
Calculator, and enter the first number using
the numeric keys.

4. Tap

Calculator > History.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Calculator >

Unit converter.

3. Select a category and use the drop down menus to
choose units of measurement.
4. Enter the numeric value to view the conversion.

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Scientific Calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic
functions.
To use the Scientific calculator:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Calculator, and turn the device to
landscape view.

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Apps

If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap
Rotate screen.

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Calendar

Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:

Manage your events and tasks.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Add Calendars

2. Tap

Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Calendar >

More options.

3. Tap Manage calendars >
select an account type.

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Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display another year.

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Month: Display the current month. Swipe across
the screen to display another month. Events and
tasks are also displayed.

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

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

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Tasks: Display all tasks.

Add account, and

4. Enter your account information and follow the
prompts.

Calendar > View, and then tap an option:

3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

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Create an Event

Delete an Event

You can use your Calendar to create events.

You can delete events you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap

2. Tap

Calendar >

Add to add an event.

Calendar, and tap an event to edit it.

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

3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.

Share an Event

Create a Task

You can share events you create from your Calendar.

You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are
items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on
a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is
removed once you mark the task as complete.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Calendar, and tap an event to edit it.

3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the
prompts.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Calendar > View > Tasks.

3. Tap

Add to add a task.

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

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Delete a Task

Calendar Settings

You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

2. Tap

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

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Apps

Calendar >

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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

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Camera and Video

Animated filters
and Beauty

Settings

Gallery
Flash
Take a picture
HDR
Record video
Switch cameras

Bixby Vision
Modes, camera, or effects

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Camera Shortcut

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

Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Power key
twice.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Advanced features >
Quick launch camera, and tap On/Off to enable.

Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and
videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed,
pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you
tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the
brightness.

•

To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap
a preview filter to apply it to the screen.

•

To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and
select a mode.

•

To quickly switch between the front and rear
cameras, swipe the screen up or down.

•

To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings
icon or
Settings.

3. Tap

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Take a picture to take the picture.

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Bixby Vision
Turn on Bixby Vision and point your camera at an object
or location to search for products online, discover new
places nearby, or translate text.

Resume to resume recording.

Tap

Stop to stop recording.

Video Enhancer

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Camera >
prompts.

Tap

Enhance the image quality of your videos.

Bixby Vision and follow the

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Advanced features >
Video enhancer.

Record Videos

3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

Record high-quality videos using your phone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Configure Shooting Mode

2. Tap
Camera, and aim the camera at your
subject, and then tap
Record.

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

3. The following actions are available:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•

Tap
Capture to take a picture while
recording.

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Tap

Apps

2. Tap
Camera, and swipe to the right for the
Mode options. Each section indicates which camera
(front or rear) the modes are available for.

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

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•

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

•

Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
objects.

•

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

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More options: See more options for the
camera modes.

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Common
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.

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

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

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The Gallery application lets you share pictures and
videos on your social networks and messaging apps.
You can also send them to another phone or your
computer using Bluetooth.
For more information, see “Share Pictures and Videos” on
page 83.

Camera Settings
You can adjust your camera’s settings using the
icons on the main camera screen and the full camera
settings menu.

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

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

•

Shape correction: Correct distortion in pictures
automatically.

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Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•

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

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

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

•

Ways to take pictures:

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•

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

Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies.

•

Show palm: Hold your hand out with your
palm facing the camera to have your picture
taken in a few seconds.

Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
taking them.

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

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Tap heart rate sensor: Once your face has
been recognized, tap the heart rate sensor
to take a selfie.

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

•

Voice control: Take pictures by saying “Smile,”
“Cheese,” “Capture,” or “Shoot,” or record videos
by saying “Record video.”

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Floating Camera button: Add an extra camera
button that you can move anywhere on the
screen in Auto and Selfie modes.

Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

Common
Motion photo: Create a short video by taking
pictures.

Apps

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

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•

Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when
the camera is moving.
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Volume key function: Use the Volume key as the
camera key, the record key, a zoom key, or for
system volume.

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Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

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Clock

Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time
and setting alarms.

Create an Alarm

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

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•
•
•

Apps

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

Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature:

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

2. Tap

Clock >

Add alarm.

3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

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•
•

Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).

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

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World Clock

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

•

Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses
vibration alert.

•

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

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

4. Tap Save to save the alarm.

2. Tap

Clock > World clock.

3. Tap

Add city.

4. Tap Search and enter the name of the city.

Delete an Alarm

5. Tap the city name in the list, and tap Add.

You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

To remove a city from the main World clock screen:

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Clock > World clock.

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

3. Tap Delete.

4. Tap Delete.

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Stopwatch

Timer

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap
Clock > Stopwatch and use the following
options:

2. Tap

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•
•
•

Start: Begin timing.

•

Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

Apps

Clock > Timer.

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

Stop: Stop timing.

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

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

Contacts
Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts
app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your
existing personal accounts.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
see “Add an Account” on page 184.

•

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

•

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

•

Enter a name and other contact information.

Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts
tab in the Phone app. Although both list the contacts
in your phone and accounts, the available options and
functions are different.

Add a Contact

•

Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Contacts >
Create contact, and then tap
contact fields to enter information.

Apps

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Tap

Add field to enter additional entries.

Tap

Remove field to remove an entry.

Tap

View more for additional fields.

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

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

3. Tap Save.

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Edit a Contact

Share a Contact

When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change
or delete the information, or you can add more fields to
the contact’s list of information.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

3. Tap

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

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

3. Tap

5. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Details > Edit.

Details > Share.

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

Import Contacts

5. Tap Save.

Your phone can import contacts from an installed
SD memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Share, Import, or Export Contacts

2. Tap
Contacts >
Manage contacts.

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

Apps

More options >

3. Tap Import/Export contacts.
4. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
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Export Contacts

To link contacts:

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Contacts, and then tap the contact to
select it.
3. Tap

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Contacts >
Manage contacts.

Details >

More options > Link contacts.

4. Tap contacts to choose them.

More options >

5. Tap Link.

3. Tap Import/Export contacts.

To unlink contacts:

4. Tap Export and follow the prompts.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Link or Unlink Contacts

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

When you have contacts from various accounts, you
may have multiple similar entries for a single contact.
Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single
contact.

Apps

3. Tap
Details >
contacts.

More options > Manage linked

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

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Mark Contacts as Favorites

Delete Contacts

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

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

To mark contacts as Favorites:

2. Tap
Contacts, and then touch and hold a
contact to select it.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•

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

Details.

4. Tap

Add to Favorites (the star brightens

You can also tap other contacts or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
contacts.

3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.

).

To remove contacts from Favorites:

Groups

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy
to find contacts, and you can send messages to the
members of a group.

