Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Galaxy S23 User guide

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User manual

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Features

S Pen| Biometric security| Dark mode

Getting started

Device layout: Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S23+ | Galaxy S23

Set up your device: Maintaining water and dust resistance| Charge the battery| Wireless power sharing

Camera and Gallery

Samsung apps

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Contents

Google apps

Microsoft apps

Outlook| Microsoft 365 | OneDrive

Settings

Customization: Display| Notifications| Sounds and vibration

Security: Lock screen and security| Face recognition| Fingerprint scanner

Accounts: Add an account| Account settings| Remove an account| Backup and

restore| Google settings

Backup: Samsung account| Google Account| External storage transfer

Accessibility: Recommended for you | TalkBack| Spoken assistance | Visibility

About phone

Learn more

Legal information

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Getting started

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23+

Galaxy S23

Set up your device

Start using your device

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Front camera

Volume keys

USB/Charger/Audio port

Rear camera

Side key

S Pen

Speaker

SIM card tray

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Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Front camera

Volume keys

USB/Charger/Audio port

Rear camera

Side key

Speaker

SIM card tray

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Galaxy S23+

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Front camera

Volume keys

USB/Charger/Audio port

Rear camera

Side key

Speaker

SIM card tray

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Galaxy S23

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Charge your device

Before turning on your

device, charge it fully.

Install SIM

Place the SIM card into the tray with the gold contacts facing up.

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Set up your device

Maintaining water and dust resistance| Charge the battery| Wireless power sharing

Your device uses a nano-SIM card. A SIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able to use your previous SIM card. Network indicators for 5G service are based on your service provider’s specifications and network availability. Contact your service provider for more details.

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 tray openings are maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids.

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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.

The device is not impervious to dust and water damage in any situation. It is important that all compartments are closed tightly.

Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and maintain dust and water resistance performance:

Water resistant based on IP68 rating, which tests submersion in fresh water deeper than 1.5 meters or keep it submerged for more than 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.

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.

If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet, sound may not be heard clearly during a call. After wiping the device with a dry cloth, dry it thoroughly before using it.

Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.

If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the water and dust resistant features of the device may be damaged.

If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, the device sound may become quiet or certain features may not work. If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object, the device may be damaged and it's appearance may be affected.

If the air vent hole is covered by an accessory of type, unwanted noises may occur during calls or media playback.

NOTE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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Charge the battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.

NOTE Wall charger sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Using other charging devices and batteries may not be covered under warranty and may cause damage. For more information on your device, including charging compatibility, please visit samsung.com.

TIPWhilecharging, the deviceandthecharger may become hot andstop charging. Thisusually does not affectthe device’s lifespan or performanceand is in the device’s normal rangeof operation. Disconnect the chargerfrom the device and wait for the deviceto cool down. Formore information,visit samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.

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Wireless power sharing

Wirelessly charge your compatible Samsung devices using your phone. Some features are not available while sharing power.

From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Battery > Wireless power sharing.

2. Tap Battery limit and choose a percentage. Once the device you are charging has reached this level of charge, wireless power sharing automatically turns off.

Tap

4. With the phone face down, place the compatible device on the back of the phone to charge. A notification sound or vibration occurs when charging begins.

NOTEWireless power sharing works with most Qi-Certified devices. Requires minimum 30% battery to share. Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device. May not work with some accessories, covers, or other manufacturer’s devices. If you have trouble connecting or charging is slow, remove any cover from each device.

to turn on the charging feature.

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For best results when using Wireless power sharing, please note:

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Remove any accessories or cover before using the feature. Depending on the type of accessory or cover, Wireless power sharing may not work properly.

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The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device, so you may need to adjust the placement to make a connection. When charging starts, a notification or vibration will occur, so the notification will help you know you've made a connection.

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Call reception or data services may be affected, depending on your network environment.

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Charging speed or efficiency can vary depending on device condition or surrounding environment.

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Do not use headphones while charging with Wireless power sharing.

Start using your device

Turn on your device

Use the Side key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked or broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.

Press and hold the

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To turn the device off, press and hold the same time, and tap Power off. Confirm when prompted.

Side key to turn the device on.

Side and Volume down keys at the

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To restart your device, press and hold the same time, and tap Restart. Confirm when prompted.

TIP To learn more about powering off your device from Settings, tap

Advanced features > Side key > How to power off your phone.

Side and Volume down keys at the

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Getting started

NOTEBest 5G performance requires optimal 5G connection and unobstructed antennas (rear of device); see service provider for network availability; 5G performance may be impacted by a case or cover.

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

Bring data from an old device

Download Smart Switch™to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes, calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data using a USBcable, Wi-Fi, or computer.

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Bring data from old device.

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

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Side key

Press to lock. Press to turn on the screen, and then swipe the screen to unlock it.

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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. For more information about screen locks, see Lock screen and security.

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Side key settings

You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key.

Double press

Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.

2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:

Quick launch camera (default)

Open app

Press and hold

Choose which feature is launched when you press and hold the Sidekey.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.

2. Under the Press and hold heading, tap an option:

Wake Bixby (default)

Power off menu

Accounts

Set up and manage your accounts.

TIPAccounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. Contact your service provider for more information.

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Add a Google Account

Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android™features.

When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen, Google Device Protection is activated. This service requires your Google Account information when resetting to factory settings. For more information, see

From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

Tap Add account > Google.

Google Play Protect.

Add a Samsung account

From Settings, tap

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Samsung account.

Add an Outlook account

From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

Tap Add account > Outlook.

Set up voicemail

You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time. You can access voicemail through the Phone app. Options may vary by service provider.

From Phone, touch and hold the 1 key or tap Voicemail.

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

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Navigation

A touch screen 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 touch screen may damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the warranty.

Tap

Lightly touch items to select or launch them.

Tap an item to select it.

Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.

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Swipe

Lightly drag your finger across the screen.

Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.

Drag and drop

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

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

Drag a widget to place it in a new location.

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Zoom in and out

Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.

Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in.

Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.

Touch and hold

Touch and hold items to activate them.

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

Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.

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Recent apps

Home

Back

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Navigation bar

You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures.

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Navigation buttons

Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.

From Settings, tap

Display > Navigation bar > Buttons.

2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back and Recent apps icons display.

Navigation gestures

Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen experience. Instead swipe to navigate your device.

From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures to enable the

1. feature.

2. Tap an option to customize:

More options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity.

Gesture hint: Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is located.

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Switch apps when hint hidden: When gesture hint is disabled, you can still switch between apps using the gesture when this option is enabled.

Show button to hide keyboard: Show an icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to hide the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode.

Block gestures with S Pen: Prevent the S Pen from making navigation gestures (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).

Customize your home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen.

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App icons

Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.

From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap

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To remove an icon:

From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap

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NOTERemoving an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from a Home screen.

Add to Home.

Remove.

Wallpaper

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture, video, or preloaded wallpaper.

