Samsung Galaxy J7 Perx User Manual

SI\MSUNG

SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating

your device and keep it for future reference.

Galaxy

J7

Penc

Table of Contents

Special Features

Side Speaker .................................2

Getting Started

Introduction .................................4

Set Up Your Device .............................6

Assemble Your Device ........................7

Start Using Your Device ......................12

Set Up Your Device ..........................13

Learn About YourDevice .......................18

Front View ..................................19

Back View ..................................21

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Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List ... 23

Your Phone’s Home Screen .................. 24

Status Bar ................................. 30

Notification Panel .......................... 32

Navigation ................................ 34

Enter Text ................................. 37

Multi Window ..............................40

Apps .........................................42

Using Apps ................................ 43

Apps Settings .............................. 46

Boost Apps ................................ 50

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Calculator ................................. 54

Calendar .................................. 55

Camera and Video .......................... 57

Camera Overview .......................... 58

Clock .....................................64

Contacts ...................................67

Email ..................................... 79

Galaxy Apps ............................... 86

Gallery .................................... 87

Google Apps ................................91

Internet ................................... 94

Messaging ................................. 97

My Files .................................. 105

Phone .................................... 107

Place and Answer Calls .................... 108

S Health ................................. 123

Samsung Notes ........................... 125

Samsung+ .................................127

Secure Folder App ..........................127

Settings .................................... 128

How to Use Settings ....................... 129

Connections ................................ 130

Wi-Fi ......................................131

Bluetooth ................................ 135

Airplane Mode Settings .....................141

Hotspot and Tethering ......................141

Data Usage ............................... 144

Mobile Networks .......................... 145

Location .................................. 146

Nearby Devices ........................... 148

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Phone Visibility ........................... 148

Printing .................................. 148

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............ 150

Sounds and Vibration ........................ 153

Sound Mode .............................. 154

Vibrations ................................ 154

Volume ...................................155

Ringtone ................................. 156

Notification Sounds ....................... 156

Do Not Disturb .............................157

System Sounds ........................... 158

Key-Tap Feedback ......................... 158

Sound Quality andEffects ................. 159

Notifications ............................... 160

Block App Notifications .....................161

Customize App Notifications ................161

Display ..................................... 162

Screen Brightness ......................... 163

Screen Zoom and Font ..................... 163

Easy Mode ................................ 164

Icon Frames .............................. 165

Status Bar ................................ 165

Screen Timeout ........................... 166

Screen Saver .............................. 166

Wallpapers andThemes ......................167

Wallpaper ................................ 168

Themes .................................. 168

Device Maintenance ........................ 169

Quick Optimization ........................ 170

Battery ................................... 170

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Storage ...................................171

Memory ...................................175

Language and Input ........................175

Date and Time .............................176

Report Diagnostic Info ......................177

Reset .....................................177

Factory Data Reset .........................178

System Updates ...........................179

Lock Screen andSecurity .....................181

Set a Screen Lock ......................... 182

Unknown Sources ......................... 184

Secure Folder Settings ..................... 184

Secure Startup ............................ 184

Encrypt SD Card .......................... 184

View Passwords ........................... 185

Security Update Service ................... 185

Device Administration ..................... 186

Credential Storage ........................ 186

Advanced Security Settings .................187

Accounts ................................... 188

Accessibility ................................ 194

Samsung Cloud Settings ................... 189

Accounts Settings ......................... 190

Backup and Restore ........................191

GoogleSettings ............................192

Vision .................................... 195

Hearing .................................. 196

Dexterity and Interaction Settings ...........197

Configure Other Accessibility Settings ...... 199

Accessibility Services ...................... 199

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Other Settings ..............................200

Help ..................................... 201

One-Handed Mode ........................ 201

Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a

Computer ................................ 201

About Device .............................203

Getting Help ...............................205

Videos ...................................206

Simulators ...............................206

Tips ......................................206

Samsung Support .........................206

For Assistance ............................ 207

Legal ........................................ 211

Legal Information ..........................212

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Special Features

Learn about your mobile
device’s special features.

Side Speaker

This device features the speaker on

thesideofthedevice.