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

Details.

4. Tap

Remove from Favorites (the star dims

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Create a Group
You can create your own contact groups.

2. Tap
Contacts >
then tap a group.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

3. Tap Edit.

2. Tap

Contacts >

More options > Groups.

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

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Group name: Enter a name for the new group.

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

Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the
group.

More options > Groups, and

•

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

•

To remove a contact, tap
contact.

Delete next to a

4. Tap Save.

Send a Message to a Group
You can send a text message to members of a group.

4. Tap Save.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group

2. Tap
Contacts >
then tap a group.

You can add more contacts to a group, or remove
contacts.

3. Tap

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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More options > Groups, and

More options > Send message.

Send an Email to a Group

Delete a Group

You can send an email to members of a group.

Preset groups cannot be deleted.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap
Contacts >
then tap a group.
3. Tap

More options > Groups, and

2. Tap
Contacts >
then tap a group.

More options > Send email.

3. Tap

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

•

More options > Groups, and

More options > Delete.

4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Group and members to delete the group and the
contacts in the groups.

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

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

5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Contacts >

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Email

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

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

•

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

•

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

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Tap
Show additional fields to add Cc and
Bcc fields.

To access Email:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Email.

Create and Send an Email
This section describes how to create and send an email
using the Email app.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Email >

Compose new email.

•

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

•

Tap

More options for additional email options.

5. Review your message and tap Send.
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Manage the Inbox

View Multiple Email Accounts

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

2. Tap

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.

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•

Email.

Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

2. Tap

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

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

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

4. Tap the account name to view:

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Tap Sort by to customize how messages display.

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Email.

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All accounts: View all email in a combined
inbox.

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

Remove Email Accounts

Email Settings

To remove an email account:

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Email.

3. Tap

Mailbox >

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Settings.

4. Tap the account you want to remove.

2. Tap

Email.

3. Tap

Mailbox >

Settings.

4. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the
prompts.

5. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.

5. Tap an account to configure specific settings for
only that account.

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

Apps

Galaxy Apps.

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Gallery

4. When viewing a picture:

View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.

•

Swipe left or right to view the next or
previous picture.

View Pictures

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Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download
folder is automatically created to contain the image.

Tap
Favorite to mark the image as a favorite,
and then access it from the Favorites album.

•

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

To start a slideshow with images and videos
in the current folder, tap More options >
Slideshow.

•

To set the image as the photo for a contact, tap
More options > Set as profile picture.

•

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

•

To set a picture as the Always On Display, tap
More options > Set as Always On Display
image.

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

2. Tap
Gallery, and tap Pictures, Albums, or
Stories to choose the way items are displayed.
3. Tap a picture to view it, or first tap an album or
folder, and then tap a picture.

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Bixby Vision

Edit Pictures

Turn on Bixby Vision to find products online, discover
new places nearby, or translate text.

You can edit images stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap

2. Tap
Gallery, and tap Pictures, Albums, or
Stories to choose the way items are displayed.
3. Tap a picture to view it, or first tap an album or
folder, and then tap a picture.
4. Tap

Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.

•

Details: View and edit information about the
image, including the date created, location, and
properties.

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

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Gallery, and tap an image to view it.

Edit: View and use the editing tools.
More options > Rotate left or Rotate right to
rotate the picture.

Play Video

Edit Video

You can play videos stored on your device.

You can trim segments of a video.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap
Gallery, and tap a folder or category to
open it.

2. Tap

Gallery, and tap a video to view it.

3. Tap

Edit and tap an option:

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3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap

Play video to play the video.

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Trim: Cut segments of the video.
Effects: Add visual effects to the video.
Audio: Adjust the volume levels and add
background music to the video.
Movie Maker: Download Movie Maker to
edit your multimedia files.

4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted to save
your new video.

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Share Pictures and Videos

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

You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Gallery, and tap a folder to open it.

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

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

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

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

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Delete Pictures and Videos

Take a Screenshot

You can delete pictures and videos stored on your
device.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

2. Tap
3. Tap

Gallery, and tap a folder to open it.

Screenshot Options

More options > Edit.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
pictures and videos.

2. Tap

3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:

5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
– or –

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Smart capture: Capture an image of any
scrollable areas of the screen that are currently
hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and
crop and share the screenshot immediately.

•

Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the
screen by swiping the edge of your hand across
it, from side to side, keeping in contact with
the screen.

When viewing a single picture or video, tap
Delete.

Apps

Settings > Advanced features.

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Google Apps

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Chrome

2. Tap Google folder >

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Duo

2. Tap

Make one-to-one video calls.

Chrome.

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

Drive.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Google folder >

Duo.

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

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Gmail

Maps

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Google folder >

2. Tap

Gmail.

Maps.

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

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

Google

You must enable location services to use Google Maps.
For more information, see “Location” on page 136.

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Google.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Google folder >

Photos.

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

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Play Movies & TV

Play Store

Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google
Play. You can stream them instantly or download them
for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.
You can also view videos saved on your device.

Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books,
magazines, and games in Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Google folder >

Play Store.

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

Play Movies & TV.

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

YouTube

Play Music

View and upload YouTube™ videos right from your
device.

Play music and audio files on your device.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

2. Tap

Play Music.

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

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

Apps

YouTube.

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Internet
Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.
To access the Internet:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder >

Internet.

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•
•
•

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

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

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

Back: Return to the previous page.

Forward: Go forward to a recent page.

Apps

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To view a web site:

The following command keys are available:
Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to
bookmarks or as a shortcut on the Home screen.

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

View a Web Site

Command Keys

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•

Home: Display your Internet Home screen.

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Browser Tabs

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

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

To bookmark the current web page:

Tabs > New tab.

1. Tap

To close a tab:
1. Tap
2. Tap

Add to Bookmarks.

– or –

Tabs.

Tap

Close tab by the tabs you want to close.

More options > Add to Bookmarks.

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

Bookmarks

To open a bookmarked web page:

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

1. Tap

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Bookmarks > Bookmark.

2. Tap a bookmark entry.

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Secret Mode

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

Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no traces
(such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a
darker shade than the normal tab windows.

To save the current web page:
► Tap

More options > Save webpage.

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

To view saved web pages:
1. Tap

Bookmarks > Saved pages.

To enable Secret mode:

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

View History

2. Tap Samsung folder >
3. Tap

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

Tabs.

4. Tap Turn on secret mode.

Bookmarks > History.

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

Share Pages

– or –

To share a web page address with others:

Tap Don’t use password.

► Tap More options > Share, and follow the
prompts.
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To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder >
3. Tap

Internet.

Tabs > Turn off secret mode.

