SAMSUNG GALAXY S9 (02) PDF MANUAL

The Power key can be used as follows:

– Press to turn the screen on or off.

– Press and hold to select a power control option.

– Press twice quickly to launch the camera.

The Volume keys can be used to:

– Adjust the volume for ringtones, media, notifications, and system sounds.

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

Press the Bixby key to launch Bixby.

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use your previous SIM card. Contact your service provider for more details.

Warning: Small components such as SIM cards and memory cards can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling these cards to avoid damaging them.

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

Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to eject an internal card tray.

To install a SIM card and memory card:

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

2. Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold contacts facing down.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

1. Insert the USB Type-C cable into the USB charger/Accessory port.

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.

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.

If the device heats up while charging the battery:

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.

– 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.

To turn the device on:

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

To turn the device off:

1. Press and hold the Power key.

2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.

The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

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

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

To lock the device:

Press the Power key.

To unlock the device:

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

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features.

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

2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3. Tap + Add account > Google.

Note: When you sign in to a Google Account, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires your Google Account information when resetting to factory settings.

Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device.

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

2. Tap Settings > Samsung account.

View and manage all of your email accounts.

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

2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3. Tap + Add account > Email.

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

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.

To use Smart Switch:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Smart Switch.

2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Voicemail.

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

Please note that a touchscreen 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 touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

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 app.

Double-Tap

Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.

– Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.

Touch and Hold

Touch and hold items to activate them.

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

Swipe

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

– Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

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

Drag

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

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

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

Pinch and Spread

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

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

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

Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors.

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

2. Tap Settings > Advanced features.

3. Tap Touch sensitivity to enable.

The device uses basic command options to perform common actions:

– More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen.

– Delete: Tap to select items to delete.

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

– Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

– On/Off: Tap to turn the option on or off.

– Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.

The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode. When hidden, you can still use Home by touching and holding the area of the screen where the icon is normally displayed.

To enter or exit full screen mode:

Double-tap the Hide/Show icon to the left of the navigation keys.

To view the navigation keys in full screen mode:

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display the Navigation bar.

You can configure the Navigation bar background color and button layout.

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

2. Tap Settings > Display > Navigation bar for the following settings:

– Show and hide button: Add a button on the left side of the navigation bar to show or hide the Navigation bar.

– Background color: Choose a color for the background of the Navigation bar.

– Hard press Home button: Adjust the amount of pressure needed to touch and hold Home by moving the slider.

– 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.

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

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Use these options to manage screens:

– To align shortcuts into a line at the top of a screen, tap Align top.

– To align shortcuts into a line at the bottom of a screen, tap Align bottom.

– To remove a Home screen, tap Remove.

– To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap Main. This screen is displayed when you tap Home.

– To change the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position.

– To add a screen, swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap + Add.

– To enable Bixby Home, swipe right, and then tap On/Off.

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

To add a shortcut:

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

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options menu.

3. Tap + Add to Home.

To remove a shortcut:

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the options menu.

2. Tap Remove from Home.

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

To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another:

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

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

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. Tap Wallpapers to customize.

3. Tap View all to see all available wallpapers.

4. Tap an image to choose it.

– Infinity wallpapers are applied to all screens.

– Other wallpapers prompt you to select which screen you want to use it for.

– If available, tap Motion effect to add movement to your screens.

5. Tap Set as wallpaper, and confirm when prompted.

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

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Themes to customize.

– Tap a theme to preview and download it to My themes.

3. Tap View all to see downloaded themes.

4. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme.

Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Wallpapers > Icons to customize.

3. Tap an icon set to preview and download it to My icons.

– Tap View all to see downloaded icons.

4. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.

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

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

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

– Icons only: Show icons only.

– Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded frames.

3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.

Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen.

To add a widget to a Home screen:

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Widgets.

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

To remove a widget from a Home screen:

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

2. Tap Remove from Home screen.

Customize your Home and Apps screens.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:

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

– Home screen grid: Choose a dimension option to determine how icons are arranged on the Home screen.

– Apps screen grid: Choose a dimension option to determine how icons are arranged on the Apps screen.

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

– App icon badges: Select how to show icon badges when apps receive notifications.

– Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly downloaded apps to the Home screen.

– Quick-open notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification panel from the Home screen by swiping down.

– Portrait mode only: Prevent the Home screen from rotating to Landscape mode.

– Hide apps: Select apps to hide.

– About Home screen: View version information.

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

To enable Easy Mode:

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

2. Tap Settings > Display > Easy mode.

3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.

4. Tap Apply to confirm.

To disable Easy mode:

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

2. Tap Settings > Display > Easy mode > Standard mode.

3. Tap Apply to exit Easy mode.

Configure display options for the Status bar.

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.

You can access the Notification panel from any screen.

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

2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.

– To open an item, tap it.

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

– To clear all notifications, tap Clear.

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

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

To enable this feature:

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

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

3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

The Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.

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

2. Drag 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 Quick settings.

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 access Edge panels:

From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe left or right to view other panels.

To configure Edge panels:

1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen, and then tap Edge panel settings.

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

– Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.

– Edit (if available): Configure individual panels by tapping.

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

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

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

– More options > Edge panel handle:

– Move: Drag to change the position of the Edge panel handle along the edge of the screen.

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

– Move from any screen: Touch and hold the Edge panel handle to change its position from any screen.

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

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

3. Tap Back to save changes.

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

To open an app or app pair from Apps Edge:

1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed.

2. Tap an app or app pair to open it.

To configure Apps edge:

1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed.

2. Tap + Add app to add other apps to the Apps edge.

– 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 the right column.

– To create a shortcut for two apps to open in Multi window™, tap Create app pair.

– To create a folder shortcut, drag an app from the left side of the screen on top of an app in the columns on the right.

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

– To remove an app, tap Remove.

