SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN (01) PDF Document

To turn on the SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device, press and hold the Side button for a few seconds.

To turn off the SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device, press and hold the Side button. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap the power icon. Then tap Power off. To restart the device, tap Restart.

If your SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

You can make an emergency call by pressing and holding the Side button, and then tapping Emergency call. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap the emergency call icon, then Emergency call.

When you turn on your SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

If you do not connect to a Wi-Fi network, you might not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup.

The Side button functions are:

• Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
• Press to turn on or lock the screen.
• Press twice to open the app or feature you set.

The Side button + Volume Down button functions are:

• Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot.
• Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device.

Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side button twice. Open Settings, tap Advanced features → Side button, and then select an option you want.

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the cable into the device’s multipurpose jack to charge the battery. After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the device.

You can check the connection status of the charger by opening Settings and tapping Battery.

If fast charging does not work, open Settings, tap Battery → Charging settings, and then check if the feature you want is turned on. Also, check if the USB cable and the USB power adapter are connected properly.

Your SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device provides various options that help you conserve battery power:

• Optimise the device using the device care feature.
• When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side button.
• Turn on power saving mode.
• Close unnecessary apps.
• Turn off the Bluetooth feature when not in use.
• Turn off auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced.
• Decrease the backlight time.
• Decrease the screen brightness.

Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.

• Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
• Use only USB Type-C cable supplied with the device. The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable.
• If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device.
• To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.
• When using a charger, it is recommended to use an approved charger that guarantees the charging performance.
• If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.
• If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.
• Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower charging speed because of a lower electric current.
• The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.
• If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
• While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
• If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.

For SAMSUNG SM-A145P, SM-A145R, SM-A146P models (dual SIM card tray):

1. Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.
2. Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
3. Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it.
4. Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

Precautions for inserting the SIM or USIM card:

• Use only a nano-SIM card.
• Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
• Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged.
• If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray.
• If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.
• Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.

Open Settings and tap Connections → SIM manager.

• SIM cards: Activate the SIM card to use and customise the SIM card settings.
• Preferred SIMs: Select to use specific SIM cards for some features, such as voice calls, when two cards are activated.
• Data switching: Set the device to use another SIM card for data services if the preferred SIM card cannot connect to the network. You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
• More SIM settings: Customise the call settings.

For SAMSUNG SM-A145F, SM-A145FB, SM-A145P, SM-A145R, SM-A146B, SM-A146P models:

1. Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.
2. Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
3. Place an SD card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the SD card into the tray to secure it.
4. Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

Precautions for inserting the SD card:

• Use only a microSD card.
• Some SD cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device, the SD card, or the data stored in it.
• Use caution to insert the SD card right-side up.
• Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged.
• When you remove the tray from the device, the mobile data connection will be disabled.
• If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SD card may leave or fall out of the tray.
• If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.
• Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.
• The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for SD cards. When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card. To use the SD card, you must format it. If your device cannot format or recognise the SD card, contact the SD card manufacturer, a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre.
• Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of SD cards.
• When inserting an SD card into the device, the SD card’s file directory appears in the My Files → SD card folder.

Before removing the SD card, first unmount it for safe removal.

1. Open Settings and tap Device care → Storage.
2. Swipe to the left to access the SD card page.
3. Tap the menu icon then Unmount.

Do not remove external storage, such as an SD card or USB storage, while the device is transferring or accessing information, or right after transferring data. Doing so can cause data to be damaged or lost or cause damage to the external storage or phone. Samsung is not responsible for losses, including loss of data, resulting from the misuse of external storage devices.

An SD card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the SD card on the device.

1. Open Settings and tap Device care → Storage.
2. Swipe to the left to access the SD card page.
3. Tap the menu icon → Format.

Before formatting the SD card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the SD card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

To sign in to your Samsung account, open Settings and tap Samsung account. Alternatively, open Settings and tap Accounts and backup → Manage accounts → Add account → Samsung account. Then sign in to your Samsung account. If you do not have a Samsung account, tap Forgot password or don’t have an account? → Create account.

To find your ID or reset your password if forgotten, tap Forgot password or don’t have an account? → Forgot ID or Forgot password on the Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information.

To sign out of your Samsung account, open Settings and tap Accounts and backup → Manage accounts. Then tap Samsung account → My profile and tap Sign out at the bottom of the screen. Tap Sign out, enter your Samsung account password, and then tap OK. When you sign out, your data, such as contacts or events, will also be removed from your device.

To control the touch screen:

• Tapping: Tap the screen.
• Touching and holding: Touch and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds.
• Dragging: Touch and hold an item and drag it to the target position.
• Double tapping: Double tap the screen.
• Swiping: Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right.
• Spreading and pinching: Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.

Precautions for the touch screen:

• Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
• To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips or other object.
• It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touch screen for extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting.

The SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.

To hide the navigation bar, open Settings, tap Display → Navigation bar, and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type. The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear. Tap More options and select an option you want. If you want to hide the gesture hints at the bottom of the screen, tap the Gesture hint switch to turn it off.

On the Home screen, swipe upwards to open the Apps screen. To return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap the Home button or the Back button.

If you add the Apps button on the Home screen, you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button. On the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area, tap Settings, and then tap the Show Apps screen button on Home screen switch to turn it on. The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen.

On the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add, delete, or rearrange Home screen panels.

• Adding panels: Swipe to the left, and then tap the add panel icon.
• Moving panels: Drag a panel preview to a new location.
• Deleting panels: Tap on the panel.
• Wallpaper and style: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.
• Themes: Change the device’s theme. Visual elements of interface, such as colours, icons, and wallpapers, will change depending on the selected theme.
• Widgets: Widgets are small apps that launch specific app features to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen. Select a widget and tap Add. The widget will be added on the Home screen.
• Settings: Configure settings for the Home screen, such as the screen layout.

Without using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all apps on the Home screen. On the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area, and then tap Settings → Home screen layout → Home screen only → Apply.

To search for content on the SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device:

1. On the Apps screen, tap Search.
2. Enter a keyword. Apps and content on your device will be searched. If you tap the search icon on the keyboard, you can search for more content.

On the Home screen or the Apps screen, drag an app over another app. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Folder name and enter a folder name.

To add more apps to the folder, tap the add icon on the folder. Tick the apps to add and tap Done. You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder.

To move apps from a folder, drag an app to a new location.

To delete a folder, touch and hold a folder, and then tap Delete folder. Only the folder will be deleted. The folder’s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen.

You can access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels by dragging the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen.

If the Edge panel handle is not visible, open Settings, tap Display, and then tap the Edge panels switch to turn it on.

