User Guide for SAMSUNG models including: SM-E166P, SM-M166P, SM-E166P 5G 4GB Smartphone, SM-E166P, 5G 4GB Smartphone, Smartphone
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DocumentDocumentUSER GUIDE SM-E166P/DS SM-M166P/DS English. 01/2025. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com Table of Contents Getting started 4 Device layout and functions 7 Charging the battery 10 Nano-SIM card 11 microSD card 14 Turning the device on and off 15 Initial setup 15 Samsung account 16 Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) 17 Understanding the screen 26 Notification panel 28 Entering text Apps and features 31 Installing or uninstalling apps 32 Phone 35 Contacts 37 Messages 39 Camera 51 Gallery 55 AR Zone 57 Multi window (Using multiple apps at once) 58 Samsung Internet 59 Samsung Wallet 61 Samsung Health 61 Samsung Notes 62 Samsung Members 62 Samsung Kids 63 Samsung Global Goals 63 Samsung TV Plus 63 Samsung Find 63 Samsung Shop 64 Galaxy Shop 64 Galaxy Wearable 65 Calendar 65 Reminder 66 Voice Recorder 66 My Files (Checking and managing the files) 66 Clock 67 Calculator 67 Gaming Hub 68 SmartThings 69 Sharing content 70 Smart View (Mirroring on a TV screen) 70 Google apps 2 Table of Contents Settings 71 Introduction 71 Sign in to your Galaxy 71 Connections 73 Wi-Fi 74 Bluetooth 76 NFC and contactless payments 77 Data saver 77 Allowed networks for apps 78 Mobile Hotspot 78 More connection settings 80 Connected devices 81 Modes and Routines 81 Using modes 81 Using routines 82 Sounds and vibration 83 Sound quality and effects 83 Separate app sound 84 Notifications 84 Display 86 Motion smoothness 86 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 87 Battery 88 Wallpaper and style 88 Themes 88 Home screen 89 Lock screen 89 Extend Unlock 90 Security and privacy 91 Face recognition 93 Fingerprint recognition 95 Secure Folder 98 Secure Wi-Fi 99 Samsung Pass 100 Location 100 Safety and emergency 101 Accounts and backup 102 Samsung Cloud 102 Google 103 Advanced features 103 Motions and gestures 104 Dual Messenger 105 Digital Wellbeing and parental controls 105 Device care 106 Apps 107 General management 108 Accessibility 109 Software update 109 Remote support 110 About phone Usage notices 111 Precautions for using the device 113 Notes on package contents and accessories 114 Device overheating situations and solutions Appendix 118 Troubleshooting 3 Getting started Device layout and functions Microphone SIM card / microSD card tray Front camera Screen Proximity sensor Light sensor Volume button Side button (Fingerprint recognition sensor) Microphone Flash Rear camera Headphone jack / Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C) GPS antenna NFC antenna Speaker Main antenna 4 Getting started · When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using speakerphone, do not place the device close to your ears. · Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as direct sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, such as direct sunlight, the camera image sensor may be damaged. A damaged image sensor is irreparable and will cause dots or spots in pictures. · If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk of injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. · If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, or if these parts are covered, the device's sound may become quiet or certain features may not work. If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object, the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected. · Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations: If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device's antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection · Do not cover the proximity/light sensor area with accessories, such as stickers or a cover. Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction. 5 Getting started Hard buttons Button Side button Side button + Volume Down button Function · When the device is off, press and hold to turn it on. · Press to turn on or lock the screen. · Press twice to open the app or feature you set. · Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot. · Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device. Setting the Side button Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side button twice. Open Settings, tap Advanced features Side button, and then select an option you want. Soft buttons Recents button Back button Home button When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen. Refer to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information. 6 Getting started Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Wired charging Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the cable into the device's multipurpose jack to charge the battery. After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the device. Quick charging Use a super fast charger or fast charger. You can check the connection status of the charger by opening Settings and tapping Battery. · If fast charging does not work, open Settings, tap Battery Charging settings, and then check if the feature you want is turned on. Also, check if the USB cable and the USB power adapter are connected properly. · You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off. 7 Getting started Charging other devices Use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with your phone's battery. Connect your phone and the other device using your phone's USB cable. A USB connector may be needed depending on the other device. When charging starts, the battery charging icon will appear on the other device's screen. The app selection pop-up window that appears on your phone is for data transfer. Do not select an app from the pop-up window. Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power. · Optimise the device using the device care feature. · When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side button. · Turn on power saving mode. · Close unnecessary apps. · Turn off the Bluetooth feature when not in use. · Turn off auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced. · Decrease the backlight time. · Decrease the screen brightness. 8 Getting started Battery charging tips and precautions Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. · Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. · Use only USB Type-C cable supplied with the device. The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable. · If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device. · To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging. · When using a charger, it is recommended to use an approved charger that guarantees the charging performance. · If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device. · If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery. · Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower charging speed because of a lower electric current. · The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery. · If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. · While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device's lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. · If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. 9 Getting started Nano-SIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by your carrier. You can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or carriers for a single device. · Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the carrier. · In some areas, data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted. Inserting the SIM or USIM card 1 2 3 4 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot. 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it. 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot. · Use only a nano-SIM card. · Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards. · Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. · If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray. · If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry. · Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device. 10 Getting started Correct card insertion Nano-SIM card 1 Nano-SIM card 2 Nano-SIM card microSD card SIM manager Open Settings and tap Connections SIM manager. · SIM cards: Activate the SIM card to use and customise the SIM card settings. · Preferred SIMs: Select to use specific SIM cards for some features, such as voice calls, when two cards are activated. · Data switching: Set the device to use another SIM card for data services if the preferred SIM card cannot connect to the network. You may incur additional charges when using this feature. · More SIM settings: Customise additional settings. microSD card Inserting an SD card Your device's SD card capacity may vary from other models and some SD cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the SD card manufacturer and type. To check out your device's maximum SD card capacity, refer to the Samsung website. 1 2 3 4 11 Getting started 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot. 3 Place an SD card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the SD card into the tray to secure it. 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot. · Use only a microSD card. · Some SD cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device, the SD card, or the data stored in it. · Use caution to insert the SD card right-side up. · Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. · When you remove the tray from the device, the mobile data connection will be disabled. · If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SD card may leave or fall out of the tray. · If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry. · Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device. · The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for SD cards. When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card. To use the SD card, you must format it. If your device cannot format or recognise the SD card, contact the SD card manufacturer, a Samsung Service Centre, or an authorised service centre. · Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of SD cards. · When inserting an SD card into the device, the SD card's file directory appears in the My Files SD card folder. 12 Getting started Removing the SD card Before removing the SD card, first unmount it for safe removal. 1 Open Settings and tap Device care Storage. 2 Swipe to the left to access the SD card page. 3 Tap Unmount. Do not remove external storage, such as an SD card or USB storage, while the device is transferring or accessing information, or right after transferring data. Doing so can cause data to be damaged or lost or cause damage to the external storage or phone. Samsung is not responsible for losses, including loss of data, resulting from the misuse of external storage devices. Formatting the SD card An SD card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the SD card on the device. 1 Open Settings and tap Device care Storage. 2 Swipe to the left to access the SD card page. 3 Tap Format. Before formatting the SD card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the SD card. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions. 13 Getting started Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. Side button Turning the device on Press and hold the Side button for a few seconds to turn on the device. Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device, press and hold the Side button. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap . 2 Tap Power off. To restart the device, tap Restart. Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it. Emergency calls and medical information You can make an emergency call or check the medical information you saved. Press and hold the Side button, and then tap Emergency call or Medical info. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap Emergency call or Medical info. To manage your medical information and emergency contacts, open Settings and tap Safety and emergency. 14 Getting started Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. If you do not connect to a Wi-Fi network, you might not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup. Samsung account Using the Samsung account, you can use a variety of Samsung services that are provided through mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website. To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit account.samsung.com. 1 Open Settings and tap Sign in to your Galaxy. Alternatively, open Settings and tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add account Samsung account. 