3. Tap Back to save changes.

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

To use People Edge:

1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the People edge panel is displayed.

2. Tap a contact, and tap Call or Message.

To configure People edge:

1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the People edge panel is displayed.

2. Tap + Add contact.

– To add a contact, tap Select contacts.

– To remove a contact, tap Delete.

– To change the order of the contacts, drag each contact to the desired location.

3. Tap Back to save changes.

The Smart select feature captures an area of the screen as an image or animation that you can share or pin to the screen.

1. From any screen, drag the Edge panel handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Smart select panel is displayed.

2. Tap a Smart select tool to use:

– Rectangle: Capture a rectangular area of the screen.

– Oval: Capture an oval area of the screen.

– Animation: Record activity on the screen as an animated GIF.

– Pin to screen: Capture an area and pin it to the screen.

Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls or notifications while the device is turned over.

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

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

3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.

4. Choose one of the following options:

– When screen is on: Show Edge lighting only when the screen is on.

– When screen is off: Show Edge lighting only when the screen is off.

– Always: Show Edge lighting at all times.

Customize the color, width, and transparency of the Edge lighting feature.

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

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

3. Tap Edge lighting style to customize:

– Effect: Choose an edge effect.

– Color: Choose a preset or custom color, and enable app colors.

– Transparency: Drag the Transparency slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge lighting.

– Width: Drag the Width slider to adjust the width of the Edge lighting.

4. Tap Apply when finished.

Choose which notifications will light up the Edge screen.

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

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

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

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.

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

2. Tap Settings > Display > Edge screen.

3. Tap Edge lighting > More options > Quick reply.

– To edit the text reply, tap the default message.

The Bixby Home page displays customized content based on your interactions. Bixby learns from your usage patterns and will suggest content you may like.

To access Bixby Home:

– From a Home screen, swipe right.

or

– Press the Bixby key.

Bixby Vision is available on the Camera viewfinder to help understand what you see.

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

2. Tap Camera > Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.

Bixby Vision can be used on pictures and images saved in the Gallery app.

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

2. Tap Gallery, and then tap a picture to view it.

3. Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.

Bixby Vision can help you find out more about an image you find in the Internet app.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

3. Touch and hold an image until a pop-up menu is displayed.

4. Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.

View missed calls and message alerts, check the time and date, and view other customized information without unlocking your device.

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Always On Display.

3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature, and then set the following options:

– Content to show: Choose to show Home button and clock, Clock or information, or Home button.

– Always on Display alerts: Show alerts from selected apps about upcoming events on the AOD.

– Auto brightness: Automatically adjust the brightness of Always On Display.

– Show always: Enable to show the Always On Display at all times.

– Set schedule: If Show always is disabled, 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.

Apply custom themes for Always On Display.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Wallpapers > AOD to customize.

– Tap an AOD to preview and download it to My Always On Display.

3. Tap View all to see downloaded AODs.

4. Tap an AOD, and then tap Apply to apply the selected AOD.

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

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Face recognition.

3. Follow the prompts to register your face.

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Face recognition for the following options:

• Remove face data: Delete existing faces.

• Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts using face recognition.

• Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security.

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

• Faster recognition: Turn on for faster face recognition. Turn off to increase security and make it harder to unlock using an image or video of your likeness.

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.

Note: To register just one of your eyes, tap the link on the setup screen to register one iris.

Iris verification can be used for other accounts accessed from your device.

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

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

You can then access the following options:

• Remove iris data: Delete existing irises.

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

• Samsung Pass: Use your irises for identification when using supported apps.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.

You can add, delete, and rename fingerprints.

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Fingerprint scanner for the following options:

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

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

• To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap Remove.

Use fingerprint recognition to verify your identity in supported apps and actions.

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Fingerprint scanner for the following options:

• Samsung Pass: Use your fingerprint for identification when using supported apps.

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

• Fingerprint unlock: Use your fingerprint for identification when unlocking your device.

Use Intelligent scan to improve accuracy and security by combining iris and face recognition.

To use Intelligent Scan, you must first register your face and irises. Refer to the instructions for “Register a Face” and “Register Irises”.

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Intelligent scan for the following options:

• Remove face and iris data: Delete stored iris and face information.

• Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts using Intelligent scan verification.

• Intelligent scan unlock: Unlock your device using both iris and face scanning.

• Screen-on intelligent scan: Unlock your device with Intelligent scan as soon as the screen turns on.

Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their windows.

1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent apps.

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

• Recently opened apps are displayed in the lower window. Apps that support Multi window have the Multi window icon in their title bar.

• If there are no recently opened apps that support Multi window, or if you want to launch a different app, tap App list.

3. Tap an app in the lower window to add it to the split screen view.

Tap the middle of the window border for the following options:

• + Add app pair on Home screen: Add the open pair of apps as a shortcut to the Home screen.

• Snap window: Choose an area of the selected app to snap to the top of the screen.

• Switch windows: Swap the two windows.

• Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in a pop-up window.

• X Close app: Close the selected app.

Additional features are available for Multi window.

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

2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Multi window, and then tap On/Off to enable each of the following options:

• Use Recents button: Touch and hold Recent apps to either put the app into split screen view or dock the open app at the top of the screen. While in Multi window view, touch and hold Recent apps to close the app on the bottom.

• Pop-up view action: Swipe down diagonally from either the right or left top corner of the screen to put the app into pop-up view.

Text can be entered using an on-screen keyboard or your voice.

• Tap a field to display the Samsung keyboard.

• Tap !#1 Symbol to insert symbols.

From the Samsung keyboard, the following option keys are along the top of the keyboard:

• (T) Toggle: Switch to predictive text.

• Emoji: Insert an emoticon.

• Sticker: Add illustrated stickers.

• Clipboard: Access the clipboard.