To change the screen lock method, open Settings, tap Lock screen → Screen lock type, and then select a method. When you set a pattern, PIN, password, or your biometric data for the screen lock method, you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device. After setting the screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit. Open Settings, tap Lock screen → Secure lock settings, unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method, and then tap the Auto factory reset switch to turn it on.

The most common indicator icons and their meanings on the status bar of the SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device are:

To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel, swipe upwards on the screen.

Swipe downwards on the notification panel to open the quick settings panel.

To control media playback on your phone and connected nearby devices on the notification panel:

1. Open the notification panel and tap Media output.
2. Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback.

To launch and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel:

1. Open the notification panel and tap Device control. Nearby connected devices and SmartThings devices and scenes will appear.
2. Select a nearby device or a SmartThings device to control it, or select a scene to launch it.

Tap the keyboard settings icon then Languages and types → Manage input languages and select the languages to use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by tapping the keyboard settings icon.

On the navigation bar, tap the keyboard switch icon to change the keyboard. To change the keyboard type, tap the keyboard settings icon → Languages and types, select a language, and then select the keyboard type you want.

If the keyboard button (keyboard switch icon) does not appear on the navigation bar, open Settings, tap General management → Keyboard list and default, and then tap the Keyboard button on navigation bar switch to turn it on.

1. Touch and hold over text.
2. Drag the selection handle or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text.
3. Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
4. Touch and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste. To paste text that you have previously copied, tap Clipboard and select the text.

Touch and hold an app and select an option.

• Uninstall: Uninstall downloaded apps.
• Disable: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device.

Some apps may not support this feature.

To enable apps, open Settings, tap Apps → menu icon → Disabled → OK, select an app, and then tap Enable.

To access your app permission settings, open Settings and tap Apps. Select an app and tap Permissions. You can check the app’s permissions list and change its permissions.

To check or change app permission settings by permission category, open Settings and tap Apps → menu icon → Permission manager. Select an item and select an app.

If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not function properly.

1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
2. Enter a phone number.
3. Tap the call icon to make a voice call, or tap the video call icon or the video call icon to make a video call.

Open the Phone app, tap Recents or Contacts, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call.

If this feature is turned off, tap the menu icon → Settings → Other call settings, and then tap the Swipe to call or text switch to turn it on.

To set a number to speed dial, open the Phone app, tap Keypad → menu icon → Speed dial numbers, select a speed dial number, and then add a phone number.

To make a call, touch and hold a speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial numbers 10 and up, tap the first digit(s) of the number, and then touch and hold the last digit.

For example, if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number, tap 1, tap 2, and then touch and hold 3.

1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
2. Touch and hold 0 until the + sign appears.
3. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap the call icon.

To answer a call when a call comes in, drag the answer icon outside the large circle.

To reject a call when a call comes in, drag the reject icon outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the Send message bar upwards and select a message to send. To create various rejection messages, open the Phone app, tap the menu icon → Settings → Quick decline messages, enter a message, and then tap the send icon.

Open the Phone app, tap the menu icon → Settings → Block numbers, and then select contacts or phone numbers to save in the blocked numbers list. When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications. The calls will be logged in the call log.

You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID. Tap the Block calls from unknown numbers switch to turn the feature on.

1. Open the Contacts app and tap the add contact icon.
2. Select a storage location.
3. Enter contact information and tap Save.

1. Open the Contacts app and tap the menu icon → Manage contacts → Import contacts.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to import contacts.

1. Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup → Manage accounts and select the account to sync with.
2. Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to turn it on.

After searching for a contact, tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions:

• Call icon: Make a voice call.
• Message icon: Compose a message.
• Call/Video icon: Make a video call.
• Email icon: Compose an email.

1. Open the Contacts app and tap the menu icon → Edit.
2. Select contacts and tap Delete.

To delete contacts one by one, tap a contact from the contacts list and tap More → Delete.

1. Open the Contacts app and tap the menu icon → Edit.
2. Select contacts and tap Share.
3. Select a sharing method.

1. Open the Contacts app and tap the menu icon → Groups → Create group.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a group.

1. Open the Contacts app and tap the menu icon → Manage contacts → Merge contacts.
2. Tick contacts and tap Merge.

1. Open the Messages app and tap the new conversation icon.
2. Add recipients and enter a message. To record and send a voice message, touch and hold the microphone icon, and say your message. The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty.
3. Tap the send icon to send the message.

1. Open the Messages app and tap Conversations.
2. On the messages list, select a contact or a phone number.

• To reply to the message, tap the message input field, enter a message, and then tap the send icon.
• To adjust the font size, spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.

Open the Messages app and tap Conversations → the sort icon. If the category option does not appear, tap the menu icon → Settings and tap the Conversation categories switch to turn it on.

Touch and hold a message to delete, then tap Delete.

Open the Messages app, tap the menu icon → Settings. You can block unwanted messages, change notification settings, and more.

You can launch Multi window by swiping the screen. Swipe with two fingers from the bottom of the screen towards the middle of the screen. The screen will change to the split screen view. To change to the pop-up view, swipe from the top corner towards the middle of the screen.

To use this feature, open Settings, tap Advanced features → Multi window, and then tap the Swipe for split screen or Swipe for pop-up view switch to turn it on.

1. Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps.
2. Swipe to the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap Open in split screen view or Open in pop-up view.

When you tap the multi window handle, the available menus will appear for Split screen view or Pop-up view.

Drag the circles between the app windows to adjust the size of the windows. When you drag the circles between the app windows to the edge of the screen, the window will be maximised.

To move a pop-up window, tap the multi window handle and drag it to a new location.

Add frequently used apps as an app pair to open them together in the split screen view with a single tap.

1. In the split screen view, tap the circles between the app windows.
2. Tap the save app pair icon.
3. Select a location to add the app pair.

The apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved to the location you select as an app pair.

If you set a password for Secret mode, you can prevent others from accessing your search history, browsing history, bookmarks, and saved pages.

1. Tap the menu icon → Turn on Secret mode.
2. Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to turn it on, tap Start, and then set a password for Secret mode.

In Secret mode, the device will change the colour of the toolbars. To turn off Secret mode, tap the menu icon → Turn off Secret mode.

In Secret mode, you cannot use some features, such as screen capture.

Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap the Kids icon. If you cannot find the Kids icon on the quick settings panel, tap the menu icon → Edit and drag the button over to add it.

When starting Samsung Kids for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

On the Samsung Kids screen, select the app you want to use.

Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when turning on the Parental controls feature or closing Samsung Kids.

You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and check the usage history. On the Samsung Kids screen, tap the menu icon → Parental controls and enter your unlock code.

