WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to
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other reproductive harm. For more information, please
call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Note: Water-resistant and dust-resistant based on IP68
rating, which tests submersion up to 5.0 feet for up to
30minutes.
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All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by
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Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,
inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade
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You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
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modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership
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applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
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but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
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other open source licenses. To obtain the source code
covered under the open source licenses, please visit:
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OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING
OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF
OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO
WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT
USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS
CUSTOMOS.
IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU ATTEMPT TO
DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE DEVICE WITHOUT
AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE
SCREEN THAT THE PHONE WILL NO LONGER OPERATE
AND BE INSTRUCTED TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE.
YOU MUST THEN CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE
THE DEVICE TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.
Samsung KNOX
Samsung KNOX™ is Samsung’s security platform and
is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may
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Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, SHealth, SPen,
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Other marks are the property of their respective
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Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of
device may vary.
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Mobile Device?
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FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at:
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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is
less than the specified capacity because the operating
system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
upgrade the device.
Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing
on the mobile device or at samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered
under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty
INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30
calendar days of the first consumer purchase.
You may opt out by either sending an email to
optout@sea.samsung.com with the subject line
“Arbitration Opt-Out” or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG
(7 26-78 64). For more detailed procedures, please refer
to the “Dispute Resolution Procedures and Arbitration
and Opt-Out” section of the Limited Warranty.
Full written terms and detailed information about the
warranty and obtaining service are available on the
device at: Settings > About phone > Legalinformation
> Samsung legal or you may access the online version
of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your
deviceat:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User License Agreement
(EULA) for your device can be found online at:
hardware, assemblyprocedures,
and how to get started usingyour
new device.
Front View
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1. Earpiece: Listen to a call.
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2. Front camera: Take
self‑portraits and record videos
3
of yourself.
3. Iris recognition camera: Scan
your iris as a security feature.
For more information, see
“Irises” on page188.
4. Back: Return to the previous
screen, or close a dialog box,
menu, or keyboard.
5. S Pen: Access a variety of
powerful functions on your
device with the versatile SPen
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6. Home key/Finger scanner:
Return to the Home screen.
Activate the Fingerprint
security feature.
7. Recent: Tap to display recent
apps, or touch and hold for
Multiwindow™.
8. Status light: Display a light
when the battery is charging
or fully charged, when a
notification arrives, or when
recording voice.
9. Iris recognition LED: Illuminate
your eyes for the Iris scanner.
™
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10.Proximity sensors: Detect the
presence of objects near the
device.
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Getting Started 2 Front View
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Back View
1. SIM card/Memory card tray:
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Getting Started 3 Back View
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Install the SIM card and an
optional memory card (not
included) for storage of files.
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2. Flash: Illuminate subjects in
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low-light environments when
taking a photo or recording
4
video.
3. Volume keys: Adjust the volume
of your device’s sounds and
audio playback.
4. Heart rate sensor: Measure
your heart rate using your
fingertip when using the
™
S Health
information, see “S Health” on page119.
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5. Headset jack: Connect an
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optional headset.
app. Formore
6. USB charger/Accessory port:
Connect the USBcharger
(included) and other optional
accessories (not included).
7. Microphone: Record audio and
detect voice commands.
8. Speaker: Play music and other
sounds.
9. Power key: Press and hold
to turn the device on or off,
restart it, or for quick access to
Emergency mode. Press to lock
or wake up the screen.
10. Rear camera: Take pictures
and record videos.
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 SIMcard
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards outof reach of
small children.
You can also install an optional microSD™, microSDHC™,
or microSDXC™ memory card (notincluded) to add more
memory space to yourdevice.
Getting Started 4 Assemble Your Device
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time. It is
not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
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
SIMcard/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.
Getting Started 5 Assemble Your Device
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.
Note: To maintain the water-resistant and
dust-resistant features of your device, make sure that
the SIM card/Memory card tray and opening are both
maintained free of dust and water, and the tray is
securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids.
Caution: If the SIM card or the memory card is not
inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient
the SIM card or memory card and place it back into the
slot if it is not detected.
Maintaining Water and Dust
Resistance
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection
rating system.
Your device has been tested in a controlled
environment and shown to be water and dust resistant
in certain circumstances (meets requirements of
classification IP68 as described by the international
standard IEC 60529 ‑ Degrees of Protection provided
by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15‑35°C,
86‑106 kPa, 5.0 feet, for 30 minutes). Despite this
classification, your device is not impervious to water
damage in any situation. It is important that all
compartments are closed tightly.
Getting Started 6 Assemble Your Device
Note: If any liquid is found to have entered your
device components or an internally sealed system,
this condition will void your device warranty.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the
device.
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.
Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
•
with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized
•
water, or to water over 5.0 feet deep for more than
30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh water,
dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the
device is exposed to any liquid other than fresh
water, rinse the device with fresh water immediately
and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
Failure to rinse the device in fresh water and dry it
as instructed may cause the device to suffer from
operability or cosmetic issues.
Do not expose the device to water at high pressure.
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If the device is dropped or receives an impact, the
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water and dust resistant features of the device
may be damaged.
The touchscreen and other features may not work
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properly if the device is used in water or in other
liquids. [071516]
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.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Getting Started 7 Assemble Your Device
Note: For fastest charging times, use the Samsung
Adaptive Fast Charger that came with your device. This
charger provides faster charging only when connected
to devices that support Adaptive FastCharging.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries that
are 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.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
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
soldseparately.
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
ates a full charge.
)
indic
(
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 page176.
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.
Getting Started 8 Assemble Your Device
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.
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.
Charging head
USB cable
Micro-USB
connector
Getting Started 9 Assemble Your Device
Reverse Charging
The included USB connector allows you to charge
another device through a USB cable. When connected,
your battery is used to charge the other device, and
Charging appears on your device.
Youcan also use the USB connector for transferring
contacts, photos, and other content from an old device.
For more information, see “Smart Switch” on page 11.
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
Turn the Device On
To turn the device on:
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
turnson.
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.
Initial Set Up
Turn the Device Off
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.
Getting Started 10 Set Up Your Device
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: Accessibility options can be configured by
tapping Accessibility. For more information, see
“Accessibility” on page 209.
Old
New
Device Galaxy
Smart Switch
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.
USB cable
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. The USB connector
does not charge the battery.
Getting Started 11 Set Up Your Device
USB connector
1. Select Smart Switch during setup.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Backup and reset > Open 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 USB connector to transfer
content faster.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device.
Getting Started 12 Set Up Your Device
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
►Press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a
Screen Lock” on page185.
To unlock the device:
►Press the Power ke y o r Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
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. Formore information, see“Accounts” on page198.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Addaccount >
Samsungaccount.
Getting Started 13 Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully
utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,
GoogleHangouts™, 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 Google
Account on your device at any time, use Accounts
settings. Formore information, see“Accounts” on
page198.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > 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 page206.
Caution: You should remove your Google Account
before shipping your device to Samsung or any other
service provider for service and before resetting the
device to factory settings.
Getting Started 14 Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security
feature. For more information, see 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 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. Confirm
when prompted.
Know 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.
Warning: Please note that 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 when pressing on the touch screen may damage
the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Home Screen
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Know Your Device 16 Home Screen
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1. Status bar: Displays device
status icons (right) and
notification icons (left).
For more information, see
“Status Bar” on page21.
2. Edge screen handle:
Reveals the Edgescreen.
3. App folder: Groups
multiple apps into a folder.
4. Apps list: Allows quick
access to all of your
applications.
5. Primary app shortcuts:
Displays these shortcuts
on all Home screens.
6. Home screen indicator:
Indicates which
Homescreen is currently
visible.
7. App shortcuts: Launches
your favorite applications.
8. Widget: Runs as a simple
application extension
(nota shortcut) on a
Homescreen.
Customize the Home Screen
Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, and
folders, andusing wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home 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:
Know Your Device 17 Customize the Home Screen
Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens,
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and then tap Add.
Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and
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then drag it to Delete.
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
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Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen is displayed when you press the
Home key.
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a
•
screen, and then drag it to a newposition.
Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the
•
screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen.
Toenable or disable this feature, tap On/Off at
the top of the screen.
Wallpapers and Themes
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on
your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock
screens 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 page163.
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that
run on a Homescreen. There are many kinds of
widgets, including links to a specific contact,
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.
Know Your Device 18 Customize the Home Screen
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
You can add a widget to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen,
and release it.
Remove a Widget
You can remove a widget that you added to a Home
screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
itjust removes the widget from the Home screen.
Screen Grid
Change the number of icons that can be placed on each
Home screen by changing the Screen grid dimensions.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Screen grid.
3. Tap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) to
preview its appearance. The numbers indicate how
many icons can be placed horizontally by how many
icons can be placed vertically.
4. Tap Apply to apply the selected dimensions.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home
screen, and then release it.
Know Your Device 19 Customize the Home Screen
Remove a Shortcut
You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Home
screen.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Move a Shortcut
You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to
another.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Move apps and
releaseit.
3. Swipe to a new Home screen.
4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available
location, or drag it to a specific location and
releaseit.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut
until a highlighted box appears.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.
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Palette: Change
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Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps
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to select them, and then tapAdd.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To add more apps, touch and hold an app
•
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
Know Your Device 20 Customize the Home Screen
the color.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
You can remove a folder that you added to a Home
screen.
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.
Confirm when prompted.
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