Samsung Galaxy S9 User Guide

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S9

USER GUIDE

Table of Contents

Special Features

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1

Learn About Your Device

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16

Hello Bixby

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2

Dual Camera

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2

Navigation

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17

Navigation Bar

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20

Flexible Security

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2

Water and Dust Resistance

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3

Getting Started

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4

Front View

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5

Back View

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7

Set Up Your Device

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8

Assemble Your Device

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9

Start Using Your Device

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Home Screen

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22

Customize Your Home Screen

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23

Status Bar

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29

Notification Panel

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31

Edge Screen

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34

Bixby

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40

Always On Display

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42

Face Recognition

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44

VZW_G960U_G965U_EN_UM_TN_RB6_022

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Iris Scanner

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45

Fingerprint Scanner

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47

Intelligent Scan

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49

Multi Window

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50

Enter Text

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52

Emergency Mode

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58

Use Apps

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59

Calculator

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65

Calendar

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67

Camera and Video

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70

Clock

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76

Contacts

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Email

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87

Galaxy Apps

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90

Gallery

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Google Apps

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Internet

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Message+

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Messages

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109

My Files

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Phone

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Samsung Gear

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Samsung Health

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Samsung Notes

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130

Samsung Pay

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Smart Switch

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134

Samsung Connect

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Verizon Apps

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Settings

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138

Access Settings

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139

Search for Settings

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139

Connections 140

Wi-Fi

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141

Bluetooth

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145

Phone Visibility

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147

Data Usage

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147

Airplane Mode

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149

NFC and Payment

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Mobile Hotspot

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151

Tethering

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153

Mobile Networks

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154

Location

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Nearby Device Scanning

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Connect to a Printer

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MirrorLink

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157

Download Booster

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158

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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158

Ethernet

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160

Sounds and Vibration

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161

Sound Mode

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162

Vibrations

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163

Volume

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163

Ringtone

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Notification Sounds

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165

Do Not Disturb

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165

System Sounds

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166

Key-Tap Feedback

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166

Sound Quality and Effects

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Separate App Sound

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168

Notifications

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169

Manage Notifications

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170

Smart Alert

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Display

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Screen Off Settings

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Screen Brightness

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Blue Light Filter

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Font and Screen Zoom

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Screen Quality

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Full Screen Apps

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LED Indicator

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Smart Stay

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One-Handed Mode

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Device Maintenance

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Quick Optimization

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Battery

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Performance Mode

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Storage

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Memory

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Language and Input

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Date and Time

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186

Report Diagnostic Information

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Reset

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Factory Data Reset

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Auto Restart

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System Updates

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Lock Screen and Security

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Screen Lock Types

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Biometric Locks

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Lock Screen and AOD Settings

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Google Play Protect

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Find My Device

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Security Update

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Samsung Pass

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Secure Folder

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App Permission Monitor

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Secure Startup

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Encrypt SD Card

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Set Up SIM Card Lock

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View Passwords

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Security Update Service

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Device Administration

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Credential Storage

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Advanced Security Settings

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Accounts

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Add an Account

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Backup and Restore

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Google Settings

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Accessibility

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Vision

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Hearing

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Dexterity and Interaction

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More Accessibility Settings

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Accessibility Services

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Other Settings

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Help

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Manage Game Features

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Phone Assistance App

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Dual Messenger

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About Phone

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Getting Help

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Videos

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Smart Simulator

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Tips & Tricks

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Samsung Care

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Legal

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Special Features

Learn about your mobile device’s special features.

Hello Bixby

Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help you understand your settings and set up your Samsung device.

For more information, see “Bixby” on page 40.

Dual Camera

The Galaxy S9+ is equipped with a rear dual camera.

The dual optical zoom feature and Live focus shooting mode utilize both cameras.

For more information, see “Camera and Video” on page 70.

Flexible Security

Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device.

Face Recognition

Configure facial recognition security to add an extra layer of security when using your device.

For more information, see “Face Recognition” on page 44.

Fingerprint Scanner

Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account.

For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on page 47.

Special Features 2

Iris Scanner

Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account.

For more information, see “Iris Scanner” on page 45.

Intelligent Scan

Combine iris and face recognition data to improve your security experience.

For more information , see “Intelligent Scan” on page 49.

Water and Dust

Resistance

This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system.

For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust

Resistance” on page 225.

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Getting Started

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

Front View

microSD/SIM card tray

Proximity sensor

Volume keys

Bixby key

Front camera

Iris scanner

Power key

Getting Started

USB charger/Accessory port

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Proximity sensor

 

Turns off the screen and disables touch functionality during a call when the device is in close proximity to the body.

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Turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality during a call when the device is outside a specific range from the body.

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Power key

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Press to turn the screen on or off.

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Press and hold to select a power control option.

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Press twice quickly to launch the camera.

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Volume keys

 

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

information, see “Volume” on page 163.

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

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Bixby key

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Launch Bixby. For more information, see

“Bixby” on page 40.

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Back View

Rear camera

Fingerprint scanner

Dual camera

Flash

Heart rate sensor

Getting Started

Speaker

Microphone

Headset jack

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Set Up Your

Device

Learn how to set up your device for the first time.

Assemble Your Device

Install a SIM card and an optional memory card

(not included), and charge your device before using.

Install a SIM Card and Memory Card

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

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

You can install an optional microSD

memory card

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

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

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 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the

SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.

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

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

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

Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. To maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device, make sure that the SIM card/Memory card tray openings are maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids. For

more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust

Resistance” on page 225.

Charge the Battery

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

 

 

 

Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port before inserting a power connector to charge your device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device may operate abnormally. For example, it may charge more slowly or overheat. For more information, see

“Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page 225.

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

 

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

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 1. Insert the USB Type-C cable into the

USB charger/Accessory port.

While charging, the device and the charger may become hot when using wireless charging or fast charging. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation.

The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes too hot.

If the device heats up while charging the battery:

 1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps.

 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

 3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete.

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 2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin charging the device again.

 • If the lower part of the device overheats, check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved cable.

 • If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign materials between the device and the wireless charger.

Start Using Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off

The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off.

To turn the device on:

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

To turn the device off:

 1. Press and hold the Power key.

 2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.

Use the Setup Wizard

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

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi

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network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.

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Lock or Unlock Your Device

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

To lock the device:

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Press the Power key.

To unlock the device:

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

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

To choose a secure screen lock, see “Set a Secure Screen

Lock” on page 193.

Add a Google Account

Your new device uses your Google

Account to fully utilize its Android

features.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accounts > Accounts.

 3. Tap

Add account > Google.

Note: When you sign in to a Google Account, Factory

Reset Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires your

Google Account information when resetting to factory

settings. For more information, see “Factory Reset

Protection” on page 189.

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Add a Samsung Account

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Samsung account.

Add an Email Account

View and manage all of your email accounts.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accounts > Accounts.

 3. Tap

Add account > Email.

Transfer Data from Your Old Device

Use Smart Switch

to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old device. You can also use the included On-the-Go adapter to transfer content quickly and easily from your old device, without installing the Smart Switch app. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smartswitch.

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Note: The USB option must be set to Media device

(MTP) on the other device. Transferring content with a

USB cable may increase battery consumption. Make sure your battery is fully charged.

To use Smart Switch:

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

Smart Switch.

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

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information and to learn how to use the On-the-Go adapter to transfer content faster.

Set Up Your Voicemail

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.

 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

 2. Touch and hold Voicemail.

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

For more information, see “Voicemail” on page 123.

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Learn About

Your Device

Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.

Navigation

Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

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Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.

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Tap an item to select it.

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Tap an app shortcut to launch the app.

Double-Tap

Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.

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Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.

Touch and Hold

Touch and hold items to activate them.

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

Swipe

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

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Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

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Swipe the screen to scroll through the

Home screens or menu options.

Drag

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

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

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Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a

Home screen.

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Pinch and Spread

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

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

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

Touch Sensitivity

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features.

 3. Tap Touch sensitivity to enable.

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Common Options

The device uses basic command options to perform common actions.

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

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Delete: Tap to select items to delete.

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

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Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

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On/Off: Tap to turn the option on ( off ( ).

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Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.

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Navigation Bar

The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen, displays the navigation keys.

Hide/Show

Navigation keys

Full Screen Mode

The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode.

When hidden, you can still use Home by touching and holding the area of the screen where the icon is normally displayed.

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To enter or exit full screen mode:

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

To view the navigation keys in full screen mode:

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

Navigation Bar Settings

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

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

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

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

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

 • Hard press Home button: Adjust the amount of pressure needed to touch and hold

 Home by moving the slider.

 • Unlock with Home button: Touch and hold

 Home while the screen is off to skip the

Lock screen and go directly to the Home screen.

 • Button layout: Choose the order of the navigation keys.

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Home Screen

Status bar

Edge panel handle

Home screen indicator

App shortcuts

Back Recent apps

Home

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Customize Your

Home Screen

Screens

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

 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

 2. Use these options to manage screens:

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

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

 • To remove a Home screen, tap

Remove.

 • To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap

Main. This screen is displayed when you tap Home.

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

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

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

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App Shortcuts

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any

Home screen.

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

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

 3. Tap Add to Home.

To remove a shortcut:

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

 2. Tap

Remove from Home.

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

To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another:

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

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

Use Folders

You can organize App shortcuts in folders on an

Apps list screen and Home screen.

For more information, see “Create and Use Folders” on page 62.