2 Sign in to your Samsung account. If you do not have a Samsung account, tap Forgot password or don't have an account? Create account. Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password, tap Forgot password or don't have an account? Forgot ID or Forgot password on the Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information. Signing out of your Samsung account When you sign out of your Samsung account, your data, such as contacts or events, will also be removed from your device. 1 Open Settings and tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts. 2 Tap Samsung account My profile and tap Sign out at the bottom of the screen. 3 Tap Sign out, enter your Samsung account password, and then tap OK. 15 Getting started Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) Transfer data from your previous device with the USB cable or wirelessly. You can also transfer data from external storage or computer. Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup Transfer data for device setup, and then follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details and limitations. · To transfer data using external storage, tap . · To check the data that has been transferred, tap Transfer result. · This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers. · Samsung takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer. 16 Getting started Understanding the screen Controlling the screen Tapping Tap the screen. Dragging Touch and hold an item and drag it to the target position. Swiping Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right. Touching and holding Touch and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Double tapping Double tap the screen. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen. · Do not allow the screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the screen to malfunction. · To avoid damaging the screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips or other object. · It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the screen for extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area. 17 Getting started Navigation bar (soft buttons) When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment. Button Recents Home Back Function · Tap to open the list of recent apps. · Tap to return to the Home screen. · Touch and hold to open the Google Assistant app. · Tap to return to the previous screen. Hiding the navigation bar Check files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar. Open Settings and tap Display Navigation bar Swipe gestures. 18 Getting started Home screen and Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device's features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen, swipe upwards to open the Apps screen. To return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap the Home button ( ) or the Back button ( ). Finder Favourite apps Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen, you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button. On the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area, tap Settings, and then tap the Show Apps screen button on Home screen switch to turn it on. The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen. Apps button 19 Getting started Editing the Home screen On the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add, delete, or rearrange Home screen panels. · Adding panels: Swipe to the left, and then tap . · Moving panels: Drag a panel preview to a new location. · Deleting panels: Tap on the panel. · Wallpaper and style: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. · Themes: Change the device's theme. Visual elements of interface, such as colours, icons, and wallpapers, will change depending on the selected theme. · Widgets: Widgets are small apps that launch specific app features to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen. Select a widget and tap Add. The widget will be added on the Home screen. · Settings: Configure settings for the Home screen, such as the screen layout. Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all apps on the Home screen. On the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area, and then tap Settings Home screen layout Home screen only Apply. 20 Getting started Launching Finder Search for content on the device. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Search. 2 Enter a keyword. Apps and content on your device will be searched. If you tap on the keyboard, you can search for more content. Moving items Drag an item to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. If you touch and hold an item and tap Select, you can select more items and move them together at once. To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen, touch and hold an item on the Apps screen, and then tap Add to Home. A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen. You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen. Creating folders On the Home screen or the Apps screen, drag an app over another app. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Folder name and enter a folder name. · Adding more apps Tap on the folder. Tick the apps to add and tap Done. You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder. 21 Getting started · Moving apps from a folder Drag an app to a new location. · Deleting a folder Touch and hold a folder, and then tap Delete folder. Only the folder will be deleted. The folder's apps will be relocated to the Apps screen. Edge panel You can access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels. Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. If the Edge panel handle is not visible, open Settings, tap Display, and then tap the Edge panels switch to turn it on. Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings 22 Getting started Lock screen Pressing the Side button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on. If the screen is off, press the Side button to turn on the screen. Alternatively, double tap the screen. Editing shortcuts You can change the shortcuts at the bottom of the locked screen to other apps or features you want. Touch and hold on the locked screen, tap the shortcut icon, select an app or feature you want, and then tap Done. Changing the screen lock method To change the screen lock method, open Settings, tap Lock screen Screen lock type, and then select a method. When you set a pattern, PIN, password, or your biometric data for the screen lock method, you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device. After setting the screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it. You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit. Open Settings, tap Lock screen Secure lock settings, unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method, and then tap the Auto factory reset switch to turn it on. 23 Getting started Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table are most common. Icon Meaning New notifications No signal Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA+ network connected / LTE network connected 5G network connected LTE network connected in LTE network that includes the 5G network Wi-Fi connected Bluetooth feature turned on Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm turned on / Mute mode / Vibration mode Flight mode turned on Error occurred or caution required / Battery charging / Battery power level 24 Getting started · The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen. · Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel. · Some notifications will be displayed as a dot. · The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the carrier or model. Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on, draw on, crop, or share the captured screen. You can capture the current screen and scrollable area. How to capture a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a screenshot. You can check the captured screenshots in Gallery. · Button capture Press the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously. · Swipe capture With the edge of your hand, swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen. If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not turned on, open Settings, tap Advanced features Motions and gestures, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to turn it on. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features. After capturing a screenshot, use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen: · : Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page, such as a webpage. When you tap , the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured. · : Write or draw on the screenshot or crop a portion from the screenshot. You can check the cropped area in Gallery. 25 Getting started · : Add tags to the screenshot. To search for screenshots by tag, tap and tap the search field in Gallery. You can access the tags list and search for the screenshot you want. · : Share the screenshot with others. If the options are not visible on the captured screen, open Settings, tap Advanced features Screenshots, and then tap the Show toolbar after capturing switch to turn it on. Notification panel When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To check out more information about the icons, open the notification panel and check the details. To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel, swipe upwards on the screen. You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Quick settings Open Settings. Control connected nearby devices, SmartThings devices, and manual routines. Check the notification details and perform various actions. Access the notification settings. Adjust the brightness of the display. Control media on your phone and connected nearby devices. Clear all notifications. 26 Getting started Using the quick settings panel Swipe downwards on the notification panel to open the quick settings panel. Tap each button to turn the specific feature on or off. To access more detailed settings, tap the button's text or touch and hold a button. To edit buttons, tap Edit. Controlling media playback Control media on your phone and connected nearby devices on the notification panel. 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output. 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback. Controlling nearby devices Launch and take control of nearby connected devices, frequently used SmartThings devices, and manual routines on the notification panel. 1 Open the notification panel and tap Device control. Nearby connected devices, SmartThings devices, and manual routines will appear. 2 Select a nearby device or a SmartThings device to control it, or select a manual routine to launch it. 27 Getting started Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text. Additional keyboard functions Access more keyboard functions. Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap it twice. Enter symbols. Delete a preceding character. Break to the next line. Enter a space. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by tapping . To change the keyboard type, tap Languages and types, select a language, and then select the keyboard type you want. On a 3 x 4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. 28 Getting started Using the keyboard button You can change the text input method by tapping the keyboard button on the navigation bar. To change the keyboard button on the navigation bar, touch and hold the keyboard button and select an option you want. · : Enter text by voice. · : Change the keyboard. If the keyboard button does not appear on the navigation bar, open Settings, tap General management Keyboard list and default, and then tap the Keyboard button on navigation bar switch to turn it on. Additional keyboard functions · : Enter emojis, stickers, and more. You can also enter your emoji stickers that look like you. Refer to AR Emoji Stickers for more information. · : Translate text and enter it. · : Add an item from the clipboard. · : Change the keyboard settings. Tap to use more keyboard functions. · : Switch to one-handed operation mode. · : Change the keyboard mode. · : Edit the keyboard function list. Some features may not be available depending on the carrier or model. 