To close Samsung Kids, tap the Back button or tap the menu icon → Close Samsung Kids, and then enter your unlock code.

To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen, tap the menu icon → Edit home.

1. Open the Samsung Notes app, tap the add note icon, and then create a note. You can change the input method by tapping the handwriting icon or the keyboard icon.
2. When you are finished composing the note, tap the Back button to save it. If you want to save the note in another file format, tap the menu icon → Save as file.

Touch and hold a note to delete and tap Delete.

Open the Galaxy Wearable app. Tap Continue to connect your phone to the wearable device. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. Refer to the wearable device’s user manual for more information about how to connect and use the wearable device with your device.

1. Open the Calendar app and tap the add icon or double tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap the add icon.
2. Enter event details and tap Save.

1. Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup → Manage accounts, and then select the account to sync with.
2. Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to turn it on.

To add accounts to sync with, open the Calendar app and tap the menu icon → menu icon → Manage calendars → add icon. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added, a blue circle is displayed next to the account name.

1. Open the Reminder app.
2. Tap the add icon, enter the details, and then tap Save.

To complete reminders, on the reminders list, tap the check circle icon or select a reminder and tap Complete.

To restore reminders:

1. On the reminders list, tap the menu icon → Completed.
2. Select a reminder to restore and tap Restore. Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded again.

To delete a reminder, select a reminder and tap Delete. To delete multiple reminders, touch and hold a reminder, tick reminders to delete, and then tap Delete.

Access and manage various files stored in the SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device by opening the My Files app.

To check for unnecessary data and free up the device’s storage, tap Manage storage.

To search for files or folders, tap the search icon.

The Calculator app on the SAMSUNG SM-A146P-DSN device allows you to perform basic arithmetic or scientific calculations.

• Check the calculation history. To clear the history, tap Clear history. To close the calculation history panel, tap the close icon.
• Use the unit conversion tool. You can convert various values, such as area, length, or temperature, into other units.
• Display the scientific calculator.

Open the Gaming Hub app, tap More → Game Booster → Game optimisation, and then select the mode you want.

• Performance: This focuses on giving you high performance while playing games. If you use this mode, your device may heat up because of increased battery consumption.
• Standard: This balances the performance and the battery usage time.
• Battery saver: This saves battery power while playing games.

Battery power efficiency may vary by game.

On the shooting modes list, tap PHOTO and tap the shutter icon to take a picture.

To change the resolution, in shooting options, tap 12M to change the resolution to the one you want, and take a picture. The resolution may vary depending on the model.

1. On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap the switch camera icon to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.
2. Face the front camera lens. To take self-portraits with a wide-angle shot of the landscape or people, tap the wide-angle icon.
3. Tap the shutter icon to take a picture.

1. On the preview screen, tap the effects icon.
2. Select effects and take a picture. If you tap the add filter icon, you can download filters from Galaxy Store, or you can create your own filter using an image with a colour tone you like from Gallery.

1. On the shooting modes list, tap VIDEO and tap the record icon to record a video. To capture an image from the video while recording, tap the capture icon.
2. Tap the stop icon to stop recording the video.

1. On the shooting modes list, tap PORTRAIT.
2. Tap the background blur adjustment icon and drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level.
3. When Ready appears on the preview screen, tap the shutter icon to take a picture.

Using panorama mode, take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene.

1. On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → PANORAMA.
2. Tap the panorama icon and move the device slowly in one direction. Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device, the device will automatically stop taking pictures.
3. Tap the stop icon to stop taking pictures.

Avoid taking pictures of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain wall.

Take pictures of food with more vibrant colours.

1. On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → FOOD. A frame will appear on the screen and the area outside the frame will be blurred.
2. To resize the frame, drag a corner of the frame. Tap the area you want or drag the frame to move it.
3. Tap the colour temperature icon and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour temperature.
4. Tap the shutter icon to take a picture.

Take a picture in low-light conditions, without using the flash. When you use a tripod, you can get brighter and steadier results.

1. On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → NIGHT.
2. Tap the shutter icon and hold your device steady until shooting is complete.

Open the Gallery app and select an image. To view other files, swipe to the left or right on the screen.

Options available when viewing an image include:

• More options menu.
• View the content on a large screen using the Smart View feature.
• Modify the image.
• Delete the image.
• Add the image to favourites.
• Share the image with others.
• Check details and additional features.

1. Open the Gallery app and select an image.
2. Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap the crop icon.

The cropped area will be saved as a file.

Open the Gallery app and select a video to play. To view other files, swipe to the left or right on the screen. To use more options during playback, tap Play video or tap the menu icon → Open in Video player.

Playback controls and options include:

• Skip to the previous video. Touch and hold to rewind.
• Pause and resume playback.
• Skip to the next video. Touch and hold to fast-forward.
• Lock the playback screen.
• Rotate the screen.
• Change the playback speed.
• Switch to the pop-up video player.
• Capture the current screen.
• Create a GIF.
• Change the screen ratio.
• View the content on a large screen using the Smart View feature.
• Configure the caption settings.
• More options menu.

Drag up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness, or drag up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume. To rewind or fast-forward, swipe to the left or right on the playback screen.

1. Open the Gallery app and tap Albums → menu icon → Album to create an album.
2. Select the images or videos you want to copy or move them to an album.

Open the Gallery app, tap the sync icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the sync. The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced. When your Gallery app is synced with the cloud, pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud. You can access images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices.

When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account, you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive.

Open the Gallery app, touch and hold an image, a video, or a story to delete, and then tap Delete.

You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin. The files will be deleted after a certain period. To access files in the recycle bin, open the Gallery app and tap the menu icon → Recycle bin.

Use the following methods to launch AR Zone:

• Open the AR Zone app.
• Open the Camera app and tap MORE → AR ZONE.

Some features may not be available depending on the carrier or model.

1. Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio.
2. You can pick a pre-made emoji. Swipe to the left or right, select an emoji, and then tap the next icon. If you want to make your own emoji, take a selfie or select an image.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an emoji.

Open the AR Zone app, tap AR Emoji Studio → the menu icon, and then select an emoji you want.

Open the AR Zone app, tap AR Emoji Studio → the menu icon → the delete icon, tick emojis to delete, and then tap Delete.

You can create a short video with an emoji and use it as a wallpaper or call background image.

1. Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio.
2. Select Create video, Call screen, or Lock screen.
3. Select a template you want. To change the background image, tap the edit icon → the gallery icon.
4. Tap Save to save the video. You can check the saved videos in Gallery.
5. To use the video directly, select an option at the bottom of the screen.

Use an emoji as your profile picture for your Samsung account and in the Contacts app.

1. Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio.
2. Tap Profile and select an emoji.
3. Select a pose you want.
4. Tap Done → Save.

1. Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers.
2. Tap the add icon at the top of the stickers list.
3. Edit stickers how you want and tap Save.

You can access the stickers you have created at the top of the stickers list.

Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers → the menu icon → Edit. Select the emoji stickers to delete and tap Delete.

The following actions are an example of using your emoji stickers in the Messages app.

1. While composing a message in the Messages app, tap the emoji icon on the Samsung Keyboard.
2. Tap the emoji icon.
3. Select one of your emoji stickers. The emoji sticker will be inserted.

1. Open the Voice Recorder app.
2. Tap the record icon to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap the pause icon to pause recording. While making a voice recording, tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark.
3. Tap the stop icon to finish recording.
4. Enter a file name and tap Save.

Open the Radio app. Before you use this app, you must connect headphones, which serve as the radio antenna. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time.

Functions in the Radio app include:

• Enter radio frequency manually.
• Scan and save stations.
• Record audio from the FM radio.
• Search for stations.
• Fine-tune the frequency.
• Turn the FM radio on or off.
• Add the current station to the favourites list.
• Check the list of favourite stations.
• Check the list of saved stations.
• More options menu.

You can listen to the radio through the speaker instead of the connected headphones by tapping the menu icon → Play through speaker.

To set up Samsung Pay:

1. Open the Samsung Pay app.
2. Sign in to your Samsung account and read and agree to the terms and conditions.
3. Register your fingerprint and a PIN to use when making payments. This PIN will be used to verify various actions in Samsung Pay, such as making payments and unlocking the app.

To register cards, open the Samsung Pay app and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your card registration.

To make payments:

1. Drag a card image at the bottom of the screen upwards. Alternatively, open the Samsung Pay app. Then, on the cards list, swipe to the left or right and select a card to use.
2. Scan your fingerprint or enter the payment PIN you set.
3. Touch the back of your device to the card reader. When the card reader recognises the card information, the payment will be processed.

To cancel payments, on the cards list, swipe to the left or right to select the card you used. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete payment cancellation.

Sharing content with nearby devices through Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth. You can also share content using a QR code.

1. Open the Gallery app and select an image.
2. On the other device, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap the Quick Share icon to turn it on. If you cannot find the Quick Share icon on the quick settings panel, tap the menu icon → Edit and drag the button over to add it.
3. Tap the share icon → Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to. To share the link with a QR code, tap the QR code icon and scan the QR code.
4. Accept the file transfer request on the other device.

This feature does not support sharing videos with TVs or SmartThings supported devices. To watch videos on TV, use the Smart View feature.

To share content with people in your contacts, open the Gallery app and select an image, tap the share icon → Quick Share → View contact icon and select a contact.

Encrypt content and share it with others. Shared content cannot be saved, copied, or resent by the recipient.

1. Open the Gallery app and select an image.
2. Tap the share icon → Quick Share → menu icon → Turn on Private sharing.
3. Select a device to transfer the image to, or tap View contact icon > and select a contact.

Set who is allowed to find and send content to your phone.

1. Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap the Quick Share icon.
2. Select an option.

• No one: Do not allow others to find your phone.
• Contacts only: Only allow Samsung users in your contacts to share with your phone.
• Anyone nearby: Allow any nearby devices to share with your phone.

Method 1) Button capture: Press the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously.

Method 2) Swipe capture: With the edge of your hand, swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen.

• It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
• If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not turned on, open Settings, tap Advanced features → Motions and gestures, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to turn it on.

After capturing a screenshot, you can use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen:

• Capture scroll icon: Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page, such as a webpage. When you tap this icon, the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured.
• Write/Crop icon: Write or draw on the screenshot or crop a portion from the screenshot. You can check the cropped area in Gallery.
• Tag icon: Add tags to the screenshot. To search for screenshots by tag, tap the search icon in Gallery. You can access the tags list and search for the screenshot you want.
• Share icon: Share the screenshot with others.

If the options are not visible on the captured screen, open Settings, tap Advanced features → Screenshots, and then tap the Show toolbar after capturing switch to turn it on.

You can connect your previous device to your new phone with the USB cable to transfer data.

1. Connect your new phone and the previous device using your new phone’s USB cable. A USB connector may be needed depending on the previous device.
2. When the app selection pop-up window appears, tap Smart Switch → Receive data.
3. In the previous device, tap OK. If you do not have the app, download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store. Your new phone will recognise the previous device and a list of data you can transfer will appear.
4. On your new phone, select an option you want, tap Next, and then follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data.

Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.

Transferring data increases the battery power consumption of your device. Ensure that your device is sufficiently charged before transferring data. If the battery power is low, data transfer may be interrupted.

Transfer data from your previous device to your new phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi Direct.

1. On the previous device, open Smart Switch. If you do not have the app, download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store.
2. On your new phone, open Settings and tap Accounts and backup → Bring data from old device.
3. Place the devices near each other.
4. On the previous device, tap Send data → Wireless.
5. On your new phone, tap Receive data, select your previous device’s operating system, and then tap Wireless.
6. On the previous device, tap Allow.
7. On your new phone, select an option you want, tap Next, and then follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data.

Transfer data using external storage, such as a microSD card.

To back up data:

1. Back up data from your previous device to external storage.
2. Insert or connect the external storage device to your phone.
3. On your phone, open Settings and tap Accounts and backup → External storage transfer.
4. Select the backup data under Restore from.
5. Select an option you want, tap Next, and then follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data.

Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your new phone.

1. On the computer, visit the Smart Switch location to download Smart Switch.
2. On the computer, open Smart Switch. If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using an app provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step.
3. Connect your previous device to the computer using the device’s USB cable.
4. On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.
5. Connect your new phone to the computer using the USB cable.
6. On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your new phone.

Customise device settings. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. Alternatively, open the notification panel and tap the settings icon. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap the search icon. You can also search for settings by selecting a tag under Suggestions.

On the Settings screen, tap Connections to change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth.

• Wi-Fi: Turn on the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the internet or other network devices.
• Bluetooth: Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
• NFC and contactless payments: Read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps.
• Ultra-wideband (UWB): Turn on the UWB feature.
• Flight mode: Set the device to turn off all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel. In cases where it is allowed to use the device, always use it in flight mode.
• SIM manager (dual SIM models): Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings.
• Mobile networks: Configure your mobile network settings.
• Data usage: Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit. You can turn on the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data. You can also set apps to use only a Wi-Fi or mobile data, or both.
• Mobile Hotspot and Tethering: Use the phone as a mobile hotspot to share the phone’s mobile data connection with other devices.
• More connection settings: Customise settings to control other features.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi and tap the switch to turn it on.
2. Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. Networks with a lock icon require a password.

Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically, tap the auto reconnect icon next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to turn it off.

If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, restart your device’s Wi-Fi feature or the wireless router.

Check out the Wi-Fi network quality information, such as the speed and stability. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi and tap the switch to turn it on. The network quality information will appear under the Wi-Fi networks. If it does not appear, tap the menu icon → Intelligent Wi-Fi and tap the Show network quality info switch to turn it on. The quality information may not appear depending on the Wi-Fi network.

If you make a request to a person who is connected to a secured Wi-Fi network to share its password, you can connect to the network without entering the password. This feature is available between the devices which have contacts each other and the screen of the other device must be turned on.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi and tap the switch to turn it on.
2. Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.
3. Tap Request password.
4. Accept the share request on the other device. The Wi-Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network.

Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly through a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi and tap the switch to turn it on.
2. Tap the menu icon → Wi-Fi Direct. The detected devices are listed. If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its Wi-Fi Direct feature.
3. Select a device to connect to. The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Wi-Fi Direct connection request. To end the device connection, select the device to disconnect from the list.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth and tap the switch to turn it on. The detected devices will be listed.
2. Select a device to pair with. If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Refer to the other device’s user manuals. Your phone is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open.
3. Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your phone to confirm. The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request. To unpair the devices, tap the menu icon next to the device name to unpair and tap Unpair.

Many apps support data transfer through Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device.

1. Open the Gallery app and select an image.
2. Tap the share icon → Bluetooth and select a device to transfer the image to. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option.
3. Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device.

Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to turn it on.
2. Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag appears.

Ensure that the device’s screen is turned on and unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags or receive data.

Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. Contact your service provider to register or get more information about the service.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to turn it on.
2. Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader.

To set the default payment app, open the Settings screen and tap Connections → NFC and contactless payments → Contactless payments → Payment, and then select an app.

• The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.
• If you update the payment app or install a new one, the payment services that you used before may not work properly. If that is the case, on the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC and contactless payments → Contactless payments → Payment or Others, and then select another app instead of the updated or newly installed app. Or, deselect the selected app.

Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Data usage → Data saver and tap the switch to turn it on. When the data saver feature is turned on, the data saver icon will appear on the status bar.

To select apps to use data without restriction, tap Apps that can always use data and select apps.

Set apps to use only a Wi-Fi or mobile data, or both. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Data usage → Allowed networks for apps. Tap an app you want from the apps list and select a network option. You may incur additional charges when using this feature.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile Hotspot and Tethering → Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap the switch to turn it on. You can change the network name, password, and more. The hotspot icon appears on the status bar.
3. On the other device’s screen, search for and select your phone from the Wi-Fi networks list. Alternatively, tap QR code on the Mobile Hotspot screen and scan the QR code with the other device.

• If the mobile hotspot is not found, on your phone, set Band to 2.4 GHz, tap Advanced, and then tap the Hidden network switch to turn it off.
• If you turn on the Auto Hotspot feature, you can share your phone’s mobile data connection with other devices signed in to your Samsung account.

On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings to customise settings to control other connection features.

• Nearby device scanning: Set the phone to scan for nearby devices to connect to.
• Printing: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files.
• VPN: Set up virtual private networks (VPNs) on your device to connect to a school or company’s private network.
• Private DNS: Set the device to use the security enhanced private DNS.
• Ethernet: When you connect an Ethernet adapter, you can use a wired network and configure network settings.
• Keep system configuration up to date: Allow automatic configuration changes to ensure that network connection features work as expected.

Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings → Printing → Download plugin.
2. Select a printer plug-in and install it.
3. Select the installed printer plug-in. The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
4. Select a printer to add. To add printers manually, tap the add printer icon → Add printer.

While accessing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap Print → menu icon → All printers…, and then select a printer. Printing methods may vary depending on the content type.

On the Settings screen, tap Connected devices.

• Quick Share: Change the Quick Share settings.
• Music Share: Change the Music Share settings.
• Auto switch Buds: Set the Galaxy Buds to switch from another device to your phone when you make or answer a call, play media, and more. You can use this feature only when you signed in to the same Samsung account on the other device and you are wearing your Galaxy Buds.
• Call & text on other devices: Connect your tablet and phone to use calling and messaging features on the tablet with your phone number. You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and phone. Some calling and messaging features may not be available.
• Continue apps on other devices: Use your phone’s apps on other devices signed in to your Samsung account.
• Link to Windows: Access and use the mobile device’s data, such as apps or pictures, on a Windows computer.
• Multi control: Use a mouse and keyboard connected to a Samsung computer that supports this feature on your phone.
• Smart View: View your phone’s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your phone to a screen mirroring-enabled TV or monitor.
• Galaxy Wearable: When you connect your phone to the wearable device, you can customise the wearable device’s settings and apps.
• SmartThings: Control and manage smart appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) products.
• Android Auto: Connect your device to a vehicle and control some of your device’s features on the vehicle’s display.

Select a mode based on your current activity or location, or add your repeated usage patterns as routines and use your device more conveniently. On the Settings screen, tap Modes and Routines.

To add modes, on the Settings screen, tap Modes and Routines → Modes. Select a mode you want or tap Add mode to add your own modes.

Modes will run automatically when their conditions are detected. You can also run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want. To run modes manually, select the mode you want and tap Turn on. To turn off a running mode, tap the mode and tap Turn off.

To add routines, on the Settings screen, tap Modes and Routines → Routines. Tap the add icon and select a routine you want or tap the add icon to add your own routines. If you want to set the routine’s running condition to manual, tap Start manually. This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set. When a pop-up window appears, tap Add. You can add the routine to the Home screen as a widget and access it directly.

Auto routines will run automatically when their conditions are detected. For routines which you set the running condition as Start manually, you can run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want. To run routines manually, tap the next icon next to the routine you want to run. Alternatively, tap the routine’s widget on the Home screen. To stop running routines, tap the routine under Running and tap Stop.

On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration to change settings for various sounds on the device.

• Sound / Vibrate / Mute: Set the device to use sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode.
• Vibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
• Temporary mute: Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period.
• Ringtone: Change the call ringtone.
• Notification sound: Change the notification sound.
• System sound: Change the sound to use for certain actions, such as charging the device.
• Volume: Adjust the device’s volume level.
• Call vibration: Change the call vibration settings.
• Notification vibration: Change the notification vibration settings.
• System vibration: Set the device to vibrate for actions, such as controlling the touch screen.
• Vibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification.
• Sound quality and effects: Set the device’s sound quality and effects.
• Separate app sound: Set the device to play media sound from a specific app separately on the other audio device.

