T-MOBILE SAMSUNG GALAXY S8+ (S8PLUS) (01) PDF MANUAL

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap T-Mobile folder then T-Mobile.

2. Choose from an available category.

You will need the following information when activating service:

• Your Service Agreement and the agent code on your Agreement

• Your name, home address, home phone number, and billing address

Note: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of the organization, the address, and the tax ID.

• Your Social Security number, current driver’s license number, and date of birth for credit check purposes

• Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and services

• SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on the box barcode label)

If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service is not yet activated, call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you.

If you need to replace your SIM card, follow these steps.

1. Hold the device securely.

2. Use the SIM removal tool that came with your device to open the SIM card tray.

3. Carefully place the new SIM card into the tray with the carrier logo facing upward.

1. Hold the device securely.

2. Use the tool that came with your device to open the SIM/microSD™ card tray.

3. Carefully place the memory card into the tray with the gold contact facing downward.

4. Gently push the tray into the slot.

The device supports microSD™/SDHC™/SDXC™ memory cards (sold separately).

Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.

Your device comes with an Adaptive Fast Charging charger and a USB cable. Plug the smaller end of the cable into the USB/charger port on your device and the larger end into the charger. Then plug the charger into an electrical outlet to charge the device.

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

To turn On, press and hold the Power/Lock key.

To turn Off, press and hold Power/Lock key and follow the prompts.

To Lock, press the Power/Lock key.

To Unlock, press the Power/Lock key then swipe your finger across the screen.

When you first turn on your device, you need to set up a few things.

1. Select a language and tap START or tap ACCESSIBILITY.

2. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

• Swipe up to open the Apps panel.

• Swipe right or left to access additional screens.

• Swipe the Edge handle to access Edge panels.

Touch and hold a blank space on a home screen to access options.

• Wallpapers and themes: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with a variety of wallpapers, icons, and themes. You can also customize Icons and the Always on Display screen.

• Widgets: Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Home screen. Drag a widget to an empty space on the Home screen for quick access to applications.

• Home screen settings: Customize the look of the Home screen.

From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Sounds and vibration.

Tap Volume to increase or decrease device volume settings.

Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone.

From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Lock screen and security -> Always On Display.

1. From the Home screen, swipe the Edge panel handle to display the Edge panels.

2. Swipe left or right to view Edge screens.

From an Edge panel, tap the settings icon. This allows you to access options such as downloading additional edge panels, editing existing panels, and finding more options for customization.

You can download new apps from the Google Play store. You can also view and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices through Galaxy Apps.

Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch™. Use the USB connector (that came with your new device) to transfer content. Select Smart Switch during setup, or open it later from the Home screen by swiping up for Apps and tapping Settings -> Cloud and accounts -> Smart Switch.

To launch Hello Bixby, press the Bixby key.

Hello Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice dictation, search and access content on your phone and on the Internet.

From the Home screen, tap Phone. Use the keypad to dial a number.

From the incoming call screen, touch and slide Answer in any direction.

From the call screen, tap End call.

From the incoming call screen, touch and slide Reject in any direction to route the call to your voicemail system.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Connections -> More connection settings -> Wi-Fi Calling.

2. Tap Enable/Disable to turn off the feature; tap it again to activate and register your device with the network. When connected, the Wi-Fi Calling icon displays in the Status bar.

You must have a 911 emergency address registered with your account. Corporate accounts may require administrator assistance for 911 address registration.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Connections -> More connection settings -> Wi-Fi Calling.

2. Tap Enable/Disable to turn off the feature.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Connections -> More connection settings -> Wi-Fi Calling.

2. Select your Wi-Fi Calling preference.

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Touch and hold 1.

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Touch and hold 1.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap the T-Mobile folder -> Visual Voicemail.

2. Read the information and tap Next. If prompted, follow the setup instructions.

3. Tap a voicemail message to play it back.

1. From the Visual Voicemail application screen, tap the voicemail message to delete.

2. Tap Delete -> OK.

1. From the Home screen, tap the T-Mobile icon then T-Mobile Name ID.

2. Choose an option.

T-Mobile Name ID identifies callers, displaying Name, City and State even if the caller is not in your contacts list. It is an optional add-on feature that can be purchased directly from your device for an additional monthly charge. A one time 30-day trial is included with the device.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Contacts.