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Wallpapers

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.

 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

 2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.

 3. Tap View all to see all available wallpapers.

 4. Tap an image to choose it.

 • Infinity wallpapers are applied to all screens.

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

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

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

Themes

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

 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

 2. Tap Themes to customize.

 • Tap a theme to preview and download it to

My themes.

 3. Tap View all to see downloaded themes.

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

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Icons

Apply custom icons to replace built-in app icons.

 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

 2. Tap Wallpapers > Icons to customize.

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

My icons.

 • Tap View all to see downloaded icons.

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

Icon Frames

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

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

 2. Tap

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

 • Icons only: Show icons only.

 • Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded frames.

 3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.

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Widgets

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

To add a widget to a Home screen:

 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

 2. Tap Widgets.

 3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a

Home screen, and release it.

To remove a widget from a Home screen:

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

 2. Tap Remove from Home screen.

Home Screen Settings

Customize your Home and Apps screens.

 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

 2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:

 • Home screen layout: Set your device to have a

Home and Apps screen, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.

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

Home screen.

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

Apps screen.

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

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

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

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

 • Hide apps: Select apps to hide.

 • About Home screen: View version information.

Easy Mode

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

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

 2. Tap Settings > Display > Easy mode.

 3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.

 4. Tap Apply to confirm.

To disable Easy mode:

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > Easy mode >

Standard mode.

 3. Tap Apply to exit Easy mode.

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Status Bar

The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.

 

Status Icons

Battery full

Battery low

X

Battery charging

Vibrate mode

Mute mode

4G LTE

active

Signal strength

Network not available

Wi-Fi active

Location service active

 

Notification Icons

Missed call

Call in progress

Call on hold

New email

New voicemail

New message

File download in progress

File upload in progress

Wi-Fi available

App updates available

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Status Bar Display

Configure display options for the Status bar.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > Status bar.

 • Tap Show recent notifications only to display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar.

 • Tap Show battery percentage to display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.

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Notification Panel

View all

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Settings

Quick settings

Notification cards

View the Notification Panel

You can access the Notification panel from any screen.

 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notification panel.

 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.

 • To open an item, tap it.

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

 • To clear all notifications, tap Clear.

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

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

To enable this feature:

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features >

Finger sensor gestures.

 3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

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Quick Settings

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

 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notification panel.

 2. Drag

View all downward.

 • Tap a setting to turn it on or off.

 • Tap More options to reorder Quick settings or to change the button layout.

 3. Drag

View all upward to close Quick settings.

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Edge Screen

The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.

Edge Panels

Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other information on the Edge screen.

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

To configure Edge panels:

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

Edge panel settings.

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

 • Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.

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

 • Download: Search for and download more

Edge panels from Galaxy Apps.

 •

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

 •

More options > Uninstall: Remove an

Edge panel from your device.

 •

More options > Edge panel handle:

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

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

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

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

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

 3. Tap

Back to save changes.

Apps Edge

You can add up to ten apps in two columns to the

Apps edge panel.

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

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

To configure Apps edge:

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

Apps edge panel is displayed.

 2. Tap

Add app to add other apps to the

Apps edge.

 • To add an app to the Apps edge, find it on the left side of the screen and tap it to add it to an available space on the right column.

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 • To create a shortcut for two apps to open in

Multi window

, tap Create app pair.

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

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

 • To remove an app, tap

Remove.

 3. Tap

Back to save changes.

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People Edge

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

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

 2. Tap a contact, and tap

Call or Message.

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To configure People edge:

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

 2. Tap Add contact.

 • To add a contact, tap Select contacts.

 • To remove a contact, tap

Delete.

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

 3. Tap

Back to save changes.

Smart Select

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

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

 2. Tap a Smart select tool to use:

 • Rectangle: Capture a rectangular area of the screen.

 • Oval: Capture an oval area of the screen.

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

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

Edge Lighting

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > Edge screen >

Edge lighting.

 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.

 4. Choose one of the following options:

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

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

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Always: Show Edge lighting at all times.

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Edge Lighting Advanced Settings

Customize the color, width, and transparency of the

Edge lighting feature.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > Edge screen >

Edge lighting.

 3. Tap Edge lighting style to customize:

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Effect: Choose an edge effect.

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

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

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

 4. Tap Apply when finished.

Manage Edge Lighting Notifications

Choose which notifications will light up the

Edge screen.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > Edge screen >

Edge lighting.

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

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Quick Reply

Reject an incoming phone call with a text message by placing your finger on the heart rate sensor for two seconds. The call is rejected, and a preset message is sent to the caller.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > Edge screen.

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

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To edit the text reply, tap the default message.

About Edge Screen

You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge screen feature.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > Edge screen >

About Edge screen.

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Bixby

Bixby is a virtual assistant that learns, evolves, and adapts to you. It learns your routines, helps you set up reminders based on time and location, and is built in to your favorite apps. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby.

You can customize Bixby’s chat responses, quick commands, and more from the Bixby Home page.

Bixby Home

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

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From a Home screen, swipe right.

– or –

Press the Bixby key.

Bixby Vision

Bixby is integrated with your Camera, Gallery, and

Internet apps to give you a deeper understanding of what you see. It provides contextual icons for translation, QR code detection, landmark recognition, or shopping.

Camera

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

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

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

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Gallery

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

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

 2. Tap

 Gallery, and then tap a picture to view it.

 3. Tap

Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.

Internet

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

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

 Internet.

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

 4. Tap Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.

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Always On Display

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Always On Display.

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

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

Home button.

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

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

 • Show always: Enable to show the Always On

Display at all times.

 – Set schedule: If Show always is disabled, then set a schedule for when to start and end Always On Display.

 • About Always On Display: View the current software version and license information.

Some display settings can appear on both the

Lock screen and Always On Display (AOD). For more

information, see “Lock Screen and AOD Settings” on page 194.

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AOD Themes

Apply custom themes for Always On Display.

 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

 2. Tap Wallpapers > AOD to customize.

 • Tap an AOD to preview and download it to

My Always On Display.

 3. Tap View all to see downloaded AODs.

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

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Face Recognition

Use face recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can use face recognition to unlock the screen by recognizing your face.

Register a Face

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

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

 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >

Face recognition.

 3. Follow the prompts to register your face.

Face Recognition

Customize how face recognition works.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Face recognition for the following options:

 • Remove face data: Delete existing faces.

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

 • Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security.

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

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

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Iris Scanner

Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your irises to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account.

For support, visit samsung.com/us/irisscanner.

Note: The Iris scanner is not intended to be used as a medical device and the biometric data collected and stored locally by the mechanism is not intended to be used for any diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventative purposes. Please follow all instructions for use of this feature.

Register Irises

Register your irises for identity verification.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Iris scanner.

 3. Follow the prompts to register your irises.

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

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Iris Verification

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Iris scanner.

 • Remove iris data: Delete existing irises.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fingerprint Scanner

Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account.

Register a Fingerprint

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

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

 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >

Fingerprint scanner.

 3. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.

Fingerprint Management

Add, delete, and rename fingerprints.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Fingerprint scanner for the following options:

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

 • To add a fingerprint, tap

Add fingerprint and follow the prompts to register a fingerprint.

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

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Fingerprint Verification

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Fingerprint scanner for the following options:

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

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

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

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Intelligent Scan

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

To register a face for identity verification, see “Register a Face” on page 44.

To register your irises, see “Register Irises” on page 45.

Intelligent Scan Verification

Customize how Intelligent scan works.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Intelligent scan for the following options:

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

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

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

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

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Multi Window

Multitask by using two apps at the same time. Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their windows.

 1. From any screen, touch and hold

Recent apps.

 2. Tap

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

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

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

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

 

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Window Controls

The Window controls modify the way app windows are displayed in split screen view.

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

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

Home screen.

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

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Switch windows: Swap the two windows.

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

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Close app: Close the selected app.

Multi Window Settings

Additional features are available for Multi window.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features >

Multi window, and then tap On/Off to enable each of the following options:

 • Use Recents button: Touch and hold

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

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

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Enter Text

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

Option keys/Predictive text

Option Keys

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

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Toggle: Switch to predictive text.

Emoji: Insert an emoticon.

Sticker: Add illustrated stickers.

GIF keyboard: Add animated GIFs.

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Voice input: Use Samsung voice input.

Settings: Access keyboard settings.

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More: Tap to view and reorder additional options.

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Tap a field to display the Samsung keyboard.

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Tap Symbol to insert symbols.

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Configure the Samsung Keyboard

Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.

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

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Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on the keyboard.

 – To switch between languages, slide the

Space bar sideways.

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

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

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

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

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Use Samsung Voice Input

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap

Voice input.

 2. Tap the screen and speak your text.

Configure Samsung Voice Input

Set customized options for Samsung voice input.

 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap

Voice input.

 2. Tap

Settings for options.

 • Keyboard language: Choose the language for the keyboard.

 • Voice input language: Select the language for

Samsung voice input.

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

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Emergency Mode

Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features and conserve your device’s power during an emergency situation.

To save battery power, Emergency mode:

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

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

Activate Emergency Mode

To activate Emergency mode:

 1. Press and hold the Power key.

 2. Tap Emergency mode.

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

 3. Tap Turn on.

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Emergency Mode Features

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

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

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Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.

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Message my location: Send your location information to your emergency contacts.

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Phone: Launch the call screen.

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Chrome: Launch the Google web browser.

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Add: Add other available apps.

