Settings
Introduction
Customise device settings. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.
Launch the Settings app.
To search for settings by entering keywords, tap .
Connections
Options
Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth. On the Settings screen, tap Connections.
•WLAN: Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. Refer to WLAN for more information.
•Bluetooth: Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Refer to Bluetooth for more information.
•Tablet visibility: Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you. When this feature is activated, your device will be visible to other devices when they search for available devices using their Transfer files to device option.
•Data usage: Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit.
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•Flight mode: Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.
Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel. In cases where it is allowed to use the device, always use it in flight mode.
•Mobile Hotspot and Tethering: Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. Refer to Mobile Hotspot and Tethering for more information.
•Mobile networks: Configure your mobile network settings.
•Location: Change settings for location information permissions.
•More connection settings: Customise settings to control other features. Refer to More connection settings for more information.
WLAN
Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
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On the Settings screen, tap Connections →WLAN, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.
Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. Enter the password and tap
CONNECT.
•Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET.
•If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, restart your device’s Wi-Fi feature or the wireless router.
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WLAN Direct
Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
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On the Settings screen, tap Connections →WLAN, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Tap WLAN Direct.
The detected devices are listed.
If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its Wi-Fi Direct feature.
Select a device to connect to.
The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Wi-Fi Direct connection request.
Sending and receiving data
You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device.
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Launch the Gallery app and select an image.
Tap →WLAN Direct and select a device to transfer the image to.
Accept the Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.
If the devices are already connected, the image will be sent to the other device without the connection request procedure.
Ending the device connection
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On the Settings screen, tap Connections →WLAN.
Tap WLAN Direct.
The device displays the connected devices in the list.
3 Tap the device name to disconnect the devices.
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Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
•Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth.
•Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.
•Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
•Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).
Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.
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The detected devices will be listed.
Select a device to pair with.
If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Refer to the other device’s user manuals.
Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open.
Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm.
The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request.
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Sending and receiving data
Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device.
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Launch the Gallery app and select an image.
Tap →Bluetooth, and then select a device to transfer the image to.
If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey.
If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option.
Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device.
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list.
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Tap next to the device name to unpair.
Tap Unpair.
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Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
•Mobile Hotspot: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices.
•Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.
•USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer.
Using the mobile hotspot
Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.
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On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Mobile Hotspot and Tethering →Mobile Hotspot.
Tap the switch to activate it.
The icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi networks list.
To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap →Configure Mobile Hotspot and select the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap SAVE.
On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks list.
On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.
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More connection settings
Customise settings to control other features.
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →More connection settings.
•Nearby device scanning: Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to.
•Printing: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more information.
•Download booster: Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. Refer to Download booster for more information.
•VPN: Set up virtual networks (VPNs) on your device to connect to a school or company’s private network.
•Ethernet: When you connect an Ethernet adaptor, you can use a wired network and configure network settings.
Printing
Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.
Some printers may not be compatible with the device.
Adding printer plug-ins
Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.
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Search for a printer plug-in in Galaxy Apps.
Select a printer plug-in and install it.
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →More connection settings →Printing.
Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it.
The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device.
5 Select a printer to add.
To add printers manually, tap →Add printer.
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Printing content
While viewing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap Print → →All printers..., and then select a printer.
Printing methods may vary depending on the content type.
Download booster
Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed.
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →More connection settings →Download booster.
•You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network.
•When you download large files, the device may heat up. If the device exceeds a set temperature, the feature will turn off.
•If network signals are unstable, the speed and performance of this feature may be affected.
•If the Wi-Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds, the device may use only the fastest connection.
•This feature supports Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) 1.1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure (HTTPS). The feature cannot be used with other protocols, such as FTP.
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Sounds and vibration
Options
Change settings for various sounds on the device.
On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration.
•Sound mode: Set the device to use sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode.
•Vibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
•Use Volume keys for media: Set the device to adjust the media volume level when you press the Volume key.
•Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications.
•Vibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification.
•Ringtone: Change the call ringtone.
•Vibration pattern: Select a vibration pattern.
•Notification sounds: Change the notification sound.
•Do not disturb: Set the device to mute incoming calls, notification sounds, and media, except for allowed exceptions.
•Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen.
•Screen lock sounds: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen.
•Charging sound: Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger.
•Vibration feedback: Set the device to vibrate when you tap the buttons on the navigation bar and for other actions, such as tapping and holding items.
•Dialling keypad tones: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad.
•Keyboard sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
•Keyboard vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched.
•Sound quality and effects: Configure additional sound settings.
You can also activate the surround sound mode. Refer to Dolby Atmos (surround sound) for more information.