On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration → Sound quality and effects.

• Dolby Atmos: Select a surround sound mode optimised for various types of audio, such as movies, music, and voice. With Dolby Atmos, you can experience moving audio sounds that flow all around you.
• Dolby Atmos for gaming: Experience the Dolby Atmos sound optimised for games while playing games.
• Equaliser: Select an option for a specific music genre and enjoy optimised sound.
• Adapt sound: Set the best sound for you.

Depending on the model, you must connect headphones to use some features.

On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration → Separate app sound and tap the switch to turn it on. Select an app to play media sounds separately and tap the Back button. Select a device for playing the selected app’s media sound.

On the Settings screen, tap Notifications.

• App notifications: Select the apps you want to receive notifications from.
• Sort notifications: Select a method for sorting notifications.
• Lock screen notifications: Set how to show notifications on the locked screen.
• Notification pop-up style: Select a notification pop-up style and change the settings.
• Do not disturb: Set the device to mute all sounds except for allowed exceptions.
• Advanced settings: Configure advanced settings for notifications.

On the Settings screen, tap Display to change the display and the Home screen settings.

• Light / Dark: Turn Dark mode on or off.
• Dark mode settings: Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place. You can set a schedule for applying Dark mode. The dark theme may not be applied in some apps.
• Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display.
• Adaptive brightness: Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions.
• Motion smoothness: Change the refresh rate of the screen. When a high refresh rate is set, the screen will scroll more smoothly.
• Eye comfort shield: Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen. You can set a schedule for applying this feature.
• Screen mode: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast.
• Font size and style: Change the font size and style.
• Screen zoom: Make the items on the screen larger or smaller.
• Full screen apps: Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio.
• Camera cutout: Set the device to hide the front camera from the screen.
• Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight.
• Easy mode: Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen.
• Edge panels: Change the settings for the Edge panel.
• Navigation bar: Change the navigation bar settings.
• Accidental touch protection: Set the device to prevent the screen from detecting touch input when it is in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag.
• Touch sensitivity: Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors.
• Show charging information: Set the device to display the charging information, such as the remaining battery percentage when the screen is off.
• Screen saver: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging.

The refresh rate is the number of times the screen is refreshed every second. On the Settings screen, tap Display → Motion smoothness.

Select a refresh rate:

• Adaptive: Get smoother animations and scrolling by automatically adjusting your screen refresh rate into a higher one.
• High: Get smoother animations and scrolling with a high screen refresh rate.
• Standard: Use a standard refresh rate in normal situations to conserve battery power.

To change the screen mode, on the Settings screen, tap Display → Screen mode and select a mode you want.

• Vivid: This optimises the colour range, saturation, and sharpness of your display. You can also adjust the display colour balance by colour value.
• Natural: This adjusts the screen to a natural tone.

You can adjust the display colour only in Vivid mode. Vivid mode may not be compatible with third-party apps.

To optimise the full screen colour balance, on the Settings screen, tap Display → Screen mode → Vivid and adjust the colour adjustment bar under White balance. When you drag the colour adjustment bar towards Cool, the blue colour tone will increase. When you drag the bar towards Warm, the red colour tone will increase.

To adjust the screen tone by colour value, increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red, Green, or Blue value individually. On the Settings screen, tap Display → Screen mode → Vivid. Tap Advanced settings. Adjust the R (Red), G (Green), or B (Blue) colour bar to your preference. The screen tone will be adjusted.

Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by turning on power saving features. On the Settings screen, tap Device care → Battery. Refer to Battery for more information.

• Power saving: Turn on power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time.
• Background usage limits: Limit battery usage for apps that you do not use often.
• Protect battery: Limit the maximum charge to 85% to extend the lifespan of your battery.
• Charging settings: Configure the charging settings.
• Show battery percentage: Display the remaining battery percentage on the status bar.
• Battery information: Check out battery information, such as the battery capacity. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. You might not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode.

Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper and style.

Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen, locked screen, and icons. On the Settings screen, tap Themes.

Configure settings for the Home screen, such as the screen layout. On the Settings screen, tap Home screen.

On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen to change the settings for the locked screen.

• Screen lock type: Change the screen lock method.
• Extend Unlock: Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected.
• Secure lock settings: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.
• Lock screen: Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen and the wallpaper for the locked screen.
• Widgets: Change the settings of the items displayed when you tap the clock on the locked screen.
• Touch and hold to edit: Set the device to display the editing options when you touch and hold the locked screen.
• Always On Display: Set the device to display information while the screen is turned off.
• Roaming clock: Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming.
• About Lock screen: Check out the Lock screen version and legal information.

Some features may not be available depending on the carrier or model. The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.

You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen → Extend Unlock and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

• This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method.
• If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device, you must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set.

You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face.

• If you use your face as a screen lock method, your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To use the device, you must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the face. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or password.
• If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None, which are not secure, all of your biometric data will be deleted.

Precautions for using face recognition:

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

For better face recognition, consider the following when using face recognition:

• Consider the conditions when registering, such as wearing glasses, hats, masks, beards, or heavy makeup.
• Ensure that you are in a well-lit area and that the camera lens is clean when registering.
• Ensure your image is not blurry for better match results.

To register your face (for better face registration, register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight):

1. On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy → Biometrics → Face recognition.
2. Read the on-screen instructions and tap Continue.
3. Set a screen lock method.
4. Position your face inside the frame on the screen. The camera will scan your face.

• If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly, tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and register your face again.
• To enhance the face recognition, tap Add alternative appearance to enhance recognition and add an alternate appearance.

To unlock the screen with your face (instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password):

1. On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy → Biometrics → Face recognition.
2. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3. Tap the Face unlock switch to turn it on.
4. On the locked screen, look at the screen. When your face is recognised, you can unlock the screen without using any additional screen lock method. If your face is not recognised, use the preset screen lock method.

To delete the registered face data:

1. On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy → Biometrics → Face recognition.
2. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3. Tap Remove face data → Remove. Once the registered face is deleted, all the related features will also be turned off.

In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in your device.

• Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing two different fingerprints is very low. However, in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical.
• If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method, your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To use the device, you must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the fingerprint. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or password.
• If your fingerprint is not recognised, unlock the device using the pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the fingerprint, and then re-register your fingerprints. If your pattern, PIN, or password is forgotten, you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes.
• If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None, which are not secure, all of your biometric data will be deleted.