From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpaper and

1. style.

2. Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:

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Tap the Lock screen and Home screen images to edit them.

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Change wallpapers: Choose from a variety wallpaper options, or download more from Galaxy Themes.

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Color palette: Choose a palette based on colors from your wallpaper.

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Dim wallpaper when Dark mode is on: Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper.

Themes

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

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.

Tap Themes, and tap a theme to preview and download it.

Tap Menu > My stuff > Themes to see downloaded themes.

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

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Icons

Apply different icon sets to replace the default icons.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.

Tap

Tap Menu > My stuff > Icons to see downloaded icons.

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

Themes > Icons, and tap an icon set to preview and download it.

Widgets

Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.

Tap Widgets, and then tap a widget set to open it.

3. Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen, and tap Add.

Customize Widgets

Once you have added a widget, you can customize where it's located and how it functions.

From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, and tap an option:

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Create stack: Add other widgets of the same size to stack in the same

place on the screen.

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Remove: Delete a widget from your screen.

Settings: Customize the function or appearance of the widget.

App info: Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.

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Home screen settings

Customize your Home and Apps screens.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.

Tap

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Settings to customize:

Home screen layout: Set your device to have separate Home and Apps screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.

Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on the Home screen.

Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on the Apps screen.

Folder grid: Choose a layout to determine how folders are arranged.

Add media page to Home screen: When enabled swipe right from the Home screen to show a media page. Tap to view available media services.

Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen for easy access to the Apps screen.

Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from being removed or repositioned.

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

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Hide apps on Home and Apps screens: Choose apps to hide from the Home and App screens. Return to this screen to restore hidden apps. Hidden apps are still installed and can appear as results in Finder searches.

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App icon badges:Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications. You can also choose the badge style.

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Swipe down for notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen.

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Rotate to landscape mode:Rotate the Home screen automatically when your device’s orientation is changed from portrait to landscape.

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About Home screen: View version information.

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Apps list

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Easy mode

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

From Settings, tap Display > Easy mode.

Tap to enable this feature. The following options appear:

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Touch and hold delay:Set how long it takes for a continuous touch to be recognized as a touch and hold.

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High contrast keyboard: Choose a keyboard with high contrast colors.

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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 Charging Mute Vibrate

Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active Alarm

Notification icons

Missed calls Call in progress New message Voicemail

New email Download Upload App update

Configure display options for the Status bar.

TIPFrom Quick settings, tap More options > Status bar to configure settings for

Status bar notifications.

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Device settings

Quick settings

Notification cards

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Notification panel

For quick access to notifications, settings, and more, simply open the Notification panel.

View the Notification panel

You can access the Notification panel from any screen.

1. Swipe down on the screen to display the Notification panel.

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To open an item, tap it.

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

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To clear all notifications, tap

Clear.

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To customize notifications, tap

Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the

2. Notification panel.

Notification settings.

Quick settings

The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions using Quick settings. The icons below show the most common settings available in Quick settings. Icon colors change when enabled and disabled. Other settings may be available on your device.

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

2. Swipe down again from the top of the screen to display Quick settings.

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Tap a quick setting icon to turn it on or off.

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Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting.

Wi-Fi Sound Bluetooth Auto rotate

Airplane mode Location Power saving Dark mode

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Quick settings options

The following options are available in Quick settings.

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Finder: Search the device.

Power off: Power off and Restart options.

Settings: Quickly access the device's settings menu.

More options: Reorder Quick settings or change the button layout.

Device control: Control other devices when supported apps like SmartThings or Google Home are installed.

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Media output: Access the Media panel and control playback of connected audio and video devices.

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Brightness slider: Drag to adjust the screen brightness.

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S Pen button

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S Pen

The S Pen provides a variety of helpful functions. Use your S Pen to launch apps, take notes, or draw a picture. Some SPen functions, such as tapping the touchscreen, may not work if the device is near a magnet (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).

Remove the S Pen

The S Pen stores in the bottom of your device for convenient access. It also charges the S Pen so that it can be used for remote functions.

Push the S Pen inward to release it, and then slide it out.

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NOTETo maintain the water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device, make sure the S Pen slot and opening are both kept free of dust and water, and the pen is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids.

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Air view

Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content or view information about an item on the screen. The following Air view features are available:

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Preview an email message before opening it.

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Preview the contents of a photo album or enlarge a picture.

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Preview a video and navigate to a specific scene by hovering over the timeline.

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View the name or description of an icon or a button.

NOTEThe preview function is only available when the S Pen’s on-screen pointer is a solid color.

Air Actions

The S Pen can be used to perform remote functions using the button and movements or gestures. You can set up shortcuts to your favorite apps, navigate screens on your devices, complete actions, and more.

The S Pen remote feature is only supported by Samsung-approved SPens with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). If the S Pen is too far from the device, or if there is interference, the SPen disconnects from the device. The S Pen must be connected for Air actions to work.

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From Settings, tap

feature.

Advanced features > SPen > Air actions to enable the

Hold the S Pen button shortcut

Set a shortcut when you press and hold the S Pen button. By default, this option is set to launch the Camera app.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > SPen > Air actions.

Press and hold Pen button, and tap to enable the feature.

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Anywhere actions

Anywhere actions are configurable shortcuts that are accessed by holding the S Pen button while making one of the following gestures: up, down, left, right, or shake. These can be accessed from any screen and can include navigation, S Pen features, or apps.

Action Gesture

Back Left to right

Recents Right to left

Home Up and down

Smart select Down and up

Screen write Zigzag

From Settings, tap Advanced features > SPen > Air actions.

2. Tap a Gesture icon under Anywhere actions to customize the shortcut.

App actions

You can use your S Pen to do specific actions in certain apps.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > SPen > Air actions.

2. Tap an app to view the available shortcuts.

Tap

to enable the shortcuts while using that app.

General app actions

You can customize some general actions while using camera and media apps not specified in the app action list.

From Settings, tap

2. Under General app actions, tap an action to change it.

Advanced features > SPen > Air actions.

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Screen off memo

You can write memos without turning on the screen. The screen off memo setting must be enabled. For more information, see

1. Detach the S Pen while the screen is off, and write on the screen.

2. Tap an option to customize your memo:

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3. Tap Save to save your memo to the Samsung Notes app.

TIPIf the S Pen has already been removed from the device, press the S Pen button and tap the screen to start a note while the screen is off.

Color: Change the pen color.

Pen settings: Tap to use the pen tool. Tap again to adjust the line thickness.

Eraser: Tap to use the eraser tool. Tap again to erase all.

Configure S Pen settings.

Pin to Always On Display

You can pin or edit a memo on the Always On Display.

From your screen off memo, tap Pin to Always on Display.

2. Tap Pin to Always On Display.

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Air command

Access signature S Pen features from any screen, including Smart select, Screen write, and Samsung Notes.

Tap Air command or hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer

1. appears, and then press the S Pen button once.

