T-mobile S8 User Manual

Table of Contents

2 My Carrier

3 Service

4 Device Functions

5 Device Setup

9 Home Screen

10 Customize Home Screen

12 Always On

13 Edge Screen

15 Apps

17 Hello Bixby

18 Cal l s

21 Voicemail

23 Contacts

24 Messages

26 Camera

27 Internet

28 Connections

32 Security

34 Legal

My Carrier

This guide provides you with the information you

need to get started. For more information and

additional support, please visit

t-mobile.com/support/ where you can:

• Register at my.t-mobile.com/ to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and change your rate plan.

• Review your device’s User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs.

• View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the Support Forums or ask a question of your own.

Access account information:

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps

and then tap T-Mobile folder g

T-Mobile.

2. Choose from an available category.

Note: Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen images and icons you see here are for reference only.

Service

If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your

service is not yet activated, call Customer Care

at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations

representative will assist you.

You will need the following information when

activating service :

• Your Service Agreement and the agent code on your Agreement

• Your name, home address, home phone number, and billing address

Note: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of the

organization, the address, and the tax ID.

• Your Social Security number, current dri ver’s license number, and date of birth for credit check purposes

• Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and services (see t-mobile.com for the latest plan information)

• SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on the box barcode label)

Note: Service or use is your agreement to T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions. T-Mobile

requires Arbitration of Disputes unless, for new customers, you opt-out within 30-days, or for existing customers, you previously opted-out. Failure to activate

service within 30-days from purchase will also be considered acceptance. For details, see T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions at

T-Mobile.com/terms-conditions.

Device Functions

Front View

Volume

Keys

Bixby

Note: The Fingerprint Scanner is located on

the back of the phone.

Key

SIM/micro SD

Ca rd Tr ay

USB/Charging Port

Front

Camera

Iris Scanner

Power/ Lock

Device Setup

Install the SIM Card

Ifyou need to replace your SIM card, follow these

steps.

1. Hold the device securely.

2. Use the SIM removal tool that came with

your device to open the SIM card tray.

3. Carefully place the new SIM card into the tray

with the carrier logo facing upward.

Optional: Insert memory card

1. Hold the device securely.

2. Use the tool that came with your device to

open the SIM/microSD™ card tray.

3. Carefully place the memory card into the tray

with the gold contact facing downward.

4. Gently push the tray into the slot.

Note: Supports microSD™/SDHC™/SDXC™

memory cards (sold separately).

Charge the Device

Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.

Your device comes with an Adaptive Fast Charging

charger and a USB cable. Plug the smaller end

of the cable into the USB/charger port on your

device and the larger end into the charger. Then

plug the charger into an electrical outlet to charge

the device.

Note: Use only charging devices and

batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung

accessories are designed for your device

to maximize bat tery life. Using other

accessories may invalidate your warranty

and may cause damage.

Turn the Device On and Of f

• To turn On, press and hold the

Power/Lock key.

• To turn Oﬀ, press and hold

Power/Lock key and follow the prompts.

Lock and Unlock the Screen

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure

your device.

• To Lock, press the Power/Lock key.

• To Unlock, press the Power/Lock key

then swipe your ﬁnger across the screen.

Configure Your Device

When you ﬁrst turn on your device, you need to set

up a few things.

1. Select a language and tap START or tap

ACCESSIBILITY.

2. Follow the prompts to complete the setup

process.

Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using

your device.

Notifications

Widgets

Edge Handle

Recent

Apps

Home

• Swipe up to open the Apps panel.

• Swipe right or left to acess additional

screens.

• Swipe the Edge handle to access Edge

panels.

Back

Customize Home Screen

Wallpaper and Widgets

◆ Touch and hold a blank space on a home

screens to access options.

• Wallpapers and themes: Change the look of

the Home and Lock screens with a variety of

wallpapers, icons, and themes. You can also

customize Icons and the Always on Display

screen.

• Widgets: Widgets are self-contained apps

that run on a Home screen. Drag a widget

to an empty space on the Home screen for

quick access to applications.

• Home screen settings: Customize the look

of the Home screen.

Volume and Ringtones

◆ From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps

and then tap Settings g Sounds

and vibration.

• Ta p Volume to increase or decrease device volume set tings.

• Ta p Ringtone to select a ringtone.

Always On

With Always On, time, date, and notiﬁcations

are always displayed in standby mode, without

unlocking your device.

Enable Always On

◆ From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps

and then tap Settings g Lock

screen and security g Always On Display.

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