29 Getting started Copying and pasting 1 Touch and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. 3 Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. 4 Touch and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste. 30 Apps and features Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Store Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Open the Store app. Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. · This app may not be available depending on the carrier or model. · To change the auto update settings, tap Menu Auto update apps, and then select an option. Play Store Purchase and download apps. Open the Play Store app. Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword. To change the auto update settings, tap your account icon, tap Settings Network preferences Auto-update apps, and then select an option. Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Touch and hold an app and select an option. · Uninstall: Uninstall downloaded apps. · Disable: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. Some apps may not support this feature. Enabling apps Open Settings, tap Apps Disabled OK, select an app, and then tap Enable. 31 Apps and features Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information on your device. To access your app permission settings, open Settings and tap Apps. Select an app and tap Permissions. You can check the app's permissions list and change its permissions. To check or change app permission settings by permission category, open Settings and tap Apps Permission manager. Select an item and select an app. If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not function properly. Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls. Making calls 1 Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2 Enter a phone number. 3 Tap to make a voice call, or tap or to make a video call. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. More options Search for a contact. 32 Apps and features Making calls from call logs or contacts list Open the Phone app, tap Recents or Contacts, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call. If this feature is turned off, tap Settings Other call settings, and then tap the Swipe to call or text switch to turn it on. Using speed dial To set a number to speed dial, open the Phone app, tap Keypad Speed dial numbers, select a speed dial number, and then add a phone number. To make a call, touch and hold a speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial numbers 10 and up, tap the first digit(s) of the number, and then touch and hold the last digit. For example, if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number, tap 1, tap 2, and then touch and hold 3. Making an international call 1 Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2 Touch and hold 0 until the + sign appears. 3 Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap . Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the Send message bar upwards and select a message to send. To create various rejection messages, open the Phone app, tap Settings Quick decline messages, enter a message, and then tap . 33 Apps and features Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list. Open the Phone app, tap Settings Block numbers, and then select contacts or phone numbers to save in the blocked numbers list. When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications. The calls will be logged in the call log. You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID. Tap the Block calls from unknown numbers switch to turn the feature on. Options during calls · : Block background noise from your microphone to help the other party hear you more clearly. · Add call: Dial a second call. The first call will be put on hold. When you end the second call, the first call will be resumed. · Hold call: Hold a call. · Video call: Switch to a video call. · Bluetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. · Speaker: Turn speakerphone off or on. When using the speakerphone, keep the device away from your ears. · Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. · Keypad / Hide: Open or close the keypad. · : End the current call. · : During a video call, switch to a voice call. · : During a video call, lock the screen. · Effects: During a video call, apply various effects. · : During a video call, change the screen ratio. · Camera: During a video call, turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you. · Switch: During a video call, switch between the front and rear cameras. Some features may not be available depending on the carrier or model. 34 Apps and features Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Open the Contacts app and tap . 2 Select a storage location. 3 Enter contact information and tap Save. Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device. 1 Open the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import contacts. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to import contacts. Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your Samsung account. 1 Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select the account to sync with. 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to turn it on. 35 Apps and features Searching for contacts Open the Contacts app. Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions: · : Make a voice call. · : Compose a message. · / : Make a video call. · : Compose an email. Deleting contacts 1 Open the Contacts app and tap Edit. 2 Select contacts and tap Delete. To delete contacts one by one, tap a contact from the contacts list and tap More Delete. Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options. 1 Open the Contacts app and tap Edit. 2 Select contacts and tap Share. 3 Select a sharing method. Creating groups You can add groups, such as family or friends, and manage contacts by group. 1 Open the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to create a group. 36 Apps and features Merging duplicate contacts If your contacts list includes duplicate contacts, merge them into one to streamline your contacts list. 1 Open the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts. 2 Tick contacts and tap Merge. Messages Introduction Send and check messages by conversation. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. Sending messages 1 Open the Messages app and tap . 2 Add recipients and enter a message. To record and send a voice message, touch and hold , and say your message. The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty. 3 Tap to send the message. Recipient Enter recipients. Enter a message. Attach files. Enter emojis or stickers. Send the message. 37 Apps and features Checking messages 1 Open the Messages app and tap Conversations. 2 On the messages list, select a contact or a phone number. · To reply to the message, tap the message input field, enter a message, and then tap . · To adjust the font size, spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen. Sorting messages You can sort messages by category. Open the Messages app and tap Conversations . If the category option does not appear, tap Settings and tap the Conversation categories switch to turn it on. Deleting messages Touch and hold a message to delete, then tap Delete. Changing message settings Open the Messages app, tap Settings. You can block unwanted messages, change notification settings, and more. 38 Apps and features Camera Introduction Take pictures and record videos using various modes and settings. Camera etiquette · Do not take pictures or record videos of other people without their permission. · Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited. · Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people's privacy. Taking pictures 1 Open the Camera app. You can also open the app by pressing the Side button twice or dragging to the left on the locked screen. · Some camera features are not available when you open the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set. · The camera automatically shuts off when unused. · Some methods may not be available depending on the carrier or model. 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. To adjust the brightness of pictures, drag the adjustment bar that appears above or below the circular frame. 39 Apps and features 3 Tap to take a picture. To change the shooting mode, drag the shooting modes list to the left or right, or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen. Camera settings Options for current shooting mode Zoom Preview thumbnail Shooting modes list Take a picture. Switch between the front and rear cameras. · The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. · The focus may not be clear if the subject is close. Take pictures or videos from a good distance. · If pictures you take appear blurry, clean the camera lens and try again. · Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. · Your device's camera features a wide-angle lens. Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle pictures or videos and does not indicate device performance problems. · The camera may fog up or form condensation if the device is exposed to sudden changes in air temperature, because of the difference in temperature outside and inside the camera cover. Try to avoid such conditions when planning to use the camera. If fogging does occur, allow the camera to dry naturally at room temperature before taking pictures or recording videos, otherwise results may look blurry. 40 Apps and features Using the camera button · Touch and hold the camera button to record a video. · If you drag the camera button to the icon, you can record a video without holding the button. · To take burst shots, swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it. If you tap on the preview screen and tap Swipe Shutter button to Create GIF, you can create GIFs. · If you add another camera button, you can move it anywhere on the screen and take pictures more conveniently. On the preview screen, tap Shooting methods and tap the Floating Shutter button switch to turn it on. Editing the shooting modes list To edit the shooting modes list, tap MORE on the list, tap where you want. , and then drag modes to Using zoom features To zoom in or out while using the rear camera, select the desired zoom icon on the preview screen. You can also select the desired zoom level from the zoom level list that appears when you tap the zoom icon. To adjust the zoom more precisely, drag the zoom icon, pinch, or spread two fingers apart on the preview screen. Zoom Zoom level list 41 Apps and features Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE) You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources. Touch and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked. The setting remains locked even after you take a picture. This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode. Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen, use the following options. · : Turn the flash on or off. · : Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a picture. · 3:4: Select an aspect ratio for pictures. · 12M: Select a resolution for pictures. · : Change the recording time for hyperlapse videos. · AUTO: Select a frame rate for hyperlapse videos. · 9:16: Select an aspect ratio for videos. · : Select a resolution for videos. · : Apply a filter effect or beauty effects. · : Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted metering uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot. Matrix metering averages the entire scene. Spot metering uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot. · : In FOOD mode, focus on a subject inside the frame and blur the image outside the frame. · : In FOOD mode, adjust the colour temperature. The available options may vary depending on the model or shooting mode. 42 Apps and features Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings. On the shooting modes list, tap PHOTO and tap to take a picture. Changing the resolution You can take high-resolution pictures. In shooting options, tap 12M to change the resolution to the one you want, and take a picture. The resolution may vary depending on the model. Taking selfies You can take self-portraits with the front camera. 1 On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. 2 Face the front camera lens. To take self-portraits with a wide-angle shot of the landscape or people, tap . 