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

Internet.

More options > Settings.

4. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Messages

The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you
send and receive multimedia messages (such as
picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other
mobile phones or email addresses. To use this feature,
you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
multimedia message service.

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

Types of Messages

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

The Samsung Messages app provides the following
message types:

•
•

Text Messages (SMS)
Multimedia Messages (MMS)

The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and
receive text messages to and from other mobile
phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you
may need to subscribe to your service provider’s
message service.

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Create and Send Messages

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

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

Messages >

Compose.

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

•

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

•

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

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

•

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

5. Review the message and tap

Send.

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

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Send SOS Messages

View New Messages

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

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

To enable SOS messages:

To view the message:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

New message

– or –

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

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

•

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

•

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

•

To include a 5 second audio recording in your

•

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

SOS message, tap Attach audio recording.

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

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Delete Messages

Messages Settings

To delete messages, follow these steps:

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Messages >

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

More options > Edit.

2. Tap

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

This device is designed to receive wireless emergency
alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System
(CMAS), which may also be known as the Personal
Localized Alerting Network (PLAN). For more
information, contact your wireless provider.

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

Emergency alerts allows customers to receive
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages
notify customers of imminent threats to their safety
within their area. There is no charge for receiving an
Emergency alert message.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Messages > Search.

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

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More options > Settings.

Emergency Alerts

4. Tap Delete and confirm when prompted.

2. Tap

Messages >

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There are three types of Emergency alerts:

•
•

Alerts issued by the President

•

AMBER alerts (missing child alert)

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

Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts
(extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts.
Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be
disabled.
To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Messages > More options > Settings >
Emergency alert settings.
3. Tap Emergency alerts.

•

All alerts are enabled (on) by default.

4. Tap an alert option to disable it.
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•

My Files
Access files stored on your device, including images,
videos, music, and sound clips.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder >

My Files.

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

•

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

•

Recent files: View recently accessed files.

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

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Categories

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Images: View image files.

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Installation files: View all APK files.

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

Phone storage

-

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

-

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

•

My Files Options

Cloud storage

-

Samsung Cloud Drive: Use a Samsung account
for cloud storage.

Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.

-

Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud
storage.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder >
options are available:

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

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My Files. The following

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

-

Clear recent file history: Clear the
Recent files category. This option only
appears if files have been accessed recently.

-

Get more space: View storage information
for your device.

-

Settings: View settings for the My Files app.

Phone
More options

Voicemail

Hide the keypad
Call

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Make a Call

To make a call from Contacts:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Contacts.

You can make a call from a Home screen.

Using the Dialer
1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap

•

Tap

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

Phone.
Call.

From Recents

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded
in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your
contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.

From Contacts
Swipe a contact or number to the right to make a call or
send a message.

1. From a Home screen, tap

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

To enable this feature:

3. Tap a contact, and then tap

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Advanced features >
Swipe to call or send messages.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

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Call.

Direct Calls

Decline a Call

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

► On the incoming call screen, drag
Decline to the
left to reject the call and send it to your voicemail.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

► Tap
Decline to reject the call and send it to
your voicemail.

Answer a Call

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

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

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

Answer to the

► Tap Send message and select a message.

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

End a Call

► On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap
to answer the call.

To finish your call:

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Answer

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

While on a Call

To return to the call screen:

Adjust the Call Volume

► Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification
panel, and then tap Call notification.

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

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

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

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

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

► Tap
Speaker to hear the caller using the
speaker.

This lets you continue with your current call and do
something else, such as access the contacts list, view a
recent email, or locate a picture.

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

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Call Log

5. Tap Create contact.
– or –

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

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

Phone.

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

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

Save a Contact from a Recent Call

2. Tap Recents.

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

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

Phone.

4. Tap Delete.

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

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Phone.

Details.

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Block a Number

Create a Speed Dial

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

You can assign 999 speed dial numbers.

•

Phone.

Tap

Phone.

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

2. Tap Recents.

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

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

3. Tap an unassigned number.

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

•

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

You can also modify the Block list in Settings:

•

Number1 is reserved for Voicemail.

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

4. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from
Contacts to assign a contact to the number.

•

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

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

Emergency Calls

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

•

Tap

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

Phone.

Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

Make an Emergency Call

2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.

•

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

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Remove a Speed Dial Number

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

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

Phone.

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

More options > Speed dial.

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

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Phone.

Remove.

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Voicemail

Make an Emergency Call from a
Locked Screen

Use your phone’s voicemail feature.

The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if
the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone
to call for help in an emergency. When accessed from
a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is
accessible to the caller. The rest of the phone remains
secured.
1. Drag

For information on setting up voicemail, see
“Set Up YourVoicemail” on page 14.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Voicemail.

•

Phone upward to open the call screen.

You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.

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

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Optional Calling Services
Place a Multi-Party Call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can make
another call while a call is in progress.
1. From the active call, tap
second call.

Add call to dial the

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

•
•

Tap

Call. When the

Swap to switch between the two calls.

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

Phone Settings
To access settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Phone >
More options > Settings.

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Samsung Connect

Samsung Gear

Control your devices by monitoring them in one place.
Check the status of your devices by looking at the
dashboard.

Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this
application.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects
are not covered by the Samsung warranty; contact the
non-Samsung device manufacturer for support.

2. Tap Samsung folder >

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder >
Samsung Connect,
and sign in with your Samsung account.
3. Follow the prompts to begin using
Samsung Connect.

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Samsung Gear.

Samsung Health

To access Samsung Health:

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

2. Tap Samsung folder >
Samsung Health,
and read and accept the terms and conditions.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

3. Set up your health profile and goals.

Caution: The information gathered from this device,
Samsung Health, or related software is not intended
for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions,
or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of
disease.

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:

The accuracy of the information and data provided
by this device and its related software, including
heart rate readings, may be affected by factors
such as environmental conditions, skin condition,
specific activity performed while using/wearing the
device, settings of the device, user configuration/
user-provided information, placement of the sensor
on the body, and other end-user interactions.
For more information on proper wear and use, see
samsung.com/us/heartratesensor.

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•
•
•
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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;

•
•
•

Ankle swelling, especially at night;

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

A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;

•
•
•
•
•

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

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.

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

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

When in Doubt — Check It Out

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:

•

•

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Samsung Notes

Edit Notes
You can make edits to notes you create.

Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Compose a Note

2. Tap Samsung folder >

You can create notes using the Samsung Notes app.

3. Tap a note to view it.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

4. Tap the content and make edits.

2. Tap Samsung folder >

5. When you are finished, tap Save.

Samsung Notes.

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

Samsung Notes.