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Email: Launch the Email app.

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Maps: Launch Google Maps

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Battery charge: Display estimated battery charge remaining.

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

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

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More options:

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Turn off Emergency mode: Disable

Emergency mode and return to standard mode.

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Remove: Choose apps to remove from the screen.

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Manage emergency contacts: Manage your medical profile and ICE (In Case of

Emergency) group contacts.

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Settings: Configure the available settings.

Only a limited number of settings are enabled in Emergency mode.

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Turn Off Emergency Mode

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

 1. Press and hold the Power key.

 2. Tap Emergency mode.

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

more information, see “Location” on page 154.

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Apps

Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and install, uninstall, disable, or hide apps.

Use Apps

The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view.

Access Apps

Access and launch all apps from the Apps list.

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

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

 • To return to the main Home screen, tap

Home.

Add an Apps Shortcut

In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an

Apps button to the Home screen.

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

 2. Tap More options > Home screen settings >

Apps button.

 3. Tap Show Apps button > Apply.

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Search for Apps

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

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

 2. Tap

Search phone.

 3. Enter a word or words in the Search phone field.

As you type, apps that match are displayed on the screen. 

 4. Tap an entry to go to that app.

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To customize the Finder search settings, tap

More options > Settings.

Galaxy Essentials

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

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

 2. Tap More options > Galaxy Essentials.

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Uninstall or Disable Apps

Uninstall or disable apps you have download.

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

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

 • To uninstall an app, tap Uninstall.

 • To disable an app, tap Disable.

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

Sort Apps

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

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

 2. Tap More options > Sort.

 • Custom order: Arrange apps manually.

 – To remove empty spaces between apps, tap

More options > Clean up pages.

 • Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.

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Create and Use Folders

Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an

Apps list screen.

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

 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted.

 3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

 • Enter folder name: Name the folder.

 • Palette: Change the folder color.

 • Add apps: Place more apps in the folder.

Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add.

 4. Tap Back to close the folder.

Copy a Folder to a Home Screen

Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen.

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

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

 3. Drag the folder to the desired location on the

Home screen, and then release it.

Delete a Folder

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

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

 2. Touch and hold a folder to delete.

 3. Tap

Delete folder, and confirm when prompted.

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App Settings

Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Apps.

 3. Tap

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

 4. Tap  More options for the following options:

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

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

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

 • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system

(background) apps.

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

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

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

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

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

 • Mobile data: View mobile data usage.

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

 • Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.

 • Memory: View memory usage.

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 • Notifications: Configure notifications from the app.

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

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

Note: Options vary by apps.

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Calculator

The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions.

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

 2. Tap

Calculator, and enter the first number.

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

 4. Tap Equals to view the result.

 5. Tap Clear to clear the results.

View Calculator History

View and clear your Calculator history.

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

 2. Tap

Calculator > History.

 • To return to the calculator, tap Keypad.

 • To clear the calculator history, tap

Clear history.

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Convert Units of Measurement

Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit converter.

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

 2. Tap

Calculator >  Unit converter.

 3. Select a category and use the drop-down menus to choose units of measurement.

 4. Enter a numeric value to view the conversion.

Scientific Calculator

The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions.

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

 2. Tap

Calculator, and turn the device to landscape view.

 • If Auto rotate is not enabled, tap

Scientific calculator.

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Calendar

Manage your events and tasks.

Add Calendars

Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.

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

 2. Tap Calendar >  More options.

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

 4. Enter your account information and follow the prompts.

Calendar View

There are several ways the calendar can be viewed.

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

 2. Tap

Calendar > View, and then tap an option:

 • Year: Display all twelve months of this year.

Swipe across the screen to display another year.

 • Month: Display the current month. Swipe across the screen to display another month.

Events and tasks are also displayed.

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

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

 • Tasks: Display all tasks.

 3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

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Create an Event

Use your Calendar to create events.

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

 2. Tap

Calendar > Add to add an event.

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

Share an Event

Share events from your Calendar.

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

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

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

Delete an Event

Delete events from your Calendar.

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

 2. Tap

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

 3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

Create a Task

Use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete.

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

 2. Tap Calendar > View > Tasks.

 3. Tap Add to add a task.

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

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Delete a Task

Delete tasks from your Calendar.

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

 2. Tap

Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View >

Tasks.

 3. Tap the

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

 • To delete a task, tap the task to open it, tap

Delete, and confirm when prompted.

Calendar Settings

Use Calendar settings to customize your calendar.

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

 2. Tap

Calendar >  More options > Settings.

 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Camera and Video

Shooting modes

 

Dual optical zoom

(Galaxy S9+ models only)

Switch cameras

Gallery

Take a picture

Record video

Settings

Bixby Vision

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Take Pictures

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

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

 2. Tap

Camera.

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

 • To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.

Slide the light bulb to adjust the brightness.

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

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

 • To change a camera setting, tap

Settings.

 4. Tap

Take a picture.

Record Videos

Record high-quality videos using your device.

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

 2. Tap

Camera, and aim the camera at your subject.

 3. Tap

Record to begin recording a video.

 • To take a picture while recording, tap

Capture.

 • To temporarily stop recording, tap

Pause.

To continue recording, tap Resume.

 4. Tap Stop when you are finished recording.

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Configure Shooting Mode

Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your

pictures or choose from several shooting modes.

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

 2. Tap

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

Rear camera

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

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

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

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 • Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures after they have been taken. You can focus on subjects near to the camera, far away from the camera, or both. This mode is available on the Galaxy S9 only.

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

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

 • Super slow-mo: Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a specific section of each video in slow motion after recording it.

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

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

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

 • Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving subjects.

Front camera

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

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

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

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

Camera Settings

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

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

 2. Tap

Camera > Settings.

Rear camera

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

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

 • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

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

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

 • Super slow-mo: Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a specific section of each video in slow motion after recording it.

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

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

Front camera

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

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

 • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

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

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

 • Shooting methods:

 – Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies.

 – Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have your picture taken in a few seconds.

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

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

Common

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

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

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

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

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

 • Review pictures: Review pictures after taking them.

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

 • Storage location: Select a memory location.

 – A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location. For

more information, see “Install a SIM Card and Memory Card” on page 9.

 • Voice control: Take pictures using key words.

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

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

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

 • Shutter sound: Play a tone when taking a picture.

 • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

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Clock

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

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

 2. Tap

Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature.

Alarm

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

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

 2. Tap Clock > Add alarm.

 3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

 • Date: Choose the day for this alarm.

 • Time: Set a time for the alarm.

 • Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.

 • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.

 • Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.

 • Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm.

 • Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert.

 • Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the alarm rings.

 4. Tap Save to save the alarm.

Turn Off Alarm

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

 1. To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe

 Dismiss to the left or right.

 2. To postpone the alarm, tap Snooze.

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Delete an Alarm

You can delete an alarm that you created.

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

 2. Tap

Clock, and find the alarm in the alarm list

(under Alarm), and then touch and hold it to select it.

 3. Tap Delete.

World Clock

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

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

 2. Tap

Clock > World clock.

 3. Tap

Add city.

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

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

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

Delete.

 

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Stopwatch

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

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

 2. Tap

Clock > Stopwatch.

 3. Tap Start to begin timing.

 • To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.

 4.  Tap Stop to end timing.

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

 • To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.

Timer

The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to

99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

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

 2. Tap

Clock > Timer.

 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and

Seconds to set the length of the Timer.

 4. Tap Start to begin the Timer.

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

 • To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.

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Contacts

Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts added to your device. For more

information, see “Add an Account” on page 204.

Note: The Contacts app and the Contacts tab in the

Phone app have different options and functions.

Add a Contact

Use the following procedure to add a new contact.

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

 2. Tap 

Contacts > Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter information.

 • Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account.

 • Tap

Contact photo to assign a picture or an animated GIF to the new contact.

 • Enter a name and other contact information.

 – Tap Add field to enter additional entries.

 – Tap Remove field to remove an entry.

 – Tap View more for additional fields.

 – Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field (for example,

Home or Work).

 • Tap Scan business card to import contact information from a business card through the device’s camera.

 3. Tap Save.

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Edit a Contact

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

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

 2. Tap 

Contacts, and then tap a contact.

 3. Tap

Details > Edit.

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

 5. Tap Save.

Share a Contact

Share a contact by using various sharing methods.

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

 2. Tap

Contacts, and then tap a contact.

 3. Tap

Details > Share.

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

 5. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

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Import Contacts

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

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

 2. Tap

Contacts >  More options >

Manage contacts.

 3. Tap Import/Export contacts.

 4. Tap Import and follow the prompts.

Export Contacts

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

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

 2. Tap

Contacts >  More options >

Manage contacts.

 3. Tap Import/Export contacts.

 4. Tap Export and follow the prompts.

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Link or Unlink Contacts

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

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

 2. Tap

Contacts, and then tap the contact to select it.

 3. Tap

Details >  More options > Link contacts.

 4. Tap contacts to choose them.

 5. Tap Link.

To unlink contacts: 

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

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

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

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

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Favorites

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

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

 2. Tap

Contacts, and then tap a contact.

 3. Tap

Details.

 4. Tap

Add to Favorites to mark contacts as

Favorites and the star brightens .

 • To remove contacts from Favorites, tap 

 Remove from Favorites and the star dims .

Delete Contacts

Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.

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

 2. Tap

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

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

 3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

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Groups

You can use groups to organize your contacts.

Create a Group

Create your own contact groups.

