Samsung SPH-D710ZWABST User Manual

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Table of Contents

Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings

listed here, try the Index on page 229.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2A. Device Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Navigation and Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard . . 23

Creating a Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2B. Making and Answering

Calls 25

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Receive Phone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Phone Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2C. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Wireless and Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Personal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Accounts Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

2D. Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

2E. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Get Started with Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

2F. Calendar & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Update Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

2G. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

2H. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Take Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Record Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

View Pictures and Videos using Gallery . . . . . 118

Working with Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Share Photos and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

2I. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

2J. Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

About Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Turning Wi-Fi On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Scanning and Connecting to Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . 132

Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually . . . . . . . . . . 132

Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

3A. Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

3B. Web & Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Kies Via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Using Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Google Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 170

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

End User License Agreement for Software . . . 201

Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Introduction

This User Guide introduces you to Boost Mobile service
and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into
four sections:

⽧ Section 1: Getting Started
⽧ Section 2: Your Phone
⽧ Section 3: Service Features
⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information

section on page 170 to learn about information
that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to
read and follow the Important Safety Information
in this phone guide may result in serious bodily
injury, death or property damage.

Your Phone’s Menu

The following table outlines your phone’s main menu
structure. For more information about using your
phone’s menus, see “Navigation and Customization”
on page 14.

Home screen

Home screen
Apps and Widgets
Apps

AllShare Play Boost Hotspot
Boost Zone Calculator
Calendar Camera
Clock Contacts
Downloads Email
Gallery Gmail
Google Google Settngs
Google+ Internet
Local Maps
Messaging Messenger
Mobile ID Music Player
My Files Navigation
Phone Photo Editor
Play Books Play Magazines
Play Movies & TV Play Music
Play Store Polaris Office 4.0
Settings Talk
Video Editor Video Player
Voice command Voice Recorder
Voice Search Voice talk
Voicemail YouTube

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Widgets

Active applications Alarm
Book Calendar
Calendar (mini today) Calendar (month)
Clock (digital) Clock (funky)
Clock (modern) Contact
Direct Dial Direct Message
Directions & Navigation Dual Clock (analog)
Dual Clock (digital) Email
Favorite apps Favorite Contacts (4x2)
Favorite Contacts (4x4) Favorite Settings
Gmail Gmail label
Google Play Books Google Play Music
Google Search Google+ posts
Keypad Messaging
Music Player Music playlist
Picture Frame Play - My Library
Play Recommendations Play Store
S Bookmarks Settings Shortcut
Simple Alarm Clock Simple Picture Frame
Traffic Video Player
Voice Voicemail
Weather Yahoo! Finance
Yahoo! News YouTube

> Add apps and widgets
> Create folder

> Set wallpaper

Home screen Lock screen
Home and lock screens

> Edit page
> Search

> Settings

Wi-Fi (On/Off)

Scan Wi-Fi Direct

4G settings (On/Off)

Network notification (On/Off)
Scan now

Bluetooth (On/Off)

Bluetooth (On/Off) My device
Available devices Scan

Data usage

Mobile data
Alert me about data usage (On/Off)
Data usage cycle

More settings

Limit mobile data usage (On/Off)

Airplane mode (On/Off)

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Mobile networks

Mobile data (On/Off) Connections optimizer

VPN

Add VPN network

Nearby devices

File sharing Shared contents
Device name Allowed devices list
Not-allowed devices list
Download to
Upload from other devices

Kies via Wi-Fi

Home screen mode

Basic mode Easy mode

Blocking mode (On/Off)

Featu res

Disable incoming calls
Disable notifications
Disable alarm and timer
Disable LED indicator

Set time

Always From/To

Allowed contacts

Allowed contacts Allowed contact list

Sound

Vol ume

Music, video, games, and other media
Ringtone
Notifications System

Vibration intensity

Incoming call Notification
Haptic feedback

Device ringtone
Device vibration
Default notifications
Vibrate when ringing (On/Off)
Keytones (On/Off)
Touch sounds (On/Off)
Screen lock sound (On/Off)
Haptic feedback (On/Off)

Display

iii

Wallpaper

Home screen Lock screen
Home and lock screens

LED indicator

Charging (On/Off) Low battery (On/Off)
Notifications (On/Off) Voice recording (On/Off)

Screen mode

Dynamic Standard
Natural Movie

Brightness
Auto-rotate screen (On/Off)
Screen timeout

15 seconds 30 seconds
1 minute 2 minutes
5 minutes 10 minutes

Font style

Default font Choco cooky
Helvetica S

Font size

Tiny Small
Normal Large
Huge

iv

Touch key light duration

1.5 seconds 6 seconds
Always off Always on

Display battery percentage (On/Off)
Auto adjust screen tone (On/Off)

Storage

Device memory
USB storage
SD card

Power saving mode

Power saving mode settings

CPU power saving Screen power saving
Background color Turn off haptic feedback

Power saving tips

Learn about Power saving mode

Battery
Application manager

Downloaded

On SD card
Running
All

Location services

Use wireless networks (On/Off)
Use GPS satellites (On/Off)
Location and Google search (On/Off)

Lock screen

Screen lock Lock screen options
Owner information

Security

Encrypt device
Encrypt external SD card
Make passwords visible (On/Off)
Device administrators
Unknown sources (On/Off)
Trusted credentials

System User

Install from device storage
Clear credentials

Language and input

Language

English Español

Default

Samsung keyboard Swype

Google voice typing
Samsung keyboard
Swype
Voice recognizer

Google
Samsung powered by Vlingo

Voice search

Language Speech output
Block offensive words (On/Off)
Hotword detection (On/Off)
Download offline speech recognition
Personalized recognition (On/Off)
Google Account dashboard

v

Text-to-speech output

Google Text-to-speech Samsung TTS
Speech rate Listen to an example
Driving mode (ON/Off)

Pointer speed

Backup and reset

Back up my data
Backup account
Automatic restore
Factory data reset

Add account
Motion (On/Off)

Direct call (On/Off)
Double tap to top (On/Off)
Tilt to zoom (On/Off)
Pan to move icon (On/Off)
Pan to browse images (On/Off)
Shake to update (On/Off)

vi

Turn over to mute/pause (On/Off)
Sensitivity settings
Learn about motions

Accessory

Dock sound (On/Off)
Audio output mode(On/Off)
Desk home screen display (On/Off)
Audio output

Stereo Surround

Audio applications (On/Off)

Date and time

Automatic date and time (On/Off)
Set date
Set time
Automatic time zone (On/Off)
Select time zone
Use 24-hour format (On/Off)

Select date format

12/ 31/2 013 31 /12/ 2013
2013/12/31

Accessibility

Auto-rotate screen (On/Off)
Screen timeout

15 seconds 30 seconds
1 minute 2 minutes
5 minutes 10 minutes

Speak passwords (On/Off)
Answering/ending calls
Accessibility shortcut (On/Off)
TalkBack (On/Off)
Font size
Negative colors (On/Off)
Text-to-speech output
Enhance web accessibility
Mono audio (On/Off)
Turn off all sounds (On/Off)

Tap and hold delay

Short Medium
Long

Developer options

Desktop backup password
Stay awake (On/Off)
Protect SD card (On/Off)
USB debugging (On/Off)
Allow mock locations (On/Off)
Select app to be debugged
Wait for debugger (On/Off)
Show touches (On/Off)
Show pointer location (On/Off)
Show layout boundaries (On/Off)
Show GPU view updates (On/Off)
Show screen updates (On/Off)

vii

Window animation scale

Animation is off Animation scale 0.5x
Animation scale 1x Animation scale 1.5x
Animation scale 2x Animation scale 5x
Animation scale 10x

Transition animation scale

Animation is off Animation scale 0.5x
Animation scale 1x Animation scale 1.5x
Animation scale 2x Animation scale 5x
Animation scale 10x

Animator duration scale

Animation is off Animation scale 0.5x
Animation scale 1x Animation scale 1.5x
Animation scale 2x Animation scale 5x
Animation scale 10x

Disable hardware overlay (On/Off)
Force GPU rendering (On/Off)
Strict mode (On/Off)
GPU rendering profile (On/Off)

viii

Enable traces

Graphics Input
View WebView
Window Manager Activity Manager
Sync Manager Audio
Video

Do not keep activities (On/Off)
Limit background processes

Standard limit
No background processes
1 process at most 2 processes at most
3 processes at most 4 processes at most

Show all ANRs (On/Off)

System Update

Update PRL
Update Profile
Update Samsung Software
Update Firmware

About device

Status

Legal information

Open source licenses Google Legal
License settings Privacy Alert

Model number
Android version
Baseband version
Kernel version
Build number
Hardware version
Software version

In Use Menu

Add call/Merge Keypad
End call Speaker
Mute Bluetooth

ix

Section 1

Getting Started

1A. Setting Up Service

⽧ Setting Up Your Device (page 2)
⽧ Activating Your Device (page 3)
⽧ Making Calls (page 4)
⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 5)
⽧ Account Passwords (page 5)
⽧ Getting Help (page 6)

Setting Up Your Device

Install the battery:

1. Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover

release latch.

2. Place your finger nail in the opening and firmly

“pop” the cover off the device.

1A. Setting Up Service 2

Caution!: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.

3.

Insert the battery into the opening in the back of
the device, making sure the connectors align and
gently press down to secure the battery.

Doing so may damage the cover.

4. Place the battery cover over the battery

compartment and press down until you hear a
click.

3 1A. Setting Up Service

Activating Your Device

To activate your new phone, please refer to the
Activation Instructions included within the Getting
Started Guide.

For additional support information visit us at:
www.boostmobile.com

– or –

Call Boost Customer Care at
(

1-888-266-7848).

Mobile ID

An exclusive service from Boost Mobile, Mobile ID is
loaded with a variety of “ID packs” for Android powered
phones. Each pack is a customized experience of the
best applications, widgets, shortcuts, wallpapers and
ringers.

You can install as many as many as six ID packs
including MyID at any one time, and you can easily
switch from one ID Pack to another without losing any
applications already installed.

1-888-BOOST-4U

Installing Your First ID Pack

End call

1. Press and tap > Mobile ID.

Note: Your device must be activated, your battery should be

fully charged, and you should be in a network coverage
area before you install an ID Pack.

2. On the Choose Your ID screen, tap Get New ID

Packs.

3. Touch an ID Pack on the Mobile ID > Get New ID

Packs screen. Read the information screen for a

description of the ID Pack and touch

4. Touch Agree to accept the Terms & Conditions.

5. If prompted, touch Continue on any following

screens until you see the progress icon in the
upper-left corner of your screen.

Making Calls

1. From the Home screen, tap and use the

on-screen keypad to enter the number you wish to
dial.

2. Ta p to make the call.

Ending a Call

䊳 Tap the key.

Install.