2. Tap an option:

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Create note: Launch a new note in the Samsung Notes app.

View all notes: Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of the

notes you have created.

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Smart select: Draw around an area of the screen to collect it in the Gallery

app.

Screen write: Capture screenshots and write or draw on them.

Live messages: Create a short animated message by drawing or writing

with the S Pen.

AR Doodle: Draw interactive doodles using the AR camera feature.

Translate: Hover the S Pen over a word to see it translated into another

language and listen to its pronunciation.

PENUP:Use the S Pen to draw, color, edit, and share live drawings.

Add: Add more apps or functions to the Air command menu.

Settings: Customize Air command by configuring apps and functions, and

by changing how the Air command menu appears.

Create note

Launch a new note directly in the Samsung Notes app. For more information, see

Samsung Notes.

◌

Tap

Air command > Create note.

View all notes

Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of the notes you have created.

◌

Tap

Air command > View all notes.

Smart select

The Smart select feature allows you to copy content from any screen. You can then add it to your Gallery app or share it with your contacts.

Tap Air command > Smart select.

2. Tap a shape in the menu, and then drag the S Pen to select content. The following options appear:

•

Pin/Insert: Place a shortcut to the collected content on a Home screen or

insert it into an app.

Auto select: Allow Smart select to automatically select content to extract.

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Tap Save.

TIPYou can tap Animation to record an animation or Pin to screen to

pin the content to your screen using Smart select.

Draw: Draw on the captured content.

Extract text: Identify and extract text from the selected content.

Share: Choose a sharing method to share your content.

Screen write

Screen write allows you to capture screenshots and write or draw on them.

Tap Air command > Screen write.

2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool appears. The following editing tools are provided:

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Crop: Drag the edges of the screen to crop the captured content.

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Tap Save. The content is saved to the Galleryapp.

TIPHold the S Pen button to erase your drawings on the screen memo.

Pen type: Draw on the screenshot. Tap the Pen icon a second time to

change the pen tip, size, and color.

Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on the screenshot.

Undo: Reverse the last action

Redo: Repeat the last action that was undone.

Share: Choose a sharing method to share your content.

Scroll capture: Capture any scrollable areas of the screen that may be

hidden.

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Format

Thickness

Back

Pen effects

Color

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Live messages

Record an animated drawing or written message.

Tap Air command > Live messages.

2. Select one of the following background options:

Collection: See all live messages you have created.

Gallery: Pick an image or video for the background.

Camera: Capture an image to use for the background.

Color: Pick a color for the background.

3. Follow the prompts to begin creating your live message.

4. Tap

Done to save.

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Quick view

Settings

Record

Redo

Brush sound

Pens

Switch cameras

Undo

GIFs

Eraser

Text

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AR Doodle

Draw interactive doodles on faces or other objects seen through the camera using augmented reality.

Tap Air command > AR Doodle.

Select either the front or rear cameras by tapping Switch cameras.

3. Position the camera so that your target is in the center of the screen.

4. Use the S Pen to draw a doodle.

•

Tap

The doodle follows the movements of the face in real-time.

Record to save a video of your ARDoodle.

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Translate

Hover over words with the S Pen to translate them and listen to their pronunciation.

Tap

2. Tap the icon to change between translating a word and translating a phrase:

•

3. Tap the source and target languages to change them to the desired languages.

4. Hover the S Pen over a word.

•

Tap Close to close Translate.

Air command > Translate.

Phrases: Translate an entire phrase.

Words: Translate a word.

Tap

Sound to hear the word pronounced in the source language.

Copy to save the selected text and the translation to your clipboard.

PENUP

Use the S Pen to draw, color, edit, and share live drawings. For more information, see

PENUP.

◌

Tap

Air command > PENUP.

Add shortcuts

You can customize the Air command menu by adding shortcuts to apps and functions.

Tap Air command > Add.

2. Tap the apps or functions you would like to add to the Air command menu.

•

To remove an app shortcut, tap

Tap Navigate up to save your selection.

Remove.

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Air Command settings

Quickly access apps and S Pen features in a convenience and collapsible menu that you can drag anywhere on the screen.

From Settings, tap

◌

Advanced features > SPen > Air command to configure the

following settings:

Menu style: Choose how the Air command menu displays when opened.

Shortcuts: Choose the shortcuts that are available in Air command.

Show Air command icon: Display an icon for the Air command menu.

Open Air command with Pen button: Use the S Pen button to open the Air command menu.

Configure S Pen settings

Settings for the SPen can be modified. Options vary by service provider.

From Settings, tap

◌

settings:

Air actions: Configure how the remote control functions while using apps.

Air command: Configure the shortcuts, appearance, and behavior of the Air

Advanced features > SPen to configure the following

command menu.

Air view: Turn Air view on or off.

S Pen to text: Use the S Pen to write in search fields, address bars, and other text areas. Your handwriting is converted to text, and you can edit the converted text with the S Pen.

When S Pen is removed: Choose what happens when you detach the S Pen. Choose Open Air command, Create note, or Do nothing.

Screen off memos: Create Screen off memos by detaching the S Pen while the screen is turned off and then writing on the screen. Screen off memos are saved in Samsung Notes.

Quick notes: Press and hold the S Pen button, then tap the screen twice with your S Pen to start a new note.

More S Pen settings: Configure other behaviors for the S Pen, including connections, sounds, and vibrations.

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About S Pen: View version information for the S Pen features.

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. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby for more information.

From a Home screen, press and hold the

◌

TIP You can also access Bixby from the Apps list.

Side 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.

From

◌

Gallery

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

Camera, tap More > Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.

From Gallery, tap a picture to view it.

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.

From Internet, touch and hold an image until a pop-up menu is displayed.

2. Tap

Search with Bixby Vision and follow the prompts.

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Modes and Routines

Set up modes and routines to automatically change your device's settings to match your activity or situation.

From Settings, tap

◌

•

Modes: Choose a mode based on what you are doing or where you are.

•

Routines:Create phone routines based on times or places.

Modes and Routines for the following pages:

Digital wellbeing and parental controls

You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily view of how frequently you use apps, how many notifications you receive, and how often you check your device. You can also set your device to help you wind down before going to bed.

From Settings, tap

◌

features:

•

Tap the Dashboard to view the following:

–

Screen time: View how long an app has been opened and used each day.

–

Notifications received: View how many notifications have been received

Digital Wellbeing and parental controls for the following

from an app each day.

–

Times opened/Unlocks: View how many times an app has been opened each day.

•

Screen time goal: Set a screen time goal and view your daily average.

•

App timers: Set a daily limit for how long you use each app.

•

Driving monitor: Monitor your screen time while connected to your car's Bluetooth and see which apps you use the most.

•

Volume monitor: Choose a sound source to monitor the volume and keep your ears safe.

•

Parental controls:Supervise your children’s digital life with Google’s Family Link app. You can choose apps, set content filters, keep an eye on screen time, and set screen time limits.

