SAMSUNG SM-A556B-DS (02) PDF Document

Press and hold the Side button for a few seconds to turn on the SAMSUNG SM-A556B-DS.

To turn off the SAMSUNG SM-A556B-DS, press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously. Alternatively, open the quick settings panel and tap the Power off icon, then tap Power off.

If the SAMSUNG SM-A556B-DS is frozen and 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 the SAMSUNG SM-A556B-DS.

Use the USB cable to connect the other mobile device to your SAMSUNG SM-A556B-DS. A USB connector may be needed depending on the other device. When charging starts, the battery charging icon will appear on the other device’s screen.

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

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

Step 3. Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-colored contacts facing upwards and gently press the card into the tray to secure it.

Step 4. Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

Open Settings, tap Connections, then tap SIM manager, and finally tap Add eSIM. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you have a QR code, you can also select Scan QR code in the SIM manager menu.

The SIM manager allows you to activate SIM cards and eSIMs, select preferred SIMs for voice calls, set data switching preferences, and customize other SIM settings.

Step 1. Open Settings and tap Device care, then tap Storage.

Step 2. Swipe to the left to access the SD card page.

Step 3. Tap the More options icon and then tap Unmount.

Step 1. Open Settings and tap Device care, then tap Storage.

Step 2. Swipe to the left to access the SD card page.

Step 3. Tap the More options icon and then tap Format.

Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup, then tap Manage accounts, select Add account, and tap Samsung account. If you do not have an account, tap Create account.

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

Press the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously. You can also use swipe capture by swiping the edge of your hand across the screen if the feature is enabled in settings.

Step 1. Open the quick settings panel, tap the Expand icon, and then tap Screen recorder.

Step 2. Select a sound setting and tap Start recording.

Step 3. When finished, tap the Stop icon.

Tap the Settings icon in the keyboard, go to Languages and types, select Manage input languages, and select the languages you want to use. You can switch between languages by tapping the Change language icon.

Step 1. Touch and hold over text.

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

Step 3. Tap Copy or Cut.

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

While viewing an image in the Gallery app, tap the Extract text icon, select the area to extract, and then choose your desired option.

Touch and hold an app, then select Uninstall.

Open Settings, tap Apps, tap the Sort icon, select Disabled, tap OK, select the app, and then tap Enable.

Open the Phone app, tap Keypad, enter the number, and tap the Voice call icon.

When a call comes in, drag the Send message bar upwards and select the rejection message you want to send.

Open the Phone app, tap the More options icon, go to Settings, tap Block numbers, and add the contact or phone number you want to block.

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

Open the Contacts app, tap the More options icon, go to Settings, tap Merge duplicate contacts, tick the contacts you want 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 preview screen where the camera should focus, and then tap the Take picture icon.

In Photo mode, point the camera at the document and tap the Scan documents and text icon when it appears. Tap Scan, adjust the area if needed, and tap Save.

In the Camera app, tap MORE, then select DUAL REC. Tap the Start recording icon to record with two cameras simultaneously.

Tap the preview thumbnail of the video in the Gallery, tap the Edit icon, and then use the section editing bar to adjust the slow motion segment.

On the camera preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards or tap the Switch to the front camera icon to switch to the front-facing lens.

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 in Samsung Internet, then tap Turn on Secret mode. You can set a password to protect your history and data.

Open the Wallet app and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your card registration.

Open the Notes app, tap the Create icon, and start writing. You can use the Handwriting mode icon or Text mode icon to switch input methods.

Tap the Back button or the More options icon, then tap Close Samsung Kids and enter your unlock code.

Open Settings and tap Sign in to your Galaxy to manage your account details.

Open Settings, tap Connections, and tap the switch next to Wi-Fi to turn it on.

Open Settings, tap Connections, and tap the switch next to Bluetooth to turn it on.

Open Settings, tap Lock screen and AOD, then tap Screen lock and biometrics to select your preferred lock method.

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

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

Open Settings, tap Security and privacy, tap More security settings, and then tap Secure Folder. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

Open the Secure Folder app, tap the Add apps icon, select the apps you want to add, and tap Add.

Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup, then tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud. Select the items you want to back up and tap Back up now.

Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup, then tap Restore data. Select the device and items you want to restore, and tap Restore.

Open Settings, tap Advanced features, and turn on the switch for One-handed mode.

Open Settings, tap Apps, select an app, and then tap Permissions to review and change its access rights.

Open Settings and tap Battery to view your remaining battery power and usage history.

Open Settings, tap Software update, and check the available options to download and install updates.

Open Settings, tap Display, tap Motion smoothness, and select either Adaptive or Standard refresh rate.

Open Settings and tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls to monitor and manage your device usage.

Open Settings, tap Device care, and then tap Optimise now to close background apps and scan for issues.

Open Settings, tap Advanced features, and tap Side button to select what happens when you press it twice or hold it.

Open Settings and tap About phone to see your device name, status information, legal information, and software version.

The recommended operating temperature range for the SAMSUNG SM-A556B-DS is 0 °C to 35 °C.

In the Gallery, select an image, tap the Share icon, then select Quick Share to transfer content to a nearby device.

Open the quick settings panel and look for the Flashlight button to turn it on or off.

GPS signals may be obstructed indoors. Ensure you have Wi-Fi or mobile networks enabled to help the SAMSUNG SM-A556B-DS pinpoint your location.