1A. Setting Up Service 4

Setting Up Your Voicemail

Account Passwords

Your device automatically transfers all unanswered
calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or
turned off. You should set up your Voicemail and
personal greeting as soon as your device is activated.
Always use a password to protect against unauthorized
access.

1. Press then press and hold .

2.

Follow the system prompts to:

䡲 Create your password.
䡲 Record your name announcement.
䡲 Record your greeting.

Note: Voicemail Password

Boost Mobile strongly recommends that you create a
password when setting up your voicemail to protect
against unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your device is able to
access your voicemail messages.

5 1A. Setting Up Service

As a Boost Mobile customer, you enjoy unlimited
access to your personal account information, your
voicemail account, and your data services account. To
ensure that no one else has access to your information,
you will need to create passwords to protect your
privacy.

Voicemail Password

You will create your voicemail password (or passcode)
when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your
Voicemail” on page 5.

Getting Help

Managing Your Account

Online: www.boostmobile.com

䢇 Access your account information.
䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your

Boost Mobile service plan).

䢇 View and add money to your account.
䢇 Enroll in Auto Re-Boost to make automatic

payments.

䢇 Purchase accessories.
䢇 Shop for the latest Boost Mobile phones.
䢇 View available Boost Mobile service plans and

options.

䢇 Learn more about data services and other products

like games, ringtones, wallpapers, and more.

From Any Other Phone

䢇 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).

411

411 gives you access to a variety of services and
information, including residential, business and
government listings, movie listings or showtimes,
driving directions, restaurant reservations and major
local event information. You can get up to three pieces
of information per call, and the operator can
automatically connect your call at no additional charge.

A per call charge and standard airtime fee may apply
depending on your plan.

䊳 Tap .

1A. Setting Up Service 6

Section 2

Your Phone

⽧ Your Device (page 8)

2A. Device Basics

⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 11)
⽧ Viewing the Display Screen (page 12)
⽧ Battery and Charger (page 13)
⽧ Navigation and Customization (page 14)
⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number (page 22)
⽧ Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard (page 23)
⽧ Creating a Google Account (page 24)

Your Device

Phone Front View

2A. Device Basics 8

Key Functions

䢇 Ambient Light and Proximity Sensor uses the ambient

light level to adjust keypad access. If the light path is
blocked, for example, when holding the phone close
to your ear, the touch screen will turn off.

䢇 Self Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and

videos of yourself when you set the camera shooting
mode to Front portrait.

䢇 Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated

prompts.

䢇 Touchscreen displays all the information needed to

operate your device, such as the call status, the
Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides
one-touch access to all of your features and
applications.

䢇 Menu Key allows you to access your device’s main

functions menu. From most screens, press to open a
list of options for the current screen or feature. Press
and hold to access Google Search.

9 2A. Device Basics

䢇 Home Key returns you to the Home Screen. Press and

hold to access Recent apps, Task manager and
Google Now.

䢇 Back Key when in a menu, pressing the Back key

returns you to the previous menu, closes a dialog
box, or exits an onscreen menu/option.

䢇 Search Key launches the Google search option.
䢇 Status Bar Icons provide information about your

device’s status and options, such as signal strength,
wireless technology, ringer setting, messaging, and
battery charge.

䢇 LED Indicator lights when charging, you have missed

events, or incoming notifications. The light turns on
by default unless you turn it off.

Phone Back View

Power/Lock

Button

External
Speaker

3.5mm
Headset Jack

Charger/
Accessory Jack

Camera

Volume
Buttons

Flash

Microphone

䢇 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an

optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.

CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into

the incorrect jack may damage the device.

䢇 Power/Lock Button lets you turn the device on or off,

or turn off the touchscreen display.

䡲 When the screen is turned off, press once to

return to Screen lock mode.

䡲 While the device is unlocked and not on an active

call, press and hold to display the Phone options
menu (Power off, Data network mode, Airplane
mode, Restart and Sound modes).

䢇 External Speaker lets you hear the different ringers

and sounds. You can mute the ringer when receiving
incoming calls by pressing the volume button. The
speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in
speakerphone mode.

䢇 Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the

phone charger or a USB cable (included).

CAUTION!

Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may
damage the device.

䢇 Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly

when you are speaking to them.

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䢇 Camera flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light

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

䢇 Volume Buttons allows you to adjust the ringer

volume in standby mode, the voice volume during a
call, and media playback volume.

䢇 Camera Lens as part of the built-in 3.0 megapixel

camera, this lens lets you take pictures and videos

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Turning Your Phone On and Off

1. Press and hold until the phone

switches on.

2. Sweep your finger across the screen to unlock

the phone.

Turning Your Phone Off

1. To switch off the phone, press and hold ,

until the

Device options

2. Tap Power

off

3. At the Power off prompt, tap OK.

screen displays.

to switch off the phone.

Viewing the Display Screen

4

4

Your device’s display screen provides information
about your device’s status and options. This list
identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s
display screen:

Status Bar – Status Icons

Signal Strength – Shows your current signal

strength. (More bars = stronger signal.)

Battery Strength – Shows your current battery

charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.)

Battery Charging – Shows your current battery

charge level and indicates it is charging.

Battery Critical – Shows your current battery

charge level requires attention and your device
will soon shut off.

Wi-Fi Direct Connected – Displays when

Wi-Fi Direct is active and configured for a direct
connection to another compatible device in the
same direct communication mode.

3G Available – Boost 3G data service is

available.

Status Bar – Status Icons

3G Communicating – Boost 3G data service is

active and communicating.

4G Available – Boost 4G data service is

available.

4G Communicating – Boost 4G data service is

active and communicating.

Airplane Mode On – Your device will not make

or receive calls or provide data access. Local
applications are still available.

Data Synchronization – Application sync is

active and synchronization is in progress for
Gmail, Calendar and Contacts.

Mobile ID – Mobile ID is available for installation.

Alarm Event – Shows you have an upcoming

alarm event.

Mute – All sounds are turned off.

Vibrate – The ringer is set to vibrate only.

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Status Bar – Notification Icons

Missed Call – You missed an incoming call.

New Email – You received a new email or text

message.

New Gmail – You received a new Gmail

message.

New Voicemail – You received a voicemail

message.

USB Connection – The device has detected an

active USB connection.

System Updates Available – A new system

update is available for download.

Downloading – The phone is currently

downloading an application.

Download Successful – A recent software

download was successfully downloaded.

Samsung Notification – Samsung Account

requires activation.

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Battery and Charger

WARNING: Use only Samsung-approved batteries and

Battery Capacity

Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is
fully drained.

Note: Watch your device’s battery level indicator and charge

Installing the Battery

䊳 See “Setting Up Your Device” on page 2.

chargers with your device. The failure to use a
Samsung-approved battery and charger may
increase the risk that your device will overheat,
catch fire or explode, resulting in serious bodily
injury, death or property damage.

the battery before it runs out of power.

Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate
mode, browser use and other variables may reduce the
battery’s talk and standby times.

Removing the Battery

1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose

any stored numbers or messages.

2. Grasp the device firmly, locate the cover release

latch, and then place your fingernail in the opening
and firmly “pop” the cover off the device.

3. Carefully remove the battery from the device.

WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion

battery as you can be burned.

Charging the Battery

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If
your battery level becomes too low, your device
automatically turns off and you will lose any information
you were just working on.

Always use a Samsung-approved charger to charge
your phone’s battery.

䊳 Plug the USB end of the charger into the phone’s

Charger/Accessory Jack and the other end into an
electrical outlet.

Navigation and Customization

Your new phone is a touch-sensitive device which
allows you to operate many features by touching the
screen.

Tip: Some menu options are also accessed by pressing and

holding an onscreen item, such as a Contact entry from
the Contacts tab.

Home Screen Overview

The Home Screen is the starting point for using your
phone. You can add app shortcuts, widgets, and
folders, for instant access to information and
applications.

Press from any screen to return to the main Home
screen.

The Home screen includes extended screens that
extend beyond the current visible screen to provide
more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.

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There are seven available screens. You can customize

Status bar

Shortcuts

Widget

Primary

Shortcuts

the number of home screens, up to the maximum of
seven. Dots in the lower part of the screen indicate the
current home screen, and its position to other home
screens.

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䢇 Status bar, located at the top of all Home screens,

displays icons for notifications, such as email
messages, calls (missed, call in progress), new
voicemail, upcoming events, USB connection, and
text/MMS, plus status icons for signal strength and
battery level.

䢇 Primary Shortcuts are the bottom row of application

shortcuts that remain static on all home screens (by
default Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet and
Apps).

䢇 Shortcuts are icons that launch available device

applications such as the preloaded shortcuts Email
and Voicemail.

䢇 Widgets are self-contained apps that run on the

Home screen (not shortcuts). These can be placed
onto any of the available screens (Home or
Extended).

Apps

The Apps screen holds all the apps installed on your
phone, including pre-loaded apps, and those you
download and install on your phone.

Using the Apps Tab

Application icons display on the Apps tab, for easy
access.

1. Press and tap to open the tab.

2. Scroll through the list and tap an icon to launch the

associated application.

Application Icons

AllShare Play - allows your phone to stream

photos, music and videos from its memory to
other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
devices. Your phone can also play digital
content streamed from other DLNA certified
devices..

Boost Hotspot – Allows you to turn your phone

into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best
when used in conjunction with 4G data services
(although 3G service can also be used).

NOTE: Hotspot feature available for select plans
at additional cost.

Boost Zone - Lets you stay connected to all the

latest news and information from Boost Mobile.
Features include news, feedback, featured
applications and tips and tricks for your device
(page 135).

Calculator – Launches the onscreen calculator

application (page 104).

Calendar – Launches the Calendar applications

that syncs itself to either your Google or
Outlook® calendar (page 100). Events can only
be synced to a managed account.

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Application Icons

Camera – Launches the built-in camera

(page 112).

Clock – Accesses the alarm and media

application screen (page 103).

Contacts – Displays the Contacts tab listing

current contacts, synced from a managed
account.

Downloads – Allows you to view files you

download to your phone.

Email – Provides access to both your Outlook

(Exchange Server-based) email and Internet
email accounts (such as Google, MSN Live, etc.,
page 150).

Gallery – Displays a Gallery of photos and

videos stored on the microSD card (page 118).

Gmail – Provides access to your Gmail account

(page 151).

Google – Provides an onscreen Internet search

engine powered by Google™.

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Application Icons

Google + - Google+ makes messaging and

sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can
set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get
updates from your Circles, use Messenger for
fast messaging with everyone in your Circles, or
use Instant Upload to automatically upload
videos and photos to your own private album on
Google+.

Internet – Launches the Web browser

(page 142). The browser is fully optimized and
comes with advanced features to enhance
Internet browsing on your device.

Local – Allows others to find your business on

local search results using either Google Search
or Google Maps (page 167).

Maps – Launches Google Maps for mobile that

helps you find local businesses, locate friends,
view maps and get driving directions
(page 167).