Speaker

Special Features 2

Getting Started

Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get

started usingyour new device.

Introduction

The following topics describe the basics of using this

guide and your new phone.

About the User Guide

Thank you for purchasing your new Samsung Galaxy

J7Perx. The following topics explain how best to use
this guide to get the most out of your phone.

Before Using Your Phone

Read the Get Started guide and Important Information
booklet that were packaged with your phone

thoroughly for proper usage.

Accessible services may be limited by subscription

contract conditions.

Getting Started 4

Descriptions in the User Guide

Note that most descriptions in this guide are based

on your phone’s setup at the time of purchase.

Unless otherwise noted, instructions begin from the

phone’shome screen, which is displayed by pressing
the Homekey. Some operation descriptions may
besimplified.

Screenshots and Key Labels

Screenshots and other illustrations in this user guide

may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the

user guide are simplified for description purposes and

differ from your phone’s display.

Other Notations

In the user guide, the phone may be referred to

either as “phone,” “device,” or “handset.” A microSD™,
microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ card is referred to as an
“SD card” or a “memory card.”

Get Support from BoostZone

You can access support for your phone and service
through the preloaded Boost® Zone app.



1. From home, tap Apps > BoostZone.

2. From the Boost Zone main page, tap My Account.

3. Tap a topic to view its contents.

Getting Started 5

Set Up Your Device

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

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your device.

Remove the Back Cover

1. Remove the back cover.

Caution: When removing the back cover, use the
slot next to the Volume key to gently lift the cover

off. Pulling on the Speaker (located next to the
Powerbutton) may cause damage.

Do not pull
onSpeaker

2. Lift the cover up and to the left of the device.

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Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during

removal or installation of an internal component can

cause the material to break.

Install the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are

provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,

your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,

such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN),
available optional services, and other features.

Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIMcard
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards outof reach of
small children.

► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.

Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face

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down into the device and that the card is

positioned as shown.

Getting Started 8

Install an Optional Memory Card

You can install a microSD™ or microSDHC™ 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.

► Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold

contacts facing down.

Getting Started 9

Install the Battery

The battery is installed in the back of the device.

1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of

the device, making sure the connectors align.

2. Gently press down to secure the battery.

Replace the Back Cover

The back cover should be replaced before using

thedevice.

1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device
and press down.

2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.

Getting Started 10

Charge the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard

Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and
USBcable) is included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.

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

1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.

Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries

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.

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.

When to Charge the Battery

When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at

regular intervals.

In this condition, your device conserves its remaining

battery power by dimming the screen.

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When the battery level becomes too low, the device

automatically turns off.

For a quick check of your battery level:
► View the battery charge indicator located in the top

right corner of your device’s display. Asolid color
( ) indicates a full charge.

You can also choose to display a percentage value.

Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea

of the remaining charge on the battery. For more

information, see “Battery” on page170.

While charging, the device and the charger may

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

If the lower part of the device overheats,

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check for damage to the connected USB cable.

Replace the damaged USB cable with a new

Samsung-approved cable.

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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:

► Press and hold the Power key until the device

turnson.

To turn the device off:

1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Deviceoptions menu is displayed.

2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

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:

► Press the Power key.

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Tochoose a more secure screen lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page182.

To unlock the device:

► Press the Power key or Home key, and then

dragyour finger across the screen.

Getting Started 13

Restart the Device

If your device stops responding to taps or finger

gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan
restart your device.

► Press and hold the Power key and the

Volumedown key at the same time for morethan
seven seconds.

Set Up Your Device

Use the Set Up Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome

screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of
setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,

and more.

Note: On the Welcome screen, there may be an

Accessibility button. If you are visually impaired or hard

of hearing, tap Accessibility to change the accessibility

settings.

1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.

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2. Tap Accounts.

3. Tap Addaccount > Google.

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Google Account

Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully
utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,

GoogleDuo, and the Google Play™ store.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new

GoogleAccount.

– or –

To create a new Google Account or set up your

GoogleAccount on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.

Getting Started 14

Factory Reset Protection

When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,

Factory Reset Protection is turned on. 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 page178.

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.

Enable Factory Reset Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically

turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security
feature. For more information, visit: google.com.