Browse Notes

•
•

Text: Use the keyboard to type text.

You can browse notes you create.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•
•
•

Brush: Create a drawing.

2. Tap Samsung folder >

•
•

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

4. Tap Save when finished.
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Samsung Notes.

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

Notes Options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder >

Samsung Notes.

3. While browsing notes, tap
following options:

More options for the

•
•
•

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

•

Settings: View settings for the
Samsung Notes app.

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

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Samsung Pay

Set Up Samsung Pay

Samsung Pay™ is the new way to pay with your
Samsung Galaxy device. It is simple, secure and works
in more stores than any other mobile payment service.

Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple to
use with your Samsung Galaxy device.
To set up Samsung Pay:

Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can
swipe or tap your credit card.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Samsung Pay, and tap Start and follow the
prompts.

Note: Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your
device. For more information, see “NFC and Payment” on
page 131.

Note: You must log in to your Samsung account or
create a new Samsung account to use Samsung Pay.

Note: For added security, your credit and debit card
information is not stored on a cloud service. If you are
using the Samsung Pay app on multiple devices, you
must sign in to the app and add all payment cards on
each device.

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Simple Pay

Use Samsung Pay

Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off, Lock Screen
or Home screen using Simple Pay.

Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever
you have your device with you.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

To customize Simple Pay:

2. Tap

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

– or –

Samsung Pay.

From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the
screen.

3. Tap More options > Settings >
Use Favorite Cards.

3. Select a card to pay with and authorize payments
by scanning your finger on the fingerprint sensor or
entering your Samsung Pay PIN.

4. Tap On/Off to enable Simple Pay on each screen.
To use Simple Pay:
1. From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the
screen.

•

4. Hold your phone over the store’s card reader.

•

Your payment card and Simple Pay are
displayed.

2. Drag the card down to close Simple Pay.

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When your payment is complete, a receipt is
sent to your registered email.

Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay

If your device is ever lost, you can use the Find My
Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for even
more protection. For more information, see
“Find My Mobile” on page 177.

Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an
expanding selection of your favorite retailers.

1. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-pay.

For more information about Samsung Pay, visit:
samsung.com/SamsungPay.

2. Scroll down to “Gift cards” and click the
See merchants link.

For Samsung Pay support, visit:
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay.

To view the list of supported retailers:

Secure Your Information
Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security
technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy
devices. Payments are authorized with your fingerprint
or PIN and each transaction uses a unique token each
time, so your device only allows payments with your
consent.

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Samsung+

Smart Switch

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

Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device.

► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Samsung folder >
Samsung+.

► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Samsung folder >
Smart Switch.

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

For more information, see “Transfer Data from Your Old
Device” on page 14.

Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.
► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap Samsung folder >
Secure Folder.
For more information, see “Secure Folder” on page 178.

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U.S. Cellular Apps

City ID

Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription.
Visit uscellular.com to learn more or contact your
service provider for additional information.

See the city and state of incoming calls with this
enhanced caller ID feature. City ID provides over 20,000
cities in North America, giving you an important tool
to help identify unknown callers and more effectively
manage your communications.

Amazon Shopping

► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
U.S. Cellular folder >
City ID.

Enjoy these apps from U.S. Cellular.

Shop at amazon.com™ from your device.

Excel

► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Amazon shopping.

View, create, and edit spreadsheets on your device.
You can unlock the full Excel® experience with an
Office 365™ subscription.
► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Microsoft folder >
Excel.

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Mobile Data Security

PowerPoint

Keep your data safe and secure if your device is lost or
stolen.

View, create, and edit presentations on your device. You
can unlock the full PowerPoint® experience with an
Office 365 subscription.

► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
U.S. Cellular folder >
Mobile Data Security.

► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Microsoft folder >
PowerPoint.

Mobile Hotspot

Tone Room Deluxe

Use your device as a mobile hotspot, sharing data with
other devices through a Wi-Fi connection.

Access the latest and hottest content from your
favorite artists for ringtones and ring back tones.

► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Mobile Hotspot.

► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
U.S. Cellular folder >
Tone Room Deluxe.

OneDrive
Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes.
Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote®
notebooks using OneDrive.
► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Microsoft folder >
OneDrive.
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Word
View, create, and edit documents on your device. You
can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365
subscription.
► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Microsoft folder >
Word.

Your Navigator Deluxe
Obtain turn-by-turn driving directions (including voice
guided turn-by-turn directions) with GPS accuracy.
Search for any destination (including gas stations,
ATMs, restaurants, and more). View detailed maps of
any location.
► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps >
Your Navigator Deluxe.

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

How to Use Settings

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap
Settings.

► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and
then tap
Settings.

2. Tap

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

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Search.

•

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

•

Tap an entry to go to that setting.

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

Wi-Fi

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > Wi‑Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.

Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network

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

To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

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

•

When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.

3. Tap the network you want to connect to.

•

When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.

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

•

Security: Select a security option and enter your
password.

•

Auto reconnect: Connect to this network
automatically whenever available.

•

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

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

•

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

Wi‑Fi Options

•

WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device
to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi
router or other equipment (not configurable).

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•

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

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

•

3. Tap Advanced for options:

Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.

•

Wi‑Fi control history: View devices that have
turned your Wi-Fi on or off.

•

MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,
which is required when connecting to some
secured networks (not configurable).

•

IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).

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

•

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

•

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

•

Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi
networks.

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Wi‑Fi Direct

Share Data with Wi‑Fi Direct

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

Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi
Direct.

Connect to a Device with Wi‑Fi Direct

2. From an app, tap
Share.

Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other
Wi-Fi Direct devices.

Disconnect from Wi‑Fi Direct

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

Disconnect your phone from a Wi-Fi Direct device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

2. Tap
Settings > Connections > Wi‑Fi >
Wi‑Fi Direct.

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

3. Tap a device to disconnect it.

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

Settings

More options >

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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Share or

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Bluetooth

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.

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

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

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

•

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

•

To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.

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

•

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

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

Rename a Paired Device

To receive data from another device using Bluetooth:

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Accept.

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

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

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

Connect with a Bluetooth Device

4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.

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

Share Data with Bluetooth

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

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

Share or

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

More options >

2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
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Phone Visibility

Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your phone.

Allow other devices to find your mobile device and
transfer files.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

To enable or disable Phone visibility:

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Unpair from a Bluetooth Device

2. Tap
Settings > Connections > Phone visibility,
and then tap On/Off.

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

Data Usage

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

Your service provider may account for data usage
differently.

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

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Turn Data Saver On or Off

Create an Alert for Mobile Data
Usage

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap
Settings > Connections > Data usage >
Data saver.