Messaging – Provides access to your text

messaging application (SMS) (page 136).

Application Icons

Messenger - Messenger allows you to bring

groups of friends together into a simple group
conversation. When you get a new conversation
in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your
phone.

Mobile ID – An exclusive service from Boost

Mobile, Mobile ID is loaded with a variety of “ID
packs” for Android powered phones. Each pack
is a customized experience of the best
applications, widgets, shortcuts, wallpapers and
ringers (page 3).

Music Player – Launches the built-in Music

Player (page 161).

My Files – Lets you view supported image files

and text files on your microSD card (page 104).

Navigation – Launches a built-in GPS feature,

giving you access to a number of location­based services (page 166).

Phone – Access the phone keypad (page 26).

Application Icons

Photo Editor – provides basic editing functions

for pictures that you take on your phone. Along
with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast,
and color it also provides a wide variety of
effects used for editing the picture.

Play Books – Allows you to purchase and

download ebooks from the Google ebooks
Website (page 160).

Play Magazines – Allows you to purchase and

download magazines to view on your phone.

Play Movies & TV – Allows you to rent movies

and watch tv on your phone (page 160).

Play Music – While online, you can play music

added to your music file as well as any music
copied from your PC. While offline, listen to
music you have copied from the PC (page 161).

Play Store – Google Play Store provides access

to downloadable applications and games to
install on your phone (page 165).

Polaris Office 4.0 – Polaris Office Mobile for

Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office
suite. This application provides a central place
for managing your documents online or offline.

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Application Icons

Settings – Access the device’s built-in Settings

menu (page 43).

Tal k – Launches Google Talk application that

lets you chat with family and friends over the
Internet.

Video Editor – Video Editor allows you to edit

your own videos. You can add themes, music,
pictures, and more.

Video player – Launches the video player and

plays video files stored on your microSD card
(page 120).

Voice command – With the Voice command

application you can use your voice to perform
operations that you would normally have to do
by hand such as dialing a phone number,
texting a message, playing music, etc.

Voice Recorder – The Voice recorder allows

you to record an audio file up to one minute
long and then immediately send it as a
message.

Voice Search – Speak criteria to search the

Web.

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Application Icons

Voice Talk – With the Voice talk application you

can use your voice to perform operations that
you would normally have to do by hand such as
dialing a phone number, texting a message,
playing music, etc.

Voicemail – Dials the voicemail service for

activation. After initial use, dials the voice
mailbox to access messages (page 5).

YouTu be – Launches YouTube to watch videos

(page 124).

Customizing Your Home Screen

Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the
home screen. You can customize your Home Screen
by doing the following:

䢇 Adding apps
䢇 Adding widgets
䢇 Adding folders
䢇 Changing the Wallpaper

Adding Shortcuts

1. Press .

2. Navigate to the desired Home Page and tap

to display your current applications.

3. Touch and hold an application icon. This creates a

shortcut and closes the Apps tab.

4. While still holding the shortcut, position it on the

current page, and then release it to lock the new
shortcut on the current screen.

Adding Shortcuts from the Home Screen

1. Press .

2. Navigate to the desired Home Page, and then

touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen.

3. Ta p Apps and widgets.

4. Touch and hold an application icon. This creates a

shortcut and closes the Apps tab.

5. While still holding the shortcut, position it on the

current page, and then release it to lock the new
shortcut on the current screen.

Deleting a Shortcut

1. Press .

2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks

it from its location on the current screen.

3. Drag the shortcut to the Remove icon and release

it. As you place the shortcut into the Trash, both
items turn red.

Note: This action does not delete the application, it simply

removes the shortcut from the current screen.

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Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts

The primary shortcuts are the bottom row of application
shortcuts that remain static on all home screens (by
default Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Internet, and
Apps). You can change any of your primary shortcuts
with the exception of the Apps shortcut.

Note: Before replacing a primary shortcut, add the

replacement shortcut to the Home Screen.

1. Press .

2. Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to

replace and then drag it to an empty space on any
Home screen.

3. Touch and hold the new shortcut and then drag it

to the empty space in the row of primary shortcuts.
The new primary shortcut displays on all Home

screens.

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Adding and Removing Widgets

Widgets are self-contained applications that reside
either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended
Home screens. Widgets can include Contacts
shortcuts, bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
many other types of applications.

Adding a Widget

1. Press .

2. Navigate to the desired Home Page, and then

touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen.

3. Tap Apps and widgets, and then tap the Widgets

tab.

4. Touch and hold an available Widget to position it

on the current screen.

Removing a Widget

1. Press .

2. Touch and hold the desired widget. This unlocks it

from its location on the current screen.

3. Drag the widget to the Remove icon and release it.

As you place the Widget into the Trash, both items
turn red.

Adding Folders

1. Press .

2. Navigate to the desired Home Page, and then

touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen.

3. Tap Folder to add a new folder to the Home

screen. Tap the folder to give it a name and tap

Changing the Background Wallpaper

You can customize the screen’s wallpaper image on
the Home screen, Lock screen, or you can place the
same image on both the Home and lock screens.

1. Press .

2. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home

screen.

3. Ta p Set wallpaper, and then select the screen(s) to

change. Selections:

Home and lock screens.

Home screen, Lock screen, or

4. Select a location in which to search for wallpaper,

then select a wallpaper image. Selections are:

Gallery, ID wallpapers (Home screen only), Live

OK.

wallpapers (Home screen only), or Wallpapers.

Displaying Your Phone Number

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > About device >

Status. (Your phone number and other phone

information displays.)

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Entering Text Using the Samsung
Keyboard

The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY
keyboard.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

input.

2. Tap to the right of Samsung keyboard to

access these options:

䡲 Portrait keyboard types: Select text input method.

Choose from

䡲 Input language: Select the text input language.

Choose from either

䡲 Predictive text: Enable the predictive text entry

mode. This must be enabled to gain access to
the advanced settings. Tap Predictive text to
access the advanced settings.

● Word completion: to enable the word

completion.

● Word completion point: to set how many letters

should be entered before a prediction is
made.

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Qwerty or 3x4 keyboard.

English, or Español.

● Spell correction: to correct typographical errors

by selecting from a list of possible words that
reflect the characters of the keys you tapped
as well as the characters of nearby keys.

● Next word prediction: to enable word

prediction for the next word.

● Auto-append: to automatically add predictions

to the word you are typing.

● Auto-substitution: to automatically replace

words that you are typing. This option will help
for accidental misspellings.

● Regional correction: to set the device to

automatically correct mistyped words
according to normal spelling for your region.

● Recapture: to set the device to re-display the

word suggestion list when you select the
wrong word from the list.

● My word list: to add the new word in the

Register to XT9 my words.

● Auto substitution list: to add words to substitute

(for example youve becomes you’ve).

䡲 Continuous input: Enter text by sliding your finger

across the keyboard without lifting your finger.

䡲 Handwriting: The phone recognizes onscreen

handwriting and converts it to text.

䡲 Advanced

● Auto capitalization: automatically capitalizes

the first letter of the first word in each sentence
(standard English style).

● Auto-punctuate: automatically inserts a period

at the end of a sentence when you tap the
space bar twice while using the onscreen
QWERTY keyboard.

● Character preview: provides an automatic

preview of the current character selection
within the text string. This is helpful when
multiple characters are available within one
key.

● Key-tap vibration: key-tap vibration enables

vibration when you tap an onscreen key.

● Key-tap sound: enables auditory feedback

when you tap an onscreen key.

䡲 Tutorial: Launches a brief onscreen tutorial

covering the main concepts related to the
Samsung keyboard.

䡲 Reset settings: Reverts the Samsung Keyboard

settings you applied back to their defaults.

Creating a Google Account

You will need a Google account to access several
device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google
Talk, and the Google Play Store applications. Before
you are able to access Google applications, you must
enter your account information. These applications
sync between your device and your online Google
account.

1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and

navigate to

2. On the main page, click create an account for free.

3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free

account.

www.google.com.

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⽧ Making Calls (page 25)

2B. Making and Answering

Calls

⽧ Receive Phone Calls (page 29)
⽧ Phone Call Options (page 30)
⽧ Voicemail (page 33)
⽧ Call Settings (page 39)

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Making Calls

There are several convenient ways to place calls from
your phone.

䢇 Using the Keypad
䢇 From Logs
䢇 From Favorites
䢇 From Contacts
䢇 Call a Number in a Text Message
䢇 Email Message
䢇 Call Emergency Numbers

Call Using the Keypad

The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using
the phone’s dialer screen.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the number keys on the dialpad to enter the

phone number.

Tip: As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that

match. If you see the number you want to dial, tap it to
place the call immediately without entering the rest of the
number.

3. Tap to place the call.

4. Tap to end the call.

End call

Call From Logs

All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded
in the Call log. You can place a call to numbers or
contacts that display in this area.

1. Press and tap .

2. Ta p the Logs tab. A list of recent calls displays.

3. Tap the contact to call, then tap to place a

call.

Tip: Swipe the entry left to right to place a call or from right to

left to send a message.

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Call from Contacts

You can place calls directly from your Contacts list
using either of the following procedures.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the contact you want to call and then tap

to place a call.
– or –

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the Contacts tab. A list of contacts

displays.

3. Tap the contact to call and then tap to place

a call.

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Call a Number in a Text Message

While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a
number that is in the body of the message. For more
information, see “Text Messaging (SMS)” on page 136.

1. Press and tap .

2. Open the message then tap the phone number.

Tip: You can also call the number from which you received a

text or MMS message. Tap the name at the top of the
conversation and then tap a phone number.

3. Tap to dial the number.

Call a Number in an Email Message

While viewing an email you can place a call to a
number that is in the body of the message.

1. Press and tap .

2. Open the message with the phone number and

then tap the phone number.
The Phone screen opens, with the phone number

automatically filled in and ready to dial.

3. Tap to place the call.

Call Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 even if the phone’s screen is
locked or your account is restricted.

To call the 911 emergency number when the phone’s
screen is locked with a screen lock:

1. Press and tap .

2. Dial 911 and press .

To call the 911 emergency number normally or when your
account is restricted:

1. Press and tap .

2. Dial 911 and press .

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Receive Phone Calls

When you receive a phone call from a contact, the
Incoming call screen display the caller ID icon, name,
and phone number of the calling party. When you
receive a phone call from someone not stored in
Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone
number display on the Incoming call screen.

Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls are automatically

sent to voicemail.

Answer an Incoming Call

The following procedure shows you how to answer an
incoming call.

䊳 When the call comes in, touch and slide to

the right to answer the call.

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Mute the Ringing Sound

You can mute the ringtone without rejecting the call by
press the volume button down.

Reject an Incoming Call

䊳 When you receive an incoming call, touch and

slide to the left.

Reject a Call with a Text Message

You can automatically reject an incoming call and
send a text message to the caller.