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

 2. Tap Contacts > Groups.

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

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

 • Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the group.

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

 4. Tap Save.

Add or Remove Group Contacts

Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.

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

 2. Tap

Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.

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

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

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Send a Message to a Group

Send a text message to members of a group.

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

 2. Tap

Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.

 3. Tap  More options > Send message.

Send an Email to a Group

Send an email to members of a group.

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

 2. Tap

Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.

 3. Tap  More options > Send email.

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

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

 5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.

Delete a Group

Delete a group you have created.

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

 2. Tap

Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.

 3. Tap  More options > Delete.

 • To only delete the group, tap Group only.

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

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Contacts Settings

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

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

 2. Tap

Contacts >  More options > Settings.

 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Direct Share

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features >

Direct share, and tap On/Off to enable.

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Email

View and manage all of your email accounts in one

app. To add an email account, see “Add an Email

Account” on page 14.

Create and Send an Email

Learn how to create and send email messages.

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

 2. Tap Email > Compose new email.

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

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

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

 • Tap Show additional fields to add Cc and

Bcc fields.

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

 • Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more to your email.

 • Tap More options for additional email options.

 5. Review your message and tap Send.

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Manage the Inbox

There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.

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

 2. Tap

Email.

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

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

 • Tap Edit for additional message options.

 • Tap Sort by to customize how messages display.

View Multiple Email Accounts

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

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

 2. Tap

Email.

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

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

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

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Remove Email Accounts

Email accounts can be removed from your device.

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

 2. Tap

Email.

 3. Tap  Mailbox >

Settings.

 4. Tap the account you want to remove.

 5. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted.

Email Settings

Modify settings associated with using the Email app.

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

 2. Tap

Email.

 3. Tap  Mailbox >

Settings.

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

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

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Galaxy Apps

Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to

Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Galaxy Apps.

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Gallery

View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.

The following categories allow you to organize your content:

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Pictures: View pictures and videos in the order they were saved. Content is organized by date.

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Albums: Create custom albums to organize your pictures and videos.

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Stories: Create custom collections of related pictures and videos and share them with your contacts.

View Pictures

Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the

Gallery app.

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

 2. Tap

Gallery > Pictures.

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

 • To mark the picture as a favorite, tap

Favorite. The picture is added to

Favorites under the Albums tab.

 • To use Bixby Vision on the current picture, tap

Bixby Vision. For more information, see

“Bixby” on page 40.

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 • To access the following features, tap

More options:

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

 – Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper.

 – Set as image for Always On Display: Set the picture as the background image for the

Always On Display.

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

 – Print: Send the picture to a connected printer.

 – Open in Photo Editor Pro: Edit the picture in

Photo Editor Pro.

Edit Pictures

Edit pictures stored on your device.

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

 2. Tap

Gallery > Pictures.

 3. Tap a picture to view it.

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

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Effects: Add color effects.

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Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.

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Draw: Add handwritten text or hand drawn content.

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Play Video

Play videos stored on your device.

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

 2. Tap

Gallery > Pictures.

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

 • To mark the video as a favorite, tap

 Favorite. The video is added to Favorites under the Albums tab.

 • To access the following features, tap

More options:

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

 – Set as wallpaper: Set the video as wallpaper.

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

 4. Tap Play video to play the video.

Video Enhancer

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features >

Video enhancer.

 3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

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Edit Video

Edit videos stored on your device.

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

 2. Tap

Gallery > Pictures.

 3. Tap a video to view it.

 4. Tap

Edit to use the following tools:

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Trim: Cut segments of the video.

 •

Effects: Add visual effects to the video.

 •

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

 •

Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.

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

 5. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.

Share Pictures and Videos

Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.

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

 2. Tap

Gallery > Pictures.

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

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

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Delete Pictures and Videos

Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.

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

 2. Tap

Gallery.

 3. Tap  More options > Edit.

 4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the

All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos.

 5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

Take a Screenshot

Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app.

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From any screen, press and hold the Power and

Volume down keys.

Screenshot Options

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

 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features.

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

 • Smart capture: Capture an image of any scrollable areas of the screen that are currently hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and crop and share the screenshot immediately.

 • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the screen.

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Google Apps

Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a

Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more.

Chrome

Browse the Internet with Chrome

and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device.

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

 2. Tap Chrome.

Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more.

Drive

Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your

Google Drive

cloud account.

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

 2. Tap Google folder >

Drive.

Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more.

Duo

Make one-to-one video calls.

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

 2. Tap Google folder > Duo.

Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more.

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Gmail

Send and receive email with Google’s web-based email service.

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

 2. Tap Google folder >

Gmail.

Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.

Google

Find online content with tools that learn what interests you. Turn on your personalized feed to receive customized content.

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

 2. Tap Google.

 3. Follow the prompts to enable your feed.

Maps

Get directions and other location-based information.

You must enable location services to use Google Maps.

For more information, see “Location” on page 154.

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

 2. Tap

Maps.

Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.

Photos

Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with

Google Photos

.

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

 2. Tap Google folder > Photos.

Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more.

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Play Movies & TV

Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google

Play. You can also view videos saved on your device.

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

 2. Tap Google folder >

Play Movies & TV.

Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more.

Play Music

Play music and audio files on your device.

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

 2. Tap Play Music.

Visit support.google.com/music to learn more.

Play Store

Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in the Google Play

store.

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

 2. Tap

Play Store.

Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.

YouTube

Watch and upload YouTube

videos right from your device.

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

 2. Tap YouTube.

Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more.

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Google Pay

Pay with your Android phone at participating stores and within mobile apps with Google Pay

.

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

 2. Tap

Google Pay.

Visit support.google.com/pay to learn more.

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Internet

Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.

For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/ owners/app/samsung-internet.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Internet.

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

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

 • Refresh: Refresh or reload the current web page.

 • Back or Back: Return to the previous page.

 • Forward: Go forward to a recent page.

 • Home: Display your Internet Home screen.

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

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

Quick Menu

Access common features of your browser.

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Share: Share the web page with others.

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New tab: Open a new tab.

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Turn on Night mode: Switch to

Night mode.

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Web page text size: Change the text size.

Close: Close the Quick menu.

Settings: Change Quick menu options.

Browser Tabs

Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Internet.

 3. Tap

Tabs > New tab.

 • To close a tab, tap

Close tab

.

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Bookmarks

The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History.

Save a Bookmark

Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

 3. Tap Add to Bookmarks.

Open a Bookmark

Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Internet.

 3. Tap

Bookmarks > Bookmarks.

 4. Tap a bookmark entry.

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Save a Web Page

Saving a web page stores its content on your device so that you can access it offline.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Internet.

 3. Tap More options > Save webpage.

Open a Saved Web Page

View a web page that has been saved.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Internet.

 3. Tap

Bookmarks > Saved pages.

 4. Tap a saved page.

View History

To view a list of recently visited web pages:

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Tap Bookmarks > History.

Share Pages

Web pages can be shared with your contacts.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Internet.

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

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Secret Mode

Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces

(such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows.

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

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Internet.

 3. Tap

Tabs.

 4. Tap Turn on secret mode.

 5. Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode data with a password.

– or –

Tap Don’t use password.

To turn off Secret mode:

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Internet.

 3. Tap

Tabs > Turn off secret mode.

Internet Settings

Modify settings associated with using the

Internet app.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.

 3. Tap  More options > Settings.

 4. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Message+

This section describes how to create and send a message using the Verizon Messages app.

Create and Send Messages

Use the Verizon Messages app to send and receive message with your friends and family.

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

 2. Tap Verizon folder > Message+.

 3. Tap New message.

 • Tap the To: field and then enter a contact name, a mobile phone number, or an email address using the keyboard. As you enter letters, possible matches from your accounts and contacts display on the screen. Touch a match to add it to the message.

 • Tap Type a message and enter your message.

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 • Tap

Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording,

Glympse location, location, contact card, or song.

 • Tap

Emoticon to insert emoticons into your message.

 • Tap

Voice to record and insert an audio recording into your message.

Delete Conversations

You can delete all the message you've exchanged with another person.

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

 2. Tap Verizon folder >

Message+.

 3. Touch and hold a conversation you want to delete and tap Delete Conversation. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.

Note: Locked messages will not be delete unless you select Also delete locked messages before confirming the deletion.

Delete Messages

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

 2. Tap Verizon folder >

Message+.

 3. Tap a conversation to display it.

 4. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, and then tap Delete messages on the pop-up menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.

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Protect a Message from Deletion

You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation.

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

 2. Tap Verizon folder >

Message+.

 3. Tap a conversation to display it.

 4. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock, and then tap Lock message on the pop-up menu. A lock icon displays on the message.

Read Messages

When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by displaying the New message icon in the

Status bar.

To access a new message:

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Drag your finger down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap the message notification to open the message.

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From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, tap

Verizon folder > Message+, and then tap the message to open it.

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Reply to Messages

Messages you exchange with another person are displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so you can see all the messages in one place.

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

 2. Tap Verizon folder >

Message+.

 3. Tap a conversation to display it.

 4. Tap the Type a message field and then type your reply message.

 5. When the message is complete, tap

Send.

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Messages

Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS).

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

 2. Tap

Messages > New message.

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

 3. Tap Start.

 4. To create an audio recording, touch and hold

Audio.

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Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.

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To add an attachment, tap  Attach.

 5. Review the message and tap

Send.

Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the message is automatically saved as a draft.

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Send SOS Messages

Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you are in an emergency situation.

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

 2. Tap

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

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

Contacts.