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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 using Always On Display (AOD).

From Settings, tap Lock screen > Always On Display.

Tap

•

Choose when to show a clock and notifications on the screen when your device is not in use.

•

Clock style: Change the style and color options for the clock on the Lock screen and Always on Display.

•

Show music information: Show music details when the FaceWidgets music controller is in use.

•

Screen orientation: Display the AOD in portrait or landscape mode.

•

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

•

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

to enable the feature, and then set the following options:

AOD themes

Apply custom themes for Always On Display.

From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and tap Themes >AODs.

•

Tap an AOD to preview and download it to MyAlways On Displays.

Tap

3. Tap an AOD, and then tap Apply.

Menu > My stuff > AODs to see downloaded themes.

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Biometric security

Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in to accounts.

Face recognition

You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen. To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password.

•

Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.

•

Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats, beards, or heavy make-up.

•

When registering your face, ensure that you are in a well-lit area and the camera lens is clean.

From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Biometrics > Facerecognition.

2. Follow the prompts to register your face.

Face recognition management

Customize how face recognition works.

From Settings, tap

◌

•

Remove face data: Delete existing faces.

•

Add alternative appearance to enhance recognition: Enhance face recognition by adding an alternative appearance.

•

Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security.

•

Stay on Lock screen until swipe: When you unlock your device with face recognition, stay on the Lock screen until you swipe the screen.

•

Require open eyes: Facial recognition will only recognize your face when

Security and privacy > Biometrics > Facerecognition.

your eyes are open.

•

Brighten screen:Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that your face can be recognized in dark conditions.

•

About face recognition: Learn additional information about securing your device with face recognition.

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

From Settings, tap

2. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.

Security and privacy > Biometrics > Fingerprints.

Fingerprint management

Add, delete, and rename fingerprints.

From Settings, tap

◌

following options:

•

The list of registered fingerprints is at the top of this list. You can tap a fingerprint to remove or rename it.

•

Add fingerprint: Simply follow the prompts to register another fingerprint.

•

Check added fingerprints: Scan your fingerprint to see if it has been registered.

Security and privacy > Biometrics > Fingerprints for the

Fingerprint verification settings

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

From Settings, tap

◌

•

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

•

Fingerprint always on: Scan your fingerprint even when the screen is off.

•

Show icon when screen is off: Show the fingerprint icon when the screen isoff.

•

Show animation when unlocking: Show an animation when you use fingerprint verification.

•

About fingerprints: Learn additional information about securing your device with fingerprints.

Security and privacy > Biometrics > Fingerprints.

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Biometrics settings

Configure your preferences for biometric security options.

From Settings, tap

◌

•

Show unlock transition effect:Show a transition effect when you use biometrics to unlock your device.

•

About unlocking with biometrics: Learn additional information about securing your device with biometrics.

Security and privacy > Biometrics for the following:

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Split screen control

Getting started

Multi window

Multitask by using multiple 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.

™

From any screen, tap Recent apps.

2. Tap the app icon, and then tap Open in split screen view.

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

•

Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size.

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Window controls

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

1. Drag the middle of the window border to resize the windows.

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

•

Switch window: Swap the two windows.

Add app pair to: Create and add an app pair shortcut to the Apps panel on

the Edge screen.

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Edge handle

Swipe to the center of the screen to open the Edge panels.

Getting started

Edge panels

The Edge panels feature a variety of customizable panels that can be accessed from the edge of the screen. Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other information.

Apps panel | Configure Edge panels | Edge panel position and style| About Edge panels

From Settings, tap

◌

Display > Edge panels, tap to enable this feature.

Apps panel

You can add apps to the Appspanel.

1. From any screen, drag the the Apps panel is displayed.

Tap an app or app pair shortcut to open it. You can also tap All apps for the

2. complete app list.

To open additional windows in pop-up view, drag the app icon from the Apps panel to the open screen.

Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until

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To configure Apps panel:

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

Tap Edit to add other apps to the Appspanel.

•

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

•

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 panel, drag each app to the desired location.

•

To remove an app, tap

Tap Back to save changes.

Configure Edge panels

You can customize the Edge panels.

From Settings, tap Display > Edge panels > Panels.

2. The following options are available:

•

Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.

Edit (if available): Configure individual panels.

Search: Find panels that are either installed or available to install.

More options:

–

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

Remove.

–

Uninstall: Remove a downloaded Edgepanel from your device.

–

Hide on Lock screen: Choose panels to hide on the Lock screen when a secure screen lock is set.

•

Galaxy Store: Search for and download more Edge panels from Galaxy Store.

Tap

Back to save changes.

https://www.galaxys23manual.com

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Edge panel position and style

You can change the position of the Edge handle.

From Settings, tap

◌

•

Edge handle: Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the

edge of the screen.

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

Lock handle position:Enable to prevent the handle position from being moved when touched and held.

Style: Choose a color for the Edge handle.

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

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

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

Vibrate when handle is touched: Vibrate when the Edge handle is touched.

About Edge panels

Display > Edge panels >Handle for the following options:

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

From Settings, tap

◌

Display > Edge panels > AboutEdge panels.

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Expand toolbar

Getting started

Enter text

Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.

Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Toolbar

The toolbar provides quick access to features of the keyboard. Options may vary by service provider.

From the Samsung keyboard, tap

◌

•

Expression: Explore different types of emojis, GIFs, create custom

combined emojis, and more.

Clipboard: Access the clipboard.

One-handed keyboard: Switch to a layout for one-handed use.

Voice input:Use Samsung voice input.

Settings: Access keyboard settings.

Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).

Split keyboard: Change the keyboard to a split version that is separated.

Floating keyboard: Change the keyboard to a floating version that can be

moved anywhere on the screen.

Search: Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations.

Translate: Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them

into another language.

Expand toolbar for the following options:

•

Extract text: Identify and extract text from the selected content.

Samsung Pass: Use biometrics for quick, secure access to your personal

data and online accounts.

Grammarly:Get suggestions from Grammarly as you type.

Emojis: Insert an emoji.

GIFs: Add animated GIFs.

Bitmoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers.

Mojitok: Create your own stickers or insert automatically suggested ones.

AR Emoji: Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers you can

share.

Spotify: Add music from Spotify™.

YouTube: Add videos from YouTube.

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•

Keyboard size: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard.

Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to

cut, copy, and paste.

Configure the Samsung keyboard

Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. Options vary by service provider.

From the Samsung keyboard, tap

◌

•

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

–

To switch between languages, swipe the Space bar left or right.

Smart typing

•

Predictive text: As you type see suggested words and phrases.

•

Suggest emojis: Include emojis when using predictive text.

Settings for the following options:

•

Suggest stickers while typing: View recommended stickers while you are typing.

•

Auto replace: Automatically replace what you type with predictive text recommendations.

•

Suggest text corrections: Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections.

•

Text shortcuts: Create shortcuts for frequently used phrases.

•

More typing options: Customize additional typing options.

