Samsung Galaxy S 8+ Operating Guide

SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating

your device and keep it for future reference.

Special Features

o Bixby ..................................2

Hell

Edge Screen .................................2

Flexible Security .............................2

Water and Dust Resistance ....................3

Getting Started

Introduction .................................5

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

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

Start Using Your Device ......................11

Set Up Your Device ..........................12

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

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

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

Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List .. 23

Home Screen .............................. 24

Status Bar ................................. 32

Bixby ...................................... 36

Navigation ................................ 37

Enter Text ................................. 39

Face Recognition ........................... 43

Fingerprint Scanner ........................44

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Iris Scanner ................................ 45

Multi Window .............................. 48

Emergency Mode ......................... 50

Edge Screen ............................... 52

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Apps

Using A

pps ................................ 58

Applications Settings .......................61

Calculator ................................. 63

Calendar .................................. 65

Camera and Video .......................... 69

Camera Overview .......................... 70

Clock ......................................77

Contacts ..................................80

Email .....................................92

Galaxy Apps ............................... 99

Gallery

Internet ...................................111

Messages .................................115

My Files ................................. 123

Place and Answer Calls .....................126

Samsung Connect ......................... 143

Samsung Gear ............................ 143

Samsung Health ......................... 144

SamsungNotes ........................... 146

SamsungPay ............................. 148

Samsung+ .................................151

Secure Folder ..............................151

Sprint Apps ................................152

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.............................. Google Apps 107

.................................... Phone 125

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Settings

Connections ................................ 159

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How to Use Settings ..................... 158

Wi-Fi ..................................... 160

Bluetooth ................................ 16 4

Phone Visibility ........................... 170

Data Usage ............................... 170

Airplane Mode .............................172

NFC and Payment ..........................173

Hotspot and Tethering ......................174

Mobile Networks ...........................178

Location ...................................179

Nearby Device Scanning ................... 180

Printing ...................................181

MirrorLink ................................ 182

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............ 182

Ethernet .................................185

Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G

Networks) .............................. 185

Sounds and Vibration ........................ 188

Sound Mode .............................. 189

Vibrations ................................ 189

Volume ..................................190

Ringtone ..................................191

Notification Sounds ........................192

Do Not Disturb ............................ 193

System Sounds ........................... 194

Key-Tap Feedback ......................... 194

Sound Quality and Effects ................. 195

Separate App Sound ....................... 196

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Notifications ................................197

Block App Notifications .................... 198

Customize App Notifications ............... 198

Display ..................................... 199

Screen Brightness .........................200

Blue Light Filter ...........................200

Screen Mode .............................. 201

Screen Resolution ......................... 201

Screen Zoom and Font .....................202

Full Screen Apps ..........................202

Easy Mode ................................203

Icon Frames ..............................204

LED Indicator .............................204

Status Bar ................................204

Navigation Bar ............................205

Screen Timeout ...........................205

Keep Screen Turned Off . 205

Screen Saver ..............................206

Smart Stay ...............................206

One-Handed Mode ........................207

Wallpapers andThemes .....................208

Wallpapers ...............................209

Themes ..................................209

Icons ..................................... 210

Always On Displays (AODs) ................ 210

Device Maintenance .........................211

Quick Optimization .........................212

Battery ....................................212

Performance Mode ........................ 213

Storage .................................. 214

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Memory .................................. 216

Language and Input ....................... 216

Date and Time ............................ 218

Report Diagnostic Information ............. 218

Reset ....................................218

Factory Data Reset ........................ 219

System Updates .......................... 221

Lock Screen andSecurity .................... 223

Set a Screen Lock ......................... 224

Always On Display Settings ................ 225

Lock Screen and AOD Settings .............226

Samsung Pass ............................ 226

Unknown Sources .........................226

Secure Folder ............................. 227

Secure Startup ............................ 227

Encrypt SD Card ..........................227

Set Up SIM Card Lock ......................228

View Passwords ........................... 228

Security Update Service ................... 228

Phone Administration .....................229

Credential Storage ........................229

Advanced Security Settings ................230

Accounts ................................... 231

Samsung Cloud ...........................232

Accounts Settings .........................233

Backup and Restore .......................234

GoogleSettings ...........................235

Accessibility ................................ 237

Vision ....................................238

Hearing .................................. 239

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Dexterity and Interaction ..................240

Configure Other Accessibility Settings .......241

Accessibility Services .......................241

Other Settings .............................. 242

Help .....................................243

Manage Game Features ...................243

Device Assistance App ..................... 243

Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer

About Phone .............................245

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For Assistance

Sprint Account Information and Help ....... 252

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Legal

egal Information .........................256

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Getting Help

Videos ...................................249

Simulators ...............................249

Tips ......................................249

Samsung Support ......................... 249

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Special Features

Learn about your mobile device’s special features.

Hello Bixby

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

For more information, see “Bixby” on page36.

Edge Screen

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

For more information see “Edge Screen” on page52.

For more information, see “Face Recognition” on page43.

Fingerprint Scanner

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

For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on page44.

Flexible Security

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

Face Recognition

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

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Iris Scanner

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

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

Water and Dust Resistance

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

For more information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page259.

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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 the Samsung GalaxyS8/S8+.

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.

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 tapping Home. 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.”