For better fingerprint recognition, when you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance:

• The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars.
• The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers.
• To improve recognition performance, register the fingerprints of the fingers used most often to perform tasks on the device.
• The Side button has a built-in fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.
• Covering the fingerprint recognition sensor with accessories, such as stickers, may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate.
• Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry.
• If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints. Make sure to cover the entire fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger.
• In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching a metal object.

To register fingerprints: On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy → Biometrics → Fingerprints and follow the on-screen instructions to register your fingerprint. After registering, you can check whether your fingerprint is registered and its name by tapping Check added fingerprints.

To unlock the screen with your fingerprints (instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password):

1. On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy → Biometrics → Fingerprints.
2. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3. Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to turn it on.
4. On the locked screen, place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint.

To delete registered fingerprints:

1. On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy → Biometrics → Fingerprints.
2. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3. Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove.

Secure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as pictures and contacts, from being accessed by others. You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is unlocked.

To set up Secure Folder:

1. Open Settings and tap Security and privacy → More security settings → Secure Folder.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When a pop-up window asking whether you want to reset the Secure Folder lock type with your Samsung account appears, tap Turn on. If you have forgotten the lock type, you can reset it using your Samsung account. If you do not turn on this feature, you cannot reset the lock type when you have forgotten it. When the setup is complete, the Secure Folder screen will appear and the Secure Folder app icon will be added to the Apps screen.

• When the Secure Folder app is locked, you must unlock it using your preset lock method.
• To change the name or icon of Secure Folder, tap the menu icon → Customise.

To set an auto lock condition for Secure Folder:

1. Open the Secure Folder app and tap the menu icon → Settings → Auto lock Secure Folder.
2. Select a lock option. To manually lock your Secure Folder, tap the menu icon → Lock and exit.

Move content, such as pictures and videos, to Secure Folder. The following actions are an example of moving an image from the default storage to Secure Folder.

1. Open the Secure Folder app and tap the menu icon → Add files.
2. Tap Images, tick images to move, and then tap Done.
3. Tap Move. The selected items will be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder. To copy items, tap Copy.

The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type.

Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage. The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage.

1. Open the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery.
2. Select an image and tap the menu icon → Move out of Secure Folder. The selected items will be moved to Gallery in the default storage.

1. Open the Secure Folder app and tap the add app icon.
2. Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap Add.

To remove apps from Secure Folder, touch and hold an app to delete, and tap Uninstall.

Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with the apps in Secure Folder.

1. Open the Secure Folder app and tap the menu icon → Settings → Manage accounts → Add account.
2. Select an account service.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.

You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen. Open the Secure Folder app, tap the menu icon → Settings, and then tap the Add Secure Folder to Apps screen switch to turn it off.

Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap the Secure Folder icon to turn off the feature. If you cannot find the Secure Folder icon on the quick settings panel, tap the menu icon → Edit and drag the button over to add it.

If you want to show the Secure Folder again, open Settings, tap Security and privacy → More security settings → Secure Folder, and then tap the Add Secure Folder to Apps screen switch to turn it on.

You can uninstall Secure Folder, including the content and apps in it. Open the Secure Folder app and tap the menu icon → Settings → More settings → Uninstall. To back up content before uninstalling Secure Folder, tick Move media files out of Secure Folder and tap Uninstall. To access data backed up from Secure Folder, open the My Files app and tap Internal storage → Download → Secure Folder.

Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up.

Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and verify your identity when using services which require your login or personal information.

• The website sign-in feature is only available for websites that you access through the Samsung Internet app. Some websites may not support this feature.
• Registered biometric data is only saved to your device and is not synced with other devices or servers.

Before using Samsung Pass, register your biometric data to Samsung Pass. On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy → More security settings → Samsung Pass. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

You can use your registered biometric data to verify your identity instead of entering your Samsung account password when, for example, you purchase content from Galaxy Store. On the Samsung Pass main screen, tap the menu icon → Settings → Account and syncing, and then tap the Verify with Samsung Pass switch to turn it on.

You can use Samsung Pass to sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill.

1. On the sign-in page of the website, enter your ID and password, and then tap the website’s sign-in button.
2. When a pop-up window asking whether you want to save the sign-in information appears, tick Sign in with Samsung Pass and tap Remember.

You can use Samsung Pass to sign in to apps that support ID and password autofill.

1. On the sign-in page of the app, enter your ID and password, and then tap the app’s sign-in button.
2. When a pop-up window asking whether you want to save the sign-in information appears, tap Save.

In apps or websites that support sign-in with a passkey, you can sign in with a passkey saved in Samsung Pass instead of an ID and password.

1. On the app or website you are using, create a passkey. The method for creating a passkey may differ depending on the app or website.
2. When a pop-up window asking whether you want to save the passkey appears, select Samsung Pass.
3. Follow the on screen instructions to save the passkey. Now you can sign in with the passkey saved in Samsung Pass.

Check out the list of websites and apps you have set to use Samsung Pass and manage your sign-in information.

1. On the Samsung Pass main screen, tap Apps/websites and select a website or app from the list.
2. Tap Edit and modify your ID, password, and the website’s or app’s name. To delete your sign-in information, tap Delete.

You can use Samsung Pass to enter your personal information, such as your address or payment card information, on apps that support autofill.

1. On the Samsung Pass main screen, select an option under Private info.
2. Enter the information and tap Save.

You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when entering the personal information automatically on supported apps.

You can delete your biometric data, sign-in information, and app data registered to Samsung Pass. On the Samsung Pass main screen, tap the menu icon → Settings → Devices using Samsung Pass → menu icon → Leave Samsung Pass.

• Your Samsung account will remain active.
• The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will also be deleted.

On the Settings screen, tap Location to change settings for location information permissions.

• App permissions: Check the list of apps that have permission to access the device’s location and edit the permission settings.
• Location services: Set the device to use the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of your location information, even when the features are turned off. You can also check the location services your device is using.
• Recent access: Check which apps request your current location information.

Manage your medical information and emergency contacts. You can also change settings for emergency features, such as wireless emergency alerts. On the Settings screen, tap Safety and emergency.

• Medical info: Enter your medical information.
• Emergency contacts: Add your emergency contacts.
• Emergency SOS: Set the device to make an emergency call to the preset number when you press the Side button five times.
• Emergency sharing: Set the device to send information, such as your location or your device’s lower battery notifications, to your emergency contacts for a certain period of time.
• Unknown tracker alerts: You will receive a notification if an unknown tracker has been detected travelling with you.
• Silence notifications while driving: Turn on the Do Not Disturb feature automatically while driving.
• Emergency Location Service: Turn on the Emergency Location Service (ELS) feature.
• Wireless emergency alerts: Change the settings for wireless emergency alerts.
• Earthquake alerts: Turn on the earthquake alert feature.