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

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

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

View Messages

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

 2. Tap

Messages, and then tap a message to view it.

 • To play an audio or video attachment, tap

Play.

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

Delete Messages

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

 2. Tap

Messages >  More options > Edit.

 3. Tap each message you want to delete.

 4. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

Message Search

Search through your messages by using the search feature.

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

 2. Tap

Messages > Search.

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

Messages Settings

Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages.

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

 2. Tap

Messages >  More options > Settings.

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Emergency Alerts

Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations. There is no charge for receiving an

Emergency alert message.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > More connection settings.

 3. Tap Emergency alerts > Settings to customize notifications for emergency alerts.

Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled.

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My Files

View and manage files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

My Files.

 3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.

 4. Tap a file or folder to open it.

File Groups

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

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Recent files: View recently accessed files.

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This option appears if one or more files have been accessed recently.

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Categories: View your files based on the file type.

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

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Cloud: View files saved on your cloud accounts.

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Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to.

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My Files Options

Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

My Files. The following options are available:

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Search: Search for a file or folder.

 •

More options:

 – Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files category. This option only appears if files have been accessed recently.

 – Verizon Cloud: Connect to the Verizon

Cloud service.

 – Get more space: View storage information for your device.

 – Settings: View settings for the app.

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Phone

More options

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Make a Call

Make a call from a Home screen.

 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

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

 • Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

Enable Swipe to Call

Swipe a contact or number to the right to make a call.

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

 2. Tap  Settings > Advanced features >

Swipe to call or send messages.

 3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

Make a Call from Recents

All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log.

 1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

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

 3. Tap a contact, and then tap

Call.

Make a Call from Contacts

Call a contact from the Contacts app.

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

 2. Tap

 Contacts.

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

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Direct Calls

Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact details are currently on the screen by bringing the device close to your ear.

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

 2. Tap

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

Answer a Call

When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is displayed. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.

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

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On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap

 Answer to answer the call.

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Decline a Call

You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.

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

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

Decline with Message

You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text message response.

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

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On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap

Send message and select a message.

End a Call

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Tap End when you are ready to end your call.

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Actions While On a Call

You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or speaker, and even multitask while on a call.

Adjust the Call Volume

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Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume.

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Tap More options > Turn on extra volume to quickly add more volume to the incoming audio.

Switch to Headset or Speaker

Listen to the call using the speaker or through a

Bluetooth

®

headset (not included).

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Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker.

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Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a

Bluetooth headset.

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Multitask

If you exit the call screen to use another app, your active call is indicated in the Status bar.

To return to the call screen:

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Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notification panel, and then tap Call notification.

To end a call while multitasking:

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Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notification panel, and then tap End call.

Call Log

The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call log.

 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

 2. Tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed.

If the caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.

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Save a Contact from a Recent Call

Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list.

 1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

 2. Tap Recents.

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

 4. Tap Details.

 5. Tap Create contact.

– or –

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

Delete Call Records

To delete Call log entries:

 1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

 2. Tap Recents.

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

 4. Tap Delete.

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Block a Number

By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received.

 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

 2. Tap Recents.

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

 4. Tap

Details > Block number, and confirm when prompted.

You can also modify your Block list in Settings:

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From a Home screen, tap Phone >

More options > Settings > Block numbers.

Speed Dial

You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number.

 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

 • Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

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

 3. Tap an unassigned number.

 • Tap

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

 • Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.

 4. Type in a name or number, or tap Add from

Contacts to assign a contact to the number.

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

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Make a Call with Speed Dial

You can make a call using Speed dial.

 1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

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Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

 2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.

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If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long, enter the first digits, and then hold the last digit.

Remove a Speed Dial Number

You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.

 1. From a Home screen, tap

Phone.

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Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

 2. Tap More options > Speed dial.

 3. Tap

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

Emergency Calls

You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the phone’s cellular service status. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an emergency call.

 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

 2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in

North America) and tap Call.

 3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call features.

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Make an Emergency Call from a

Locked Screen

The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency. When accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured.

 1. Drag

Phone upward to open the call screen.

 2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency dialer.

 3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in

North America) and tap Call.

 4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call features.

Voicemail

Use your phone’s voicemail feature.

For information on setting up voicemail, see “Set Up

Your Voicemail” on page 15.

 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

 2. Touch and hold

Voicemail.

– or –

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

 3. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.

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Optional Calling Services

If available with your mobile service plan, the following calling services are supported.

Place a Multi-Party Call

If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in progress.

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

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

 • Tap the On hold number to switch between the two calls.

 • Tap

Merge to hear both callers at once

(multi-conferencing).

Video Calls

To make Video calls:

 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

 2. Enter a number and tap Video call.

Note: Not all devices support video calling.

The receiver has the option to accept the video call or answer the call as a regular voice call.

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Advanced Calling

Enjoy high definition voice and video calling from

Verizon.

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

 2. Tap

 Settings > Connections > Advanced calling.

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Tap Activate Advanced calling, and follow the prompts to upgrade.

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Tap Advanced calling, and tap On/Off to enable the feature.

Wi-Fi Calling

Make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a

Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is a service provided by your wireless service provider. You need to activate

Advanced calling first.

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

 2. Tap  Settings > Connections > Advanced

Calling.

 3. Tap Activate Wi-Fi Calling.

 4. Enter a valid emergency address. This is used whenever an emergency call is placed over Wi-Fi.

Once the address is saved successfully, Wi-Fi

Calling is turned on.

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Voice and video calls will now be able to go over Wi-Fi when your cellular network coverage is weak or if you don’t have cellular network coverage in your area.

Note: You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network for this feature to work.

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Phone Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app.

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

 2. Tap

Phone >  More options > Settings.

 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

TTY Mode

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

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

 2. Tap

Phone > More options > Settings.

 3. Tap More settings > TTY mode.

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

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Samsung Gear

Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application. For more information, visit samsung.com/ us/support/owners/app/samsung-gear.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Samsung Gear.

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Samsung Health

Use Samsung Health

to plan, track, and manage your health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep, and meals. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-health.

Caution: The information gathered from this device,

Samsung Health, or related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.

The accuracy of the information and data provided by this device and its related software, including heart rate readings, may be affected by factors such as environmental conditions, skin condition, specific activity performed while using/wearing the device, settings of the device, user configuration/ user-provided information, placement of the sensor on the body, and other end-user interactions.

For more information on proper wear and use, visit samsung.com/us/heartratesensor.

To access Samsung Health:

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Samsung Health, and read and accept the terms and conditions.

 3. Set up your health profile and goals.

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Before You Start Exercising

Although the Samsung Health application is a great companion to your exercise routine, it is always best to make sure you consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen. While moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for most people, health experts suggest that you talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, particularly if you have any of the following conditions:

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

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

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

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Dizziness or loss of consciousness;

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

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Ankle swelling, especially at night;

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A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat;

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

It is recommended that before engaging in an exercise routine, you consult with your doctor or medical practitioner. If you are unsure of your health status, have several health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

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Samsung Notes

Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/ app/samsung-notes.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Samsung Notes.

 3. Tap

Create and type a note. Available options include:

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Text: Use the keyboard to type text.

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Pen: Use your finger to write text.

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Brush: Create a drawing.

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

 4. Tap Save when finished.

Edit Notes

Make edits to notes you create.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Samsung Notes.

 3. Tap a note to view it.

 4. Tap Edit to make changes.

 5. Tap Save.

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Browse Notes

Browse notes you create.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Samsung Notes.

 • Browse note entries by swiping up or down.

 • To search for a note, tap

Search.

Notes Options

You can edit, share, or manage notes.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Samsung Notes.

 3. Tap More options for the following options:

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

 • Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.

 • List/Grid view: Switch between List view and

Grid view.

 • Trash: View deleted notes.

 • Settings: View settings for the Samsung

Notes app.

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Samsung Pay

Samsung Pay

allows you to make a payment with your device. It is accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. A Samsung account is required.

For Samsung Pay support, visit samsung.com/us/ support/owners/app/samsung-pay.

Note: For added security, your credit and debit card information is not stored on a cloud service. If you are using the Samsung Pay app on multiple devices, you must sign in to the app and add all payment cards on each device.

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

 2. Tap Samsung Pay, and tap Start and follow the prompts.

Use Samsung Pay

Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently whenever you have your device with you.

Note: Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your

device. For more information, see “NFC and Payment” on page 149.

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

 2. Tap

Samsung Pay.

 3. Select a card to pay with and authorize payments by scanning your finger on the fingerprint sensor or entering your Samsung Pay PIN.

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

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

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Simple Pay

Use Simply Pay to access Samsung Pay from the

Lock Screen, Home screen, or Always On Display.

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

 2. Tap

Samsung Pay.

 3. Tap More options > Settings > Use Favorite

Cards.

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

To use Simple Pay:

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

 • Your payment card and Simple Pay are displayed.

 2. Drag the card down to close Simple Pay.

Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay

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

To view the list of supported banks and gift card merchants, visit samsung.com/us/samsungpay/compatible-cards/#bank.

Secure Your Information

Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN, and each transaction uses a unique token each time, so your device only allows payments with your consent.

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Smart Switch

Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old device.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder >

Smart Switch.

For more information, see “Transfer Data from Your Old

Device” on page 14.

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Samsung Connect

Control your devices by monitoring them in one place.

Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard.

Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty; contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support.

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

 2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Connect, and sign in with your Samsung account.