1. Touch and slide up Reject call with message.

2. Select an existing message and tap Send.

– or –

Create new message to compose a new text

Tap
message.

Phone Call Options

Dialing Options

1. Press while dialing a phone number.

2. Tap one of the following options:

䡲 Send message: Sends a text message to this number.
䡲 Add to Contacts: Adds this number to the

Contacts list. For more information, see “Add a
Contact” on page 92.

䡲 Speed dial setting: Displays the contacts assigned

to numbers 2 through 100. The number 1 is
reserved for Voicemail.

䡲 Add 2-sec pause: Adds a 2-second pause to this

number.

䡲 Add wait: Adds a pause to the calling sequence

until you tap a key to continue.

䡲 Call Settings: Displays the Call settings menu. see

“Device Settings” on page 52.

Caller ID

Caller ID identifies a caller by displaying the phone
number of the incoming caller.

To hide your number when making a call, follow these
steps.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the Keypad tab.

3. Tap .

4. Enter a phone number, then tap .

Call Waiting

When you are on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to
incoming calls by sounding a tone. Your phone’s
screen informs you that another call is waiting and
displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available).

To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:

1. Slide to the right to place the first caller on

hold and answer the second call.

2. Ta p Swap to switch back to the first caller.

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3-way Calling

Note: With 3-Way calling, you can talk to two people at the

same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime
rates will be charged for each of the two calls
depending on your service plan.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the Keypad tab.

3. Enter a number and tap .

4. When the number connects, tap the Add call

menu and dial the second number.
The first caller is placed on hold while dialing the

second number.

5. Tap Merge to merge the calls into a three-way all.

Note: If one person hangs up during the call, you and the

remaining person stay connected. If you are first to
hang up, all callers are disconnected.

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Call Forwarding

Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls
to another phone number – even when your phone is
turned off. You can continue to make calls from your
phone when you have activated Call Forwarding.

Important: You are charged a higher rate for forwarded calls.

To activate Call Forwarding:

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap .

3. Enter the area code and number in which to

forward calls.

4. Tap . A tone confirms Call Forwarding

activation.

To deactivate Call Forwarding:

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap .

3. Tap . A message displays and a tone plays

to confirm deactivation.

In-call Options

While on a call, a number of onscreen options display.
Tap an option to select it.

䢇 Add call: Displays the keypad so you can dial another

number.

䢇 Keypad: Displays the keypad.
䢇 End call: Terminates the call.
䢇 Speaker: To hear audio through the speaker.
䢇 Mute/Unmute: Mutes the microphone. Tap again to

unmute.

䢇 Headset: Connects to a Bluetooth headset. Tap again

to disconnect.

Press for more options:

䢇 Contacts: Displays the Contact list.
䢇 Message: Create a text message during a call.

Speed Dialing

You can assign a shortcut to dial a phone number in
your Contacts List for speed dialing. There are one
hundred available numbered spaces. The number 1 is
reserved for Voicemail.

Assign a Speed Dial Number

1. Press and tap .

– or –
Press and tap .

2. Press > Speed dial setting.

3. Tap a Not assigned slot, then tap a contact to

assign to this number.
The selected number displays in the speed dial

number area.

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Remove a Speed Dial Number

1. Press and tap .

2. Press > Speed dial setting.

3. Press > Remove.

4. Tap the next to the speed dial entry to remove

and select

Done.

Edit a Speed Dial Number Location

1. Press and tap .

2. Press > Speed dial setting.

3. Press > Change order.

4. Tap the entry to move. The entry highlights.

5. Tap a Not assigned space to move the entry to this

location.

6. Tap Done.

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Voicemail

The phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls
to voicemail, even when the phone is in use or turned
off. You should set up your voicemail and personal
greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always
use a password to protect against unauthorized
access.

Important: Voicemail Password - Boost strongly

recommends that you create a password when
setting up your voicemail to protect against
unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your phone is able to
access your voicemail messages

Set Up Voicemail from the Phone App

The following steps will guide you through setting up
your voicemail using the Phone application.

Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered
calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch and hold to dial voicemail.

3. Follow the prompts to:

䡲 Create a password.
䡲 Record a name announcement.
䡲 Record a greeting.

Retrieve Voicemail Messages

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch and hold to dial voicemail.

3. When connected, follow the voice prompts from

the voicemail center.

Note: If you previously set up Visual Voicemail, that

application launches and directs you to visual
voicemail. For more information, see “Visual Voicemail”
on page 35.

Voicemail Notification

There are several ways the phone alerts you to a new
message.

䢇 Playing the assigned ringtone type.
䢇 Displaying within the Notifications area of the Status

bar when a single new unheard voicemail message
is received.

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Visual Voicemail

Visual Voicemail provides a quick and easy way to
access voicemail. You can locate one message without
listening to every voicemail message. This new feature
periodically retrieves caller information from all of the
current voicemails and populates a list with the caller
name and number, along with the length of time and
priority level of the voicemail message.

Set Up Visual Voicemail

Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered
calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.

1. Press and tap Voicemail.

The first time you access the Voicemail application
the Personalize your voicemail prompt displays.

2. Tap Personalize now to access the voicemail setup

program.

3. Follow the system prompts to:

䡲 Create a password.
䡲 Record a name announcement.
䡲 Record a greeting.

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Review Visual Voicemail

Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select
which messages you want to review.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch a message to review it.

3. While reviewing a voicemail message these

options are available:

䡲 Delete to delete the current voicemail

message. The message is moved to the Trash
folder.

䡲 Call to call the person who left the voicemail

message.

䡲 Share to send the message via Bluetooth,

Wi-Fi Direct, Messaging, Gmail, Email, or
Google+.

䡲 Reply to reply to the message. You can then

reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with
either an email or phone number. This allows you
to send this voicemail message to several
recipients at the same time. You can tag the reply
message for both Urgency and Privacy.

䡲 Speaker On / Speaker Off to turn the

speakerphone on or off during playback. If the
speakerphone feature is enabled in Voicemail
Settings, the speakerphone will automatically be
enabled during voicemail playback.

Listen to Multiple Voicemail messages

When you are done listening to a voicemail message
you can easily access other voicemail messages
without returning to the main voicemail screen.

1. Press and tap .

2. Listen to the first voicemail message, then swipe

your finger left or right to display the next or
previous message. The message automatically
begins playing.

Visual Voicemail Settings

The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access
settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch > Settings. From this menu, you can:

䡲 Touch Manage Subscription to subscribe to

monthly transcriptions. If you are using the free
trial, the number of days remaining on your free
trail are shown.

䡲 Touch Auto forward to email to automatically send

a copy of each voicemail to your email address.
(This option is only available if you subscribe to
the Voicemail-to-Text service.)

䡲 Touch Personalize voicemail to change your

voicemail greeting for incoming calls and update
your password.

䡲 Touch Notifications to determine how you are

notified of new voicemails. Choose from: Select
ringtone and Vibrate.

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䡲 Touch Delete messages to select the number of

days for the system to wait before deleting your
messages from the Trash folder. Choose from:
Empty trash after 30 days, Empty trash after
10 days, Empty trash immediately, or Never
automatically empty trash.

䡲 Touch Display name to enter a name or number

that is attached to your outgoing voicemails as
part of an identification string.

䡲 Touch Speakerphone to check to turn on,

uncheck to turn off.

䡲 Touch Themes to access options.
䡲 Touch View quick tips tutorial for a visual overview

of five high-level tips.

䡲 Touch Help to access Boost Visual Voicemail

Help.

䡲 Touch Send feedback to compose and send an

email to

[e-mail].

䡲 Touch Updates to search for an upgrade to your

Visual message software.

䡲 Touch About Voicemail to view build information

about the current visual voicemail application.

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Automatically Enable the Speakerphone

Every time you access a selected message from your
Visual Voicemail list, you can configure the phone to
automatically launch the built-in speakerphone so that
you can clearly hear the message.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch > Settings > Speakerphone to make

your alterations.

3. Touch to activate the feature.

4. Touch again to deactivate the speakerphone.

Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail
Menu

Your main greeting can be changed directly via the
Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you
from having to navigate within the voicemail menu.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch > Settings > Personalize voicemail.

3. Touch OK to connect to the voicemail system.

Follow the prompts to change your current
greeting and update password.

Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu

From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly
change the name or number attached to your voice
messages.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch > Settings > Display name.

3. Touch the existing identification field and enter a

new identifying name or number (used to identify
you to recipients of your voice messages).

4. Touch OK to save your information.

Record a Visual Voicemail Message

You can record and share a visual voicemail recording.

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch to access the recording screen and

then touch to begin recording.

3. Touch to end the recording.

4. Touch to preview the recorded message or

touch to record a new one. The new one will
override the most recent iteration of the message.

5. Touch to share the new message. Choose

from Bluetooth share, Wi-Fi Direct, Messaging,
Gmail, or Email.

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Call Settings

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap > Call Settings.

3. Configure the following call settings:

䡲 Set reject messages: manages both existing

rejection messages and creates new ones.

䡲 Ringtones and keypad tones: allows you to choose

tones and/or vibration to play for incoming calls
and keypad taps.

䡲 Call alert: allows you to choose how your phone

alerts you to call status and alerts that occur
during a call.

䡲 Answering/ending calls: allows you to choose

whether to allow answering calls by pressing the
Home key, or ending calls by pressing the power
key.

䡲 Turn off screen during calls: allows you to choose

whether the screen automatically turns off during
calls, to prevent unintentional entries. When
turned On, the phone will use the proximity
sensor on the front of the phone to detect when
the phone is moved or brought close to another

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surface, such as when you move the phone to
your ear.

䡲 Call accessories: allows you to set options for using

optional accessories (not included) with calls.

䡲 Increase volume in pocket:

allows you to have the
phone increase ringtone volume when the
proximity sensor detects the phone is in a pocket or
other close-fitting location, such as a purse or bag.

䡲 US dialing: replaces + with International dialing

code.

䡲 International dialing: allows you to set then

international dialing code.

䡲 TTY mode: allows you to TTY on or off.
䡲 DTMF tones: allows you to set the length of Dual-

tone Multi-frequency tones, which play when you
use the keypad during a call, such as when
navigating automated menus.

䡲 DDTM: sends voice calls to voicemail during an

active data connection.

䡲 Voicemail settings: allows you to set options for

your voicemail.

䡲 Voice privacy: allows you to activate an enhanced

privacy mode.

Voicemail Settings

Configure your voicemail settings so you can listen to
and manage your voicemail.

1. Press and tap .

2. Ta p > Call Settings > Voicemail settings.

3. The following are the voicemail settings:

䡲 Manage subscription: Manage subscription

services for transcribing new messages to text.

䡲 Auto forward to email: Send a copy of new

messages to an email address of your choice.