• Voice input: Use Samsung voice input.

• Settings: Access keyboard settings.

• More: Tap to view and reorder additional options.

Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.

From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for the following options:

• 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.

• Smart typing: Use predictive text and auto-correction features to prevent common typing mistakes. Type by swiping between letters.

• Keyboard layout and feedback: Configure the keyboard toolbar, change keyboard size and colors for visibility, adjust layout, and choose key-tap feedback.

• Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data.

• About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard.

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.

2. Tap the screen and speak your text.

Set customized options for Samsung voice input.

1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.

2. Tap Settings for options.

• Keyboard language: Choose the language for the keyboard.

• Voice input language: Select the language for Samsung voice input.

• Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks.

To save battery power, Emergency mode:

• Restricts application usage to only essential applications and those you select.

• Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data when the screen is off.

1. Press and hold the Power key.

2. Tap Emergency mode.

• When accessing for the first time, read and accept the Terms and conditions.

3. Tap Turn on.

While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are available on the Home screen:

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

• Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.

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

• Phone: Launch the call screen.

• Internet: Launch the web browser.

• + Add: Add other available apps.

– Email: Launch the Email app.

– Maps: Launch Google Maps™.

• Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge remaining.

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

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

• More options:

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

– Remove: Choose apps to remove from the screen.

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

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

When emergency mode is turned off, the device returns to standard mode.

1. Press and hold the Power key.

2. Tap Emergency mode.

Note: When Emergency mode is activated, Locating method is set to Battery saving. After Emergency mode is turned off, check your location settings.

Access and launch all apps from the Apps list.

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

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

• To return to the main Home screen, tap Home.

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

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

2. Tap More options > Home screen settings > Apps button.

3. Tap Show Apps button > Apply.

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

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

2. Tap Search phone.

3. Enter a word or words in the Search phone field. As you type, apps that match are displayed on the screen.

4. Tap an entry to go to that app.

• To customize the Finder search settings, tap More options > Settings.

View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices.

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

2. Tap More options > Galaxy Essentials.

Uninstall or disable apps you have downloaded.

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

2. Touch and hold an app to open the options menu.

• To uninstall an app, tap Uninstall.

• To disable an app, tap Disable.

Note: Some preloaded apps can only be disabled, not uninstalled. Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view.

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

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

2. Tap More options > Sort.

• Custom order: Arrange apps manually.

– To remove empty spaces between apps, tap More options > Clean up pages.

• Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.

Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an Apps list screen.

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 it is highlighted.

3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

• Enter folder name: Name the folder.

• Palette: Change the folder color.

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

4. Tap Back to close the folder.

Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen.

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

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

3. Drag the folder to the desired location on the Home screen, and then release it.

When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts are returned to the Apps list screen.

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

2. Touch and hold a folder to delete.

3. Tap Delete folder, and confirm when prompted.

Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.

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

2. Tap Settings > Apps.

3. Tap Menu to set which apps to view, and then choose All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.

4. Tap More options for the following options:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Force stop: Stop an app that is not working correctly.

• Mobile data: View mobile data usage.

• Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge.

• Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.

• Memory: View memory usage.

• Notifications: Configure notifications from the app.

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

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

Note: Options vary by apps.

The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions.

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

2. Tap Calculator, and enter the first number.

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

4. Tap = Equals to view the result.

5. Tap C Clear to clear the results.

View and clear your Calculator history.

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

2. Tap Calculator > History.

• To return to the calculator, tap Keypad.

• To clear the calculator history, tap Clear history.

Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter.

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 a numeric value to view the conversion.

The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions.

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

2. Tap Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view.

• If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap Scientific calculator icon.

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

2. Tap Calendar > More options.

3. Tap Manage calendars > + Add account, and select an account type.

4. Enter your account information and follow the prompts.

There are several ways the calendar can be viewed.

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

2. Tap Calendar > View, and then tap an option:

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

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

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

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

• Tasks: Display all tasks.

3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

Use your Calendar to create events.

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

2. Tap Calendar > + Add to add an event.

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

Share events from your Calendar.

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

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

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

Delete events from your Calendar.

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

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

3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

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 > View > Tasks.

3. Tap + Add to add a task.

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

Delete tasks from your Calendar.

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.

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

• To delete a task, tap the task to open it, tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

Use Calendar settings to customize your calendar.

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

2. Tap Calendar > More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.

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

2. Tap Camera.

3. Use the display screen as a viewfinder. While aiming the camera, these options are available:

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

• To change the shooting mode, swipe the screen right or left.

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

• To change a camera setting, tap Settings.

4. Tap Take a picture.

Record high-quality videos using your device.

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

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

3. Tap Record to begin recording a video.

• To take a picture while recording, tap Capture.

• To temporarily stop recording, tap Pause. To continue recording, tap Resume.

4. Tap Stop when you are finished recording.

Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or choose from several shooting modes.

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

2. Tap Camera, and swipe to the right or left to see the available shooting modes. To view and reorganize shooting modes, touch and hold a shooting mode.

Rear camera modes include:

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

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

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

Other available modes:

• 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. This mode is available on the Galaxy S9 only.

• Live focus: Take artistic pictures by adjusting the depth of field. This mode is available on the Galaxy S9+ only.

• Auto: Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for the picture.

• Super slow-mo: 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.

• AR Emoji: Create an emoji of yourself or add animations, frames, and stickers using augmented reality.

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

• Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame rate which can be played in slow motion.

• Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving subjects.

Front camera modes include:

• Selfie focus: Enhance the focus of a selfie by adding blur to the background.

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

• AR Emoji (Front camera): Create an emoji of yourself or add animations, frames, and stickers using augmented reality.

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

Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your camera’s settings.

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

2. Tap Camera > Settings.

Rear camera settings include:

• Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality requires more memory.

• Video size: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality requires more memory.

• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

• HDR (rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture.

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

• Super slow-mo: 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.

– Multi-take: Catch multiple moments in super slow motion while recording a video.

– Single-take: Record a single action in super slow motion.

Front camera settings include:

• Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality requires more memory.

• Video size: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality requires more memory.

• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

• HDR (rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture.

• Save pictures as previewed: Save self-portraits or self-recordings as viewed on the camera screen, not as flipped images.

• Shooting methods:

– 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.

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

• Face shape correction: Reduce the effects of camera lens distortion on faces.

Common settings (for both cameras) include:

• Edit camera modes: Enable, disable, and rearrange shooting modes.

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

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

• Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video.

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

• Review pictures: Review pictures after taking them.

• Quick launch: Press the Power key twice in quick succession to open the camera.

• Storage location: Select a memory location. (A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location).

• Voice control: Take pictures using key words.

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

• Hold Camera button to: Choose an action for when the Camera button is touched and held.

• Press Volume key to: Use the Volume key to take pictures, record video, zoom, or control system volume.

• Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

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

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

2. Tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature (Alarm, World Clock, Stopwatch, Timer).

Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified.

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

2. Tap Clock > + Add alarm.

3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

• 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.

• Alarm sound: 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.

4. Tap Save to save the alarm.

At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm and/or vibrates.

1. To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe Dismiss to the left or right.

2. To postpone the alarm, tap Snooze.

You can delete an alarm that you created.

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

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

3. Tap Delete.

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

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

2. Tap Clock > World clock.

3. Tap + Add city.

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

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

• To remove a city, touch and hold it, and tap Delete.

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

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

2. Tap Clock > Stopwatch.

3. Tap Start to begin timing.

• To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.

4. Tap Stop to end timing.

• To continue timing after stopping the clock, tap Resume.

• To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.

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.

2. Tap Clock > Timer.

3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.

4. Tap Start to begin the Timer.

• To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To continue timing after pausing, tap Resume.

• To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.

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.

• 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 or an animated GIF to the new contact.

• Enter a name and other contact information.

– Tap + Add field to enter additional entries.

– Tap – Remove field to remove an entry.

– Tap 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.

Note: The Contacts app and the Contacts tab in the Phone app have different options and functions.

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

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

2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact.

3. Tap Details > Edit.

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

5. Tap Save.

Share a contact by using various sharing methods.

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

2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact.

3. Tap Details > Share.

4. Tap either vCard file (VCF) or Text.

5. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

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

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

2. Tap Contacts > More options > Manage contacts.

3. Tap Import/Export contacts.

4. Tap Import and follow the prompts.

Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card (not included).

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

2. Tap Contacts > More options > Manage contacts.

3. Tap Import/Export contacts.

4. Tap Export and follow the prompts.

Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one contact by linking entries into a single contact.

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

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

3. Tap Details > More options > Link contacts.

4. Tap contacts to choose them.

5. Tap Link.

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

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

3. Tap Details > More options > Manage linked contacts.

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

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

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

2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact.

3. Tap Details.

4. Tap Add to Favorites to mark contacts as Favorites and the star brightens.

• To remove contacts from Favorites, tap Remove from Favorites and the star dims.

Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.

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

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

• You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion.

3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

Create your own contact groups.

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

2. Tap Contacts > Groups.

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

• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.

• Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the group.

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

4. Tap Save.

Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.

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

2. Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.

• To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact to select it, and then tap Remove.

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

Send a text message to members of a group.

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

2. Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap More options > Send message.

Send an email to members of a group.

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

2. Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap More options > Send email.

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

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

5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.

Delete a group you have created.

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

2. Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap More options > Delete.

• To only delete the group, tap Group only.

• To delete the group and the contacts in the group, tap Group and members.

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

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

2. Tap Contacts > More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Share content directly with your contacts from within any app. Once enabled, your frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window.

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

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

Learn how to create and send email messages.

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

2. Tap Email > Compose new email.

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

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

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

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

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

• 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.

There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.

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

2. Tap Email.

• Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

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

• Tap Edit for additional message options.

• Tap Sort by to customize how messages display.

You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, or you can view email accounts individually.

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

2. Tap Email.

3. Tap Mailbox at the top left of the screen to choose a different view:

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

• All accounts: View all email in a combined inbox.

Email accounts can be removed from your device.

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

2. Tap Email.

3. Tap Mailbox > Settings.

4. Tap the account you want to remove.

5. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted.

Modify settings associated with using the Email app.

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

2. Tap Email.

3. Tap Mailbox > Settings.

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

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

Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps.

Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app.

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

2. Tap Gallery > Pictures.

3. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.

• To mark the picture as a favorite, tap Favorite. The picture is added to Favorites under the Albums tab.

• To use Bixby Vision on the current picture, tap Bixby Vision.

To access the following features when viewing a picture, tap More options:

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

• Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper.

• Set as Always On Display image: Set the picture as the background image for the Always On Display.

• Show date and location tags: See date and location tags when viewing your pictures.

• Print: Send the picture to a connected printer.

• Open in Photo Editor Pro: Edit the picture in Photo Editor Pro.

Edit pictures stored on your device.

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

2. Tap Gallery > Pictures.

3. Tap a picture to view it. Then use the following editing tools:

• Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall appearance of the picture.

• Effects: Add color effects.

• Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.

• Draw: Add handwritten text or hand drawn content.

Play videos stored on your device.

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

2. Tap Gallery > Pictures.

3. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.

• To mark the video as a favorite, tap Favorite. The video is added to Favorites under the Albums tab.

• To access the following features, tap More options:

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

– Set as wallpaper: Set the video as wallpaper.

– Show date and location tags: See date and location tags when viewing your videos.

4. Tap Play video to play the video.

Enhance the playback quality of your videos in any video app.

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

2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Video enhancer.