3 Tap to take a picture. Applying filter and beauty effects You can select a filter effect and modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape, before taking a picture. 1 On the preview screen, tap . 2 Select effects and take a picture. 43 Apps and features Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap VIDEO and tap to record a video. · To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording, swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen or tap . · To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . 2 Tap to stop recording the video. The optical zoom may not work in low-light environments. Portrait mode By using Portrait mode, you can take pictures where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap PORTRAIT. 2 Tap and drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level. 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen, tap to take a picture. Background blur adjustment bar 44 Apps and features · Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light. · The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions: The device or the subject is moving. The subject is thin or transparent. The subject has a similar colour to the background. The subject or background is plain. Pro mode Capture pictures while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value. On the shooting modes list, tap MORE PRO. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a picture. Available options · : Reset the settings. · ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly lit objects. However, higher ISO settings can result in noise in pictures. · SPEED: Adjust the shutter speed. A slow shutter speed allows more light in, so the picture or video becomes brighter. This is ideal for pictures of scenery or pictures taken at night. A fast shutter speed allows less light in. This is ideal for capturing pictures of fast-moving subjects. · EV: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera's sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure. · FOCUS: Change the focus mode. Drag the adjustment bar to manually adjust the focus. · WB: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. You can set the colour temperature. 45 Apps and features Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can separate the focus area and the exposure area. Touch and hold the preview screen. The AF/AE frame will appear on the screen. Drag the frame to the area where you want to separate the focus area and the exposure area. Panorama mode Using panorama mode, take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE PANORAMA. 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction. Keep the image within the frame on the camera's viewfinder. If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device, the device will automatically stop taking pictures. 3 Tap to stop taking pictures. Avoid taking pictures of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain wall. 46 Apps and features Food mode Take pictures of food with more vibrant colours. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE FOOD. A frame will appear on the screen and the area outside the frame will be blurred. 2 To resize the frame, drag a corner of the frame. Tap the area you want or drag the frame to move it. 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour temperature. 4 Tap to take a picture. Night mode Take a picture in low-light conditions, without using the flash. When you use a tripod, you can get brighter and steadier results. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE NIGHT. 2 Tap and hold your device steady until shooting is complete. Macro mode Take pictures of subjects at close range. On the shooting modes list, tap MORE MACRO. Slow motion mode Record a video for viewing it in slow motion. You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE SLOW MOTION and tap to record a video. 2 When you are finished recording, tap to stop. 47 Apps and features 3 On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. The fast section of the video will be set as a slow motion section and the video will start playing. Up to two slow motion sections will be created based on the video. To edit the slow motion section, tap and drag the section editing bar to the left or right. Section editing bar Slow motion section Start bracket End bracket Hyperlapse mode Record scenes, such as passing people or cars, and view them as fast-motion videos. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE HYPERLAPSE. 2 Tap AUTO and select a frame rate option. If you set the frame rate to AUTO, the device will automatically adjust the frame rate according to the changing rate of the scene. 3 Tap to start recording. 4 Tap to finish recording. You can use the night hyperlapse feature by tapping AUTO or on the shooting options. This feature is good for doing things like taking shots from moving cars that make the light look like it is also moving. Customising camera settings On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode. Intelligent features · Scene optimiser: Set the device to adjust the colour settings and apply the optimised effect automatically depending on the subject or scene. · Scan QR codes: Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen. 48 Apps and features Pictures · Swipe Shutter button to: Select an action to perform when you swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it. · Watermark: Add a watermark when taking pictures. · High efficiency pictures: Take pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF). Selfies · Save selfies as previewed: Set the device to save pictures or videos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them. · Swipe up/down to switch cameras: Turn on this feature to switch cameras by swiping upwards or downwards on the preview screen. Videos · High efficiency videos: You can record videos in the High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) format. Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device's storage. · Video stabilisation: Turn on anti-shake to reduce or eliminate blurry image resulting from camera shake while recording a video. · You might not be able to play the HEVC videos on other devices or share them online. · You cannot record videos in the HEVC format in some shooting modes. General · Auto HDR: Take pictures with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. · Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. · Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. · GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions. · Your location may appear on your pictures when you upload them to the internet. To avoid this, turn off the location tag setting. 49 Apps and features · Shooting methods Press Volume buttons to: Take pictures or record videos, zoom in or out, or control the volume using the Volume button. Floating Shutter button: Add another movable button anywhere on the screen to take pictures. Show palm: Show your palm to the front camera to take selfies or start recording videos. · Settings to keep: Keep the last settings you used, such as the shooting mode, when you open the camera. · Storage location: Select a storage location. This feature will appear when you insert an SD card. Privacy · Permissions: Access the permissions required to use the Camera app. · Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. · About Camera: Check the Camera app version and legal information. · Contact us: Ask questions or check out the frequently asked questions. Some features may not be available depending on the model. 50 Apps and features Gallery Introduction Access images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories. Using Gallery Open the Gallery app. More options Search for images and videos. Sync images and videos. 51 Apps and features Viewing images Open the Gallery app and select an image. To view other files, swipe to the left or right on the screen. More options View the content on a large screen using the Smart View feature. Check details and additional features. Modify the image. Add the image to favourites. Share the image with others. Delete the image. Cropping enlarged images 1 Open the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap . The cropped area will be saved as a file. Saved image thumbnail 52 Apps and features Viewing videos Open the Gallery app and select a video to play. To view other files, swipe to the left or right on the screen. To use more options during playback, tap Play video. View the content on a large screen using the Smart View feature. Skip to the previous video. Touch and hold to rewind. Rewind or fast-forward by dragging the bar. Configure the caption settings. More options Skip to the next video. Touch and hold to fast-forward. Pause and resume playback. Capture the current screen. Create a GIF. Change the screen ratio. Lock the playback screen. Rotate the screen. Switch to the pop-up video player. Drag up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness, or drag up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume. To rewind or fast-forward, swipe to the left or right on the playback screen. Albums Open the Gallery app, tap Albums , and then select an album type. · Album: Create new albums and add images and videos manually. · Group: Create a group of related albums. · Shared album: Create albums that you can share with others. · Shared family album: Create albums that you can share with your family. Some features may not be available depending on the region or the model. 53 Apps and features Stories When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories. Open the Gallery app, tap Stories, and then select a story. If you tap , you can use various options, such as changing the story title. If you tap Create story on the stories list, you can create stories manually. Syncing images and videos Open the Gallery app, tap , and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the sync. When the Gallery app and the cloud are synced, the icon will change to . While syncing, pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud. You can access images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices. When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account, you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive. Deleting images or videos Open the Gallery app, touch and hold an image, a video, or a story to delete, and then tap Delete. Using the recycle bin feature Images and videos you delete will be temporarily stored in the recycle bin. The files will be deleted after a certain period. To access files in the recycle bin, open the Gallery app and tap Recycle bin. To restore files, tap Edit, select files, and then tap Restore. 54 Apps and features AR Zone AR Zone provides you AR related features. Choose a feature and capture fun pictures or videos. In the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap AR ZONE. If you added the app icon to the Apps screen, open the AR Zone app. Some features may not be available depending on the carrier or model. AR Emoji Studio Create emojis any way you want and have fun using them in various features. Launch AR Zone, tap AR Emoji Studio, and then follow the on-screen instructions to create an emoji. More options My emojis list Edit the emoji. 55 Apps and features AR Emoji Stickers When you create AR emojis, stickers with emoji expressions and actions will be created automatically. You can use your emoji stickers when sending messages or on a social network. Launch AR Zone and tap AR Emoji Stickers. To create your own stickers, tap at the top of the stickers list. Deco Pic Capture pictures or videos with various stickers. Launch AR Zone and tap Deco Pic. 56 Apps and features Multi window (Using multiple apps at once) Run apps at the same time in split screen view or multiple apps in the pop-up view. Some apps may not support this feature. Split screen view Pop-up view Launching Multi window · Recents button Tap the Recents button ( ), tap an app's icon, and then tap Open in split screen view or Open in pop-up view. · Swipe screen Open Settings, tap Advanced features Multi window, and then tap the Swipe for split screen or Swipe for pop-up view switch to turn it on. · Drag the circles ( ) between the app windows to adjust the size of the windows. · Tap the circles ( ) between the app windows and tap . The apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved as an app pair. · Drag the multi window handle ( ) to a new location to move the app window. · When you tap the multi window handle ( ), the available menus will appear. 