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

3. Tap On/Off to turn Data saver on or off.

3. Tap

4. To permit certain apps to have unrestricted data
usage, tap Allow app while Data saver on, and
then tap On/Off next to each app that you want to
permit to have unrestricted data usage.

4. Enter the data usage warning amount, and then tap
Set to save.

Settings > Data warning.

Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps

Turn Mobile Data On or Off

Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage.

Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

2. Tap
Settings > Connections > Data usage >
Mobile data to turn mobile data on or off.
Settings

3. Tap an app to view data usage details.
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Airplane Mode

Additional Mobile Data Usage
Options

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

Configure more options for mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

•

Bill cycle: Set the day of the month to start the
bill cycle for your device.

•

Wi‑Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi
connections.

•

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

Settings

Turn Airplane Mode On or Off
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > Airplane mode,
and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the
option.

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NFC and Payment

2. Tap
Settings > Connections > NFC and
payment.

NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange
when you touch your device with another compatible
device.

3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
4. Tap Android Beam, and then tap On/Off to enable
or disable the option.

Enable NFC

Tap and Pay

Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data
with other NFC devices.

Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment
application you want to use for making purchases on
your device.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > NFC and
payment, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable
the option.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > NFC and
payment.

Android Beam

3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.

When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app
content to another NFC-capable device by holding the
devices close together.

4. Tap Tap and pay.
5. Choose the app that you want as your default.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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Tap Others to choose other types of
payment apps.

Mobile Hotspot

Connect a Device to Your
Mobile Hotspot

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

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

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

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

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

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Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password

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

You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

3. Tap the password and enter a new password.

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

4. Tap Save.

Allowed Devices List

4. Tap Add to add the device.

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

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To restrict connections to your Allowed devices
list, tap Allowed devices only.

Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings

•

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

•

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

Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap More options > Configure mobile hotspot for
the following settings:

•

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

•

Broadcast network name (SSID): Enable to
make your Mobile hotspot visible to other Wi-Fi
devices during a scan. When disabled, other
devices can still connect to your Mobile hotspot,
but have to set up the connection manually with
your Network SSID and Password.

•

Wi‑Fi Sharing
Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other devices.
Be aware that your device may switch between your
saved Wi-Fi networks without notice.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap Wi‑Fi sharing to enable this feature.

Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot.

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Tethering

Mobile Networks

You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your
device’s Internet connection with a computer.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

2. Tap
Settings > Connections > Mobile networks
for options:

3. Tap an option:

•

Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device’s
Internet connection via Bluetooth.

•

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

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•

Data roaming: Enable or disable data while
roaming on other mobile networks.

•

Network mode: Choose a preferred network
mode.

•

System select: Change the CDMA roaming
mode.

•
•

Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks.

•

Location

Phone only: Uses GPS only.

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

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

Locating Method
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device’s location
services.

•

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

•

Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and
connect to nearby devices automatically through
Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Recent Location Requests

2. Tap

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

Settings > Connections > Location.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

•

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

•

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

Settings

2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Location.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
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Location Services

To enable nearby device scanning:

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

™

3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Printing

Settings > Connections > Location.

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Nearby Device Scanning

2. Tap
Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > Printing.

Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to. This function uses
Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is
turned off on your device.

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

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MirrorLink

Download Booster

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

Download booster improves download speed by using
both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same time when
downloading files over 30 MB in size.

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

Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

To turn on Download booster:

2. Tap
Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > MirrorLink.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > Download booster.

3. Connect your device to your car’s system using the
USB cable.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Download booster.

4. Tap Connect to car via USB and follow the prompts.

•

Tap More options > MirrorLink device ID to
view the MirrorLink ID for your device.

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Virtual Private Networks
(VPN)

To edit or delete a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > VPN.

Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before
setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a
Screen Lock” on page 175.

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

Set Up and Manage a VPN

– or –

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

Tap Delete to delete the VPN.

To add a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > VPN.
3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
your VPN.

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Ethernet

Connect to or Disconnect from
Your VPN

Configure an Ethernet connection with your device.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts.

To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.

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

Sound Mode

Easy Mute

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

•

Vibrations

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

•

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

•

Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.

Configure your device’s vibrations.

Vibrate While Ringing
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you
receive a call.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Vibrate while ringing to enable this option.

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Volume

Vibration Intensity
Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and
feedback.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Volume Key Default

2. Tap
Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Vibration intensity.

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

3. Drag the sliders to set the intensity for each setting.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Vibration Pattern

2. Tap
Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Default volume key control.

Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your
own pattern.

3. Tap Ringtone or Media to set.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Vibration pattern.
3. Tap a pattern to preview and select it.

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Set the Volume

Media Volume Limiter

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

Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You
can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from
changing this setting.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

•
•
•
•

2. Tap

Ringtone

3. Tap

•

Media
Notifications
System

•

Settings

Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume.

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More options > Media volume limiter.

Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

-

When enabled, drag the Custom volume
limit slider to set the maximum output
volume.

Tap Set volume limit PIN to prevent changes to
the volume setting.

Ringtone

Notification Sounds

Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap
Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Ringtone.

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

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

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•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

Do Not Disturb

System Sounds

This setting allows you to block all notifications and
alerts. The options below determine what notifications
can make sounds, and during what time periods you
want to enter this mode.

Set various other system sound options.

To activate Do not disturb mode:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Sounds and vibration, and tap to
enable each option:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•

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

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•
•
•
•

Turn on now: Enable this option.
Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days, Start
time, and End time to set up a do not disturb
schedule.
Allow exceptions: Customize which
notifications are allowed while your device is in
Do not disturb mode.

Hide visual notifications: Select options for
preventing visual notifications for apps silenced
by Do not disturb.
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Key-Tap Feedback

Sound Quality and
Effects

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Sounds and vibration, and then
tap to enable each option:

•

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

Choose from advanced sound options to customize your
audio experience.

•

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•

Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.

Settings

2. Tap
Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Sound quality and effects.
3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap
Advanced or Basic to customize your sound
settings.

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Separate App Sound

4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:

•

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

•

Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround
sound.

•

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

•

Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
concert hall.

You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker
or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on
your phone.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Separate app sound.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Separate app sound, and then
set the following options:

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

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•

App: Choose an app to play its sound on a
separate audio device.

•

Audio device: Choose the audio device that you
want the app’s sound to be played on.

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

Block App Notifications

•

Block notifications for apps.

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

•

Set as priority: Allow notifications from this app
to sound and turn on the screen while Do not
disturb is turned on.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Settings > Notifications.

Smart Alert

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

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

Customize App
Notifications

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Advanced features >
Smart alert, and tap On/Off to enable.

Customize notification settings for each application
individually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Settings > Notifications.

3. Tap an app, and select an option:

•

Allow notifications: Receive notifications from
this app.