3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

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

2. Tap Gallery > Pictures.

3. Tap a video to view it.

4. Tap Edit to use the following tools:

• Trim: Cut segments of the video.

• Effects: Add visual effects to the video.

• Touch up effect: Apply the Touch up effect to faces in the video.

• Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.

• Audio: Adjust the volume levels and add background music to the video.

5. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.

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

2. Tap Gallery > Pictures.

3. Tap More options > Share, and then tap pictures and videos to select them.

4. Tap Share, and then choose an app or connection to use for sharing your selection. Follow the prompts.

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

2. Tap Gallery.

3. Tap More options > Edit.

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

5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

From any screen, press and hold the Power and Volume down keys. It will automatically create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app.

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

2. Tap Settings > Advanced features.

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

• 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.

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

2. Tap Chrome.

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

2. Tap Google folder > Drive.

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

2. Tap Google folder > Duo.

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

2. Tap Google folder > Gmail.

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

2. Tap Google.

3. Follow the prompts to enable your feed.

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

2. Tap Maps.

Note: You must enable location services to use Google Maps.

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

2. Tap Google folder > Photos.

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

2. Tap Google folder > Play Movies & TV.

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

2. Tap Play Music.

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

2. Tap Play Store.

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

2. Tap YouTube.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

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

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

• Refresh: Refresh or reload the current web page.

• Back: Return to the previous page.

• Forward: Go forward to a recent page.

• Home: Display your Internet Home screen.

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

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

Tap Quick menu for the following options:

• Share: Share the web page with others.

• New tab: Open a new tab.

• Turn on Night mode: Switch to Night mode.

• Web page text size: Change the text size.

• Close: Close the Quick menu.

• Settings: Change Quick menu options.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

3. Tap Tabs > New tab.

• To close a tab, tap Close tab.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

3. Tap Add to Bookmarks.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

3. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks.

4. Tap a bookmark entry.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

3. Tap More options > Save webpage.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

3. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.

4. Tap a saved page.

Tap Bookmarks > History.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

3. Tap More options > Share, and follow the prompts.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

3. Tap Tabs.

4. Tap Turn on secret mode.

5. Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode data with a password, or tap Don’t use password.

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

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

3. Tap Tabs > Turn off secret mode.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

3. Tap More options > Settings.

4. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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

2. Tap Messages > New message.

• You can choose recipients from Contacts or enter a phone number.

3. Tap Start.

4. To create an audio recording, touch and hold Audio.

– or –

Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.

• To add an attachment, tap Attach.

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.

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

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

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

• To include a picture from your front and rear camera, tap Attach pictures.

• To include a five-second audio recording in your SOS message, tap Attach audio recording.

4. Press the Power key quickly three times to send an SOS message.

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

2. Tap Messages, and then tap a message to view it.

• To play an audio or video attachment, tap Play.

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

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

2. Tap Messages > More options > Edit.

3. Tap each message you want to delete.

4. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

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

2. Tap Messages > Search.

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

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

2. Tap Messages > More options > Settings.

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

2. Tap to customize notifications for emergency alerts.

Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled. (There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message.)

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.

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

• Recent files: View recently accessed files. (This option appears if one or more files have been accessed recently.)

• Categories: View your files based on the file type.

• Phone: View folders and files located on the device and optional memory card (not included).

• Cloud: View files saved on your cloud accounts. (Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to.)

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files. The following options are available:

• Search: Search for a file or folder.

• More 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 app.

• Search bar at the top.

• Tabs for Recents, Contacts, Places.

• Numeric keypad (1-9, *, 0, #).

• Voicemail icon.

• Call button.

• Hide keyboard option.

• More options icon.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap Call.

• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

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. (This allows you to swipe a contact or number to the right to make a call.)

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Recents to display a list of recent calls.

3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.

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

2. Tap Contacts.

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

To enable Direct Calls (call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear):

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

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

• On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the right to answer the call.

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

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

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• On the incoming pop-up screen, tap Decline to reject the call and send it to your voicemail.

• On the incoming call screen, drag Send message upward and select a message.

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• On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Send message and select a message.

Tap End when you are ready to end your call.

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

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

• Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.

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• Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a Bluetooth headset.

Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap Call notification. (If you exit the call screen to use another app, your active call is indicated in the Status bar.)

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

1. From a Home screen, tap 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.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Recents.

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

4. Tap Details.

5. Tap Create contact.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Recents.

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

4. Tap Delete.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Recents.

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

4. Tap Details > Block number, and confirm when prompted. (Future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received.)

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

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

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

3. Tap an unassigned number.

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

• Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.

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

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

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.

• 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 Phone.

• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

2. Tap More options > Speed dial.

3. Tap Remove by the contact you want to remove from Speed dial.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

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

3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call features. (You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an emergency call.)

1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.

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. (The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked. When accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured.)

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Tap Voicemail.

3. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.

(If your service plan supports this feature)

1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call.

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

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

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

2. Tap Phone > More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

(A teletypewriter (TTY) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone.)

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

2. Tap Phone > More options > Settings.

3. Tap More settings > TTY mode.

4. Tap TTY OFF, TTY FULL, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Gear.

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

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

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. 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.

Talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions:

• Heart disease; asthma or lung disease; diabetes, or liver or kidney disease; arthritis.

Before beginning your exercise regimen check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious disease, such as:

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

• Dizziness or loss of consciousness;

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

• Ankle swelling, especially at night;

• A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;

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

It is recommended that before engaging in an exercise routine, you consult with your doctor or medical practitioner. 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.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.

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

• Text: Use the keyboard to type text.

• Pen: Use your finger to write text.

• Brush: Create a drawing.

• Attach: Insert an image or voice file into the note.

4. Tap Save when finished.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.

3. Tap a note to view it.

4. Tap Edit to make changes.

5. Tap Save.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.

• Browse note entries by swiping up or down.