Style and layout

•

Keyboard toolbar: View or hide the keyboard toolbar.

•

High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background.

•

Theme: Choose a theme for your keyboard.

•

Mode: Choose between portrait and landscape mode.

•

Size and transparency: Adjust the size and transparency of the keyboard.

•

Layout: Display numbers and special characters on the keyboard.

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•

Font size: Drag the slider to adjust the font size.

•

Custom symbols: Change the symbol shortcuts on the keyboard.

Other settings

•

Voice input: Configure voice input services and settings.

•

Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback.

•

Handwriting: Customize handwriting options (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).

•

S Pen to text: Use the S Pen to write in search fields, address bars, and other text areas. Your handwriting is converted to text, and you can edit the converted text with the S Pen (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).

•

Save screenshots to clipboard:Enable saving screenshots to the keyboard clipboard.

•

Select third-party content to use: Enable third-party keyboard features.

•

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

•

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

•

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Return to keyboard

Getting started

Use Samsung voice input

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

From the Samsung keyboard, tap

◌

Voice input and speak your text.

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Camera and Gallery

You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app. Images and videos are stored in the Gallery, where you can view and edit them.

Camera

Gallery

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Shooting modes

Settings

Gallery

Switch cameras

Capture

Zoom

Camera and Gallery

Camera

Enjoy a full kit of pro lenses and pro-grade video modes and settings.

From Apps, tap

◌

TIPQuickly press the Side key twice to open the Camera app.

Camera.

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Navigate the camera screen

Take stunning pictures with your device’s front and rear cameras.

From Camera, set up your shot with the following features:

•

Tap the screen where you want the camera to focus.

–

When you tap the screen, a brightness scale appears. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.

•

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

•

To zoom at a precise level, tap screen. (Only available when using the rear camera.)

•

To change to a different shooting mode, swipe the screen right or left.

•

To change camera settings, tap

Tap Capture.

1x and tap an option at the bottom of the

Settings.

Configure shooting mode

Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or choose from several shooting modes.

◌

From

•

Portrait: Adjust the background of your shots for portrait photos.

•

Photo: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures.

•

Video: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos.

Camera, swipe the screen right and left to change shooting modes.

•

More: Choose other available shooting modes. Tap Add to drag modes

into or out of the shooting modes tray at the bottom of the Camera screen.

–

Expert RAW:Download the Expert RAW shooting mode.

–

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

–

Pro video: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while recording videos.

–

Single take: Capture multiple pictures and video clips from different angles.

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–

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

–

Night: Use this to take photos in low-light conditions, without using the flash.

–

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

–

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

–

Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame rate for viewing in slow motion.

–

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.

–

Portrait video: Adjust the background of your shots for portrait videos.

–

Director's view: Access advanced features such as lock onto a subject in view, change between different rear camera lenses, and more.

AR Zone

Access all of your Augmented Reality (AR) features in one place.

From

◌

are available:

•

AR Emoji Studio: Use AR tools to create and customize your My Emoji avatar.

•

AR Emoji Camera: Use the camera to create your My Emoji avatar.

•

AR Emoji Stickers: Add ARstickers to your My Emoji avatar.

•

AR Doodle: Enhance videos by adding line drawings or handwriting to your environment. AR Doodle tracks faces and space so they move with you.

•

Deco Pic: Decorate photos or videos in real time with the camera.

•

Quick measure: Measure items in inches or centimeters using your camera.

Camera, swipe to More, and then tap AR Zone. The following features

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Space Zoom

Capture photos using up to 100 times magnification with clarity and accuracy (Galaxy S23 Ultra only).

From Camera, tap a Zoom shortcut to select a magnification setting.

•

When capturing photos at higher magnifications, center your target in the frame, and tap

Tap Capture.

Zoom lock for fast and accurate zoom focusing.

Record videos

Record smooth lifelike videos using your device.

From Camera, swipe right or left to change the shooting mode to Video.

Tap Record to begin recording a video.

•

To take a picture while recording, tap

•

To temporarily stop recording, tap tap Resume.

Tap Stop when you are finished recording.

Capture.

Pause. To continue recording,

360 audio recording

Capture immersive 3D sound through your Bluetooth headphones (sold separately) with 360 audio recording.

From Camera, tap Settings.

2. Tap Advanced video options > 360 audio recording to enable.

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Camera settings

Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. Options vary by service provider.

From

◌

Intelligent features

•

Scene optimizer: Automatically adjust the color settings of your pictures to match the subject matter.

•

Shot suggestions: Get on-screen guides to help you line up great shots.

•

Scan QR codes: Automatically detect QR codes when using the camera.

Pictures

•

Swipe Shutter button to: Choose to either take a burst shot or create a GIF when you swipe the shutter to the nearest edge.

•

Watermark: Add a watermark to the bottom left corner of your pictures.

•

Advanced picture options: Choose file formats and other saving options.

–

Camera, tap Settings for the following options:

High efficiency pictures: Save pictures as high efficiency images to save space. Some sharing sites may not support this format.

–

Pro mode picture format: Select which format to save Pro mode picturesin.

Selfies

•

Save selfies as previewed: Save selfies as they appear in the preview without flipping them.

Videos

•

Auto FPS: Record brighter videos in low-light conditions by automatically optimizing the frame rate in Video mode.

•

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

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•

Advanced video options:Enhance your videos with advanced recording formats.

–

High efficiency videos: Record videos in HEVC format to save space. Other devices or sharing sites may not support playback of this format.

–

High bitrate videos (Pro video): Record videos in higher bit rate with the Pro video shooting mode.

–

HDR10+ videos: Optimize videos by recording in HDR10+. Playback devices must support HDR10+ video.

–

Zoom-in mic: Match the mic zoom to the camera zoom while recording videos.

–

360 audio recording: Capture immersive 3D sound through your Bluetooth headphones with 360 audio recording.

General

•

Tracking auto-focus:Keep a moving subject in focus.

•

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

•

Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to your pictures and videos.

•

Shooting methods:

–

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

–

Voice commands:Take pictures speaking key words.

–

Floating shutter button: Add an extra shutter button that you can move anywhere on the screen.

–

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

•

Settings to keep: Choose whether to launch Camera with the same shooting mode, selfie angle, and filters as the last time.

•

Shutter sound: Play a tone when taking a picture.

•

Vibration feedback: Enable vibrations when tapping the screen in the Camera app.

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Privacy

Privacy Notice: View Samsung's privacy information.

Permissions: View required and optional permissions for the Camera app.

Others

Reset settings: Reset the Camera settings.

About Camera:View app and software information.

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Customize collections of pictures and videos

View pictures

and videos

Sort images into

custom albums

Camera and Gallery

Gallery

Go to the Gallery to look at the all the visual media stored on your device. You can view, edit, and manage pictures and videos.

From Apps, tap

◌

Gallery.

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View pictures

Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app.

From Gallery, tap Pictures.

