SAMSUNG SM-A356B-DS UD (02) PDF Document

To turn on your SAMSUNG SM-A356B-DS UD, press and hold the Side button for a few seconds.

There are two ways to turn off your SAMSUNG SM-A356B-DS UD. First, you can press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously, then tap Power off on the screen. Alternatively, you can open the quick settings panel, tap the Power off icon, and then tap Power off.

If your SAMSUNG SM-A356B-DS UD is frozen or unresponsive, press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to force a restart.

Connect the USB cable to a USB power adapter and plug the cable into the multipurpose jack of your SAMSUNG SM-A356B-DS UD.

You can conserve battery power on your SAMSUNG SM-A356B-DS UD by following these steps:

1. Optimise the device using the device care feature.

2. Turn off the screen using the Side button when not using the device.

3. Turn on power saving mode.

4. Close unnecessary apps.

5. Turn off Bluetooth when not in use.

6. Turn off auto syncing of apps that need to be synced.

7. Decrease the backlight time.

8. Decrease the screen brightness.

1. Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen it.

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 upwards and gently press the card into the tray to secure it.

4. Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

1. Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen it.

2. Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

3. Place the SD card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing upwards and gently press the card into the tray to secure it.

4. Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

Before removing the card, you must unmount it for safe removal. Open Settings, tap Device care, then tap Storage. Swipe to the left to access the SD card page, then tap the More options icon and select Unmount.

Open Settings, tap Device care, then tap Storage. Swipe to the left to access the SD card page, then tap the More options icon and select Format.

Open Settings and tap Sign in to your Galaxy, or open Settings and tap Accounts and backup, tap Manage accounts, tap Add account, and then select Samsung account.

Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup, then tap Manage accounts. Tap Samsung account, tap My profile, tap Sign out, enter your password, and then tap OK.

Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup, tap Transfer data for device setup, and follow the on-screen instructions to transfer your data.

Open Settings, tap Display, tap Navigation bar, and then select Swipe gestures.

On the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, change themes, or configure Home screen settings.

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

You can capture a screenshot by pressing the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously, or by swiping your hand across the screen if the gesture is enabled in Settings under Advanced features and Motions and gestures.

Open the quick settings panel, tap the Expand icon, then tap Screen recorder. Select a sound setting and tap Start recording.

1. Touch and hold over text.

2. Drag the selection icons to highlight the text, or tap Select all.

3. Tap Copy or Cut.

4. Touch and hold where you want to insert the text and tap Paste.

Tap the Settings icon on the keyboard, tap Languages and types, then tap Manage input languages to select the languages you want to use.

Open an image in the Gallery app, tap the Extract text icon, select the area you want to extract, and then choose the desired option.

Touch and hold an app, then select Uninstall.

Open the Phone app, tap Keypad, enter a number, and then tap the Voice call icon, Video call icon, or Meet video call icon.

Open the Phone app, tap the More options icon, then tap Settings, and select Block numbers. From here, you can add contacts or phone numbers to your block list.

Open the Contacts app, tap the Create icon, select a storage location, enter the contact information, and then tap Save.

Open the Contacts app, tap the More options icon, tap Settings, tap Merge duplicate contacts, tick the contacts to merge, and tap Merge.

Open the Messages app, tap the Compose new message icon, add recipients, enter your message, and tap the Send icon.

Open the Camera app, tap the image on the preview screen where you want to focus, and tap the Take picture icon.

On the shooting modes list, tap PORTRAIT, tap the Portrait icon to adjust the background blur level, and then tap the Take picture icon when ready.

In the Camera app under Photo mode, point the camera at a document. Tap the Scan documents and text icon when it appears, tap Scan, select the area, and tap Save.

Open an image in the Gallery app, swipe upwards on the screen, tap Remaster, and then tap the Save icon.

You can wake Bixby by pressing and holding the Side button, or by saying the wake up phrase, such as “Hi, Bixby.”

Tap the Recents button, tap an app’s icon, and then select Open in split screen view or Open in pop-up view.

Tap the Tabs icon, then tap Turn on Secret mode. You can set a password to protect your history and bookmarks.

Open the Wallet app, sign in to your Samsung account, and register your fingerprint and a payment PIN.

Open the Notes app, tap the Create icon, enter your note content, and tap the Back button to save it.

On the Samsung Kids screen, tap the More options icon, select Parental controls, and enter your unlock code.

Open the Voice Recorder app, tap the Record icon to start, tap the Stop icon to finish, and tap Save.

While playing a game, tap the Game Booster icon at the bottom of the screen to open the control panel. If the icon is hidden, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen.

Tap the Game Booster icon, then the Settings icon, tap Game optimisation, and select your preferred mode: Performance, Balanced, or Battery saver.

Open the content (such as an image), tap the Share icon, select Quick Share, and select the device to transfer the file to.

Open Settings, tap Connected devices, tap Music Share, and turn the switch on to share your connected Bluetooth speaker with others.

Open Settings, tap Connections, tap Wi-Fi, turn the switch on, and select a network from the list.

Open Settings, tap Security and privacy, tap Screen lock and biometrics, tap Fingerprints, and follow the on-screen instructions to register your fingerprint.

Open Settings, tap Security and privacy, tap Screen lock and biometrics, tap Face recognition, and follow the on-screen instructions to register your face.

Open Settings, tap Security and privacy, tap More security settings, tap Secure Folder, and follow the instructions to set up the secure storage area.

Open Settings, tap Security and privacy, tap More security settings, tap Passwords, passkeys, and autofill, and then tap Samsung Pass to set it up.

Open Settings and tap Software update, then tap Download and install to manually check for available updates.

Open Settings, tap General management, tap Reset, tap Factory data reset, then tap Reset and Delete all.

Try restarting your SAMSUNG SM-A356B-DS UD. If the problem persists, ensure your software is updated. If you are using a screen protector, it may be causing the issue.

Your SAMSUNG SM-A356B-DS UD may heat up when running apps that require high power or for extended periods. Close any unnecessary apps and let the device cool down.

Open Settings, tap Lock screen and AOD, tap Screen lock and biometrics, and then select a new lock method.

Open Settings, tap Lock screen and AOD, and tap the Always On Display switch to turn it on.

Open Settings, tap Battery, and select Today to view your battery usage history.

Open Settings, tap Security and privacy, and then check Security status of your devices to manage devices signed in to your Samsung account.