• To search for a note, tap Search.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.

3. Tap More options for the following options:

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

• Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.

• List/Grid view: Switch between List view and Grid view.

• Trash: View deleted notes.

• Settings: View settings for the Samsung Notes app.

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. A Samsung account is required.

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.

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

2. Tap Samsung Pay.

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. Hold your phone over the store’s card reader.

• When your payment is complete, a receipt is sent to your registered email.

(Use Simply Pay to access Samsung Pay from the Lock Screen, Home screen, or Always On Display.)

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

2. Tap Samsung Pay.

3. Tap More options > Settings > Use Favorite Cards.

4. Tap On/Off to enable Simple Pay on each screen.

1. From any screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

• Your payment card and Simple Pay are displayed.

2. Drag the card down to close Simple Pay.

Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an expanding selection of your favorite retailers.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung+.

3. Tap Get started, and sign in to your Samsung account.

(The plus icon is at the bottom of every screen to provide you quick access to the help you need.)

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung+.

3. Tap Plus for the following options:

• Search: Enter keywords to find the information you need.

• Community: View community boards where you can ask questions and give answers to other Samsung users.

• Text chat: Chat with an automated support system by texting.

• Call us: Start a phone call with customer service.

• Video chat: Start a video call with customer service.

The app will open to your Home page. Swipe left and right across the tabs to view Help topics.

• Get help: View quick links to call, video, and community support for your device.

• Diagnostics: View storage, connection speed, and battery levels for your device.

• Home: Register your Samsung devices and view customized cards.

• Learn: View Articles about your device to help you get the most out of it.

• Community: View community boards where you can ask questions and give answers to other Samsung users.

(Secure folder is a private encrypted space on the device that can store your private data, files, and apps.)

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Secure Folder.

3. Follow the prompts to create a secure lock for your folder.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Secure Folder.

3. Tap Add apps and tap the apps you want to add to the Secure folder.

4. Tap Add.

• To remove apps from the Secure folder, tap Edit apps, select the apps, and tap Uninstall/Disable.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Secure Folder.

3. Tap Add files and tap the location of your files.

4. Tap the file you want to add, and tap Done.

• To remove files from the Secure folder, touch and hold the file, and tap More options > Move out of Secure Folder.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Secure Folder.

3. Tap More options > Customize icon.

• To change the app name, tap under Enter app name and type a new name, and tap Apply.

• To change the app icon, tap an icon, and tap Apply.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Secure Folder.

3. Tap More options > Settings and tap an option to customize.

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

2. Tap Samsung folder > Smart Switch.

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

2. Tap U.S. Cellular folder > Call Guardian.

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

2. Tap Mobile Hotspot.

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

2. Tap My Account.

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

2. Tap U.S. Cellular folder > Tone Room Deluxe.

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

2. Tap Microsoft folder > Excel.

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

2. Tap Microsoft folder > OneDrive.

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

2. Tap Microsoft folder > PowerPoint.

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

2. Tap Microsoft folder > Word.

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

2. Tap Amazon shopping.

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

• From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and then tap Settings.

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

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

2. Tap Search.

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

4. Tap an entry to go to that setting.

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.

• 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.

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.

3. Tap Add network at the bottom of the list.

4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

• Network name: Enter the network name.

• Security: Select a security option and enter your password.

• Auto reconnect: Connect to this network automatically.

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

5. Tap Connect.

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.

3. Tap Advanced. Options include:

• Switch to mobile data: Connect automatically to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it will switch back to Wi-Fi connection.

• Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Enable Wi-Fi in frequently used locations.

• Wi-Fi power saving mode: Reduce battery usage by analyzing Wi-Fi traffic patterns.

• Secure Wi-Fi: Get extra privacy protection while using unsecured Wi-Fi networks.

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

• Manage networks: View your saved Wi-Fi networks.

• Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have turned your Wi-Fi on or off.

• WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by pressing the WPS button on a router.

• WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by entering your WPS PIN.

• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether to disconnect from Wi-Fi when the device is asleep.

• Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.

(These options are typically found under Wi-Fi > Advanced settings)

• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).

• IP address: View your device’s IP address (not configurable).

(Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not required.)

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.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.

• Your device scans for discoverable Wi-Fi Direct devices. To scan again, tap Scan.

4. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to connect.

1. From an app, tap Share.

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Tap More options > Share.

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

When another device attempts to send a file to your device using Wi-Fi Direct, your device begins downloading the file.

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

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct.

3. Tap a device to disconnect it.

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

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

Your device scans for discoverable Bluetooth devices. To scan again, tap Scan.

After turning on Bluetooth and your device has scanned for discoverable Bluetooth devices:

1. Tap a device, and follow the prompts to connect.

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

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

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

4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.

1. From an app, tap Share.

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Tap More options > Share.

2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.

When another device attempts to send a file to your device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file.

1. Tap Accept.

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

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

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

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

To allow other devices to find your mobile device and transfer files:

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Phone visibility, and then tap On/Off.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage.

To prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data in the background:

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage > Data saver.

3. Tap On/Off to turn Data saver on.

After enabling Data Saver:

Tap Allow app while Data saver on, and tap On/Off next to each app to specify restrictions.

To enable mobile data to access the Internet through your mobile network:

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage.

The following options are available:

• Mobile data: Enable mobile data services.

• Mobile data usage: Monitor mobile data usage by app.

• Billing cycle and data warning: Set the day of the month to start the bill cycle for your device.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage.

The following options are available:

• 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.

Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Airplane mode.

3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

NFC allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and payment.

3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

Android Beam allows you to share content to another NFC-capable device by touching the backs of the devices.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and payment, and then tap On/Off to enable NFC.