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

•

To use Bixby Vision on the current picture, tap

information, see Bixby.

•

To mark the picture as a favorite, tap

•

To access the following features, tap

–

Details: View and edit information about the picture.

–

Remaster picture: Refine a picture with automatic image improvements.

–

Add portrait effect: Enhance or reduce the visibility of the background in your portrait photos by dragging the slider.

–

Copy to clipboard: Copy the image to paste in another app.

–

Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper.

–

Move to Secure Folder: Move the picture to a Secure Folder.

–

Print: Send the picture to a connected printer.

More options:

Bixby Vision. For more

Add to Favorites.

Edit pictures

Enhance your pictures using the Gallery's editing tools.

From Gallery, tap Pictures.

Tap a picture to view it, and then tap Edit for the following options:

•

Auto adjust:Apply automatic adjustments to improve the picture.

Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall

appearance of the picture.

Filters: Add color effects.

Tone: Adjust the brightness, exposure, contrast, and more.

Decorations: Add text, stickers, or hand drawn content.

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•

More options: Access additional editing features.

•

Revert:Undo the changes applied to restore the original picture.

3. Tap Save when finished.

Play video

View the videos stored on your device. You can save videos as favorites, and view video details.

From Gallery, tap Pictures.

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

•

To mark the video as a favorite, tap

Favorites under the Albumstab.

•

To access the following features, tap

–

Details: View and edit information about the video.

–

Open in Video player: View this video in the default video player.

–

Set as wallpaper: Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen.

–

Move to Secure Folder: Add this video to your Secure Folder.

Tap Play video to play the video.

Add to Favorites. The video is added to

More options:

Video brightness

Enhance the image quality of your videos to enjoy brighter and more vivid colors.

From Settings, tap

◌

option.

Advanced features > Video brightness and choose an

Edit video

Edit videos stored on your device.

From Gallery, tap Pictures.

2. Tap a video to view it.

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Tap

•

4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.

Edit to use the following tools:

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

Play: Preview the edited video.

Trim: Cut segments of the video.

Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall

appearance of the video.

Filters: Add visual effects to the video.

Tone: Adjust the brightness, exposure, contrast, and more

Decorations: Add text, stickers, or hand drawn content.

More options: Access additional editing features.

Revert:Undo the changes applied to restore the original video.

Share pictures and videos

Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.

From Gallery, tap Pictures.

Tap More options > Edit and select the pictures or videos you want to share.

Tap Share, and then choose an app or connection to use for sharing your

3. selection. Follow the prompts.

Delete pictures and videos

Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.

From Gallery, tap More options > Edit.

2. Tap pictures and videos to select them.

Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

Group similar images

Organize pictures and videos in the Gallery by similarity.

From

Tap Ungroup similar images to return to the default Gallery view.

Gallery, tap Group similar images.

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Take a screenshot

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

From any screen, press and release the

◌

Side and Volume down keys.

Palm swipe to capture a screenshot

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.

From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Palm swipe to

1. capture.

Tap

to enable this feature.

Screenshot settings

Modify screenshot settings.

From Settings, tap

◌

Show toolbar after capturing: Show additional options after you take a screenshot.

Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder.

Delete after sharing from toolbar: Automatically delete screenshots after they are shared through the screenshot toolbar.

Hide status and navigation bars: Do not display the status bar or navigation bars on screenshots.

Format: Choose if you would like your screenshots to be saved as JPG or PNG files.

Save screenshots in: Choose a storage location for your screenshots.

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Screen recorder

Record activities on your device, write notes, and use the camera to record a video overlay of yourself to share with friends or family.

From Quick Settings, tap Screen recorder.

2. Choose a sound setting, and tap Start recording.

3. A three-second countdown runs before it starts recording. You can tap Skip countdown to begin recording immediately.

•

Tap

Draw to draw on the screen.

Pointer to show an icon on the screen when using your S Pen (Galaxy

S23 Ultra only).

•

Tap

Tap Stop to finish recording. These are automatically saved to the Screen

Selfie video to include a recording from your front camera.

recordings album in the Gallery.

Screen recorder settings

Control the sound and quality settings for the screen recorder.

From Settings, tap

◌

Sound: Choose what sounds to record while using the screen recorder.

Video quality: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality requires more storage.

Selfie video size: Drag the slider to set the size of the video overlay.

Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder.

Show taps and touches: Enable to indicate screen taps and touches in a recording.

Save screen recordings in: Choose a storage location for your screen recordings.

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Apps

Using apps

Samsung apps

Google apps

Microsoft apps

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Apps

Using apps

The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play™store.

From a Home screen, swipe the screen upward to access the Apps list.

◌

Uninstall or disable apps

Installed apps can be removed from your device. Some apps that are preloaded (available on your device by default) can only be disabled. Disabled apps are turned off and hidden from the Apps list.

From Apps, touch and hold an app, and tap

◌

Uninstall/Disable.

Search for apps

If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting, you can use the Search feature.

1. From Apps, tap Search, and enter a word or words. As you type, matching apps and settings appear as results on the screen.

2. Tap a result to go to that app.

TIPYou can customize the search settings by tapping More options > Settings.

Sort apps

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

From Apps, tap

◌

•

Custom order: Arrange apps manually.

More options > Sort for the following sorting options:

•

Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.

TIPWhen apps are arranged manually (Custom order), empty icon spaces can be removed by tapping More options > Clean up pages.

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Apps

Create and use folders

You can make folders to organize App shortcuts on the Appslist.

1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted.

2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

•

Folder name: Name the folder.

•

Tap Back to close the folder.

Palette: Change the folder color.

Add apps: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and

then tap Done.

Copy a folder to a Home screen

You can copy a folder to a Home screen.

From Apps, touch and hold a folder, and tap

◌

Add to Home.

Delete a folder

When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts return to the Apps list.

1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to delete.

Tap Delete folder, and confirm when prompted.

Game Booster

Get optimized performance while playing games based on your usage. Block notifications and enable features to improve your gaming experience.

While playing a game, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view the

◌

navigation bar. The following options are seen on the far right and left sides:

•

Touch protection: Lock the screen to prevent accidental taps. This is

the default option.

Game Booster: Configure other options, including performance

monitoring and blocking the navigation bar, screen touches, and screenshots.

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Apps

App settings

Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.

From Settings, tap

◌

•

Choose default apps: Choose which apps to use for making calls, sending messages, going to websites, and more.

•

Samsung app settings: View a list of Samsung apps and customize their settings.

•

Your apps: Tap an app to view and update information about its privacy and usage settings. Options vary by app.

TIP To reset app options that have been changed, tap More options > Reset app

preferences.

Apps. Tap an option to customize:

Samsung apps

The following apps may be preloaded or downloaded over-the-air to your device during setup. Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play™store. Options may vary by service provider.

ARZone

Access all of your Augmented Reality (AR) features in one place.

For more information, see AR Zone.