䡲 Personalize voicemail: Change your voicemail

greeting for incoming calls and update password.

䡲 Notifications: Set your notification sound and

vibrate settings

䡲 Delete messages: Permanently delete fom the

Trash folder after 30 days.

䡲 Display name: Allows you to enter the name of the

person calling.

䡲 Speakerphone
䡲 Themes

䡲 View quick tips tutorial

䡲 Help
䡲 Send feedback
䡲 Updates
䡲 About Voicemail

Activating Plus Code Dialing

Plus Code dialing configures the phone to
automatically dial the international access code for
your location when you touch and hold .

1. Press and tap .

2. Ta p > Call settings.

3. Ta p US dialing to activate the international dialing

code feature. A green checkmark indicates
activation.

Important: This feature does not work for 1+ dialing.

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Changing the International Dialing Code

By default, the international dialing prefix (code) is set
to 011. This code can not be changed until the feature
is temporarily disabled. Once disabled, the field
becomes accessible and can be altered.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap > Call Settings.

3. Tap US dialing to deactivate it. This enables the

International dialing field.

4. Tap International dialing then press to erase

the previous number.

5. Enter a new number, then tap OK.

6. Tap US dialing to reactivate it. This disables the

International dialing field.

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TTY Use

A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a
telecommunications device that allows people who are
deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language
disabilities, to communicate by telephone.

Your device is compatible with select TTY devices.
Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device
to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.
Your device and TTY device will connect via a special
cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack.

Contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the
connector cable if one was not provided with the
device.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap > Call Settings.

3. Tap TTY mode then tap TTY Off, TTY Full, TTY HCO,

or

TTY VCO.

WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling

Boost Mobile recommends that TTY users make
emergency calls by other means, including
Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS),
analog cellular, and landline communications.
Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted
when received by public safety answering points
(PSAPs), rendering some communications
unintelligible. The problem encountered appears
related to software used by PSAPs. This matter
has been brought to the attention of the FCC,
and the wireless industry and the PSAP
community are currently working to resolve this.

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⽧ Accessing Settings (page 43)

2C. Settings

⽧ Wireless and Network Settings (page 44)
⽧ Device Settings (page 52)
⽧ Personal Settings (page 62)
⽧ Accounts Settings (page 75)
⽧ System Settings (page 76)

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Accessing Settings

To a ccess Set t i ngs:

䊳 Press and tap > Settings.

– or –
Press and tap

> Settings.

Wireless and Network Settings

Wi-Fi

Turning Wi-Fi On or Off

1. Press and tap > Settings.

2. Ta p the Wi-Fi OFF/ON slider to turn Wi-Fi

On or Off.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so
you can transfer data over a Wi-Fi connection.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Wi-Fi.

2. Ta p the Wi-Fi OFF/ON slider to turn on

Wi-Fi.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.

For more information about Wi-Fi Direct, see
“About Wi-Fi Direct” on page 147.

Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

Set up and manage wireless access points.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Wi-Fi , then tap

> Advanced.

2. Select one of the following:

䡲 Network Notification: alerts you when a new WAP

is available.

䡲 Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: allows you to specify

when to disconnect from Wi-Fi. Options are:
Always, Only when plugged in, or Never
(increases data usage).

䡲 Check for Internet service: allows you to have the

phone check if Internet service is available when
connected to a Wi-Fi network.

䡲 Wi-Fi timer: allows you to enable or disable

automatic connections or disconnections from
Wi-Fi networks. When enabled, touch Wi-Fi timer
to set a starting and/or ending time.

䡲 MAC address: view your phone’s MAC address,

required when connecting to some secured
networks (not configurable).

䡲 IP address: view your phone’s IP address.

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4G Settings

Configure options for connecting to the Sprint 4G
WiMAX network.

Note: The availability and range of the Sprint 4G WiMAX

network depends on a number of factors, including if
you're within a 4G WiMAX coverage area, the distance
to the Sprint 4G WiMAX base station and infrastructure,
and other objects through which the signal passes.

Turning 4G On or Off

1. Press and tap > Settings.

2. Tap the 4G settings OFF/ON slider to turn

access to the Sprint 4G WiMAX network On or Off.

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Configuring 4G Settings

1. Press and tap > Settings.

2. Tap the 4G settings OFF/ON slider to turn

access to the Sprint 4G WiMAX network On. 4G
must be turned on to configure settings.

3. Choose settings:

䡲 Network notification: When enabled, your phone

notifies you when an open 4G WiMAX network is
available.

䡲 4G Networks: View information about available 4G

networks. Tap a network for more information.

䡲 Scan now: Tap to search for available 4G

networks.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology
that allows you to connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and
Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless
devices. The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.

For more information, using Bluetooth see “Bluetooth
Settings” on page 126.

Turning Bluetooth On and Off

By default, Bluetooth is set to Off. Turning Bluetooth on
activates the Bluetooth antenna, so you can search and
pair with other Bluetooth devices.

Note: Activating Bluetooth can drain your battery faster and

reduce your available usage times. It is recommended
that if you do not need it active, turn it off.

It is also recommended to turn off your Bluetooth within
locations that prohibit its use.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Bluetooth OFF/ON slider to turn

Bluetooth On or Off.

Bluetooth Settings

Pair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your
Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s
visibility to other devices.

Note: Bluetooth must be turned on to access Bluetooth

settings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Bluetooth OFF/ON slider to turn

Bluetooth On.

3. Ta p Bluetooth to configure settings:

䡲 Touch your device’s name to control its visibility to

other devices’ Bluetooth searches. Available when
Bluetooth is turned On.

䡲 Touch a paired device to connect to it, or touch

beside the device to change its settings.

䡲 Touch Scan to search for visible Bluetooth

devices. After searching, touch a device to pair
with it. For more information, see “Pairing with a
Bluetooth Device” on page 113.

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Change My Device Name

The device name identifies your phone to other
Bluetooth devices.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Bluetooth.

2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the Bluetooth OFF/ON

slider to turn it on.

3. Tap > Rename device.

4. Enter the name for your phone in the dialog box,

then tap

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OK.

Control your Phone’s Visibility

When your phone is visible, other Bluetooth devices
can find it during a scan.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Bluetooth.

2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the Bluetooth OFF/ON

slider to turn it on.

3. Tap > Visibility timeout.

4. Choose a period of time to make your phone

visible to Bluetooth scans.

Data Usage

Use this feature to turn Mobile data capability On or Off,
view Mobile data usage, and set a mobile data limit.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Data usage.

2. Configure options:

䡲 Ta p Mobile data to enable access to the mobile

data network.

䡲 Ta p Limit mobile data usage to automatically

disable the mobile data connection when it
reaches the configured limit. Drag the red
horizontal line on the graph to adjust the mobile
data limit.

䡲 Ta p Alert me about data usage to have your phone

warn you when mobile data usage reaches the
warning limit you set. Drag the orange horizontal
line on the graph to to set the Warning limit.

䡲 Touch and drag the gray vertical lines to adjust

the time frame for data usage statistics.

䡲 Tap the Data usage cycle menu and select a date,

to choose a period to display data usage, as well
as a list of applications and how many Megabytes
each application used.

WARNING: Data usage displayed/measured by your phone

may differ from your carrier's measured data
usage and is not guaranteed as the actual usage
measured by your carrier. Please check with your
carrier for actual data usage.

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More settings

Use these settings to configure additional wireless and
network information such as Airplane mode,
Kies via Wi-Fi, VPN, and Mobile networks.

Airplane Mode

When airplane mode is enabled, all your device’s
wireless connections are disabled, and you cannot
make or receive calls or messages or connect to
networks. While in airplane mode, you can use other
features of your device, such as playing music,
watching videos, or other applications.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > More settings

> Airplane mode.

– or –
Press and hold the Power button until the Device

options menu displays, then tap

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Airplane mode.

Mobile Networks

Set options for network selection and data service.
Your phone uses mobile data networks for apps that
use data, such as Google Maps, Internet, or Email.

Mobile data

1. Press and tap > Settings > More settings

> Mobile networks.

2. Tap Mobile data to activate this feature.

Connections optimizer

Connections optimizer helps you manage and
enhance your data experience by finding and
connecting to remembered Wi-Fi networks on your
device, and if applicable, the Sprint 4G WiMAX
network.

1. Press and tap > Settings > More settings

> Mobile networks.

2. Tap Connections optimizer to activate this feature.

Virtual Private Network (VPN) Settings

Using this menu you can set up and manage Virtual
Private Networks (VPNs).

Important: Before you can use a VPN you must establish

Important: You will need to set a screen unlock pattern, PIN

1. Press and tap > Settings > More settings

2. Ta p Add VPN network.

3. Enter a name for this VPN network, select a VPN

and configure one.

or password before you can use credential
storage. See “Lock screen” on page 63 for
instructions.

> VPN.

type, enter the configuration information for this
connection type, then tap

Save.

Connecting to a VPN

1. Press and tap > Settings > More settings

> VPN.

2. Tap the VPN in which to connect.

3. Enter the requested information at the prompt.

4. Ta p Connect.

Deleting a VPN

1. Press and tap > Settings > More settings

> VPN.

2. Touch and hold the VPN to delete.

3. Ta p Delete network at the prompt.

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Nearby devices

Share files with nearby devices using DLNA (Digital
Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi.

To share with nearby devices, you must connect to a
Wi-Fi network. The devices you wish to share files with
must also be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and
must support DLNA.

Important: Use care when enabling file sharing for nearby

Turning File sharing On or Off

1. Press and tap > Settings > More settings

2. Tap the File sharing check box to turn sharing On

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devices. When enabled, other devices can
access data on your device.

> Nearby devices.

or Off.

Configuring sharing options

1. Press and tap > Settings > More settings

> Nearby devices.

2. Touch the File sharing check box to turn sharing

On.

3. Under Advanced, touch options to control how

content is shared from your device:

䡲 Shared contents: allows you to choose the type of

content to share, from Videos, Photos, or Music.

䡲 Device name: allows you to view or modify your

device’s name.

䡲 Allowed devices list: allows you to view and

manage devices allowed to connect to your
device.

䡲 Not-allowed devices list: view and manage

devices restricted from connecting to your device.

䡲 Download to: allows you to choose a location to

save downloaded content, from USB storage
(phone memory) or SD card.

䡲 Upload from other devices: allows you to choose

how to handle incoming files from other devices,
from Always accept, Always ask, or Always reject.

Kies Via Wi-Fi

Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi is software that enables you to
update your phone firmware, synchronize files, and
transfer data to and from your phone directly by
connecting to your PC, Mac OS®, or Linux® OS.

Note: If you use Windows XP, ensure that you have Windows

XP Service Pack 3 or higher, and Samsung Kies 2.0 or
Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your
computer.

Access Kies via Wi-Fi

1. Press and tap > Settings > More settings

> Kies via Wi-Fi.