3. Tap Android Beam, and then tap On/Off to enable this feature.

1. From an app, tap Share.

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Tap More options > Share.

2. Tap Android Beam and follow the prompts.

Use an NFC payment application to make payments by touching your device to a compatible credit card reader.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and payment, and then tap On/Off to enable NFC.

3. Tap Tap and pay, and tap an app to set it as the default payment method.

To specify when to use the default app, tap If open app supports Tap and pay.

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

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

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

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

4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.

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

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

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

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

3. Tap the password and enter a new password.

4. Tap Save.

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

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

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

4. Tap Add to add the device.

To restrict connections to your Allowed devices list, tap Allowed devices only.

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): Make your device visible to others.

• Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot.

• Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view or change it.

• Power saving mode: Reduce battery usage by analyzing Mobile hotspot traffic.

• Show advanced options: Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings, including channels and frequency.

Share your device’s Wi-Fi network with other devices, without having to enter the Wi-Fi password.

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.

You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer.

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

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

3. Tap an option:

• Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device’s Internet connection using Bluetooth.

• Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable, and then tap USB tethering.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile networks.

Options include:

• Data roaming: Enable data usage while roaming on other mobile networks.

• Enhanced Calling: Enable enhanced communication using LTE data.

• Network mode: Change the network mode.

• System select: Change the CDMA roaming mode.

• Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.

• Network operators: Choose available and preferred networks.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.

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

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).

• Phone only: Uses GPS only.

After accessing Location settings (Settings > Connections > Location):

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

• 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.

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services (if not already on).

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

Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.

3. Tap an entry under Location services to use as a location service.

Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to.

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

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

3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Printing.

3. Tap Add service and follow the prompts to add a print service.

4. Tap the print service, and then tap More options > Add printer.

Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a USB connection. Your car system must support MirrorLink.

1. Connect your device to your car’s system using the USB cable.

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

3. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > MirrorLink.

4. Tap Connect to car via USB, and follow the prompts.

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: Download booster uses mobile data services.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Download booster.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Download booster.

You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

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

Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

3. Tap Settings next to a VPN.

4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.

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Tap Delete to delete the VPN.

Once you have set up a VPN connection:

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

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

• To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.

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

2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts.

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

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

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

• Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications and alerts.

• Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.

– Temporary mute: Set a time limit for muting the device.

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

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

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

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

2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration.

3. Tap options to customize:

• Vibrate while ringing: Set your device to vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call.

• Vibration intensity: Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and feedback by dragging the sliders.

• Vibration pattern: Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern.

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

2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume, and drag the sliders.

Note: You can also use the Volume key to adjust the volume. Tap More to customize all volume options.

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

2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration.

3. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this feature.

Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers (not included).

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

2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume.

3. Tap More options > Media volume limiter.

4. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

• To set the maximum output volume, drag the Custom volume limit slider.

• To require a PIN to make changes to the volume setting, tap Set volume limit PIN.

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

2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.

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

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Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone.

Customize notification sounds for certain apps or choose a default for all notifications.

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

2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds and tap an option to customize notifications.

Set your device to mute all or some notifications and sounds during specific time periods.

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

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

• 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.

• App rules: Manage rules set by apps.

• Hide visual notifications: Select options for preventing visual notifications for apps silenced by Do not disturb.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play tones when keys are tapped.

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.

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

• Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.

Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience.

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

2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. The following options are available:

• Dolby Atmos: Transform your experience with audio that surrounds you.

• Equalizer: Choose an audio preset that is customized to different genres of music.

• Advanced/Basic: Manually adjust various sound qualities.

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

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

• Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall.

• Adapt Sound: Customize your sound settings.

You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device.

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:

• 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.

Allow or block notifications from apps and services.

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

2. Tap Settings > Notifications.

• To customize App icon badges, tap App icon badges.

• To enable notifications, tap All apps, or tap On/Off next to an app.

• To configure additional notification settings, tap Advanced.

• To customize individual notification settings, tap an app or service.

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

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

2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Smart alert, and tap On/Off to enable.

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

2. Tap Settings > Display.

3. Tap an option to customize:

• Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.

• Block accidental touches: You can prevent the screen from turning on while the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or a bag.

• Screen saver: Display colors or images after the screen has turned off or while charging.

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

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

2. Tap 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.

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.

2. Tap Settings > Display > Blue light filter, and then choose one of the following options:

• Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of the filter.

• 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.

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

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

2. Tap Settings > Display > Font and screen zoom for the following options:

• Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level.

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

• Tap a font to select it, or tap + Download fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps.

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

Customize the screen mode and resolution to match your viewing preferences.

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

2. Tap Settings > Display.

3. Tap an option to customize:

• Screen mode: Choose Adaptive display or a specific type of screen mode based on what you are viewing.

• Screen resolution: 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.

2. Tap Settings > Display > Full screen apps and tap apps to enable this feature.

Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice recording, or receiving notifications.

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

2. Tap Settings > Display > LED indicator to enable the feature.

Smart stay uses the front camera to detect your face so that the screen stays on while you are looking at it.

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

2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Smart stay, and tap On/Off to enable the feature.

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

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

2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode.

3. Tap On/Off to enable the following:

• 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.

The quick optimization feature improves device performance by identifying apps that use excessive battery power, clearing unneeded items from memory, deleting unnecessary files, closing background apps, and scanning for malware.

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

2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance.

3. Tap Optimize now.

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

2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Battery for options:

• Battery usage: View power usage by item.

• Power saving mode: Select a power mode to extend battery life.

• App power monitor: View power usage by app.

• Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the App power monitor.

• Always sleeping apps: Select apps to put to sleep immediately when not being used.

• More options > Advanced settings: Configure advanced battery settings and notifications.

Optimize your device’s performance features to best fit your usage.

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

2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Performance mode.

Options include:

• 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.

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.