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

Screen Brightness

Blue Light Filter

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

Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep
better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn this
feature on and off.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap

Settings > Display > Blue light filter, and
2. Tap
then choose one of the following options:

Settings > Display.

3. Customize options under Brightness:

•

Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.

•

Tap Auto brightness to automatically adjust
the screen brightness based on the lighting
conditions.

•
•

Tap Turn on now to enable this feature.
Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule
for when Blue light filter should be enabled.
You can choose Sunset to sunrise or
Custom schedule.

3. Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of the
filter.

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Screen Mode

Screen Resolution

Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing.

You can change the screen resolution level. All apps
will close when you change the resolution.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap
Settings > Display > Screen mode and
choose a screen mode:

•

2. Tap
Settings > Display > Screen resolution and
choose a screen resolution level.

Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to
automatically optimize the display to match the
type of image displayed and other criteria, such
as battery level.

3. Tap Apply to change the resolution.

– or –
Choose a specific type of screen mode based on
what you are viewing.

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Screen Zoom and Font

Full Screen Apps

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

Choose which apps you want to use in the full screen
aspect ratio.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

2. Tap
Settings > Display > Full screen apps and
tap apps to enable or disable this feature.

•

Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom
level.

•

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

•

Tap a Font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts from
Galaxy Apps.

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

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Easy Mode

To disable Easy mode:

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

2. Tap
Settings > Display > Easy mode >
Standard mode.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

3. Tap Apply to exit Easy mode.

To enable Easy mode:

Icon Frames

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Settings > Display > Easy mode.

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

3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.

•

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

•
•

4. Tap the apps you want to add or remove.
5. Tap Apply to save your settings.

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

3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.

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LED Indicator

Navigation Bar

Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice
recording, or receiving notifications.

You can configure the Navigation bar background color
and button layout.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap
Settings > Display > LED indicator to turn
the feature on or off.

2. Tap
Settings > Display > Navigation bar for the
following settings:

Status Bar

•

Background color: Choose a color for the
background of the Navigation bar.

Configure display options for the Status bar.

•

Unlock with Home button: Touch and hold
Home while the screen is off to skip the
Lock screen and go directly to the Home screen.

•

Button layout: Choose the order of the
navigation keys.

•

Home button sensitivity: Adjust the amount of
pressure needed to touch and hold
Home by
moving the slider.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

•
•

Settings > Display > Status bar.

Tap Show recent notifications only to display
only the three most recent notification icons on
the Status bar.
Tap Show battery percentage to display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.

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Screen Timeout

Screen Saver

Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.

Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen
when the device is docked (dock not included) or while
charging. You can choose to display colors or photos.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Display > Screen timeout and
choose a time period.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Keep Screen Turned Off

Settings > Display > Screen saver.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver.

You can prevent the screen from turning on while the
device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or a bag.

4. Configure options:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•

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

2. Tap
Settings > Display > Keep screen turned off
to enable or disable the feature.

•

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

•

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

•

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

5. Tap Preview for a demonstration of Screen saver.
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Smart Stay

One-Handed Mode

Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so
that the screen stays on while you are looking at it.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap
Settings > Advanced features > Smart stay,
and tap On/Off to turn the feature on.

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

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•

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

•

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

Wallpapers and
Themes
You can change the appearance of your device with
custom wallpapers, themes, and icons.

Wallpapers

Themes

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

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

To change wallpaper:

2. Tap
Settings > Wallpapers and themes >
Themes.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Wallpapers and themes >
Wallpapers.

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

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

4. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme.

•

4. Tap an image to choose it.

•
•

Infinity wallpapers will be applied to all screens.

•

If available, tap Motion effect to add movement
to your screens.

Other wallpapers will prompt you to select
which screen you want to use it for.

5. Tap Set as wallpaper, and confirm if prompted.
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Tap View all to see all available themes.

Icons

Always On Displays
(AODs)

Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Apply custom layouts for the Always On Display.

2. Tap

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Settings > Wallpapers and themes > Icons.

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

•

2. Tap

Tap View all to see all available icon sets.

Settings > Wallpapers and themes > AODs.

3. Tap a layout to view a preview the AOD.

•

4. Tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.

Tap View all to see all available layouts.

4. Tap Apply to apply the selected layout.

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

Quick Optimization

2. Tap
Settings > Device maintenance > Battery
for options:

The quick optimization feature improves device
performance through the following actions:

•

Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
and clearing unneeded items from memory.

•

Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running
in the background.

•

Scanning for malware.

•

Battery usage: View details of battery usage
by item.

•

Power saving mode: Extend battery life by
selecting a power saving mode level. Choose
Off, Mid, or Max. Estimated remaining battery
life for each mode is provided.

•

App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that
they do not use battery power when not in use.
Tap Save power to enable.

•

Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from
being put to sleep by the App power monitor.

•

More options > Advanced settings: Configure
advanced battery settings and notifications,
such as Fast cable charging, or showing a
battery percentage in the Status bar.

To use the quick optimization feature:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance.

3. Tap Optimize now.

Battery
View how battery power is used for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Performance Mode

Storage

Optimize your device’s performance features to best fit
your usage.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Device Memory

2. Tap
Settings > Device maintenance >
Performance mode. Choose one of the following
options:

•

Optimized (recommended): Balance battery life
and screen resolution for everyday use.

•

Game: Enhance your gaming experience by
making games run more smoothly.

•

Entertainment: Enjoy music and videos with
ultra high quality sound and enhanced images.

•

High performance: Experience the highest
quality display settings.

Settings

View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
Used memory is divided into:

•
•
•
•
•

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Documents
Images
Audio
Videos
Apps

To increase available memory:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap

2. Tap

3. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts.

More options > Storage settings.

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

Memory Card (SD Card)

Remove a Memory Card

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

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

For more information, see “Install the SIM Card and a
Memory Card” on page 6.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Mount a Memory Card

3. Tap

When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device) and
prepared for use. However, should you unmount the
card without removing it from the device, you need to
mount it before it can be accessed.
Settings

Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.
More options > Storage settings.

4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then
tap Unmount.
5. Remove the memory card from the device.

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Memory

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

Check the amount of available memory. You can close
background apps and reduce the amount of memory
you are using to speed up your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
3. Tap

2. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

•

More options > Storage settings.

The used and available memory are shown.

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

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

Settings

Settings > Device maintenance > Memory.

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

Language and Input

Google Voice Typing

Configure your device’s language and input settings.

Speak rather than type your text entries using Google
Voice typing.

Change the Device Language

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > General management >
Language and input.

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

3. Tap Virtual keyboard > Google voice input.

•

Languages: Select languages for Google voice
typing.