57 Apps and features Samsung Internet Browse the internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. 1 Open the Internet app. 2 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. If the toolbar does not appear, swipe downwards slightly on the screen. To switch between tabs, tap or swipe to the left or right on the address field. Bookmark the current webpage. Refresh the current webpage. Open the homepage. Move between pages. Access your bookmarks. Manage tabs. / Use Secret mode. More options Using Secret mode If you set a password for Secret mode, you can prevent others from accessing your search history, browsing history, bookmarks, and saved pages. 1 Tap Turn on Secret mode. 2 Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to turn it on, tap Start, and then set a password for Secret mode. In Secret mode, the device will change the colour of the toolbars. To turn off Secret mode, tap Turn off Secret mode. In Secret mode, you cannot use some features, such as screen capture. 58 Apps and features Samsung Wallet Introduction Use various convenient features in Samsung Wallet. You can make a payment, verify your identity through your biometric data, check tickets or boarding passes, and more. You can check out more information, such as cards that support this feature at www.samsung.com/samsung-wallet. Open the Wallet app and select a feature you want. · This app may not be available depending on the region. · Some features may not be available depending on the region. Setting up Samsung Wallet When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. 1 Open the Wallet app. 2 Sign in to your Samsung account and read and agree to the terms and conditions. 3 Register your fingerprint and a PIN to use when making payments. This PIN will be used to verify various actions in Samsung Wallet, such as making payments and unlocking the app. Using Samsung Pay Register cards to Samsung Pay to make both online and offline payments. · To make payments with Samsung Pay, the device may be required a connection to a Wi-Fi or mobile network depending on the region. · This feature may not be available depending on the carrier or model. · The procedures for the initial setup and card registration may vary depending on the carrier or model. Registering cards Open the Wallet app and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your card registration. 59 Apps and features Making payments 1 Drag a card image at the bottom of the screen upwards. Alternatively, open the Wallet app. Then, on the cards list, swipe to the left or right and select a card to use. 2 Scan your fingerprint or enter the payment PIN you set. 3 Touch the back of your device to the card reader. When the card reader recognises the card information, the payment will be processed. · Payments may not be processed depending on your network connection. · The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers. Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them. On the cards list, swipe to the left or right to select the card you used. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete payment cancellation. Verifying identity Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and verify your identity when using services which require your login or personal information. Refer to Samsung Pass for more information. Using tickets Add boarding passes and tickets for movies, sports, and more, to access and use them in one place. 60 Apps and features Samsung Health Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals, check your progress, and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness. You can also compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users and check out health tips. Open the Health app. Visit www.samsung.com/samsung-health for more information. Samsung Notes Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen. You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes. Creating notes 1 Open the Notes app, tap , and then create a note. You can change the input method by tapping or . Enter a title. Insert files. Reading mode 2 When you are finished composing the note, tap the Back button ( ) to save it. If you want to save the note in another file format, tap Save as file. Deleting notes Touch and hold a note to delete and tap Delete. Syncing notes You can check and edit notes on all your devices signed in to the same Samsung account. Open the Notes app, tap , and then tap the Sync with Samsung Cloud switch to turn it on. 61 Apps and features Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis, and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users' community or check the latest news and tips. Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device. Samsung Kids You can restrict children's access to certain apps, set their usage times, and configure settings to provide a fun and safe environment for children when they use the device. Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (Kids). If you cannot find (Kids) on the quick settings panel, tap Edit and drag the button over to add it. When starting Samsung Kids for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. On the Samsung Kids screen, select the app you want to use. Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when turning on the Parental controls feature or closing Samsung Kids. Using parental controls features You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and check the usage history. On the Samsung Kids screen, tap Parental controls and enter your unlock code. Closing Samsung Kids To close Samsung Kids, tap the Back button ( ) or tap Close Samsung Kids, and then enter your unlock code. 62 Apps and features Samsung Global Goals The Global Goals, which were set up by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society. These goals have the power to end poverty, fight inequality, and stop climate change. With Samsung Global Goals, learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a better future. Samsung TV Plus Select the channels like you would use a TV and enjoy various video content free of charge. Open the TV app. This app may not be available depending on the carrier or model. Samsung Find You can locate your device even if it is not connected to a network. You can also share your location with other people you preset. Open the Find app. Samsung Shop Samsung Shop is the mobile shopping service provided by Samsung. Get offers or information about Samsung and its partners' products and services. Open the Samsung Shop app. This app may not be available depending on the carrier or model. 63 Apps and features Galaxy Shop Access the Samsung website and check various information related to products. Open the Galaxy Shop app. This app may not be available depending on the carrier or model. Galaxy Wearable Using the Galaxy Wearable app, you can manage your wearable devices. When you connect your phone to the wearable device, you can customise the wearable device's settings and apps. Open the Wearable app. Tap More Start to connect your phone to the wearable device. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. Refer to the wearable device's user guide for more information about how to connect and use the wearable device with your device. 64 Apps and features Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner. Open the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . Syncing events with your accounts 1 Open Settings, tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts, and then select the account to sync with. 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to turn it on. To add accounts to sync with, open the Calendar app and tap Manage calendars . Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. Reminder Register to-do items as reminders and receive notifications according to the condition you set. Open the Calendar app and tap Reminders . The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon ( ) will be added to the Apps screen. · To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. · To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be turned on. Location reminders may not be available depending on the model. Using Reminder Open the Reminder app. · To create reminders, tap . · To complete reminders, tap or select a reminder and tap Complete. · To restore reminders, tap Completed, select a reminder to restore, and then tap Restore. · To delete a reminder, select a reminder and tap Delete. 65 Apps and features Voice Recorder Record or play voice recordings. 1 Open the Voice Recorder app. 2 Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. · Tap to pause recording. · While making a voice recording, tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark. 3 Tap to finish recording. 4 Enter a file name and tap Save. My Files (Checking and managing the files) Access and manage various files stored in the device. Open the My Files app. To check for unnecessary data and free up the device's storage, tap Manage storage. To search for files or folders, tap . Clock Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration. Open the Clock app. 66 Apps and features Calculator Perform basic arithmetic or scientific calculations. Open the Calculator app. · : Check the calculation history. To clear the history, tap Clear history. To close the calculation history panel, tap . · : Use the unit conversion tool. You can convert various values, such as area, length, or temperature, into other units. · : Display the scientific calculator. Gaming Hub Gaming Hub gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store into one place. Open the Gaming Hub app and select the game you want. Games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store will be automatically shown on the Gaming Hub screen. If your games are not there, tap My games Add games. Removing a game from Gaming Hub Tap My games, touch and hold a game, and then tap Remove from Gaming Hub. 67 Apps and features SmartThings Control and manage smart appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) products. Open the SmartThings app. For more information, tap Menu How to use. Manage locations. Invite others using a QR code. More options Add devices or services, or create routines. · Favourites: Add and manage frequently used devices, routines, or services. · Devices: Add or manage devices. · Life: Use various services, such as checking the device status or energy usage, and saving energy by using AI energy mode. · Routines: Add or manage routines. · Menu: Check useful information, supported devices, how to use certain features, and more. · The devices you can connect may vary depending on the region. Available features may differ depending on the connected device. · Connected devices' own problems or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty. When problems or defects occur on the connected devices, contact the device's manufacturer. 68 Apps and features Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of sharing images. 1 Open the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap and select a sharing method you want. You may incur additional charges when sharing files through the mobile network. Quick Share Share content with nearby devices or people in your contacts. 1 Open the Gallery app and select an image. 2 On the other device, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (Quick Share) to turn it on. If you cannot find (Quick Share) on the quick settings panel, tap Edit and drag the button over to add it. 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to. · To share the link with a QR code, tap QR code or link and scan the QR code. · To share with contacts, tap View contact >. · To share encrypted content, tap Turn on Private sharing. Shared content cannot be saved, copied, or resent by the recipient. 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device. Setting who can find your phone Set who is allowed to find and send content to your phone. 1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (Quick Share). 2 Select an option. · No one: Do not allow others to find your phone. Only other devices signed in to the same Samsung account can find your phone. · Contacts only: Share with people saved in your contacts. · Everyone: Allow any nearby devices to share with your phone. 