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.

Install the SIM Card and a

Memory 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.

You can also install an optional microSD™, microSDHC™, or microSDXC™ 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.

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Note: Your phone’s SIM card is preinstalled. These instructions are for reference only.

Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to

eject the internal SIM card/Memory card tray.

1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the

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

2. Place the SIM card on the tray.

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.

3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold

contacts facing down.

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

theslot.

Note: Your device is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. To maintain the water-resistant and

dust‑resistant features of your device, make sure

that the SIM card/Memory card tray openings are

maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is

securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids. For

more information, refer to “Maintaining Water and Dust

Resistance” on page259.

Charge the Battery

Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port

before inserting a power connector to charge your

device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your device may operate abnormally. For example, it may charge more slowly or overheat. For more information, refer to “Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page259.

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.

Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charger that came with your device. This charger

provides faster charging only when connected to

devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging.

Set Up Your Device

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 invalidate 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.

Note: This device is also compatible with wireless charging devices approved by Samsung, which are

soldseparately.

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.

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

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indicates a full charge.

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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212.

While charging, the device and the charger may become hot when using wireless charging or fast

charging. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or

performance and is in the device’s normal range of

operation.

The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes

too hot.

If the device heats up while charging the battery:

1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close

any running apps.

2. 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.

If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign

materials between the device and the wireless charger.

Micro-USB Connector

You can use the included Micro-USB connector to connect a Micro-USB cable (such as from your old

device) to your new device for charging with the

charging head, or for connecting to a computer.

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Note: The Micro-USB connector does not support

On‑the‑Go (OTG) devices such as memory sticks, external hard drives, or keyboard and mouse

accessories.

Reverse Charging

The included USB connector allows you to charge another device through a USB cable.

Youcan also use the USB connector for transferring contacts, photos, and other content from an old device. For more information, see “Transfer Data from Your Old Device” on page17.

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.

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Lock or Unlock Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your

device.

By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.

To lock the device:

► 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224.

To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or double‑tap 

then drag your finger across the screen.

Home, and

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.

Set Up 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.

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.

1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3. Tap Addaccount > Google.

Factory Reset Protection

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

Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using

your device if it is reset to factory settings without your

permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen

and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can

use the device.

You will not be able to access the device after a factory

data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount username and password. For more information, see “Factory Data Reset” on page219.

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.

Set Up Your Device

Enable Factory Reset Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically

activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature.

Disable Factory Reset Protection

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

1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts> Google.

If you have more than one Google Account set

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up on your device, tap an account name. Repeat this process to remove each Google Account.

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, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.

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, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3. Tap Addaccount > Email.

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Activate Your Phone

Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on your

account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on

your Sprint account.

If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it

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should be activated and ready to use.

If you received your phone in the mail, and it is for

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a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it will

activate automatically when you first turn it on.

If you’re swapping phones for a number already on

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your Sprint account, go to sprint.com/activate and

follow the instructions.

To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your

phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for

assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.

Note: Do not press the Power key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power key cancels the activation process. If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.

Voicemail Setup

Follow the instructions below to set up voicemail on your phone. Your phone automatically transfers all

unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone

is in use or turned off.

1. From home, tap Phone > Voicemail.

2. Follow the system prompts to:

Create your passcode.

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Record your name announcement.

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Record your greeting.

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Important: Voicemail Passcode — It is strongly

recommended that you create a passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized

access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

Transfer Data from Your Old Device

Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and

other content from your old device. You can also use the included USB connector to copy content quickly

and easily from your old device, without installing the

Smart Switch app.

1. Select Smart Switch during setup.

– or –

From home, swipe up to access Apps > Settings> Cloud and accounts > SmartSwitch.

2. Follow the prompts and select the content to

transfer.

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information

and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer content faster.

Note: The USB option must be set t (MTP) on the other device. Transferring content with a USB cable may increase battery consumption. Make sure your battery is fully charged.

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Learn About Your Device

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

Front View

Proximity sensors

Iris detection LED

Earpiece

Front camera

Iris scanner

Volume keys

Bixby key

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Power key

Front camera: Takes pictures and records videos

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

Iris scanner: Scan your iris to unlock your phone.

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

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enable Emergency mode, or restart the phone.

Bixby key: Activate Hello Bixby.

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Volume keys: Adjust the ringtone or media volume

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or adjust the voice volume during a call.

Iris detection LED: Detect your iris when using the

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iris scanner.

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.

Earpiece: Listen to calls and automated prompts

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when using the phone.

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Back View

Microphone

Flash

Heart rate sensor

Speaker

Microphone USB charger/Accessory port

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Rear camera

Fingerprint sensor

Headset jack

Rear camera: Take pictures and videos.

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Fingerprint sensor: Unlock your phone using your

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fingerprint.

Headset jack: Plug in a headset for convenient,

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hands-free conversations.

USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the phone to

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the charger using a USB cable.

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.

Speaker: Play ringtones and sounds. The speaker

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

Heart rate sensor: View your heart rate.

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Flash: Help illuminate subjects in low-light

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environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a picture or video.

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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 home, swipe up to access Apps.

2. 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.

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Tap Back to return to the previous screen.

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, swipe up to access Apps > Settings.

– or –

Pull down the status bar and tap Settings.

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