•Separate app sound: Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps. For example, you can listen to the Navigation app through your device’s speaker while listening to playback from the Music app through the vehicle’s Bluetooth speaker.
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Dolby Atmos (surround sound)
Select a surround sound mode optimised for various types of audio, such as movies, music, and voice. With Dolby Atmos, you can experience moving audio sounds that flows all around you.
On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration →Sound quality and effects →Dolby Atmos, tap the switch to activate it, and then select a mode.
Notifications
Change the notification settings for each app. On the Settings screen, tap Notifications.
To display icon badges, tap the App icon badges switch to activate it. To change the badge style, tap App icon badges.
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To customise notification settings for more apps, tap ADVANCED and select an app.
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Display
Options
Change the display and the Home screen settings.
On the Settings screen, tap Display.
•Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display.
•Auto brightness: Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions.
•Blue light filter: Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings. Refer to Blue light filter for more information.
•Font and screen zoom: Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style.
•Screen mode: Change the screen mode or adjust the display’s colour. Refer to Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour for more information.
•Home screen: Change the Home screen settings.
•Icon frames: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out.
•Status bar: Customise the settings for displaying notifications or indicators on the status bar.
•Navigation bar: Change the navigation bar settings. Refer to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.
•Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight.
•Block accidental touches: Set the device to prevent the screen from detecting touch input when it is in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag.
•Screensaver: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a dock. Refer to Screensaver for more information.
•Double tap to wake up: Set the device to turn on the screen by double-tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off.
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Blue light filter
Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen.
While you are watching HDR videos from HDR-exclusive video services, the blue light filter may not be applied.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Display →Blue light filter, and then tap the Turn on now switch to activate it.
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Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filter’s opacity.
To set the schedule to apply the blue light filter to the screen, tap the Turn on as scheduled switch to activate it and select an option.
•Sunset to sunrise: Set the device to apply the blue light filter at night and turn it off in the morning, based on your current location.
•Custom schedule: Set a specific time to apply the blue light filter.
Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour
Select a screen mode suitable for viewing movies or images, or adjust the display colour to your preference. If you select the Adaptive display mode, you can adjust the display colour balance by colour value.
Changing the screen mode
On the Settings screen, tap Display →Screen mode and select a mode you want.
•Adaptive display: This optimises the colour range, saturation, and sharpness of your display. You can also adjust the display colour balance by colour value.
•AMOLED cinema: This is suitable for watching videos.
•AMOLED photo: This is suitable for viewing images.
•Basic: This is set as default and is suitable for general use.
•You can adjust the display colour only in Adaptive display mode.
•Adaptive display mode may not be compatible with third-party apps.
•You cannot change the screen mode while applying the blue light filter.
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Optimising the full screen colour balance
Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference.
When you drag the colour adjustment bar towards Cool, the blue colour tone will increase. When you drag the bar towards Warm, the red colour tone will increase.
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On the Settings screen, tap Display →Screen mode →Adaptive display.
Adjust the colour adjustment bar under Full screen colour balance. The colour balance of the screen will be optimised.
Adjusting the screen tone by colour value
Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red, Green, or Blue value individually.
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Screensaver
You can set to display images as a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically. The screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging or connected to a dock.
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On the Settings screen, tap Display →Screensaver and tap the switch to activate it.
Select an option.
If you select Photo Frame, a slideshow with selected images will start. If you select Photo Table, selected images will appear as small cards and overlap.
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Tap to select albums for displaying images.
When you are finished, tap the Back button.
To preview the selected option, tap PREVIEW.
When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed, the screen will turn on.
Wallpaper
Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper.
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Advanced features
Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features.
Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors.
•S Pen: Change the settings for using the S Pen. Refer to S Pen features for more information about Air view and Screen off memo.
•Samsung DeX: Set the device to use like a computer. Refer to Samsung DeX for more information.
•Accessories: Change the accessory settings.
•Daily Board: Set the device to show a slideshow with selected images. Refer to Daily Board for more information.
•Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it.
•App lock: Set a lock method to prevent others from accessing selected apps.
•Call/message spam filter: Set the device to identify unsaved phone numbers when you receive incoming calls or messages. You can also set the device to reject calls or messages from specific phone number types or to update database automatically when connected a Wi-Fi network.
•Device assistance app: Select a device assistance app to launch when you tap and hold the Home button. The device assistance app will gather information from the current screen and provide related information, apps, and features.
•Multi window: Select a Multi window launch method.
•Smart capture: Set the device to capture the current screen and scrollable area, and crop and share the screenshot immediately.
•Palm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen. You can view the captured images in Gallery.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
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