2. Read the information about using unsecured Wi-Fi

networks, then tap

3. From your phone, connect to the same Wi-Fi

network that your PC is connected to if you have
not already done so.

OK.

Device Settings

Home screen mode

Your phone offers two Home screen modes:

䢇 Basic mode provides a conventional layout for apps

and widgets on the Home screen.

䢇 Easy mode provides an easier experience for the

first-time smartphone user.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Home screen

mode.

2. Choose a mode from the pulldown menu and tap

Apply.

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Blocking mode

When Blocking mode is turned On, notifications for
selected features are disabled, and you will only
receive notifications of incoming calls from numbers on
your allowed list.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Blocking

mode.

2. Tap the Blocking mode OFF/ON slider to

turn on blocking mode.

3. Choose features to disable during blocking mode:

䡲 Disable incoming calls
䡲 Disable notifications
䡲 Disable alarm and timer
䡲 Disable LED indicator

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4. Set a time for blocking mode:

䡲 Choose Always to disable all the blocking mode

features.

䡲 Set a time period for blocking mode by entering

From and To times.

5. Tap Allowed contacts to choose to allow

notifications for calls and messages from

contacts, Favorites, or tap Custom to choose

All

specific contacts. To block calls from all callers, tap

None. After choosing allowed contacts, you can tap
Allowed contact list to manage the list.

Sound

Vol ume

Set the system volume level, and set default volume for
call ringtones, notifications, and media playback.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Sound >

Volu me.

2. Touch and drag the sliders for:

䡲 Music, video, games, and other media: to set the

default volume level for audio playback. You can
also adjust volume inside the apps.

䡲 Ringtone: to set the volume for incoming calls.
䡲 Notifications: to set the volume for notifications,

such as new messages and event reminders.

䡲 System: to set the volume for all other system

sounds, such as keytones played for screen
touches. You can control whether tones play for
screen touches with other sound settings.

3. Touch OK to save your settings.

Vibration intensity

Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones and
notifications.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Sound >

Vibration intensity.

2. Touch and drag the sliders for:

䡲 Incoming call: to set the vibration level for

incoming call ringtones.

䡲 Notification: to set the vibration level for

notifications, such as new messages and event
reminders.

䡲 Haptic feedback: to set the vibration level

vibrations to accompany screen touches.

3. Touch

OK to save your settings.

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Ringtone and notifications

1. Press and tap > Settings > Sound.

2. Tap options, then choose ringtones:

䡲 Device ringtone: to set the default ringtone for

incoming calls. Or tap

Choose music track or Music Player, then choose
Always or Just once for the selection.

䡲 Device vibration: to set the default vibration pattern

for incoming calls. Or tap
own custom device vibration ringtone.

䡲 Default notifications: to set the default ringtone for

notifications.

䡲 Vibrate when ringing: to turn vibration On or Off for

notifications.

3. Touch

OK to save your settings.

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Add and select from

Create and create your

System

1. Press and tap > Settings > Sound.

2. Tap options to turn the option On or Off:

䡲 Key tones: to play tones for keypad touches.
䡲 Touch sounds: to play sound when touching the

screen for selections.

䡲 Screen lock sound: to play sounds when locking

and unlocking the screen.

䡲 Haptic feedback: to vibrate when softkeys are

pressed, and on certain screen touches.

Display Settings

Wallpaper

You can customize the image displayed on the Home
screen and Lock screen, or you can place the same
image on both the Home and lock screens.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display >

Wallpaper.

2. Ta p Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock

screens.

3. Select a source for wallpaper, from Gallery, ID

Wallpapers (Home screen only), Live wallpapers
(Home screen only), or Wallpapers.

4. Follow the prompts to set the picture or wallpaper.

LED Indicator

The LED indicator on the front of the phone displays
when the phone is locked, to notify you of status
changes and events. Use LED indicator settings to
configure how the LED functions.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display > LED

Indicator.

2. Tap options to turn the indicator On or Off. Choose:

䡲 Charging: When enabled, the LED glows red

when the phone is connected to a charger and
charging, and blinks red when the phone is
connected to a charger and there is a problem
with charging. When enabled, the LED glows
green when the phone is connected to a charger
and the battery is fully charged.

䡲 Low battery: When enabled, the LED blinks red

when battery power is low and the phone is not
connected to charger.

䡲 Notifications: When enabled, the LED blinks blue

for missed call, messages or other notifications.

䡲 Voice recording: When enabled, the LED glows

blue when recording while the screen is off.

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Screen mode

Choose a screen mode to match the type of content
displayed.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display >

Screen mode.

2. Tap a selection from Dynamic, Standard, Natural, or

Movie.

Brightness

Adjust the screen’s brightness to suit your
surroundings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display >

Brightness.

2. Tap Automatic brightness to allow the phone to

automatically adjust the brightness levels.
– or –
Touch and drag the

decrease brightness) or right to (increase
brightness), then tap

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Brightness slider left (to

OK.

Auto-rotate screen

By default, most screens change orientation
automatically if you rotate the phone. You can choose
to have the screen not change orientation on rotation.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Tap Auto-rotate screen. A checkmark indicates

activation.

Screen timeout

Choose how long the display screen remains lit after
you press a key.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Tap Screen timeout, then tap a time setting

(

15 seconds through 10 minutes).

Note: Long screen timeout settings reduce the battery’s talk

and standby times.

Font style

Choose the font style used on the phone’s screen.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Font style, and then select a font style from the

list, or tap

Get fonts online to download fonts.

Font size

Choose the font size used on the phone’s screen.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Font size, and then select a font size from the

list.

Touch Key Light Duration

This feature allows you to set the delay time before the
lighted touch keys (the Menu, Home, Back, and Search
keys located at the bottom of the screen) automatically
turn off.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Touch key light duration and touch a duration.

Choose

1.5 seconds, 6 seconds, Always off, or

Always on.

Display Battery Percentage

Use these settings to configure additional Display
settings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Display battery percentage to display the

percentage of available battery power on the
screen.

Auto adjust screen tone

When enabled, your phone automatically analyzes the
screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery
power.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Auto adjust screen tone to enable or disable the

setting.

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Storage Settings

View the memory allocation for the device memory, or
USB storage, or optional installed memory card (not
included).

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > Storage.

Device memory and SD card memory details
display.

Mounting and unmounting a memory card

1. Press and tap > Settings > Storage.

2. Tap Mount SD card to mount the card so you can

use it to store data.

3. Tap Unmount SD card to unmount the card so you

can safely remove it from the phone, then tap

Note: Optional microSD cards not included. Must be

purchased separately.

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Formatting a memory card

1. Press and tap > Settings > Storage.

2. Tap Format SD card to format the card. This deletes

all the data on the SD including music, videos, and
photos.

3. Tap Format SD card again. Tap Delete all to

continue.

OK.

Power Saving Mode

Use Power Saving Mode to manage your phone in
order to save power.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Power saving

mode.

2. Ta p the Power saving mode OFF/ON slider

to activate the feature.

3. Tap Power saving mode to choose options:

䡲 CPU power saving: to limit the maximum

performance of the CPU (Central Processing
Unit).

䡲 Screen power saving: to use low power for the

screen.

䡲 Background color: to allow the phone to change

the background color when using the Internet
app.

䡲 Turn off haptic feedback: to extend battery life by

not vibrating for notifications and screen touches.

䡲 Learn about power saving mode: to view

information about practices that can conserve
battery power.

Battery

View the amount of battery power used for phone
activities from this menu.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Battery.

2. Ta p Screen, Android System, or one of the listed

items to view the battery usage for that item.

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Application Manager

You can download and install applications from the
Play Store or other sources, or create applications
using the Android SDK and install them on your phone.

Use Applications manager to view memory or
resources, as well as view memory and resources used
for applications and processes. You can also clear the
data, cache, or defaults.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Application

manager.

2. Tap the Downloaded, On SD card, Running, or All

tab to display applications. The graph at the
bottom of the screen displays resource usage for
the apps on the tab.

3. Tap an application to view information including

memory usage, default settings, and permissions.
While viewing an app, you can use other options:

䡲 Tap an application to clear the cache or data then

tap

Force stop, Clear data, or Clear cache.

䡲 Press MENU > Sort by size or Sort by name to

switch the order of the lists displayed.

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Uninstalling Downloaded Applications

You can uninstall apps you downloaded and installed.
Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Application

manager.

2. Tap the Downloaded tab and select the application

to uninstall.

3. Tap Uninstall.

4. Tap OK at the prompt to uninstall the application.

Running Services

From this menu you can view and control services
running on the phone.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Application

manager.

2. Ta p the Running tab. All the running applications

display.

3. Tap Show cached processes to display all the

cached processes running.

4. Tap Show services in use to switch back.

5. Tap one of the applications to view application

information.

6. Tap one of the following options:

䡲 Stop: Stops the application from running on the

phone. This is usually done prior to uninstalling
an application.

WARNING: Stopping services may have undesirable

䡲 Report: Report failure and other application

consequences for the application or Android
system. You cannot stop all services.

information.

Personal Settings

Location Services

Use Location Services to configure how the phone
determines your location.

Use Wireless Networks

Before using applications such as Google Maps to find
your location or search for places of interest, you must
enable the Use wireless networks option or enable the
GPS satellites.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Location

Services.

2. Ta p Use wireless networks to enable location

information using the wireless network.

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Use GPS satellites

This option allows you to locate locations accurately to
street level. To conserve power, deselect this option
when not in use.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Location

Services.

2. Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite.

Location and Google search

This option allows Google to use your location data for
improved search results and other services.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Location

Services.

2. Tap Location and Google search to activate the

feature.

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Lock screen

Screen Lock

Choose settings for unlocking your screen.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Lock screen >

Screen lock.

2. Select a screen lock option:

䡲 Swipe: to unlock the screen by swiping your

finger across the screen. This is the default screen
lock, and offers no security.

䡲 Motion: to unlock the screen by touching and

holding on the screen and tilting the phone
forward. Touch the option for more information
and a demonstration of the motion. This screen
lock offers no security, but you can set special
lock screen options; see “Lock screen options” on
page 64.

䡲 Face unlock: allows you to unlock the screen by

looking at it. This option offers low security,
because someone who looks similar to you could
unlock your phone. Touch the option for more
information, and to set up Face unlock.

䡲 Pattern: allows you to unlock the screen by

drawing a pattern, which you create, on the
screen. Touch the option; then follow the prompts
to create or change your screen unlock pattern.

䡲 PIN: allows you to unlock the screen by entering a

numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number),
which you create.

䡲 Password: allows you to unlock the screen by

entering a password, which you create.

䡲 None: disables all custom screen lock settings, to

use the default Swipe screen lock.

Lock screen options

When the Screen lock is set to Swipe or Motion, or you
have the With swipe lock option enabled, set options
for unlocking the screen.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Lock screen >

Lock screen options.