Some features may not be available depending on the region or the model.

You can back up your device’s data to Samsung Cloud.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud.
2. Tap the switches next to the items you want to back up and tap Back up now.
3. Tap Done.

• Some data will not be backed up. To check which data will be backed up, on the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud.
• To check the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud, on the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup → Restore data, and then select a device you want.

You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup.
2. Tap Restore data and select a device you want.
3. Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore.

Configure settings for some features provided by Google. On the Settings screen, tap Google.

Turn on advanced features and change the settings that control them. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features.

• Labs: Use new features of the device.
• Side button: Select an app or feature to launch using the Side button.
• Multi window: Set how to launch Multi window. You can also configure settings for Multi window.
• Motions and gestures: Turn on the motion feature and configure settings.
• One-handed mode: Turn on one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand.
• Smart suggestions: Set the device to analyse key information in the selected text or received message, such as events and addresses, and suggest that they be added as events to the calendar or to use related apps. You can also get suggestions for useful actions or text to enter based on your app usage history. Collected information is stored and used only in this device to protect your personal information.
• Screenshots: Change the settings for screenshots.
• Show contacts when sharing content: Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel so that you can share content directly.
• Gaming Hub: Turn on the Gaming Hub.
• Dual Messenger: Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app.

Some features may not be available depending on the carrier or model.

Turn on the motion feature and configure settings. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Motions and gestures.

• Lift to wake: Set the device to turn on the screen when you pick it up.
• Double tap to turn on screen: Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off.
• Double tap to turn off screen: Set the device to turn off the screen by double tapping an empty area on the Home screen or the locked screen.
• Alert when phone picked up: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device. This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface.
• Turn over to mute / Mute with gestures: Set the device to mute certain sounds by using motions or gestures.
• Pick up phone to call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear when messages or contact details are on the screen.
• Finger sensor gestures: Set the device to open or close the notification panel when you swipe upwards or downwards on the fingerprint recognition sensor. This feature is not available when the sensor is detecting your fingerprint.
• Palm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen. You can check the captured images in Gallery. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.

Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors.

Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app.

1. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Dual Messenger. Supported apps will appear.
2. Tap the switch of an app to install the second app. The second app will be installed. The second app’s icon will be displayed with the dual messenger icon.

• The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app.
• Some features of the app may be limited for the second app.

To uninstall a second app, on the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Dual Messenger. Tap the switch of the app you want to uninstall and tap Uninstall. All data related to the second app will be deleted. If you uninstall the first app, the second app will also be deleted.

Check the history of your device usage and use features to prevent your device from interfering with your life. You can also set up parental controls for your children and manage their digital use. On the Settings screen, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls.

• Screen time goal: Set goals for how much you use your device a day.
• App timers: Limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a timer. When you reach the limit, the app will be turned off and you cannot use it.
• Driving monitor: Turn on the driving monitor to monitor the amount of the time you use your device while driving.
• Walking monitor: Turn on the walking monitor to monitor the amount of time you use your device while walking.
• Volume monitor: Turn on the volume monitor to protect your hearing.
• Parental controls: Manage your children’s digital use.

The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and system security. You can also optimise the device. On the Settings screen, tap Device care → Optimise now. The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions.

• Closing apps running in the background.
• Managing abnormal battery usage.
• Scanning for crashed apps and malware.

Check the status of the used and available storage. On the Settings screen, tap Device care → Storage. To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use anymore, select a category. Then, touch and hold, or select, an item and tap Delete or Uninstall.

• The actual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the storage. The available capacity may change when you update the device.
• You can check the available capacity of the internal storage in the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website.

On the Settings screen, tap Device care → Memory. To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background, tick apps from the apps list, and tap Clean now.

Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware. On the Settings screen, tap Device care → App protection → Scan phone.

Monitor and reduce your mobile data usage by preventing background apps from using the mobile data connection. You can also use the data compression feature to compress internet data, such as images, videos, and webpages, accessed through the mobile network. On the Settings screen, tap Device care → Ultra data saving, and then tap the switch to turn it on.

• This feature may not be available depending on the carrier or model.
• Some webpages or content may not be available when this feature is turned on, depending on the service provider or the mobile network conditions.

On the Settings screen, tap Device care.

• Auto optimisation: Perform auto optimisation by closing background apps or cleaning up memory, to keep the device running in its best condition. Tap Auto restart to set the device to restart automatically when performance issues are detected or at a time you set.

On the Settings screen, tap Device care.

• Software update: Update your device’s software through the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also schedule software updates.
• Diagnostics: Test your device using Samsung Members.
• Maintenance mode: Turn on maintenance mode to protect your privacy while someone else is using your device, such as when you send it for repairs.

Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. You can check the apps’ usage information, change their notification or permission settings, or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps. On the Settings screen, tap Apps.

You can add languages to use on your device.

1. On the Settings screen, tap General management → Language → Add language. To check out all the languages that can be added, tap the menu icon → All languages.
2. Select a language to add.
3. To set the selected language as the default language, tap Set as default. To keep the current language setting, tap Keep current. The selected language will be added to your languages list. If you changed the default language, the selected language will be added to the top of the list. To change the default language from your languages list, select the language you want and tap Apply. If an app does not support the default language, the next supported language in the list will be used.

Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility.

• Recommended for you: Check the accessibility features you are currently using and check other recommended features.
• Vision enhancements: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users.
• TalkBack: Turn on TalkBack, which provides voice feedback. To check help information to learn how to use this feature, tap Settings → Tutorial and help.
• Hearing enhancements: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment.
• Interaction and dexterity: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity.
• Advanced settings: Configure settings for Direct access and notification features.
• Installed apps: Check out accessibility services installed on the device.
• About Accessibility: Check the Accessibility information.
• Contact us: Ask questions or check frequently asked questions.

Update your device’s software through the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also schedule software updates. On the Settings screen, tap Software update.

• Download and install: Check for and install updates manually.
• Auto download over Wi-Fi: Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• Last update: Check out information about the last software update.

If emergency software updates are released for your device’s security and to block new types of security threats, they will be installed automatically without your agreement.

For security updates for your model, visit security.samsungmobile.com.

If you have any questions or technical problems with your device, you can get help through the remote support service. On the Settings screen, tap Remote support.

Access your device’s information. On the Settings screen, tap About phone. To change your device’s name, tap Edit.

• Status information: Check out various device information, such as the SIM card status, Wi-Fi MAC address, and serial number.
• Legal information: Access legal information related to the device, such as safety information and the open source licence.
• Software information: Access the device’s software information, such as its operating system version and firmware version.
• Battery information: Check out the device’s battery status and information.