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

•

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

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

•

Hands‑free: Allow requests with the device
locked.

•

Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.

•

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•

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

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Block offensive words: Hide search results that
contain offensive words.

•

Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a
Bluetooth headset, if available.

Physical Keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical keyboard
connected to your device (Sold separately).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > General management >
Language and input.

Manage Virtual Keyboards
Enable or disable virtual keyboards.

3. Tap Physical keyboard, and select an option:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > General management >
Language and input.
3. Tap Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards.
4. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.

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•

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

•

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

Text‑to‑Speech Options

•

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

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

•

Default language status: Display the default
language in use.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Pointer Speed

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

•

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

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

•

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

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

•
•
•

3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to
go faster or to the left to go slower.

Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Reset speech rate: Reset the speech rate.
Reset pitch: Reset the speech pitch.

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•

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

Report Diagnostic
Information
This feature sends diagnostic information about your
device when you are having technical problems.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

•

2. Tap
Settings > General management >
Report diagnostic information to enable or
disable this feature.

Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from the wireless network.
When Automatic date and time is disabled, the
following options are available:

Settings

Use 24‑hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.

Set date: Enter the current date.
Set time: Enter the current time.
Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone.

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Reset

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Reset Settings

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

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

3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Factory Data Reset

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

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

3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

This action permanently erases ALL data from the
device, including Google or other account settings,
system and application data and settings, downloaded
applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and
other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is
not affected.

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

To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Settings > General management > Reset >
2. Tap
Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the
reset.

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

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

Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it
can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with
all devices registered to the account.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
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Software Update

Auto Restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically
at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the
device restarts.

Check for and install available software updates for
your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap
Settings > Software update for the
following options:

2. Tap
Settings > General management > Reset >
Auto restart.
3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:

•
•

Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.
Day: Select the day of the week to automatically
restart your device.

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•

Download updates manually: Check for
software updates.

•

Scheduled software updates: Enable automatic
installation of available software updates at the
time of your choosing.

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

•

Set a Screen Lock

Iris: Use iris recognition to unlock the screen.

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

It is recommended that you secure your device using a
Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•

2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Screen lock type and configure a screen lock:

Tap On/Off to enable or disable showing
notifications on the lock screen.

•

Hide content: Enable to hide the content of
notifications.

•

Notification icons only: Enable to hide
notification details and show only the icon.

•
•

Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it.

•
•

PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.

•
•

None: Do not lock the screen.

•

Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to
unlock the screen.

Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on the
screen to unlock your device.

4. Choose a screen lock option:

Password: Create a password for unlocking the
screen.

Face: Use facial recognition to unlock your
device.

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Smart Lock: Unlock your mobile device
automatically when trusted locations or other
devices have been detected. A secure screen
lock is required for this feature.

•

Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time and
Smart lock. A secure screen lock is required for
this feature.

•

Always On Display
Settings

-

Choose what to display on a standby screen instead of
turning off the screen.

•

Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to
Settings, double tap the Always On Display screen.

2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Always On Display for options:
Tap On/Off to enable the feature, and then set
the following options:

•

Content to show: Choose to show
a clock, or information.

•

Clock style: Select a layout for the standby
screen. This is not available if you choose
Home button only.

Settings

Set schedule: If you disable Show always,
then set a schedule for when to start and
end Always On Display.

About Always On Display: View the current
software version and license information.

Lock Screen and AOD
Settings

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

•

Show always: Enable to show the Always On
Display at all times.

Configure display settings for the Lock screen and
Always On Display (AOD).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Home,

2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security for
options:

•
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Information and FaceWidgets: Set a clock,
FaceWidgets, or Contact Information to display
on the Lock screen and Always On Display
screen.

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•

Find My Mobile

Notifications: Select which notifications to
display on the Lock screen and Always On
Display screen.

Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung
account and enable Google location service to use
Find My Mobile.

App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from
the Lock screen.

Samsung Pass

► To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.

Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services
with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung
account to use Samsung Pass.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Find My Mobile.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Samsung Pass.

3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you
are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap
Add account and follow the prompts. The following
options are available:

3. Follow the prompts to sign to your Samsung
account and add your biometric data.

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

•
•

Secure Folder

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

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

Send last location: Allow your phone to send its
last location to the Find My Mobile server when
the battery falls below a certain level.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Unknown Sources

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

Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Secure Startup

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

Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN or
password to be entered before it starts up. You must
have a secured screen lock for this option to be
available.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Secure startup and select an option.
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Encrypt SD Card

Security Update Service

Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
optional memory card (not included) when you first
access it after powering on your device.

Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings for the following Security
update service options:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Encrypt SD card.

•

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

-

View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.

•

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings > Make passwords visible
to turn the feature on.

Settings

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

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

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

Device Administration

Credential Storage

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings > Device administrators.

•

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

•

Tap Secure folder to allow it to manage your
device.

Settings

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings for the following options:

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Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.

•

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

•
•

User certificates: View user certificates.

•

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

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

Advanced Security
Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Lock screen and security >
Other security settings for the following advanced
options:

•

Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.

•

To view Trust agents, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern).
For more information, see “Set a Screen
Lock” on page 175.

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

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

•

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

•

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

Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your
Google Account, Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.

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Samsung Cloud
Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your
device. You can also sync your data from multiple
devices.

Data to sync: Tap the following items to enable
or disable syncing:

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Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact
info.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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2. Tap
Settings > Cloud and accounts >
Samsung Cloud.

Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your
events and tasks.

-

Samsung Notes: Sync your notes and
categories.

-

Samsung Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved
pages, and opened tabs from your browser.

-

Keyboard data: Sync predictive text data.

•

If a Samsung account has not been added, follow
the prompts to add one.

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

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Manage cloud storage: View how much cloud
storage your data is using.

•

Backup settings: Configure backup for
supported apps using your Samsung Cloud
account.

•

Restore: Download any stored backup
information to your device.

Settings

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Gallery: Sync your images and videos.

More options:

-

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

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Sync information: Read more information
on what can be synced with your Samsung
Cloud account.

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Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or
remove your Samsung account.

Add an Account

-

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.

2. Tap

Contact us: Contact Samsung.

My Profile

3. Tap one of the account types.

Manage your personal information and Samsung
account details.

4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

•

Settings > Cloud and accounts > My Profile.

If a Samsung account has not been added, follow
the prompts to add one.

Settings

Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts >
Add account.

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Synchronize Accounts

Account Settings

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

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

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

4. Tap individual data items to sync.

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

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

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

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Backup and Restore

Remove an Account
You can remove accounts from your device.

Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Samsung Account

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

Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account.