2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

• To increase available memory, tap Clean now.

When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted. However, should you unmount the card without removing it, you need to mount it before it can be accessed.

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

2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

3. Tap More options > Storage settings.

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

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

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

2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

3. Tap More options > Storage settings.

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

5. Remove your memory card from the device.

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

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

2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

3. Tap More options > Storage settings.

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

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.

2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Memory.

• The used and available memory are shown.

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

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

You can add languages to your list and organize them according to preference.

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

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

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

4. Touch and hold Move next to a language, and drag it to the top of the list to set it as the device language.

5. Tap Apply.

You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store.

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

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

3. Tap Default keyboard, and select a keyboard.

Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice typing.

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

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

3. Tap On-screen keyboard > Google voice typing.

Options include:

• Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing.

• “Ok Google” detection: Train Google Assistant to recognize your voice when you say “Ok Google”.

• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked.

• Speech output: Select options for spoken feedback.

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

• Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words.

• Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a Bluetooth headset, if available.

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

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

3. Tap On-screen keyboard > Manage keyboards.

4. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.

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.

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

• Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen keyboard while a physical keyboard is also being used.

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

Show a button on the navigation bar to quickly switch between keyboards.

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

2. Tap Settings > General Management > Language and input.

3. Tap Show keyboard button to enable this feature.

Save time entering information using autofill services.

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

2. Tap Settings > General Management > Language and input.

3. Tap Autofill service and select your preferred service.

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

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

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

• Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings for options.

• Language: Select a default language.

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

• Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.

• Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis.

• Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.

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

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

3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.

By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time manually.

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

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

• Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your wireless network. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options are available:

– Set date: Enter the current date.

– Set time: Enter the current time.

– Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.

• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time.

This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems.

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

2. Tap Settings > General management > Report diagnostic information.

3. Read and accept the consent information to enable this feature.

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

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

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

3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

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

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

2. Tap Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset network settings.

3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

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.

If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature activated, you must enter the user name and password for a registered Google Account to regain access to the device.

This action permanently erases ALL data from the device. Any data stored on an external SD card is not affected.

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

2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset.

3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset.

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

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device.

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

2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts > [Google account].

3. Tap Remove account.

Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts.

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

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.

Check for and install available software updates for your device.

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

2. Tap Settings > Software update for the following options:

• Download updates manually: Check for software updates.

• Download updates automatically: Update software automatically.

• Scheduled software updates: Install software updates at a time you set.

• Last update information: View information about the last software update.

It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).

3. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are available:

• Hide content: Enable to hide the content of notifications.

• Notification icons only: Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon.

• Transparency: Adjust the transparency of notifications.

• Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of notification text automatically based on the background color.

4. Tap Done when finished.

5. Configure the following screen lock options:

• Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or other devices have been detected. A secure screen lock is required for this feature.

• Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen lock is required for this feature.

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security for options:

• Clock and FaceWidgets: Customize the clock, FaceWidgets, and contact information that displays on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen.

• Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen.

• App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from the Lock screen.

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Google Play Protect.

3. Tap options to customize security.

You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

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

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

3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap Add account and follow the prompts.

The following options are available:

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

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

• Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the battery falls below a certain level.

The Security update field shows the date of the last software security update.

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Security update.

3. Follow the prompts to check for software updates.

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 > Samsung Pass.

3. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and add your biometric data.

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.

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

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

Get notified when permissions you select are being used by apps running in the background.

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > App permission monitor.

3. Tap On/Off next to the apps you want to be notified about when they use certain permissions.

Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, pattern, or password to be entered before it starts up. You must have a secured screen lock for this option to be available.

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

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

Protect your optional memory (not included) card by encrypting its data.

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.

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 enable the feature.

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:

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

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

2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Device admin apps.

3. Tap an option to enable it as a device administrator.

Manage your security certificates. You can disable or remove certificates.

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

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

• Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.

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

• User certificates: View user certificates.

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

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

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. This option is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled.

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

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

• 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.

You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.

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

2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts > + Add account.

3. Tap one of the account types.

4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.

Each account has its own set of settings. Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers.

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

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

3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync settings.

4. Tap other available options for the account type.

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

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.

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

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

• Back up data: Configure your Samsung account to back up your data.

• Restore data: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data.

Enable backup of your information to your Google account.

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

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

• 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.

Available options depend on your Google account.

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

2. Tap Settings > Google, and select an option to customize.

You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of the device.

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

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

• Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist blind and low-vision users. (Voice Assistant can collect text you enter, except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers. It may also log user interface interactions.)

• Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice Assistant.

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

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

• Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide information about nearby objects.

• Font and screen zoom: 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.

• Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen.

• Magnification: 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.

• 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.

• Color lens: Adjust the screen colors if you have difficulty reading the text.

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:

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• Touch 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: Customize interactable or non-interactable areas, hardkeys, and the keyboard.

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. (Refers to “Text-to-Speech Options” on page 184 for more information)

• 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.

• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable accessibility features using the Volume keys.

• Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications.

• Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls.

• Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap.

• Accessibility settings backup: Import and export your accessibility settings, or share them with other devices.

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. Other installed accessibility services may be listed and configured under Services.

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

2. Tap Settings > Help.

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.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Game Launcher.

Device assistance apps help you by gathering information from the screen currently shown.

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

2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Device assistance app.

3. Tap an option to customize:

• Device assistance app: Select your default assistance app.

• Analyze on-screen text: Analyze text shown on the screen to provide related content.

• Analyze on-screen images: Take and analyze images of the screen.

Use two separate accounts for the same app.

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

2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Dual messenger.

3. Tap On/Off next to supported apps to enable the feature for each app.

• To select which contacts have access to the secondary messenger app, tap Select separate contacts for your second app.

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 view your phone number, model number, serial number, and IMEI information.

3. Tap additional items to view more information about your device.