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SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.
Special Features ..............................1
Side Speaker .................................2
Getting Started .............................. 3
Set Up Your Device .............................4
Assemble Your Device ........................5
Start Using Your Device ......................10
Set Up Your Device ..........................11
Learn About Your Device .......................15
Front View ..................................16
Back View ..................................18
Home Screen ...............................19
Navigation
................................ 28
Entering Text ..............................30
Multi Window .............................. 33
Emergency Mode .......................... 35
Apps .........................................37
Using Apps ................................ 38
Applications Settings ........................41
AT&T Apps ................................. 43
Calculator ................................. 47
Calendar ..................................48
Camera and Video ...........................51
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Clock
..................................... 56
Contacts ..................................59
Email .....................................66
Galaxy Apps ............................... 69
Gallery ...................................70
Google Apps ................................74
Internet ....................................77
Messages ..................................81
My Files ...................................86
Phone ..................................... 88
Samsung Gear ............................. 98
SamsungNotes ............................ 99
Samsung+ .................................101
Secure Folder ..............................101
Settings ....................................102
How to Use Settings .......................103
Connections ................................ 104
Wi‑Fi ..................................... 105
Bluetooth ................................108
Data Usage ................................111
Airplane Mode .............................113
Mobile Hotspot ............................114
Tethering ..................................117
Mobile Networks ...........................117
Location ...................................117
Nearby Device Scanning ....................119
Printing .................................. 120
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............ 120
Reset Network Settings ....................121
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Sounds and Vibration
.........................122
Sound Mode .............................. 123
Easy Mute ................................ 123
Vibrations ................................ 123
Volume .................................. 124
Ringtone ................................. 125
Notification Sounds ........................126
Do Not Disturb .............................126
System Sounds ............................127
Key‑Tap Feedback ..........................127
Sound Quality and Effects ................. 128
Notifications ................................ 129
Block App Notifications .................... 130
Customize App Notifications ............... 130
Smart Alert ................................131
Display ......................................132
Screen Brightness ......................... 133
Screen Zoom and Font ..................... 133
Home Screen ............................. 134
Easy Mode ................................ 134
Icon Frames .............................. 135
Status Bar ................................ 135
Screen Timeout ........................... 135
Screen Saver .............................. 136
Wallpapers and Themes ......................137
Wallpapers ............................... 138
Themes .................................. 138
Icons ..................................... 138
Device Maintenance ......................... 139
Quick Optimization ........................ 140
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Battery
................................... 140
Storage ...................................141
Memory .................................. 143
Language and Input ....................... 143
Date and Time ............................ 145
Reset ....................................146
Factory Data Reset ........................146
Software Update .......................... 148
Lock Screen and Security .................... 149
Set a Screen Lock ......................... 150
Find My Mobile ............................151
Unknown Sources ..........................151
Secure Folder ..............................152
Secure Startup .............................152
Encrypt SD Card ...........................152
Set Up SIM Card Lock ...................... 153
View Passwords ........................... 153
Security Update Service ................... 153
Device Administration ..................... 154
Credential Storage ........................ 154
Knox Active Protection .....................155
Advanced Security Settings .................155
Accounts ................................... 156
Samsung Cloud ............................157
Add an Account ........................... 158
Backup and Restore .......................160
GoogleSettings ............................161
Accessibility ................................ 163
Vision .................................... 164
Hearing .................................. 165
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Dexterity and interaction
.................. 165
More Accessibility Settings ................ 166
Accessibility Services .......................167
Other Settings .............................. 168
About Device ............................. 169
Help ..................................... 169
Getting Help ...............................170
Videos ....................................171
Simulators ................................171
Tips .......................................171
Samsung Support ..........................171
Legal ........................................ 172
Legal Information ..........................173
Learn about your mobile device’s
special features.
Special Features
2Special Features
Side Speaker
This device features the speaker on the side of the
device.
Speaker
Learn about your mobile device
hardware, assemblyprocedures,
and how to get started usingyour
new device.
Getting Started
Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the
firsttime.
Set Up Your Device 5
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Lift the cover up and to the left of the device.
Caution: When removing the back cover, use the
slotnext to the Volume key to gently lift the cover
off. Pulling on the Speaker (located next to the
Powerbutton) may cause damage.
Do not pull
onSpeaker
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during
removal or installation of an internal component can
cause the material to break.