 3. Follow the prompts to begin using Samsung

Connect.

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Verizon Apps

Pre-installed apps may vary according to your plan.

Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more or contact your service provider for additional information.

Caller Name ID

Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify unknown callers by name, picture, city, and state. Caller Name ID requires a subscription.

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

 2. Tap Verizon folder >  Caller Name ID.

Cloud

Back up and access your data. You can also use

Verizon Cloud

®

to transfer content between other devices.

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

 2. Tap Verizon folder >

 Cloud.

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hum

Turn your car into a Wi-Fi Hotspot for streaming and gaming on the go. Get roadside assistance at the push of a button, and more.

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

 2. Tap Verizon folder >

 hum.

My Verizon

View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account. No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon.

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

 2. Tap Verizon folder >

 My Verizon.

Security and Privacy

Protect your device from digital threats, including viruses and malware, risky web sites, and from people accessing the information on your device if it is ever lost or misplaced.

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

 2. Tap Verizon folder >

Security & Privacy.

Voicemail

Retrieve messages left by unanswered calls.

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

 2. Tap

 Voicemail.

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Settings

Configure your device’s connections and settings.

Access Settings

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

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

– or –

Drag down from the Status bar to display the

Notification panel, and then tap Settings.

Search for Settings

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

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

 2. Tap

Search.

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

 4. Tap an entry to go to that setting.

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Connections

Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.

Wi-Fi

Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.

 • When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them.

 3. Tap the network you want to connect to.

 • When you select an open network, you are automatically connected to the network.

Otherwise, enter a password to connect.

Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi

Network

Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is hidden.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.

 3. Tap

Add network at the bottom of the list.

 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

 • Network name: Enter the network name.

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

 • Auto reconnect: Connect to this network automatically.

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

 5. Tap Connect.

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Wi-Fi Preferences

Customize advanced Wi-Fi services.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.

 3. Tap More options > Advanced.

 • Switch to mobile data: Connect automatically to a mobile network connection when the

Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it will switch back to Wi-Fi connection.

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

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

 • Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected.

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 • Show Wi-Fi pop-up: When opening apps, indicate when Wi-Fi is available.

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

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

 • Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi access points that support Hotspot 2.0.

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

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

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

 • Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.

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

 • IP address: View your device’s IP address

(not configurable).

Wi-Fi Direct

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.

 3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.

 • Your device scans for discoverable Wi-Fi

Direct devices. To scan again, tap Scan.

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

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Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct

Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.

 1. From an app, tap Share.

– or –

Tap  More options > Share.

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

Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct

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

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

Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct

Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi >

Wi-Fi Direct.

 3. Tap a device to disconnect it.

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Bluetooth

Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another

Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode.

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

 2. Tap

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

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

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

Rename a Paired Device

Rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize.

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

 2. Tap

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

 3. Tap

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

 4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.

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Share Data with Bluetooth

Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired device.

 1. From an app, tap Share.

– or –

Tap  More options > Share.

 2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.

Receive Data with Bluetooth

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

 1. Tap Accept.

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

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Unpair from a Bluetooth Device

When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices.

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

 2. Tap

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

 3. Tap

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

Phone Visibility

Allow other devices to find your mobile device and transfer files.

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

 2. Tap

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

Data Usage

View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Data usage.

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Enable Data Saver

Prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data in the background.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Data usage >

Data saver.

 3. Tap On/Off to turn Data saver on.

 • To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap Allow app while Data saver on, and tap On/Off next to each app to specify restrictions.

Monitor Mobile Data

Enable mobile data to access the Internet through your mobile network.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Data usage. The following options are available:

 • Mobile data: Enable mobile data services.

 • Alert me about data usage: Enable alerts for when your mobile data usage reaches the amount you chose.

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

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

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Monitor Wi-Fi Data

View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for

Wi-Fi networks.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Data usage. The following options are available:

 • Wi-Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi connections.

 • Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent apps that are running in the background from using them.

Airplane Mode

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Airplane mode.

 3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

NFC and Payment

NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your device with another compatible device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > NFC and payment.

 3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

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Android Beam

Share content to another NFC-capable device by touching the backs of the devices.

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

 2. Tap

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

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

Share Data with Android Beam

Use Android Beam to transfer information to another

NFC-capable device.

 1. From an app, tap Share.

– or –

Tap  More options > Share.

 2. Tap Android Beam and follow the prompts.

Tap and Pay

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

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

 2. Tap

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

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

 • To specify when to use the default app, tap

If open app supports Tap and pay.

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Mobile Hotspot

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

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

 2. Tap

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

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

 4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.

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

Mobile hotspot.

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

Change the Mobile Hotspot

Password

Change your Mobile Hotspot password.

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

 2. Tap

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

 3. Tap the password and enter a new password.

 4. Tap Save.

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Allowed Devices List

Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot.

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

 2. Tap

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

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

 4. Tap Add to add the device.

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

Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings

Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting settings.

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

 2. Tap

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

 3. Tap More options > Configure mobile hotspot for the following settings:

 • Network name: View and change the name of your Mobile hotspot.

 • Hide my Hide my phone: Prevent your Mobile hotspot from being discoverable by other devices.

 • Security: Choose the security level for your

Mobile hotspot.

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

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

 • Show advanced options: Configure additional

Mobile hotspot settings, including channels and frequency.

Wi-Fi Sharing

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

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

 2. Tap

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

 3. Tap Wi-Fi sharing to enable this feature.

Tethering

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering.

 3. Tap an option:

 • Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device’s

Internet connection using Bluetooth.

 • Connect the computer to the device using a

USB cable, and then tap USB tethering.

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Mobile Networks

Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Mobile networks

 • Data roaming access: Configure access to mobile networks while roaming.

 • Roaming: Enable or disable data while roaming on other mobile networks.

 • Signal strength: View mobile signal strength.

 • Network mode: Change the network mode.

 • Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.

 • Network operators: Choose available and preferred networks.

Location

Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Location.

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

 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined:

 • High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.

 • Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no GPS).

 • Phone only: Uses GPS only.

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

 • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.

 • Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.

Recent Location Requests

Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Location.

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

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

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Location Services

Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > Location.

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

Nearby Device

Scanning

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

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

 2. Tap

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

 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.

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Connect to a Printer

Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Printing.

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

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

Add printer.

MirrorLink

Mirror your device’s display on your car’s entertainment and information screen using a

USB connection.

To use this feature, your car system must support

MirrorLink

. For more information, visit mirrorlink.com.

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

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

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

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

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Download Booster

Download booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size.

Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.

To turn on Download booster:

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

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

 3. Tap On/Off to enable Download booster.

Virtual Private

Networks (VPN)

Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks

(VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before

setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a

Secure Screen Lock” on page 193.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

 3. Tap

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

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Manage a VPN

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

 3. Tap

 Settings next to a VPN.

 4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.

– or –

Tap Delete to delete the VPN.

Connect to a VPN

Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN.

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

Connect.

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To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap

Disconnect.

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Ethernet

Connect to a network using an Ethernet connection.

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

 2. Tap

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

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Sounds and

Vibration

Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.

Sound Mode

Switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Sounds and vibration >

Sound mode, and then choose a mode:

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

 • Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications and alerts.

 • Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.

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

Easy Mute

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

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

 2. Tap

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

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Vibrations

Configure your device’s vibrations.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Sounds and vibration.

 3. Tap options to customize:

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

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

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

Volume

Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.

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

 2. Tap

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

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

Use Volume Keys for Media

Set the default of the Volume key to control the media volume.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Sounds and vibration.

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

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Media Volume Limiter

Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers

(not included).

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume.

 3. Tap  More options > Media volume limiter.

 4. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

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To set the maximum output volume, drag the

Custom volume limit slider.

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

Ringtone

Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Sounds and vibration >

Ringtone.

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

– or –

Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone.

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Notification Sounds

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Sounds and vibration >

Notification sounds and tap an option to customize notifications.

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Do Not Disturb

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

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Sounds and vibration >

Do not disturb and configure the following:

 • Turn on now: Enable this option.

 • Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days, Start time, and End time to set up a do not disturb schedule.

 • Allow exceptions: Customize which notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode.

 • App rules: Manage rules set by apps.

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

System Sounds

Set various other system sound options.

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

 2. Tap

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

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

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

 • Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to alert, vibrate, or silent.

 • Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected.

 • Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the navigation keys are tapped.

Key-Tap Feedback

Play tones when keys are tapped.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Sounds and vibration, and then tap to enable each option:

 • Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped.

 • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the

Samsung keyboard is tapped.

 • Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.

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Sound Quality and

Effects

Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. The following options are available:

 • Dolby Atmos: Transform your experience with audio that surrounds you.

 • Equalizer: Choose an audio preset that is customized to different genres of music.

 • Advanced/Basic: Manually adjust various sound qualities.

 • UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience.

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 • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier.

 • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall.

 • Adapt Sound: Customize your sound settings.

Separate App Sound

You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Sounds and vibration >

Separate app sound.

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

 • App: Choose an app to play its sound on a separate audio device.

 • Audio device: Choose the audio device that you want the app’s sound to be played on.

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Notifications

Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.

Manage Notifications

Allow or block notifications from apps and services.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Notifications.

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To enable notifications, tap All apps, or tap

On/Off next to an app.

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To configure additional notification settings, tap Advanced.

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To customize individual notification settings, tap an app or service.

Smart Alert

Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features >

Smart alert, and tap On/Off to enable.

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Display

Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other settings.