Bixby

Bixby displays customized content based on your interactions. Bixby learns from your usage patterns and suggests content you may like.

For more information, see Bixby.

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Wear

Apps

Galaxy Store

Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Store.

Galaxy Wearable

Connect your device to your Samsung Watch using this application.

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

Game Launcher

Automatically arrange all your games in one place. Formore information on Game Launcher, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher.

TIPIf Game Launcher is not seen in the Apps list, then from Settings, tap

Advanced features > Game Launcher, and then tap .

PENUP

Share photos, comment on other creations, or just browse through the pages for something to add to your personal collection (Galaxy S23 Ultra only). This community brings together anyone that uses the S Pen to draw, sketch, scribble or paint.

Samsung Free

Access live TV shows, news and articles from numerous sources, and interactive games entirely free of charge.

Samsung Global Goals

Learn more about the Global Goals initiative and contribute towards donations that support these causes with ads from this app.

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Apps

Samsung Members

Get more and do more from your Galaxy device. Enjoy DIY support tools and exclusive experiences and content — for Samsung members only. Samsung Members may be preloaded on your device, or you can download and install it from Galaxy Store or the Google Play store.

Samsung TV Plus

Enjoy free news, entertainment, and more on your Samsung TV and mobile devices.

Samsung Wallet

Samsung Wallet lets you make payments with your device. It is accepted almost anywhere you can swipe or tap your credit card. A Samsung account is required.

Smart Switch

Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts, photos, and other content from your old device. For more information, see Bring data from an old device.

SmartThings

SmartThings allows you to control, automate, and monitor your home environment through a mobile device to fit your specific needs. You can use the app to connect multiple devices at once or one device at a time. 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.

Tips

View tips and techniques as well as the user manual for your device.

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History

View past

calculations.

Unit converter

Convert between

measurements.

Scientific mode

Apps

Calculator

The Calculator app features both basic and scientific math functions, as well as a unit converter.

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Tap to view event

Navigation drawer

Add detailed event

Go to today’s date

Stickers

Write (Galaxy S23 Ultra only)

Apps

Calendar

The Calendar app can be connected to your various online accounts to consolidate all your calendars in one place.

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Apps

Add calendars

Add your accounts to the Calendar app.

From

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

3. Enter your account information and follow the prompts.

TIPAccounts may also support email, contacts, and other features.

Calendar, tap Navigation drawer.

Calendar alert style

Alerts from the Calendar app can be set to different styles.

From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer > Calendar settings > Alert style.

1. Thefollowing options are available:

•

Light: Receive a notification and hear a short sound.

•

Medium:Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound.

•

Strong:Get a full-screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed.

2. Depending on the alert style selected above, the following sound options are available:

•

Short sound:Choose the alert sound for Light or Medium alert styles.

•

Long sound:Choose the alert sound for the Strong alert style.

Create an event

Use your Calendar to create events.

From Calendar, tap Add detailed event to add an event.

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

Delete an event

Delete events from your Calendar.

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

Tap

Delete, and confirm when prompted.

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Turn alarm on or off

Add alarm

Apps

Clock

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

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Apps

Alarm

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

From

2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

•

Time: Set a time for the alarm.

•

Day: Choose the days for this alarm.

•

Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.

•

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.

•

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

3. Tap Save to save the alarm.

TIP To add your sleep schedule, create a bedtime reminder, and automatically put your device in Sleep mode, tap More options > Set Sleep mode schedule.

Clock, tap Add alarm.

Delete an alarm

You can delete an alarm that you created.

From Clock, touch and hold an alarm.

Tap Delete.

Alert settings

You can set the device to vibrate for alarms and timers whether the Sound mode is set to Mute or Vibrate.

From Clock, tap More options > Settings.

2. Tap Silence alarms when system sound is off to enable the feature.

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Apps

Alarm settings

You can receive notifications for upcoming alarms.

From

2. Tap Upcoming alarm notification to choose the number of minutes before an upcoming alarm.

Clock, tap More options > Settings.

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Location

nter the globe on your current location.

City

View the current time and add to your list of cities.

Find a particular place.

Globe

Drag to spin and

see times around

the world.

Apps

World clock

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

From Clock, tap World clock.

Tap Add city.

3. Drag the globe to spin it, tap the city you want, and then tap Add.

•

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

Delete.

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Apps

Time zone converter

Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see what the local times would be in the other listed cities.

From

Tap More options > Time zone converter.

Tap Menu to choose a different city.

•

To add a city to the list, tap

4. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM) on the clock to set a time. Local times for the other cities listed are automatically updated.

•

To return the clock to the current time, tap

Clock, tap World clock.

Add city.

Reset.

Weather settings

Show weather information on your World clock.

From Clock, tap World clock.

Tap More options > Settings >Show weather to enable or disable weather

2. information.

3. Tap Temperature to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

Stopwatch

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

From Clock, tap Stopwatch.

2. Tap Start to begin timing.

•

To keep track of lap times, tap

3. Tap Stop to end timing.

•

To continue timing after stopping the clock, tap

•

To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap

Lap.

Resume.

Reset.

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Apps

Timer

Set a countdown timer for up to 99hours, 59minutes, and 59 seconds.

From

2. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the Timer.

3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.

•

To temporarily stop the Timer, tap

•

To stop and reset the Timer, tap

Clock, tap Timer.

Pause. To continue, tap Resume.

Delete.

Preset timer

Name and save preset timers.

From Clock, tap Timer > More options > Add preset timer.

2. Configure the countdown time and timer name.

3. Tap Add to save the timer.

•

To edit a saved preset timer, tap

More options > Edit preset timers.

Timer options

You can customize the Timer options.

From Clock, tap Timer.

Tap More options > Settings.

•

Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own.

•

Vibration: Enable vibration for the timer.

•

Show mini timer:Show a pop-up window of the timer when the Clock app is minimized.

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Other settings

View and configure settings for all Clock tools.

◌

From

•

Permissions:View required and optional permissions for the Clock app.

•

Customization Service: Sign in to your Samsung account to customize personal content in supported apps.

•

About Clock:View the current software version and check for updates.

Clock, tap More options > Settings.

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Add profile picture

Add, delete, and expand fields

Apps

Contacts

Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts added to your device. Accounts may also support email, calendars, and other features.

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Apps

Create a contact

From

2. Enter details for the contact, and then tap Save.

Contacts, tap Create contact.

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.

From Contacts, tap a contact.

Tap Edit.

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

4. Tap Save.

Favorites

When you mark contacts as favorites, they are grouped at the top of your contact list and easily accessible from other apps.

From Contacts, tap a contact.

Tap Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite.

•

To remove the contact from Favorites, tap

Favorites.

Share a contact

Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services.

From Contacts, tap a contact.

Tap Share.

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

4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

TIPWhen viewing a contact, tap More > QR code to quickly share the

information with friends or family. The QR code automatically updates when you change the contact information fields.