2. Choose from these options:

䡲 Shortcuts: to display app shortcuts at the bottom

of the lock screen. Tap the OFF/ON slider

to choose shortcuts to display: touch and drag a
shortcut to a new position, or to the trash can to
remove it, and touch + to select a new shortcut.

䡲 Information ticker: to display a scrolling ticker on

the lock screen. Tap the OFF/ON slider
turn the option ON, then touch
to choose content to display.

䡲 Clock: to display a clock on the lock screen.

turn the option on, then touch

Information ticker

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Shortcuts

䡲 Dual clock: to display the time in two zones on the

lock screen. Touch to control display of a dual
clock to show the time in two zones when you¡¯re
traveling. Tap the OFF/ON slider turn the
option ON, then touch

Dual clock to set a home

city. When you have location services turned on
while traveling, the dual clock will display the time
in your home city and current location.

䡲 Wea ther: to display of current local weather

conditions on the lock screen. Tap the OFF/ON
slider turn the option ON, then touch

Weather to configure options.

䡲 Help text: to display tips on the lock screen.
䡲 Camera quick access: to allow quick access to the

camera from the lock screen by touching and
holding on the lock screen, then rotating the
device to landscape orientation. Tap the OFF/ON
slider turn the option ON, then touch

Camera quick access to learn about this gesture.

Note: Lock screen options vary depending on Screen lock

you selected.

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Owner Information

This option displays owner information on the lock
screen. You can also enter text to the display screen.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Lock screen >

Owner information.

2. Enter the text to display on the screen in the Owner

information field.

3. Tap the Show owner info on lock screen checkbox if

you want to display the Owner information.

4. Tap OK.

Security Settings

Configure security for your phone.

Encryption

To require a numeric PIN or password in order to
decrypt your phone each time it is turned on or encrypt
the data on the SD card each time it is connected:

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Encrypt device. Read the screen for more

information about encryption.

2. Ta p Encrypt device.

3. Tap Encrypt external SD card to enable encryption

for SD card data that requires a password when
the memory card is connected.

Important: The battery should be more than 80 percent

charged because encryption could take an hour
or more to complete.

Make passwords visible

When enabled, password characters display briefly as
you enter them.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security >

Passwords.

2. Ta p Make passwords visible to enable or disable

the display of password characters.

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Device Administration

Use Device administration settings to control device
administrators and installation of apps from unknown
sources.

Select one or more device administration options to
control your device for security purposes (for example,
if your phone is lost or stolen). These applications
enforce remote or local device security policies.

Some features a device administrator might control are:

䡲 Setting the number of failed password attempts

before the device is restored to factory settings.

䡲 Automatically locking the device.
䡲 Restoring factory settings.

Note: If you have multiple device administrators enabled, the

strictest policy is enforced.

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1. Press and tap > Settings > Security.

2. Configure options:

䡲 Device administrators: allows you to select device

administrators. Select a device administrator and
follow the prompts. Available device
administrators depend on the applications
installed, or accounts set up on the phone.

䡲 Unknown sources: allows you to choose whether

to allow installation of apps from sources other
than the Play Store.

WARNING: Enabling this option makes your phone and

personal data more vulnerable to applications
from unknown sources.

Credential Storage

View and manage usage of trusted credentials, and
install certificates from device storage, or clear
credentials.

If a certificate authority (CA) certificate is compromised
or for some other reason becomes unstable, you can
disable or remove it.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Security

2. Configure options:

䡲 Trusted credentials: allows you to view and

manage usage of trusted credentials. Tap the
System tab to display certificates pre-installed on
your device. Tap the User tab to view certificates
installed by you. Tap a CA certificate to examine
its details, or tap the checkbox to enable or
disable the certificate.

Caution!: When you disable a system CA certificate, it is still

available to enable again, if necessary. When you
remove a user-installed CA certificate, it is
permanently deleted and must be re-installed if
needed.

䡲 Install from device storage: allows you to install

encrypted certificates from an installed memory
card. Select a certificate and follow the prompts to
install.

Note: The phone must have an installed memory card

containing encrypted certificates to use this feature.

䡲 Clear credentials: allows you to delete all installed

certificates.

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Language and Input Settings

Configure the language for your phone’s operation,
and set options for entering text.

Language

Change the language used by your device by following
these steps:

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

input > Language.

2. Select a language from the list.

Default Input Method

Change the keyboard used by your device by following
these steps:

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

input > Default.

2. Choose the default input method.

3. Tap Set up input methods to configure text entry

options.

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Google Voice Typing

Use Google voice typing to enter text by speaking it.

Note: You must enable Google voice typing before

managing its settings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

input.

2. Tap the icon next to Google voice typing to

access the following options:

䡲 Choose input languages: allows you to select

language(s) for input. Select Automatic to use the
same language set as the default language for
your device, or select language(s) from the list.

䡲 Block offensive words: blocks recognized

offensive words.

䡲 Download offline speech recognition: allows you to

use voice input when not connected to the
network.

Samsung keyboard

The Samsung keyboard is an onscreen Qwerty
keyboard.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

input.

2. Tap the icon next to Samsung keyboard to

access the options. See “Entering Text Using the
Samsung Keyboard” on page 23 for list of options.

Swype

Swype is a text input method that allows you to enter a
word by sliding your finger from letter to letter, lifting
your finger between words.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

input.

2. Tap the icon next to Swype to access these

options:

䡲 How to Swype: to view an on-screen manual for

Swype.

䡲 Gestures: to view a list of shortcuts on the

keyboard to quickly accomplish common tasks.

䡲 Preferences: to alter these settings:

● Vibrate on keypress: vibrates as you enter text

using the keypad.

● Sound on keypress: turns on sounds

generated by the Swype application.

● Show helpful tips: turns on a flashing

indicator for quick help.

● Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space

between words. When you finish entering a
word, lift your finger and start the next word.

● Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes

the first letter of a sentence.

● Show complete trace: determines whether or

not to display the complete Swype path.

● Pop-up on keypress: displays a character

above an on-screen key while typing.

● Next word prediction: predicts the next word

in the text string based on your current text
entries.

● Reset Swype’s dictionary: deletes any words

added to Swype’s dictionary.

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● Versi on: displays the software version

information.

䡲 Language Options: To activate and select the

current text input language. Default language is
US English.

● Language: English is the only option.

● Living language: automatically updates

Swype with popular new words.

● Download languages: displays a selectable

list of other languages to download.

䡲 Swype Connect: Enable personalization from

your accounts, and choose whether to contribute
your usage data to improve predictions.

● Contribute usage data: allows Nuance to

collect usage data to provide better
predictions.

● Cellular data: enables cellular data to allow

Swype updates, language downloads and
other Swype Connect features over your
cellular data connection.

䡲 Personalization: Sync dictionary with social

media accounts.

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● Edit dictionary: to add words to a custom

dictionary.

● Facebook: to add contact names from your

Facebook account to your personal dictionary.

● Twitter: to add user names and new words

from your public twitter feeds to your personal
dictionary.

● Gmail: to add names you have sent email to

from your Gmail account to your personal
dictionary.

䡲 Updates: To update the application if new

software is available.

Voice recognizer

Built-in voice recognizer software that allows you to
hear your voice and transcript it directly into text .

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

input.

2. Tap Voice recognizer and tap the voice recognition

format you want. Choose from

powered by Vlingo.

Google or Samsung

Voice Search

Voice Search allows you to speak criteria for searching
the Web.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

input > Voice search.

2. Select one of the following options:

䡲 Language: sets the language used for voice input

and output.

䡲 Speech output: allows you to choose whether

speech output is used all the time, or only when
using an optional hands-free accessory.

䡲 Block offensive words: blocks recognized

offensive words.

䡲 Hotword detection
䡲 Download offline speech recognition: to enable

speech recognition via locally stored files so that
even if you are not connected to a network you
can still use the service.

䡲 Personalized recognition: improves speech

recognition and accuracy by allowing Google to
associate your recordings with your Google
Account.

䡲 Google Account dashboard: manages collected

data using your Google account.

Text-to-Speech Output

The Text-to-speech output feature allows the phone to
provide a verbal readout of onscreen data such as
messages and incoming caller information (based on
Caller ID).

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

input > Text-to-speech output.

2. Select from the following options:

Preferred TTS engine

䡲 Google text-to-speech Engine: allows you to use

and modify Google Text-to-speech settings. Tap
the icon next to Google text-to-speech for
additional settings.

䡲 Samsung TTS: configures the Samsung TTS

settings for various languages.

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General

䡲 Speech rate: Adjusts the rate at which onscreen

text is spoken by the phone. Choose from:

slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and Very fast.

䡲 Listen to an example: Plays a short example of

what the text-to-speech feature sounds like on the
phone when activated.

䡲 Driving mode: Tap the Driving mode OFF/ON slider

to turn the Driving mode On or Off.
When turned on the following options are
available for hands free driving:

● Incoming call

● Message

● New emails

● New voicemail

● Alarm

● Schedule

● Unlock screen

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Very

Pointer Speed

This feature allows you to adjust the speed of the
Mouse/trackpad.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Language and

Input > Pointer speed.

2. Use the slider to adjust the Pointer speed and tap

OK.

Backup and Reset Settings

Choose options for backing up data from your phone
to Google servers, or reset your phone to the original
factory settings, which erases all data from the phone’s
memory.

Backup and Restore

1. Press and tap > Settings > Backup and

reset.

2. Configure options:

䡲 Ta p Back up my data to create a backup of the

current phone settings and applications on the
Google servers.

䡲 When Back up my data is enabled, tap Backup

account to assign the Google account to use for

back ups.

䡲 When Back up my data is enabled, tap Automatic

restore to restore backed-up settings and data

automatically when you re-install an application.

Factory Data Reset

From this menu reset the phone and sound settings to
the factory default settings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Backup and

reset > Factory data reset.

2. Read the onscreen reset information then tap

Reset device.

3. If necessary, enter your password and tap Delete

all. The phone resets to the factor default settings.

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Accounts Settings

Set up, manage, and synchronize accounts, including
your Google, Email, and social networking accounts.

Adding an Account

1. Press and tap > Settings.

2. Tap Add account, then tap an account type.

3. Follow the prompts and enter your credentials to

set up the account.

Removing an Account

1. Press and tap > Settings.

2. Tap an account to remove then tap Remove

account.

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Synchronization Settings

Once an account is added you can synchronize
features such as the calendar, contacts, Gmail, and
more.

1. Press and tap > Settings.

2. Tap an account to configure synchronization.

3. Tap each category that you want to synchronize.

Available options depend on the type of account.

System Settings

Configure options for motion gestures, accessories,
accessibility, and other system features.

Motion Settings

Your phone recognizes motion, to allow you to
navigate and access features by moving the phone in
specific gestures. You can configure motion options.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Motion.