2. Tap Add New Contacts.

3. Enter the desired information.

4. Tap SAVE to store the new entry.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Contacts.

2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap Details -> EDIT.

3. Tap + within the phone number area and enter a new phone number.

4. Tap SAVE to complete and store the new entry.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps then tap Contacts.

2. Touch and hold a contact name from the list and tap DELETE.

1. From the Home screen, tap Messages.

2. Tap the compose icon to add a recipient.

3. Enter either the recipient’s phone number or email address.

4. Tap COMPOSE to compose a message.

5. Tap the Enter message field and use the keypad to enter a message. Tap the Attach icon and select a file type. Tap the Emoticons icon to choose an emoticon.

6. Review the message and tap SEND.

Use Gmail™ to send and receive email. Before you can access Gmail, you must first sign in or create a new Google account.

From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Google folder -> M Gmail.

• Tap Add an email address to create a new account or to log into an existing Gmail account.

• Tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL if you have an account set up on your device.

Configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Email.

2. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap SIGN IN.

3. Follow the prompts to complete setup.

4. Tap DONE to store the new account.

From the Home screen, tap Camera.

• Tap the capture icon to take a photo.

• Drag left or right to zoom in or out.

• Tap the selfie toggle icon or swipe up to take selfies.

• Swipe right to select a mode.

• Swipe left to select an effect.

From the Home screen, tap Camera.

• Tap the record icon to begin recording.

• Tap the camera capture icon to capture a picture while recording.

• Tap the pause icon to pause a recording.

• Tap the stop icon to finish recording a video.

From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap the Samsung folder -> Internet.

From any webpage, tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard.

1. From your browser window, tap Tabs -> NEW TAB. A new browser window displays.

2. Tap Tabs to see the open windows, and tap a window to view it.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Connections -> Bluetooth.

2. Tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth®.

3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.

4. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if required, and tap OK. When connected the Bluetooth icon displays in the Status bar.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Connections -> Wi-Fi.

2. Tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi®.

3. Tap a network and enter the password if prompted. When connected the Wi-Fi icon displays in the Status bar.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Connections -> Mobile HotSpot and Tethering -> Mobile HotSpot.

2. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile HotSpot.

3. Edit the Network name field and then create a new Network SSID name.

4. Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you would like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby devices.

5. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.

6. Enter a new password then write it down.

7. Tap SAVE to store the new settings. When connected the Hotspot icon displays in the Status bar.

During initial setup, the connection is not secure. It is recommended that you maintain a secure connection by using a password for communication.

1. From the Mobile HotSpot and Tethering screen, tap Mobile HotSpot -> Password.

2. Delete the previous password and enter a new one into the Password field.

3. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.

If additional software or USB drivers are required, you may need to obtain them.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Connections -> Mobile HotSpot and Tethering.

2. Connect the computer to the device using the USB cable, and then tap USB tethering. A Tethering or HotSpot active notification briefly displays.

3. If prompted, read the notification regarding data use and tap OK. When connected the USB tethering icon displays in the Status bar.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Connections -> Mobile HotSpot and Tethering.

2. Tap On/Off to turn off USB tethering.

3. Remove the USB cable from the device.

Using your 4G LTE service and Smartphone Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery. To keep using the device as a HotSpot connect it to a power supply.

From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Lock screen and security -> Screen lock type.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Lock screen and security -> Face Recognition.

2. Tap CONTINUE to begin iris registration and follow the prompts.

3. Follow the prompts to create a Pattern, PIN, or Password.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Lock screen and security -> Fingerprint Scanner.

2. Tap CONTINUE to begin fingerprint registration and follow the prompts.

3. Follow the prompts to create a Pattern, PIN, or Password.

Use your eyes to unlock your device.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings -> Lock screen and security -> Iris Scanner.

2. Tap CONTINUE to begin iris registration and follow the prompts.

3. Follow the prompts to create a Pattern, PIN, or Password.

The Iris Scanner is not intended for use as a medical device; biometric data collected and stored locally by the Iris Scanner is not intended for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative medical purposes. Please follow all instructions for use of this feature.