69 Apps and features Smart View (Mirroring on a TV screen) View your phone's displayed content on a large screen by connecting your phone to a screen mirroring-enabled TV or monitor. 1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap Smart View. 2 Select a device to mirror your phone's screen. When you play a video with Smart View, the resolution may vary depending on the TV model. Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google Account to access some apps. To check out more app information, access each app's help menu. · Chrome: Search for information and browse webpages. · Gmail: Send or receive emails through the Google Mail service. · Maps: Find your location on the map, search the world map, and access location information for various places around you. · YT Music: Enjoy various music and videos provided by YouTube Music. You can also access the music collections stored on your device and play them. · Google TV: Purchase or rent videos, such as movies and TV programmes, from Play Store. · Drive: Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others. · YouTube: Watch or create videos and share them with others. · Photos: Search for, manage, and edit all your pictures and videos from various sources in one place. · Google: Search for items on the internet or your device. · Meet: Make video calls or create or join video meetings. · Messages: Send and receive messages on your device or computer, and share various content, such as images and videos. Some apps may not be available depending on the carrier or model. 70 Settings Introduction Customise device settings. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. Alternatively, open the notification panel and tap . To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . You can also search for settings by selecting a tag under Suggestions. Sign in to your Galaxy Sign in to your Samsung account and manage it. On the Settings screen, tap Sign in to your Galaxy. Connections Options Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth. On the Settings screen, tap Connections. · Wi-Fi: Turn on the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the internet or other network devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for more information. · Bluetooth: Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Refer to Bluetooth for more information. · NFC and contactless payments: Read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. Refer to NFC and contactless payments for more information. 71 Settings · Flight mode: Set the device to turn off all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel. In cases where it is allowed to use the device, always use it in Flight mode. · SIM manager: Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. Refer to SIM manager for more information. · Mobile networks: Configure your mobile network settings. · Data usage: Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit. You can turn on the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data. Refer to Data saver for more information. You can also set apps to use only a Wi-Fi or mobile data, or both. Refer to Allowed networks for apps for more information. · Mobile Hotspot and Tethering: Use the phone as a mobile hotspot to share the phone's mobile data connection with other devices. For more information about Mobile Hotspot, refer to Mobile Hotspot. You may incur additional charges when using this feature. · More connection settings: Customise settings to control other features. Refer to More connection settings for more information. Some features may not be available depending on the model. 72 Settings Wi-Fi Turn on the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the internet or other network devices. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections Wi-Fi and tap the switch to turn it on. 2 Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. Networks with a lock icon require a password. · Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically, tap next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to turn it off. · If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, restart your device's Wi-Fi feature or the wireless router. Checking out the Wi-Fi network quality information Check out the Wi-Fi network quality information, such as the speed and stability. On the Settings screen, tap Connections Wi-Fi and tap the switch to turn it on. The network quality information will appear under the Wi-Fi networks. If it does not appear, tap Intelligent Wi-Fi and tap the Show network quality info switch to turn it on. The quality information may not appear depending on the Wi-Fi network. 73 Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly through a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections Wi-Fi and tap the switch to turn it on. 2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct. The detected devices are listed. If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its Wi-Fi Direct feature. 3 Select a device to connect to. The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Wi-Fi Direct connection request. To end the device connection, select the device to disconnect from the list. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Precautions for using Bluetooth · Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received through Bluetooth. · Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced. · Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device. · Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. 74 Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to turn it on. The detected devices will be listed. 2 Select a device to pair with. If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode. Refer to the other device's user guides. Your phone is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open. 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your phone to confirm. The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request. To unpair the devices, tap next to the device name to unpair and tap Unpair. Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer through Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. 1 Open the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap Bluetooth and select a device to transfer the image to. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device. 75 Settings NFC and contactless payments You can use your phone to read near field communications tags (NFC) that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. The device contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna. Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to turn it on. 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from the tag appears. Ensure that the device's screen is turned on and unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags or receive data. Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to turn it on. 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader. To set the default payment app, open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment, and then select an app. · The payment services list may not include all available payment apps. · If you update the payment app or install a new one, the payment services that you used before may not work properly. If that is the case, on the Settings screen, tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment or Others, and then select another app instead of the updated or newly installed app. Or, deselect the selected app. 76 Settings Data saver Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data. On the Settings screen, tap Connections Data usage Data saver and tap the switch to turn it on. When the data saver feature is turned on, the icon will appear on the status bar. Data saver feature is turned on To select apps to use data without restriction, tap Apps that can always use data and select apps. Allowed networks for apps Set apps to use only a Wi-Fi or mobile data, or both. For example, you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected. Even if you do not turn off the Wi-Fi feature, the apps will open using the mobile data. On the Settings screen, tap Connections Data usage Allowed networks for apps. Tap an app you want from the apps list and select a network option. You may incur additional charges when using this feature. 77 Settings Mobile Hotspot Use your phone as a mobile hotspot to share your phone's mobile data connection with other devices. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Mobile Hotspot. 2 Tap the switch to turn it on. You can change the network name, password, and more. The icon appears on the status bar. 3 On the other device's screen, search for and select your phone from the Wi-Fi networks list. Alternatively, tap QR code on the Mobile Hotspot screen and scan the QR code with the other device. · If the mobile hotspot is not found, on your phone, set Band to 2.4 GHz, tap Advanced, and then tap the Hidden network switch to turn it off. · If you turn on the Auto Hotspot feature, you can share your phone's mobile data connection with other devices signed in to your Samsung account. More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features. On the Settings screen, tap Connections More connection settings. · Nearby device scanning: Set the phone to scan for nearby devices to connect to. · Printing: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more information. · VPN: Set up virtual private networks (VPNs) on your device to connect to a school or company's private network. · Private DNS: Set the device to use the security enhanced private DNS. · Ethernet: When you connect an Ethernet adapter, you can use a wired network and configure network settings. · Keep system configuration up to date: Allow automatic configuration changes to ensure that network connection features work as expected. 78 Settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a printer through Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Adding printer plug-ins Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin. 2 Select a printer plug-in and install it. 3 Select the installed printer plug-in. The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. 4 Select a printer to add. To add printers manually, tap Add printer. Printing content While accessing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap Print All printers..., and then select a printer. Printing methods may vary depending on the content type. 79 Settings Connected devices Change settings for device connections. On the Settings screen, tap Connected devices. · Quick Share: Change the Quick Share settings. Refer to Quick Share for more information. · Auto switch Buds: Set the Galaxy Buds to switch from another device to your phone when you make or answer a call, play media, and more. You can use this feature only when you signed in to the same Samsung account on the other device and you are wearing your Galaxy Buds. · Call & text on other devices: Connect your tablet and phone to use calling and messaging features on the tablet with your phone number. You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and phone. Some calling and messaging features may not be available. · Continue apps on other devices: Use your phone's apps on other devices signed in to your Samsung account. · Multi control: Use a mouse and keyboard connected to a Samsung computer that supports this feature on your phone. · Smart View: View your phone's displayed content on a large screen by connecting your phone to a screen mirroring-enabled TV or monitor. Refer to Smart View for more information. · Galaxy Wearable: When you connect your phone to the wearable device, you can customise the wearable device's settings and apps. Refer to Galaxy Wearable for more information. · SmartThings: Control and manage smart appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) products. Refer to SmartThings for more information. · Android Auto: Connect your device to a vehicle and control some of your device's features on the vehicle's display. 80 Settings Modes and Routines Introduction Select a mode based on your current activity or location, or add your repeated usage patterns as routines and use your device more conveniently. On the Settings screen, tap Modes and Routines. Using modes Adding modes 1 On the Settings screen, tap Modes and Routines Modes. 