More options >

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Cloud and accounts >
Backup and restore for options:

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Backup settings: Configure your Samsung
account to back up your data.

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Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore
your backup data.

Google Settings

Google Account
Enable backup of your information to your Google
account.

Configure your device’s Google settings.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

Customize Google

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

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

•

Backup account: Select a Google Account to be
used as your backup account.

•

Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are restored
when you reinstall an application.

Settings

To customize your Google settings:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Google, and select an option to
customize:

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Location: Configure your Google location
settings.

•

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

•
•

Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.
App preview messages: Receive and reply to
messages sent from messaging apps that are
not installed on your device.

•

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

•

Search & Now: Configure your Google search
settings and Google Now™ settings.

•

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

Settings

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

Vision

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You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
visual aspects of the device.

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

•

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

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

•

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

•

Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags
to provide information about nearby objects.

•

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

•

High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the
background.

•

High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the
Samsung keyboard and change its colors to
increase the contrast between the keys and the
background.

•

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

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

•

Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist
blind and low-vision users.

-

Voice Assistant can collect all of the text
you enter, except passwords, including
personal data and credit card numbers. It
may also log your user interface interactions
with the device.

•

Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice
Assistant.

•

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

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Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.

•

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

•

Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a large
pointer for a connected mouse or touchpad.

•

Grayscale: Enable grayscale mode instead of
using colors.

•

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

•

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

Settings

Hearing
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
audio aspects of the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Accessibility > Hearing, and tap
an option:

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Sound detectors: Receive alerts when the
device detects a baby crying or a doorbell.

•

Flash notification: Set the camera light
or screen to blink whenever you receive a
notification.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set
the left and right balance when using a stereo
device.

•

Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono
for use with one earphone.

Dexterity and
Interaction
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
dexterity and interaction aspects of the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Accessibility > Dexterity and
interaction, and tap an option:

•

Universal switch: Control your device with your
customized switches.

Settings

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

•

Easy screen turn on: Turn on the screen without
having to press any buttons.

•

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

•

Click after pointer stops: Automatically click on
an item after the pointer stops over it.

•

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

More Accessibility
Settings
Customize additional accessibility features for your
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Settings > Accessibility, and tap an option:

•

Text‑to‑speech: Set your preferred TTS
engine and options. For more information,
see “Text-to-Speech Options” on page 169.

•

Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in
a series of directions.

•

Direct access: Open your accessibility settings
by pressing the Volume up key and the Power
key together.

•

Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts
for answering and ending calls.

•

Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or
reject incoming calls with a single tap.

•

Manage accessibility: Import and export your
accessibility settings, or share them with other
devices.

Accessibility Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from
the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap

Settings > Accessibility.

3. Certain accessibility services you install may be
listed and configured under Services.

Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.

Settings

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

Help

Device Assistance App

View your device’s user manual on your device.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap
Settings > Advanced features >
Device assistance app.

2. Tap

Settings > Help.

3. Tap an option to customize:

Manage Game Features
Automatically arranges all your games in one place.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > Advanced features > Games >
Game launcher.

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Device assistance app: Select your default
assistance app.

•

Read text on screen: Allow the device
assistance app to read any text shown on the
screen.

•

Take/access screenshots: Allow the device
assistance app to take and access screenshots.

About Phone
View information about your device, including current
status, legal information, hardware and software
versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
Settings > About phone, and then tap items
for more details:

•
•

My phone number: View your phone number.

•

Legal information: View legal notices and other
legal information, including your embedded
Samsung legal information.

•

Device name: View and change your device’s
name.

•

Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.

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

Settings

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Getting Help
Additional resources
for your device.

Videos
samsung.com/spsn

Simulators
samsungsimulator.com

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

Samsung Support
samsung.com/us/support

Getting Help

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Legal
View legal information
for your device.

Legal Information

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

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

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

•
•

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

Tablet:

•
•

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

End User License Agreement:

•
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English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegalEULA4/#SPANISH

Find Legal Information on the Mobile Device

Intellectual Property

The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and
Health & Safety Information are also available on the
device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The
location depends on the device, and is usually in the
“About device” or “About phone” section, for example:

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned
by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung
or its respective suppliers relating to the Product,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
software relating thereto, is proprietary to Samsung
and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property
includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable
or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights,
software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship.

•

Settings > About phone or About device >
Legal information > Samsung legal

Or, use the Search feature to search for “Legal”.

You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership
in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with Samsung and its suppliers.
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Open Source Software

Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty
that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes
the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express
or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with
respect to the product, including but not limited to
the:

Some software components of this product, including
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
incorporate source code covered under GNU General
Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public
License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and
other open source licenses. To obtain the source code
covered under the open source licenses, please visit:
opensource.samsung.com

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion
of Liability
The information below explains that a user accepts
this Product as sold, including the hardware and
software components as created and packaged for
sale. If the user changes these parameters through
a unique modification, Samsung will not be held
responsible for damages or issues that result from
these end-user changes.

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merchantability of the product or its fitness for
any particular purpose or use;

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•
•

design, condition or quality of the product;

•

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

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

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

Using custom OS software may cause your device and
applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not
permit users to download certain software, such as
custom OS.

Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is
a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be
required. For more information about Knox, please refer
to: samsung.com/us/knox

Modification of Software
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry
settings, or your modification of Operating System
(OS) software.

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Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection
rating system.
Your device has been tested in a controlled
environment and shown to be water and dust resistant
in certain circumstances (meets requirements of
classification IP68 as described by the international
standard IEC 60529 – Degrees of Protection provided
by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35°C,
86-106 kPa, 5.0 feet, for 30 minutes). Despite this
classification, your device is not impervious to water
damage in any situation. It is important that all
compartments are closed tightly.
Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device
components or an internally sealed system, this
condition will void your device warranty.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the
device.
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Any device which uses accessible compartments
or ports that can be opened, should have these
sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from
entering the system.

•

Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
with a clean, soft cloth. If your device has gotten
wet, you should dry the inside of the charging port
before inserting a power connector to charge your
device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your
device may operate abnormally. For example, it may
charge more slowly or overheat.

•

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

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•

Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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

•

To maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant
features of your device, if an S Pen is available
for use, verify it is securely inserted prior to any
exposure to liquids.

Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660

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Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window,
Samsung Gear, Samsung Pay, and Smart Switch are
all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

The touchscreen and other features may not work
properly if the device is used in water or in other
liquids. [110116]

Other marks are the property of their
respective owners.

Restricting Children’s Access to
Your Mobile Device

Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital
Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you
have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your
device may not be compatible with DRM-protected
files.

Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to
play with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the device, or make calls that increase
your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small children.
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Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is
less than the specified capacity because the operating
system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
upgrade the device.

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