Learn about your mobile
device’s special features.
S Pen
The S Pen™ is a stylus that assists you in performing
various functions. For more information, see
“SPen Functions” on page35.
Hello Bixby
Bixby responds to your voice commands and can help
you understand your settings and set up your Samsung
device.
For more information, see “Bixby” on page46.
Flexible Security
Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device.
Face Recognition
Configure facial recognition security to add an extra
layer of security when using your device.
For more information, see “Face Recognition” on page49.
2Special Features
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 page50.
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 page51.
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 page216.
3Special Features
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get
started using your new device.
Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device
forthefirsttime.
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Install the SIM Card and a
MemoryCard
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.
Warning: Small components such as SIM and Memory
Cards can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when
handling these cards to avoid damaging them.
You can also install an optional microSD™ memory
card (notincluded) to add more memory space to your
device. A memory card can be installed at any time. It is
not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIMcard/Memory card tray, and then push until the
tray pops out.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the
slot.
6Set Up Your Device
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.
Formore information, see “Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance” on page216.
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, see
“Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance” on page216.
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.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
7Set Up Your Device
Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved
by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for
your device to maximize battery life. Usingother
accessories may void your warranty and may cause
damage.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low, 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. Asolid color
( ) indicates a full charge.
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
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materials between the device and the wireless
charger.
8Set Up Your Device
Micro-USB Connector
You can use a Micro-USB cable to connect your device
to a computer with the included Micro-USB connector.
Note: The Micro-USB connector does not support
On-the-Go USB accessories.
Adaptive
Fast
Charging
Reverse Charging
The included On-the-Go adapter allows you to charge
another device through a USB cable.
Youcan also use the On-the-Go adapter for transferring
contacts, photos, and other content from an old device.
For more information, see “Transfer Data from Your Old Device” on page13.
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
turnson.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
9Set Up Your Device
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.
Tochoose a secure screen lock, see “Set a Secure Screen
Lock” on page187.
To unlock the device:
► Press the Power key or double-tap Home, and
then drag your finger across the screen.
Use the Setup 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.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully
utilize its Android™ features.
To set up a GoogleAccount on your device, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Google.
10Set Up Your Device
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without your
permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone
with your Google Account username and password can
use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory
data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount
username and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page182.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung
or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service
center, you should remove your Google Account before
resetting the device back to factory settings. For more
information, visit samsung.com/us/support/frp.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
activates the FRP security feature.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts> Google.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account.
11Set Up Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
To set up a Samsung account on your device, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
Add an Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in oneapp.
To set up an email account on your device, use Accounts
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Email.
12Set Up Your Device
Transfer Data from Your Old Device
Old Device
New Galaxy
Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device. You can also use
the included On-the-Go adapter to copy content quickly
and easily from your old device, without installing the
Smart Switch app.
Note: The USB option must be set to Media device
(MTP) on the other device. Transferring content with
a USB cable may increase battery consumption. Make
sure your battery is fully charged.
To use Smart Switch:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps,
and then tap Settings> Cloud and accounts > SmartSwitch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information
and to learn how to use the On-the-Go adapter to
transfer content faster.
Set Up Your Voicemail
Use the Phone app to set up your voicemail.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone >
Voicemail.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
For more information on voicemail, see
“Voicemail” on page119.
13Set Up Your Device
S Pen
The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing
various functions.
For more information about the functions S Pen can
perform, see “SPen Functions” on page35.
S Pen button
Note: To maintain the water-resistant and
dust-resistant features of your device, make sure that
the SPen slot and opening are both maintained free of
dust and water, and the pen is securely inserted prior to
any exposure to liquids.
Remove S Pen
The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient
access.
1. Push the SPen inward and release it.
2. Slide the SPen out the rest of the way using the
notch on the end of the SPen.
14Set Up Your Device
Replace the S Pen Tip
You can replace the tip of the SPen with the
includedkit.
To replace thetip:
1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip.
2. Insert the new pen tip and press until it clicks in
place.
15Set Up Your Device
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 LEDIris scanner
Earpiece
Front camera
Volume keys
Power key
Bixby key
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
17Learn About Your Device
S Pen
Proximity sensor
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Turns off the screen and disables touch
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functionality during a call when the device is in
close proximity to the body.
Turns the screen back on and enables touch
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functionality during a call when the device is
outside a specific range from the body.
Power key
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Press to turn the screen on or off.
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Press and hold to select a power control option.
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Press twice quickly to launch the camera.
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18Learn About Your Device
Volume keys
Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls,
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notifications, and system sounds.
In the camera app, press a volume key to take a
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photo.
Bixby key
Launch Bixby. For more information, see
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“Bixby” on page46.
S Pen
Detach the S Pen stylus for a variety of
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helpful functions. For more information, see
“SPen Functions” on page35.
Back View
Microphone
Flash
Dual camera
Heart rate sensor
Speaker
Microphone
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Fingerprint sensor
Headset jack
USB charger/Accessory port
19Learn About Your Device
Navigation
Learn the basics for navigating through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light
touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus.
Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch
screen may damage the tempered glass surface and
void the warranty.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.
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Tap an item to select it.
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Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
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Double -Tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
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options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
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Swipe the screen to scroll through the Homescreens
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or menu options.
20Learn About Your Device
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
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Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
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Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while
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viewing a picture or a web page.
Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture
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or a webpage.
Common Options
Many of the following common options are usually
available on various screens:
Moreoptions: Tap to view more menu options for
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a screen. This often allows you to select items to
delete or share.
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
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Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
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choose a sharing method.
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
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On/Off: Tap to turn the option on () or
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off ().
Menu: Tap to view available options for thefield.
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21Learn About Your Device
Navigation Bar
The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen,
displays the navigation keys.
To view the navigation keys in full screen mode:
► Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to display
the Navigation bar.
Navigation keys
Hide/Show
Full Screen Mode
The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode.
When hidden, you can still use Home by touching
and holding the area of the screen where the icon is
normally displayed.
To enter or exit full screen mode:
► Double-tap the Hide/Show icon to the left of the
navigation keys.
Navigation Bar Settings
You can configure the Navigation bar background color
and button layout.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Navigation bar for the
following settings:
Show and hide button: Add a button on the left
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side of the navigation bar to show or hide the
navigation bar.
Background color: Choose a color for the
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background of the Navigation bar.
Hard press Home button: Adjust the amount of
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pressure needed to touch and hold Home by
moving the slider.
22Learn About Your Device
Unlock with Home button: Touch and hold
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Home while the screen is off to skip the
Lockscreen and go directly to the Home screen.
Button layout: Choose the order of the
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navigation keys.
23Learn About Your Device
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