Screen Off Settings

Customize when the screen turns off.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display.

 3. Tap an option to customize:

 • Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.

 • Block accidental touches: You can prevent the screen from turning on while the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket or a bag.

 • Screen saver: Display colors or images after the screen has turned off or while charging.

Screen Brightness

Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display.

 3. Customize options under Brightness:

 • Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.

 • Tap Auto brightness to automatically adjust the screen brightness based on the lighting conditions.

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Blue Light Filter

Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn this feature on and off.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > Blue light filter, and then choose one of the following options:

 • Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of the filter.

 • Tap Turn on now to enable this feature.

 • Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for when Blue light filter should be enabled. You can choose Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule.

Font and Screen Zoom

You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and style.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > Font and screen zoom for the following options:

 • Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level.

 • Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of text.

 • Tap a font to select it, or tap Download fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps.

 3. Tap Apply to set the screen zoom and font.

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Screen Quality

Customize the screen mode and resolution to match your viewing preferences.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display.

 3. Tap an option to customize:

 • Screen mode: Choose Adaptive display or a specific type of screen mode based on what you are viewing.

 • Screen resolution: You can change the screen resolution level. All apps will close when you change the resolution.

Full Screen Apps

Choose which apps you want to use in the full screen aspect ratio.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > Full screen apps and tap apps to enable this feature.

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LED Indicator

Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice recording, or receiving notifications.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Display > LED indicator to enable the feature.

Smart Stay

Smart stay uses the front camera to detect your face so that the screen stays on while you are looking at it.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features >

Smart stay, and tap On/Off to enable the feature.

One-Handed Mode

Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features >

One-handed mode.

 3. Tap On/Off to enable the following:

 • Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either bottom corner to reduce the display size.

 • Button: Tap Home three times in quick succession to reduce the display size.

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Device

Maintenance

View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.

Quick Optimization

The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions:

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Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory.

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Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.

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Scanning for malware.

To use the quick optimization feature:

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance.

 3. Tap Optimize now.

Battery

View how battery power is used for device activities.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance > Battery for options:

 • Battery usage: View power usage by item.

 • Power saving mode: Select a power mode to extend battery life.

 • App power monitor: View power usage by app.

 • Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the App power monitor.

 • Always sleeping apps: Select apps to put to sleep immediately when not being used.

 • More options > Advanced settings: Configure advanced battery settings and notifications.

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Performance Mode

Optimize your device’s performance features to best fit your usage.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance >

Performance mode.

 • Optimized (recommended): Balance battery life and screen resolution for everyday use.

 • Entertainment: Enjoy music and videos with ultra high quality sound and enhanced images.

 • High performance: Experience the highest quality display settings.

Storage

View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included).

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

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To increase available memory, tap Clean now.

Memory Card (SD Card)

Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting.

For more information, see “Install a SIM Card and

Memory Card” on page 9.

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Mount a Memory Card

When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you need to mount it before it can be accessed.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

 3. Tap More options > Storage settings.

 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Mount.

Remove a Memory Card

Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

 3. Tap More options > Storage settings.

 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount.

 5. Remove your memory card from the device.

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Format a Memory Card

Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance > Storage.

 3. Tap  More options > Storage settings.

 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap

Format, and then follow the prompts.

Memory

Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Device maintenance > Memory.

 • The used and available memory are shown.

 3. To free up as much memory as possible, tap

Clean now and follow the prompts.

 • The selected apps and services in the list will be closed.

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Language and Input

Configure your device’s language and input settings.

Change the Device Language

You can add languages to your list and organize them according to preference. If an app does not support your default language, then it will move to the next supported language in your list.

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

 2. Tap Settings > General management >

Language and input > Language.

 3. Tap Add language, and select a language from the list.

 4. Touch and hold Move next to a language, and drag it to the top of the list to set it as the device language.

 5. Tap Apply.

Default Keyboard

You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General management >

Language and input.

 3. Tap Default keyboard, and select a keyboard.

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Google Voice Typing

Speak rather than type your text entries using

Google Voice

typing.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General management >

Language and input.

 3. Tap On-screen keyboard > Google voice typing.

 • Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing.

 • "Ok Google" detection: Train Google Assistant to recognize your voice when you say

"Ok Google".

 • Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked.

 • Speech output: Select options for spoken feedback.

 • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network.

 • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words.

 • Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a

Bluetooth headset, if available.

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Manage On-Screen Keyboards

Enable or disable on-screen keyboards.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General management >

Language and input.

 3. Tap On-screen keyboard > Manage keyboards.

 4. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.

Physical Keyboards

Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device (sold separately).

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General management >

Language and input.

 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option:

 • Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen keyboard while a physical keyboard is also being used.

 • Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the keyboard shortcuts on the screen.

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Show Keyboard Button

Show a button the navigation bar to quickly switch between keyboards.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General Management >

Language and input.

 3. Tap Show keyboard button to enable this feature.

Autofill Service

Save time entering information using autofill services.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General Management >

Language and input.

 3. Tap Autofill service and select your preferred service.

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Text-to-Speech Options

Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice

Assistant.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General management >

Language and input > Text-to-speech for options:

 • Preferred engine: Choose either the

Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine.

Tap Settings for options.

 • Language: Select a default language.

 • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.

 • Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.

 • Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis.

 • Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.

Pointer Speed

Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included).

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General management >

Language and input.

 3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.

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Date and Time

By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time manually.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General management > Date and time. The following options are available:

 • Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your wireless network.

When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options are available:

 – Set date: Enter the current date.

 – Set time: Enter the current time.

 – Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.

 • Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time.

Report Diagnostic

Information

This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General management > Report diagnostic information.

 3. Read and accept the consent information to enable this feature.

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Reset

Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults.

Reset Settings

You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected.

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

 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset >

Reset settings.

 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Reset Network Settings

You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings.

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

 2. Tap

Settings General Management > Reset >

Reset network settings.

 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

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Factory Data Reset

You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device.

This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is not affected.

Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.

For more information, see “Factory Reset Protection” on the next page.

If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature activated, you must enter the user name and password for a registered Google Account to regain access to the device. You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials.

Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account.

Before resetting your device:

 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area.

 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password.

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To reset your device:

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

 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset >

Factory data reset.

 3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset.

 4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device.

Factory Reset Protection

When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,

Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset

Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device.

You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset if you do not have your Google Account username and password. For more information, see

“Factory Data Reset” on the previous page.

Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service center, you should remove your Google

Account before resetting the device back to factory settings. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/frp.

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Enable Factory Reset Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically activates the FRP security feature.

Disable Factory Reset Protection

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accounts > Accounts >

[Google account].

 3. Tap Remove account.

Auto Restart

Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the device restarts.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > General management > Reset >

Auto restart.

 3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set the following parameters:

 • Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.

 • Day: Select the day of the week to automatically restart your device.

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System Updates

Check for and install available software updates for your device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > System updates for the following options:

 • Check for system updates: Manually check for available software updates.

 • Show system update history: View previous software updates.

 • Use Software Upgrade Assistant: Install a tool to install system updates.

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Lock Screen and Security

Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.

Screen Lock Types

The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or no security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern,

PIN, Password, and None.

Set a Secure Screen Lock

It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).

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

 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >

Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock

(Pattern, PIN, or Password).

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Hide content: Enable to hide the content of notifications.

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Notification icons only: Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon.

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Transparency: Adjust the transparency of notifications.

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Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of notification text automatically based on the background color.

 4. Tap Done when finished.

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Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or other devices have been detected. A secure screen lock is required for this feature.

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Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen lock is required for this feature.

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Biometric Locks

The following biometric lock types are available:

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Intelligent scan: Combine face and iris recognition to unlock your device. For more information, see

“Intelligent Scan” on page 49.

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Face recognition: Use facial recognition to unlock

your device. For more information, see “Face

Recognition” on page 44.

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Iris scanner: Use iris recognition to unlock the

screen. For more information, see “Iris Scanner” on page 45.

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Fingerprint scanner: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. For more information, see

“Fingerprint Scanner” on page 47.

Lock Screen and AOD

Settings

Configure display settings for the Lock screen.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security for options:

 • Clock and FaceWidgets: Customize the clock,

FaceWidgets, and contact information that displays on the Lock screen and Always On

Display screen.

 • Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen and Always On

Display screen.

 • App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from the Lock screen.

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Google Play Protect

Configure app safety checks from Google Play.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Google Play Protect.

 3. Tap options to customize security.

Find My Device

Protect your device from loss or theft. You need to sign in to your Google Account to use this feature.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Find My Device.

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Find My Device: Download the app from

Google Play.

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Web: Access Find My Device on the Internet.

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Google: Search for “find my device” topics online.

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Security Update

The Security update field shows the date of the last software security update.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Security update.

 3. Follow the prompts to check for software updates.

Samsung Pass

Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pass.

You must sign in to your Samsung account to use

Samsung Pass.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Samsung Pass.

 3. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung account and add your biometric data.

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Secure Folder

Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for your device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Secure Folder and follow the prompts to secure content on your device.

App Permission

Monitor

Get notified when permissions you select are being used by apps running in the background.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

App permission monitor.

 3. Tap On/Off next to the apps you want to be notified about when they use certain permissions.

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Secure Startup

Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, pattern, or password to be entered before it starts up.

You must have a secured screen lock for this option to be available.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Secure startup and select an option.

Encrypt SD Card

Protect your optional memory (not included) card by encrypting its data.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Encrypt SD card.

 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card.