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Apps

Show contacts when sharing content

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

From Settings, tap

◌

and tap

to enable the feature.

Advanced features > Show contacts when sharing content,

Groups

You can use groups to organize your contacts.

Create a group

Create your own contact groups.

From

2. Tap Create group, 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.

Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Groups.

3. Tap Save.

Add or remove group contacts

Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.

◌

From

•

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

•

To add a contact, tap

want to add. When finished, tap Done > Save.

Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.

Remove.

Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you

Send a message to a group

Send a text message to members of a group.

From

Tap More options > Send message.

Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.

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Send an email to a group

Send an email to members of a group.

From

Tap More options > Send email.

3. 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.

4. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.

Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.

Delete a group

Delete a group you have created.

From

Tap More options > Delete group.

•

To only delete the group, tap

•

To delete the group and the contacts in the group, tap

Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Groups, and then tap a group.

Delete group only.

Delete group and

move members to the trash.

Manage contacts

You can import or export contacts, as well as link multiple contacts into one contact entry.

Merge contacts

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

From Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Manage contacts.

2. Tap Merge contacts. Contacts with duplicate phone numbers, email addresses, and names will be listed together.

3. Tap the contacts to select them, and tap Merge.

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Apps

Import contacts

Import contacts to your device as vCard files (VCF).

From

2. Tap Import contacts and follow the prompts.

Contacts, tap Show navigation menu > Manage contacts.

Export contacts

Export contacts from your device as vCard files (VCF).

From Contacts tap Show navigation menu > Managecontacts.

2. Tap Export contacts and follow the prompts.

Sync contacts

Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts.

From Contacts tap Show navigation menu > Managecontacts.

2. Tap Sync contacts.

Delete contacts

Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.

From Contacts, touch and hold a contact to selectit.

•

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

Tap

Delete, and confirm when prompted.

Emergency contacts

Emergency contacts can be called even when your device is locked.

From Settings, tap

◌

•

Add member: Choose contacts on your phone as your emergency contacts.

•

Show on Lock screen: Show emergency contacts on the Lock screen for quick access in an emergency.

Safety and emergency > Emergency contacts.

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Access Bookmarks

Reload webpage

Add to Bookmarks

Navigate

Access Tabs

Apps

Internet

Samsung Internet is a simple, fast, and reliable web browser for your device. Experience more secure Web browsing features that allow you to browse faster, protect your privacy, and enhance your browsing experience.

TIPVisit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-internet for more information.

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Apps

Browser tabs

Use tabs to view multiple webpages at the same time.

◌

From

•

To close a tab, tap

Internet, tap Tabs > New tab.

Tabs > Close tab.

Create a Bookmark

Bookmark your favorite webpages to quickly access them.

◌

From

Internet, tap Add to bookmarks to save the open webpage.

Open a Bookmark

Quickly launch a webpage from the Bookmarks page.

From Internet, tap Bookmarks.

2. Tap a bookmark entry.

Save a webpage

There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app.

◌

From

•

Bookmarks: Add the webpage to your Bookmark list.

•

Quick access: View a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages.

•

Home screen: Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen.

•

Saved pages: Save the webpage content on your device so that you can access it offline.

Internet, tap Tools > Add page to for the following options:

View history

To view a list of recently visited webpages:

From

◌

TIPTo clear your browsing history, tap More options > Clear history.

Internet, tap Tools > History.

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Apps

Webpages can be shared with your contacts.

◌

From

Internet, tap Tools > Share, and follow the prompts.

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.

From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn on Secret mode.

2. Tap Start to begin browsing in Secret mode.

Secret mode settings

Require a password or biometric lock to use Secret mode.

From Internet, tap Tabs.

Tap More options > Secret mode settings for the following options:

•

Use password: Create a password to enable Secret mode and use biometrics.

•

Reset Secret mode: Erase your Secret mode data and restore defaults.

Turn off Secret mode

Disable Secret mode and return to normal browsing.

◌

From

Internet, tap Tabs > Turn off Secret mode.

Internet settings

Modify settings associated with using the Internetapp.

◌

From

Internet, tap Tools > Settings.

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Record voice message

Add an attachment

Open More options

Apps

Messages

Keep in touch with your contacts by using the Messages app to share photos, send emojis, or just say a quick hello. Options may vary by service provider.

◌

From

Messages, tap Compose new message.

Message search

To quickly locate a message, use the search feature.

From

Enter keywords in the Search field, and then tap Search on the keyboard.

Messages, tap Search.

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Apps

Delete conversations

You can remove your conversion history by deleting conversations.

From

2. Tap each conversation you want to delete.

Tap Delete all, and confirm when prompted.

Messages, tap More options > Delete.

Emergency messaging

Send a message with pictures and audio to your emergency contacts.

From Settings, tap

◌

the following actions by pressing the Side key five times:

•

Countdown:Choose the number of seconds before activating emergency actions.

•

Make emergency call: Choose the number to dial for an emergency call.

•

Share info with emergency contacts:Enable to send your location to your emergency contacts.

Safety and emergency > Emergency SOS. Enable to start

TIP You can also activate Emergency SOSby pressing the Side and Volume down keys, and then tapping Emergency call.

Emergency sharing

Send a message with pictures and audio to your emergency contacts.

From Settings, tap Safety and emergency > Emergencysharing. Choose what

1. to send to your emergency contacts if you need help:

•

Attachpictures: Take and send pictures from your front and rear cameras.

•

Attach audio recording:Record and send five seconds of audio.

2. Tap Start emergency sharing to send your selected media to your emergency contacts.

Message settings

Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages.

◌

From

Messages, tap More options > Settings.

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Apps

Emergency alerts

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

From Settings, tap

◌

customize notifications for emergency alerts.

TIP You can also access Emergency alerts in Notifications. From Settings, tap

Notifications > Advanced settings > Wireless Emergency Alerts.

Safety and emergency > Wireless Emergency Alerts to

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Storage locations

Additional

locations, such as

cloud accounts,

are displayed

here if supported.

Apps

MyFiles

View and manage files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. You can also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts.

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Apps

File groups

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

•

Recent files: View recently accessed files.

–

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

•

Categories: View your files based on the file type.

•

Storage: View files saved on your device and cloud accounts.

–

Cloud accounts vary depending on the services you sign into.

•

Analyze storage:See what’s taking up space in your storage.

My Files settings

Use My Files settings to customize your file management options and more. Options may vary by service provider.

◌

From

•

Cloud accounts: Connect to and manage your cloud services.

•

File management: Customize how files are displayed, deleted, and access mobile data.

•

Analyze storage: Choose a file size to flag when analyzing storage.

•

Privacy: View the permissions for My Files.

My Files, tap More options > Settings for thefollowing options:

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Access voicemail

Make a video call

Make a call

Apps

Phone

The Phone app does more than just make telephone calls. Explore the advanced calling features. Contact your service provider for more information. The actual appearance of the Phone app screen and available options varies by service provider.

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