Disable Factory Reset Protection

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.



1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > Google.

If you have more than one Google Account set

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up on your device, tap the Google Account you

want to remove.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account. 

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Samsung Account

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

your device for the first time, set up your existing

Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.

– or –

To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time, use

Accounts settings.

1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.



2. Tap Accounts.

3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.

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Add an Email Account

Use the Email app to view and manage all your email

accounts in oneapp.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing email account or create a new email

account.

– or –

To create a new email account or set up your email
account on your device at any time, use Accounts

settings.



1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Accounts.

3. Tap Addaccount > Email.

For more information on using Email, see

“Email” on page79.

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Activation and Service

Before using your phone, you must set up your service

with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial
number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery
compartment.

For more information about your Boost Mobile account,

see Boost Account Information and Help.

Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan

Set up your Boost Mobile account.

1. From your computer, visit boostmobile.com and click
Activate.

2. Choose an activation option and click Next.

3. When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID)

printed on the sticker located on the back of your

phone in the battery compartment. This number

can also be found on the bottom panel of the

phone’s package.

4. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your
plan and select a payment method.

5. Follow the activation instructions below and you’ll
be able to start using your phone.

Note: You can also activate by phone by calling
1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) from any other

phone.

Activate Your Phone

After setting up your account on boostmobile.com,

simply turn your device on. Your device is designed
to activate automatically. If you are swapping from

another Boost Mobile device to a new one, be sure
to turn off the old device before swapping the serial

number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn

on the new device and the programming information

will be pushed to your device automatically.

Getting Started 17

Set Up Voicemail

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.



1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail.

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

For more information on voicemail, see

“Voicemail” on page53.

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.

Front View

Microphone

Front camera

Volume keys

Recent apps

Home key

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Earpiece

Proximity sensors

Power key

Back

Earpiece: Listen to calls and automated prompts

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when using the phone.

Proximity sensors: Detect when objects are close

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to the screen. For example, when you hold the
phone to your ear while on a phone call, the sensors
temporarily lock the screen to prevent accidental

screen touches.

Power/Lock key: Turn the phone or screen on or off,

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enable Emergency mode, or restart the phone.

Back key: Returns you to the previous screen, or

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close a dialog box, options menu, the notification

panel, or the keyboard.

Home key: Returns you to the home screen.

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Recent Apps key: Access recently used apps.

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Touchscreen: Display information needed to operate

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your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list,
and the date and time. Also provides one-tap access
to all of your features and applications.

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Volume key: Adjust the ringtone or media volume or

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adjust the voice volume during a call.

Front camera: Takes pictures and records videos

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while facing the screen, and allows you to video
conference.

Back View

Rear camera

Speaker

Headset jack Microphone

USB charger/accessory port

Learn About YourDevice 21

Flash

Microphone: Transmit your voice for phone calls

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or record your voice or ambient sounds for voice
recordings and videos. There are two microphones,

one on the top and one on the bottom.

Flash: Help illuminate subjects in low‑light

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environments when the camera is focusing and

capturing a picture or video.

Rear camera: Take pictures and videos.

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USB charger/accessory port: Connect the phone to

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the charger using a USB cable.

Headset jack: Plug in a headset for convenient,

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hands-free conversations.

Speaker: Play ringtones and sounds. The speaker

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also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone
mode.

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Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List

Most of your phone’s operations originate from the
home screen or the Apps list.

1. From any screen press the Home key to display the
home screen.

2. Tap Apps to display the Apps list.

3. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding
application.

For information about using the home screen, see

“Home Screen Basics” on page25.

Select Options and Navigate Screens

► Tap icons, keys, and other items to open or activate

the assigned function.

Tap Back to return to the previous screen.

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Recent Applications

You can display a list of recently used applications
using the Recent Apps key.

► Tap Recent Apps to view a list of recently used

applications.

Phone Settings Menu

You can customize your phone’s settings and options
through the Settings menu.

► From home, tap Apps > Settings.

– or –

Pull down the status bar and tap Settings.

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Your Phone’s Home Screen

Notification

Widget

Primary shortcuts

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area

Status

area

Status bar

Application icons

Apps list