2 Select a mode you want or tap Add mode to add your own modes. Running modes Modes will run automatically when their conditions are detected. You can also run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want. To run modes manually, select the mode you want and tap Turn on. To turn off a running mode, tap the mode and tap Turn off. Using routines Adding routines 1 On the Settings screen, tap Modes and Routines Routines. 2 Tap and select a routine you want or tap to add your own routines. If you want to set the routine's running condition to manual, tap Start manually. This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set. 81 Settings Running routines Auto routines will run automatically when their conditions are detected. For routines which you set the running condition as Start manually, you can run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want. To run routines manually, tap next to the routine you want to run. If you want to use a widget, tap a routine under Manual routines and tap More Set as widget Add. The routine will be added as a widget to the Home screen and you can run the routine by tapping the widget. To stop running routines, tap the routine under Running and tap Stop. Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration. · Sound / Vibrate / Mute: Set the device to use sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode. · Vibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. · Temporary mute: Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period. · Ringtone: Change the call ringtone. · Notification sound: Change the notification sound. · System sound: Change the sound to use for certain actions, such as charging the device. · Volume: Adjust the device's volume level. · Call vibration: Change the call vibration settings. · Notification vibration: Change the notification vibration settings. · System vibration: Select actions to receive vibration feedback and adjust the vibration intensity. · Vibration intensity: Adjust the force of the vibration notification. 82 Settings · Sound quality and effects: Set the device's sound quality and effects. Refer to Sound quality and effects for more information. · Separate app sound: Set the device to play media sound from a specific app separately on the other audio device. Refer to Separate app sound for more information. Some features may not be available depending on the model. Sound quality and effects Set the device's sound quality and effects. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects. · Dolby Atmos: Select a surround sound mode optimised for various types of audio, such as movies, music, and voice. With Dolby Atmos, you can experience moving audio sounds that flow all around you. · Dolby Atmos for gaming: Experience the Dolby Atmos sound optimised for games while playing games. Depending on the model, you must connect headphones to use some features. Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset. For example, you can listen to the Navigation app through your device's speaker while listening to playback from the Music app through the vehicle's Bluetooth speaker. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration Separate app sound and tap the switch to turn it on. 2 Select an app to play media sounds separately and tap the Back button ( ). 3 Select a device for playing the selected app's media sound. 83 Settings Notifications Change the notification settings. On the Settings screen, tap Notifications. · App notifications: Select the apps you want to receive notifications from. · Sort notifications: Select a method for sorting notifications. · Lock screen notifications: Set how to show notifications on the locked screen. · Notification pop-up style: Select a notification pop-up style and change the settings. · Do not disturb: Set the device to mute all sounds except for allowed exceptions. · Advanced settings: Configure advanced settings for notifications. Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. · Light / Dark: Turn Dark mode on or off. · Dark mode settings: Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place. You can set a schedule for applying Dark mode. The dark theme may not be applied in some apps. · Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display. · Adaptive brightness: Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions. · Motion smoothness: Change the refresh rate of the screen. When a high refresh rate is set, the screen will scroll more smoothly. Refer to Motion smoothness for more information. · Eye comfort shield: Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen. You can set a schedule for applying this feature. 84 Settings · Screen mode: Change the screen mode to adjust the display's colour and contrast. Refer to Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour for more information. · Font size and style: Change the font size and style. · Screen zoom: Make the items on the screen larger or smaller. · Full screen apps: Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio. · Camera cutout: Set the device to hide the front camera from the screen. · Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display's backlight. · Easy mode: Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen. · Edge panels: Change the settings for the Edge panel. · Navigation bar: Change the navigation bar settings. Refer to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information. · Accidental touch protection: Set the device to prevent the screen from detecting touch input when it is in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag. · Touch sensitivity: Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors. · Show charging information: Set the device to display the charging information, such as the remaining battery percentage when the screen is off. · Screen saver: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging. Some features may not be available depending on the model. 85 Settings Motion smoothness The refresh rate is the number of times the screen is refreshed every second. Use a high refresh rate to prevent the screen from flickering when switching between screens. The screen will scroll more smoothly. When you select a standard refresh rate, you can use the battery longer. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Display Motion smoothness. 2 Select a refresh rate. · High: Get smoother animations and scrolling with a high screen refresh rate. · Standard: Use a standard refresh rate in normal situations to conserve battery power. Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour Change the screen mode or adjust the display colour to your preference. Changing the screen mode On the Settings screen, tap Display Screen mode and select a mode you want. · Vivid: This optimises the colour range, saturation, and sharpness of your display. You can also adjust the display colour balance by colour value. · Natural: This adjusts the screen to a natural tone. · You can adjust the display colour only in Vivid mode. · Vivid mode may not be compatible with third-party apps. 86 Settings Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference. On the Settings screen, tap Display Screen mode Vivid and adjust the colour adjustment bar under White balance. When you drag the colour adjustment bar towards Cool, the blue colour tone will increase. When you drag the bar towards Warm, the red colour tone will increase. Adjusting the screen tone by colour value Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red, Green, or Blue value individually. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Display Screen mode Vivid. 2 Tap Advanced settings. 3 Adjust the R (Red), G (Green), or B (Blue) colour bar to your preference. The screen tone will be adjusted. To adjust the vividness level, drag the bar under Vividness. Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by turning on power saving features. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. · Power saving: Turn on power saving mode to extend the battery's usage time. · Background usage limits: Limit battery usage for apps that you do not use often. · Battery protection: Set to stop charging when the battery is fully charged or limit the maximum charge to the preset level. · Today: Check the battery level and usage history. · Charging settings: Configure the charging settings. 87 Settings · Show battery percentage: Display the remaining battery percentage on the status bar. · Battery information: Check out battery information. · The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. · You might not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode. Wallpaper and style Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper and style. Themes Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen, locked screen, and icons. On the Settings screen, tap Themes. Home screen Configure settings for the Home screen, such as the screen layout. On the Settings screen, tap Home screen. 88 Settings Lock screen Options Change the settings for the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen. · Screen lock type: Change the screen lock method. · Extend Unlock: Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected. Refer to Extend Unlock for more information. · Secure lock settings: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method. · Touch and hold to edit: Set the device to display the editing options when you touch and hold the locked screen. · Roaming clock: Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming. · Widgets: Change the settings of the items displayed when you tap the clock on the locked screen. · About Lock screen: Check out the Lock screen version and legal information. · Some features may not be available depending on the carrier or model. · The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected. Extend Unlock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected. For example, if you have set your home as a trusted location, when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen Extend Unlock and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. · This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method. · If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device, you must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set. 89 Settings Security and privacy Options Check the device's security and privacy status and change the settings. On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy. · Lock screen: Change the settings for the locked screen. · Account security: Change the settings for your accounts. · Lost device protection: Turn the Find My Mobile feature on or off. Access smartthingsfind.samsung.com to track and control your lost or stolen phone. You can also check the location of the wearable devices connected to this phone. · App security: Scan apps and keep your device safe from malicious software. · Updates: Check the version of your device's software and check for updates. · Biometrics: Change the settings for biometric data. Refer to Face recognition and Fingerprint recognition for more information. · Auto Blocker: Keep your device safe by blocking threats and other suspicious activity. · More security settings: Configure additional security settings. Refer to Secure Folder, Secure Wi-Fi, and Samsung Pass for more information. · Permissions used in last 24 hours: Check the app or feature's permission usage history. · Permission manager: Allow or disallow apps to access features or data on your device. · Additional privacy controls: Control access to features such as the microphone and clipboard. · More privacy settings: Configure additional privacy settings. Some features may not be available depending on the carrier or model. 90 Settings Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face. · If you use your face as a screen lock method, your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To use the device, you must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the face. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or password. · If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None, which are not secure, all of your biometric data will be deleted. Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device, keep the following precautions in mind. · Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image. · Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. For better face recognition Consider the following when using face recognition: · Consider the conditions when registering, such as wearing glasses, hats, masks, beards, or heavy makeup · Ensure that you are in a well-lit area and that the camera lens is clean when registering · Ensure your image is not blurry for better match results Registering your face For better face registration, register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy Biometrics Face recognition. 