Set Up Your Device 6
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug‑in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,
such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN),
available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIMcard
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards outof reach of
small children.
► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
•
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install a microSD
™
or microSDHC
™
memory
card (notincluded) to add more memory space to
yourdevice.
A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not
necessary to install it prior to using the device.
Set Up Your Device 7
► Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold
contacts facing down.
Install the Battery
The battery is installed in the back of the device.
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the device, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
Set Up Your Device 8
Replace the Back Cover
The back cover should be replaced before using
thedevice.
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device
and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li‑Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
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Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using
other accessories may void your warranty and may
cause damage.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at
regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
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.
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 page140.
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.
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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,
check for damage to the connected USB cable.
Replace the damaged USB cable with a new
Samsung‑approved cable.
•
If using a wireless charger, do not place foreign
materials between the device and the wireless
charger.
Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
To turn the device on:
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
turnson.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Deviceoptions 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 page150.
To unlock the device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.
Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan
restart your device.
► Press and hold the Power key and the
Volumedown key at the same time for morethan
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.
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Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly three
times.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google
™
Account to fully
utilize its Android
™
features, including Gmail
™
,
GoogleDuo, 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
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
GoogleAccount on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Google.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is turned on. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without your
permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone
with your Google Account username and password can
use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory
data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount
username and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page146.
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Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung
or taking it to your nearest Samsung‑authorized service
center, you should remove your Google Account before
resetting the device back to factory settings. For more
information, visit: samsung.com/us/support/frp.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security
feature. For more information, visit: google.com.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Google.
•
If you have more than one Google Account set
up on your device, tap the Google Account you
want to remove.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
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Add an Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in oneapp.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Email.
Transfer Data from Your Old Device
Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps and
more with Samsung Smart Switch
™
.
Get started today at samsungsmartswitch.com.
Set Up Your Voicemail
You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone, and then
tap Voicemail.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a
greeting, and record your name.
For more information on voicemail, see
“Voicemail” on page95.
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.
Learn About Your Device 16
Front View
Back
Earpiece
Microphone
Recent apps
Front camera
Home key
Proximity sensors
Power key
Volume keys
Learn About Your Device 17
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Proximity sensor
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Turns off the screen and disables touch
functionality when the device is in close
proximity to the human body.
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Turns the screen back on and enables touch
functionality when the device is outside a
specific range to the human body.
•
Power key
-
Briefly press to turn on or off the screen.
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Press and hold to select a power control option.
•
Home key
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Press and hold to launch Google.
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Press twice to launch the camera.
•
Volume keys
-
Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls, or
notifications.
-
In the camera app, press a volume key to take
aphoto.
Learn About Your Device 18
Back View
USB charger/Accessory port
Microphone
Flash
Rear camera
Headset jack
Speaker
Learn About Your Device 19
Home Screen
Status bar
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
Learn About Your Device 20
Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides
device information (such as network status, battery
charge, and time) on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery full
Battery low
Battery charging
Vibrate mode
Mute mode
4G LTE
™
active
Signal strength
Network not available
Wi‑Fi active
Wi‑Fi available
Learn About Your Device 21
Notification Icons
Missed call
Call in progress
Call on hold
New email
New Gmail
New voicemail
New message
File download in progress
File upload in progress
GPS active
App updates available
App updates complete
Learn About Your Device 22
Notifications
Settings
Quick settings
View all
Notification cards
Learn About Your Device 23
View the Notification Panel
You can access the Notification panel from any
Homescreen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notificationpanel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
•
To open an item, tap it.
•
To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.
•
To clear all notifications, tap Clear all.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap
Back to close the Notification panel.
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also
provides quick access to device functions such as Wi‑Fi,
allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings and customize the
Quick settings that display:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notificationpanel.
2. Drag View all downward.
•
Tap a setting to turn it on or off.
•
Tap More options to edit Quick settings
ortochange the button layout.
3. Drag View all upward to close the
Quicksettings.
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Customize Your Home Screen
Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove,
change the order of screens, as well as choose a
different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
•
Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and
then drag it to Remove.
•
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen is displayed when you press the
Homekey.
•
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a
screen, and then drag it to a newposition.
•
Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens,
and then tap Add.
Wallpapers and Themes
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons
on your device. Change the look of the Home and
Lockscreens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite
picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers and themes to customize.
For more information, see “Wallpapers and Themes” on
page137.
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that
run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of
widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many
others.
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