2. Ta p the Motion OFF/ON slider to turn on

Motion settings.

䡲 Direct call: When enabled, you can lift the phone

to your ear while viewing a contact to dial the
contact’s phone number.

䡲 Double tap to top: When enabled, a double tap on

the top of the phone takes you to the top of the
list.

䡲 Tilt to zoom: When enabled, tilting the phone while

in Gallery or Internet causes the screen to zoom
in or out.

䡲 Pan to move icon: When enabled, moving the

phone in a panning motion (side-to-side) moves
a highlighted icon to a new location on the Home
screen.

䡲 Pan to browse images: When On, moving the

phone in a panning motion while viewing an
image moves focus around in the image.

䡲 Shake to update: When On, shaking the phone

starts a new scan for available devices.

䡲 Turn over to mute/pause: When On, turning the

phone screen-down automatically mutes
incoming call ringtones and alert sounds.

䡲 Sensitivity settings: Configure settings to control

how sensitive your device is to movements and
gestures.

䡲 Learn about motions: Get help with understanding

motion gestures.

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Accessory Settings

Configure your phone’s behavior when it is connected
to an optional dock (not included).

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accessory.

2. Configure settings:

䡲 Dock sound: Allows you to choose whether a

sound plays when you insert and remove the
phone from the dock.

䡲 Audio output mode: Allows you to choose whether

audio plays through the dock speakers when the
phone is docked.

䡲 Desk home screen display: Allows you to choose

whether the phone displays a special screen
when it is docked.

䡲 Audio output: Allows you to choose an audio

output mode (stereo or surround).

䡲 Audio applications: Allows you to choose enable

or disable automatic display of audio applications
in Notifications when you connect earphones or a
headset to the Headset Jack.

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Date and Time Settings

By default, your phone receives date and time
information from the wireless network. When you are
outside network coverage, you may want to set date
and time information manually using the Date and time
settings.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Date and time.

2. Configure settings:

䡲 Tap Automatic date and time to enable or disable

the feature. When enabled, the phone receives
date and time information from the wireless
network.

䡲 When Automatic date and time is disabled, tap

Set date to adjust the date, month, and year. Tap
Set when finished.

䡲 When Automatic date and time is disabled, tap

Set time to adjust the time. Tap the am or pm icon

to change the value. Tap

䡲 Tap Automatic time zone to enable or disable the

feature. When enabled, the phone receives date
and time information from the wireless network.

Set when finished.

䡲 When Automatic time zone is disabled, tap Select

time zone to select a time zone. Scroll down the

list to view additional time zones.

䡲 Ta p Use 24-hour format to toggle between using a

12-hour or a 24-hour format.

䡲 Ta p Select date format to select how the date

information is displayed on your phone. The
selected date format is used for time displays in
your phone’s features, including Clock.

Accessibility Settings

The Accessibility settings allow you to set options to
simplify phone use and improve accessibility for users
with certain physical disabilities.

This service is able to collect all the text you type,
including personal data credit card numbers except
passwords. It may also log your user interface
interactions. Using TalkBack, every interaction and
keypress is explained in audio. The Accessibility menu
also allows you to set various vision, hearing, and
access options.

System

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accessibility.

2. Select settings from the following options:

䡲 Auto-rotate screen: Allows you to choose whether

the screen automatically updates when you rotate
the phone.

䡲 Screen timeout: Allows you to set the length of

delay between the last key press or screen tap
and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock).

䡲 Speak passwords: Allows you to choose whether

to speak passwords for log-ins.

䡲 Answering/ending calls: Allows you to manage

options for answering and ending calls. Enable
The home key answers calls to answer incoming
calls by pressing the Home key. Enable The
power key ends calls to end calls by pressing the
Power key.

䡲 Accessibility shortcut: Allows you to enable or

disable a link to the Accessibility settings from the
Device options menu. The Device options menu
is available when you press and hold the Power/
Lock button.

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Services

This feature provides synthesized speech feedback to
describe the results of actions. The following
procedures enhance TalkBack capabilities.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accessibility >

TalkBack.

2. Tap the TalkBack OFF/ON slider to turn

on TalkBack.

3. Tap Settings and configure the following:

䡲 Speech volume: Allows you to match speech

volume to media volume, or to a percentage of
media volume.

䡲 Ringer volume: Allows you to choose whether

readout is used, based on the phone’s volume
setting. When Speak at all ringer volumes is
enabled, feedback occurs all the time, regardless
of the volume setting. When No speech in Silent
Mode is enabled, feedback does not occur when
volume is set to silent. When No speech in Vibrate
and Silent mode is enabled, feedback does not
occur when all volume is set to silent and vibrate
is on.

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䡲 Use pitch changes: Allows you to choose whether

feedback for keyboard entries are spoken in a
lower-pitched voice.

䡲 Keyboard echo: Allows you to choose how

feedback for keyboard entries is treated. Choose

Always speak typed keys, Only for on-screen
keyboard, or Never speak typed keys.

䡲 Speak when screen is off: Allows you to enable or

disable voice feedback when the screen is off.

䡲 Use proximity sensor: Allows you to enable or

disable voice feedback when the proximity sensor
is engaged, such as when the phone is near your
ear.

䡲 Speak caller ID: Allows you to enable or disable

voice feedback for caller ID.

䡲 Vibration feedback: Allows you to enable or

disable vibration feedback for key presses.

䡲 Sound feedback: Allows you to enable or disable

sound feedback for screen touches.

䡲 Sound volume: Allows you to match sound

feedback volume to media volume, or to a
percentage of media volume.

䡲 Explore by touch: Allows you to enable or disable

speech feedback for shortcut gestures
(configured in the Manage shortcut gestures
option below) or screen touches.

䡲 Launch “Explore by touch” tutorial: Provides

information about using the Explore by touch
option. Explore by touch must be enabled to
launch the tutorial.

䡲 Manage shortcut gestures: Allows you to assign

touch actions to open features or perform
common tasks.

䡲 Developer settings: Allows you to enable or

disable options for debugging accessibility
features.

Vision

Configure options for to customize the visibility of your
phone’s display.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accessibility.

2. Configure options:

䡲 Font size: Allows you to choose a font size for

screen.

䡲 Negative colors: Allows you to enable or disable

reverse colors on the screen.

䡲 Text-to-speech output: Allows you to configure

options for audible read-out of text, for example
for the contents of text messages.

䡲 Enhance web accessibility: Allows you to choose

whether apps may install scripts from Google to
make their Web content more accessible.

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Hearing

Configure options to customize your phone’s sounds.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accessibility.

2. Configure options:

䡲 Mono audio: allows you switch from stereo to

mono output, for example when you are .

䡲 Turn off all sounds: allows you to enable or disable

all your phone’s sounds, including receiver voice
(other caller’s voice).

Mobility

Configure options to customize your phone’s touch
responses.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Accessibility.

2. Tap Tap and hold delay to set the length of time the

phone considers a screen touch before
interpreting a touch as touch-and-hold.

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Developer Options

Use the Developer Options to set options for
application development.

Important: These features are used for development

Turning Developer Options On or Off

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

2. Tap the Developer options OFF/ON slider

Desktop Backup Password

This protects the desktop with a backup password ID.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

2. In the Settings screen, enter the current full backup

3. Tap Set backup password to save.

purposes only.

options.

to turn the setting On or Off.

options > Desktop backup password.

password, the new password for the full backups,
then enter the new password again.

Stay awake

When this option is enabled, the screen will never
sleep while charging.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options.

2. Ta p Stay awake to enable or disable the setting.

Protect SD card

When this option is enabled, apps must request
permission to read an installed optional SD card (not
included).

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options.

2. Touch Protect SD card to enable or disable the

setting.

Debugging

When enabled, this allows debugging when the phone
is attached to a PC by a USB cable.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options.

2. Configure options:

䡲 USB debugging: When enabled, connecting your

device to a computer with a USB data cable
launches debugging mode.

䡲 Allow mock locations: When enabled, mock

locations are allowed during debugging.

䡲 Select app to be debugged: Choose an app to be

debugged when device is in debugging mode.

䡲 Wait for debugger: When enabled, the app

selected above opens when the debugger is
attached.

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Input

Configure options for input.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options.

2. Configure options:

䡲 Show touches: When enabled, screen touches

cause the screen to display visual feedback.

䡲 Show pointer location: When enabled, the current

pointer location shows on a screen overlay.

Drawing

Configure options for drawing screens.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options.

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2. Configure options:

䡲 Show layout boundaries: When enabled, clip

boundaries, margins, and other layout details
display.

䡲 Show GPU view updates: When enabled, views are

flashed inside windows when they are drawn with
the GPU.

䡲 Show screen updates: When enabled, areas of the

screen flash as they update.

䡲 Window animation scale: Choose a scale for

window animations.

䡲 Transition animation scale: Choose a scale for

screen transitions.

䡲 Animator duration scale: Choose a scale for

animators.

䡲 Disable hardware overlays: When enabled, the

GPU is always used for screen compositing.

䡲 Force GPU rendering: When enabled, 2D

hardware acceleration is used in applications.

Monitoring

Configure options for monitoring apps.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options.

2. Configure options:

䡲 Strict mode: When enabled, the screen flashes

while apps perform long operations.

䡲 Show CPU usage: When enabled CPU usage

displays on a screen overlay.

䡲 GPU rendering profile: When enabled, rendering

time is measured in adb shell dumpsys gfxinfo.

䡲 Enable traces: Choose traces.

Apps

Set options for application behavior.

1. Press and tap > Settings > Developer

options.

2. Configure options:

䡲 Do not keep activities: When enabled, activities are

destroyed as soon as the user leaves them.

䡲 Limit background processes: Choose options for

processes running in the background.

䡲 Show all ANRs: When enabled, an App Not

Responding dialog displays for apps running in
the background.

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System Update Settings

Use System Update to update your phone to the latest
PRL, Profile, Samsung Software, and Firmware. You
can access this menu on a regular basis to ensure that
your phone maintains the most recent system
enhancements and security features.

Update PRL

This option allows you to download and automatically
update the preferred roaming list (PRL).

1. Press and tap > Settings > System

Update > Update PRL.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Update Profile

This option automatically updates your online user
profile information. If you choose to change your user
name and select a new one online, you must update
the user name on your phone.

1. Press and tap > Settings > System

Update > Update profile.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

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Note: If your data services or account syncing unexpectedly

stops working, use this feature to reconnect with the
network.

Update Samsung Software

Use this feature to upgrade your phone to the latest
version of software for your phone.

1. Press and tap > Settings > System Update

> Update Samsung Software.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Update Firmware

Once all the data is backed up on the phone, use the
Update Firmware option to update the phone firmware.

䊳 Press and tap > Settings > System

Update > Update Firmware.

The phone automatically downloads and installs
any available updates. You may be required to
power the phone off and back on to complete the
software upgrade.