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Set Up SIM Card Lock

Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your

SIM card.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts.

 • Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.

 • Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.

View Passwords

Display password characters briefly as you type them.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings > Make passwords visible to enable the feature.

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Security Update

Service

Automatically receive security updates.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings for the following Security update service options:

 • Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates.

 – Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a

Wi-Fi network.

 • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis.

Device Administration

Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings > Device admin apps.

 3. Tap an option to enable it as a device administrator.

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Credential Storage

Manage your security certificates. You can disable or remove certificates.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings for the following options:

 • Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.

 • View security certificates: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.

 • User certificates: View user certificates.

 • Install from phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage.

 • Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.

Advanced Security

Settings

Use these options to configure advanced security settings.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings for the following advanced options:

 • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected.

 – This option is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled. For more information,

see “Set a Secure Screen Lock” on page 193.

 • Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, preventing access to other features of your device.

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 • Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history.

 • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device.

 • Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings.

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Accounts

Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account,

Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.

Add an Account

You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accounts > Accounts > Add account.

 3. Tap one of the account types.

 4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.

Account Settings

Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type.

Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account’s settings.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accounts > Accounts >

[Account type].

 3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync settings.

 4. Tap other available options for the account type.

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Remove an Account

You can remove accounts from your device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accounts > Accounts >

[Account type].

 3. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.

Backup and Restore

Configure your device to backup data to your personal accounts.

Samsung Account

Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account.

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

 2. Tap Settings > Accounts > Backup and restore for options:

 • Back up data: Configure your Samsung account to back up your data.

 • Restore data: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data.

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Google Account

Enable backup of your information to your Google account.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accounts > Backup and restore for options:

 • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.

 • Backup account: Select a Google Account to be used as your backup account.

 • Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers.

When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you reinstall an application.

Google Settings

Configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your Google account.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Google, and select an option to customize.

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Accessibility

Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities.

For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at [email protected].

Vision

You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of the device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accessibility > Vision, and then tap an option:

 • Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist blind and low-vision users.

 – Voice Assistant can collect all of the text you enter, except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device.

 • Voice Assistant help: View help on using

Voice Assistant.

 • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for privacy.

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 • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter selection instead of double tapping.

 • Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags to provide information about nearby objects.

 • Font and screen zoom: Configure the screen zoom level and font size and style.

 • High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background.

 • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the

Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background.

 • Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out.

 • Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen.

 • Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen.

 • Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a large pointer for a connected mouse or touchpad.

 • Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black text on a white background.

 • Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen if you are color blind or have difficulty reading the display because of the screen color.

 • Color lens: Adjust the screen colors if you have difficulty reading the text.

Hearing

You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with audio aspects of the device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accessibility > Hearing, and tap an option:

 • Sound detectors: Receive alerts when the device detects a baby crying or a doorbell.

 • Flash notification: Set the camera light or screen to blink whenever you receive a notification.

 • Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy.

 • Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for use with hearing aids.

 • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available.

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 • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available.

 • Left and right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo device.

 • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone.

Dexterity and

Interaction

You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with dexterity and interaction aspects of the device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction, and tap an option:

 • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches.

 • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.

 • Easy screen turn on: Turn on the screen without having to press any buttons.

 • Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.

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 • Click after pointer stops: Automatically click on an item after the pointer stops over it.

 • Interaction control: Customize interactable or non-interactable areas, hardkeys, and the keyboard.

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More Accessibility

Settings

Customize additional accessibility features for your device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accessibility, and tap an option:

 • Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options. For more information, see

“Text-to-Speech Options” on page 185.

 • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions.

 • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Volume up key and the Power key together.

 • Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable accessibility features using the Volume keys.

 • Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications.

 • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts for answering and ending calls.

 • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap.

 • Accessibility settings backup: Import and export your accessibility settings, or share them with other devices.

Accessibility Services

Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Accessibility.

 3. Other installed accessibility services may be listed and configured under Services.

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Other Settings

Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.

Help

View the user manual on your device.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Help.

Manage Game

Features

Automatically arranges all your games in one place.

For more information on Game Launcher, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features > Games >

Game Launcher.

 3. Tap On/Off to enable Game Launcher.

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Phone Assistance App

Phone assistance apps help you by gathering information from the screen currently shown.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features >

Phone assistance app.

 3. Tap an option to customize:

 • Phone assistance app: Select your default assistance app.

 • Analyze on-screen text: Analyze text shown on the screen to provide related content.

 • Analyze on-screen images: Take and analyze images of the screen.

Dual Messenger

Use two separate accounts for the same app.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > Advanced features >

Dual messenger.

 3. Tap On/Off next to supported apps to enable the feature for each app.

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To select which contacts have access to the secondary messenger app, tap Select separate contacts for your second app.

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About Phone

View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more.

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

 2. Tap

Settings > About phone, and then view your phone number, model number, serial number, and IMEI information. 

 3. Tap additional items to view more information about your device.

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Getting Help

Additional resources for your device.

Videos

samsung.com/spsn

 

Smart Simulator

samsungsimulator.com

 

Tips & Tricks

samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy

 

 

Samsung Care

samsung.com/us/support

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Legal

View legal information for your device.

Legal Information

READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR

MOBILE DEVICE.

Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement between you and

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”).

You can opt out of the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by emailing [email protected] or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG

(726-7864) and providing the applicable information.

For complete terms and conditions that bind you and

Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the Product.

Find Legal Information Online

The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited

Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA), and

Health & Safety Information for your device are available online:

Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty, and Health & Safety Information:

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Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP

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Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP

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End User License Agreement:

Find Legal Information on the Mobile Device

The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited

Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and

Health & Safety Information are also available on the device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The location depends on the device, and is usually in the

“About device” or “About phone” section, for example:

Settings > About phone or About device or

About tablet > Legal information > Samsung legal

Or, use the Search feature to search for “Legal”.

Legal

Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the Product, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto, is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship.

You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property

221 shall remain with Samsung and its suppliers.

Open Source Software

Some software components of this product, including but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, incorporate source code covered under GNU General

Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public

License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit: opensource.samsung.com

HEVC Patents

Covered by Patents at patentlist.hevcadvance.com

THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD WITH A LIMITED LICENSE AND

IS AUTHORIZED TO BE USED ONLY IN CONNECTION

WITH HEVC CONTENT THAT MEETS EACH OF THE

THREE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS: (1) HEVC

CONTENT ONLY FOR PERSONAL USE; (2) HEVC

CONTENT THAT IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE; AND (3)

HEVC CONTENT THAT IS CREATED BY THE OWNER OF

THE PRODUCT.

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THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION

WITH HEVC ENCODED CONTENT CREATED BY A THIRD

PARTY, WHICH THE USER HAS ORDERED OR

PURCHASED FROM A THIRD PARTY, UNLESS THE USER

IS SEPARATELY GRANTED RIGHTS TO USE THE

PRODUCT WITH SUCH CONTENT BY A LICENSED

SELLER OF THE CONTENT.

YOUR USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN CONNECTION WITH

HEVC ENCODED CONTENT IS DEEMED ACCEPTANCE OF

THE LIMITED AUTHORITY TO USE AS NOTED ABOVE.

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

The information below explains that a user accepts this Product as sold, including the hardware and software components as created and packaged for sale. If the user changes these parameters through a unique modification, Samsung will not be held responsible for damages or issues that result from these end-user changes.

Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited to the:

  l merchantability of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose or use;

  l design, condition or quality of the product;

  l performance of the product;

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  l workmanship of the product or the components contained therein; or

  l compliance of the product with the requirements of any law, rule, specification or contract pertaining thereto.

Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.

Modification of Software

Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry settings, or your modification of Operating System

(OS) software.

Using custom OS software may cause your device and applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not permit users to download certain software, such as custom OS.

If your carrier prohibits this, and if you attempt to download software onto the device without authorization; you will be notified on the screen that the device will no longer operate and you will then be instructed to power down the device. You must then contact your carrier to restore the device to the carrier authorized settings.

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Samsung Knox

Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox.

Maintaining Water and Dust

Resistance

CAUTION! To avoid electric shock and damage to your device, do not charge device while it is wet or in an area where it could get wet. Do not handle device, charger or cords with wet hands while charging.

This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system.

Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and shown to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances (meets requirements of classification IP68 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 – Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15-35°C,

86-106 kPa, 5.0 feet, for 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation. It is important that all compartments are closed tightly.

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Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your device components or an internally sealed system, this condition will void your device warranty.

Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.

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Any device which uses accessible compartments or ports that can be opened, should have these sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from entering the system.

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Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If your device has gotten wet, you should dry the inside of the charging port before inserting a power connector to charge your device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device may operate abnormally. For example, it may charge more slowly or overheat.

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Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to water over 5.0 feet deep for more than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.

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Water resistant based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion in fresh water up to 5 feet for up to

30 minutes. If Device is exposed to fresh water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth; if exposed to liquid other than fresh water, rinse with fresh water and dry as directed.

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Warning! Liquid other than fresh water may enter the device faster. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.

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Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.

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If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water and dust resistant features of the device may be damaged.

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To maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device, if an

S Pen is available for use, verify it is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids.

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The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids.

Restricting Children’s Access to Your

Mobile Device

Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that increase your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.

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Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Address:

85 Challenger Road

Ridgefield Park

New Jersey 07660

Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

Internet: samsung.com

©2018 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung,

Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, Samsung Gear,

Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, and Smart Switch are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital

Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files.

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Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.

The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.

Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features.

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