2 Read the on-screen instructions and tap Continue. 3 Set a screen lock method. 4 Position your face inside the frame on the screen. The camera will scan your face. If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly, tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and register your face again. 91 Settings Unlocking the screen with your face You can unlock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy Biometrics Face recognition. 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to turn it on. 4 On the locked screen, look at the screen. When your face is recognised, you can unlock the screen without using any additional screen lock method. If your face is not recognised, use the preset screen lock method. Deleting the registered face data You can delete face data that you have registered. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy Biometrics Face recognition. 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap Remove face data Remove. Once the registered face is deleted, all the related features will also be turned off. 92 Settings Fingerprint recognition In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in your device. · This feature may not be available depending on the carrier or model. · Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing two different fingerprints is very low. However, in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical. · If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method, your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To use the device, you must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the fingerprint. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or password. · If your fingerprint is not recognised, unlock the device using the pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the fingerprint, and then re-register your fingerprints. If your pattern, PIN, or password is forgotten, you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes. · If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None, which are not secure, all of your biometric data will be deleted. For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature's performance: · The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars. · The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers. · To improve recognition performance, register the fingerprints of the fingers used most often to perform tasks on the device. · The Side button has a built-in fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces. 93 Settings · Covering the fingerprint recognition sensor with accessories, such as stickers, may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate. · Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry. · If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints. Make sure to cover the entire fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger. · In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching a metal object. Registering fingerprints On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints and follow the on-screen instructions to register your fingerprint. After registering, you can check whether your fingerprint is registered and its name by tapping Check added fingerprints. Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints. 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to turn it on. 4 On the locked screen, place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint. Recognising your fingerprints with the screen turned off 1 On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints. 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap the Fingerprint always on switch to turn it on. 94 Settings Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints. 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove. Secure Folder Secure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as pictures and contacts, from being accessed by others. You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is unlocked. Secure Folder is a separate, secured storage area. The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices through unapproved sharing methods, such as USB or Wi-Fi Direct. Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible. Before saving data in Secure Folder, make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location. Setting up Secure Folder 1 Open Settings and tap Security and privacy More security settings Secure Folder. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When a pop-up window asking whether you want to reset the Secure Folder lock type with your Samsung account appears, tap Turn on. If you have forgotten the lock type, you can reset it using your Samsung account. If you do not turn on this feature, you cannot reset the lock type when you have forgotten it. When the setup is complete, the Secure Folder screen will appear and the Secure Folder app icon ( ) will be added to the Apps screen. · When the Secure Folder app is locked, you must unlock it using your preset lock method. · To change the name or icon of Secure Folder, tap Customise. 95 Settings Setting an auto lock condition for Secure Folder 1 Open the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder. 2 Select a lock option. To manually lock your Secure Folder, tap Lock and exit. Moving content to Secure Folder Move content, such as pictures and videos, to Secure Folder. The following actions are an example of moving an image from the default storage to Secure Folder. 1 Open the Secure Folder app and tap Add files. 2 Tap Images, tick images to move, and then tap Done. 3 Tap Move. The selected items will be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder. To copy items, tap Copy. The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type. Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage. The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage. 1 Open the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery. 2 Select an image and tap Move out of Secure Folder. The selected items will be moved to Gallery in the default storage. Adding apps Add an app to use in Secure Folder. 1 Open the Secure Folder app and tap . 2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap Add. Removing apps from Secure Folder Touch and hold an app to delete, and tap Uninstall. 96 Settings Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with the apps in Secure Folder. 1 Open the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Manage accounts Add account. 2 Select an account service. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen. Open the Secure Folder app, tap Settings, and then tap the Add Secure Folder to Apps screen switch to turn it off. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (Secure Folder) to turn off the feature. If you cannot find (Secure Folder) on the quick settings panel, tap Edit and drag the button over to add it. If you want to show the Secure Folder again, open Settings, tap Security and privacy More security settings Secure Folder, and then tap the Add Secure Folder to Apps screen switch to turn it on. Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder, including the content and apps in it. Open the Secure Folder app and tap Settings More settings Uninstall. To back up content before uninstalling Secure Folder, tick Move media files out of Secure Folder and tap Uninstall. To access data backed up from Secure Folder, open the My Files app and tap Internal storage Download Secure Folder. Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up. 97 Settings Secure Wi-Fi Secure Wi-Fi is a service that secures your Wi-Fi network connection. It encrypts data using Wi-Fi networks and disables tracking apps and websites so that you can use Wi-Fi networks safely. For example, when using an unsecure Wi-Fi network in public places, such as cafes or airports, Secure Wi-Fi is automatically turned on so that no one can hack your login information or monitor your activity in apps and websites. On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy More security settings Secure Wi-Fi and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. If you tap Protection activity, you can check the history of how and when your network was protected with Secure Wi-Fi. When Secure Wi-Fi is turned on, the icon will appear on the status bar. · Using this feature may result in a slower Wi-Fi network speed. · This feature may not be available depending on the Wi-Fi network, carrier, or model. Selecting apps to protect using Secure Wi-Fi Select apps to protect using Secure Wi-Fi so that you can safely protect data, such as your password or your activity in apps, from being accessed by others. On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy More security settings Secure Wi-Fi Settings Protected apps and tap the switches next to the apps you want to protect using Secure Wi-Fi. Some apps may not support this feature. Purchasing protection plan You are provided with a free protection plan for Wi-Fi networks every month. You can also purchase paid protection plans and have unlimited bandwidth protection for a limited time. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy More security settings Secure Wi-Fi. 2 Tap Protection plan Upgrade and select the plan you want. For certain protection plans, you can transfer the protection plan to another device signed in to your Samsung account. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the purchase. 98 Settings Samsung Pass Verify your identity with Samsung Pass when using services which require your login or personal information. Registering Samsung Pass On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy More security settings Samsung Pass. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Saving your information to Samsung Pass When you save apps' or websites' sign-in or personal information in Samsung Pass, you can enter the information automatically. You can save your information manually or check and manage the saved information on Samsung Pass. Saving your sign-in information On the sign-in page of the app or website, enter your ID and password, and then tap the sign-in button. When a pop-up window asking whether you want to save the sign-in information appears, tap Save. Saving your personal information On the Samsung Pass main screen, select an option under Private info, enter the information, and then tap Save. Entering your information automatically You can automatically enter your sign-in or personal information, such as your address or payment card information, saved in Samsung Pass. · This feature may not be available in some apps or websites. · The website autofill feature is only available for websites that you access through the Samsung Internet app. 99 Settings Signing in using passkeys In apps or websites that support sign-in with a passkey, you can sign in with a passkey saved in Samsung Pass instead of the sign-in information. 1 On the app or website you are using, create a passkey. The method for creating a passkey may differ depending on the app or website. 2 When a pop-up window asking whether you want to save the passkey appears, select Samsung Pass and follow the on-screen instructions to save the passkey. Now you can sign in with the passkey saved in Samsung Pass. Location Change settings for location information permissions. On the Settings screen, tap Location. · App permissions: Check the list of apps that have permission to access the device's location and edit the permission settings. · Location services: Set the device to use the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of your location information, even when the features are turned off. You can also check the location services your device is using. · Recent access: Check which apps request your current location information. Safety and emergency Manage your medical information and emergency contacts. You can also change settings for emergency features, such as wireless emergency alerts. On the Settings screen, tap Safety and emergency. · Medical info: Enter your medical information. · Emergency contacts: Add your emergency contacts. · Emergency SOS: Make an emergency call to the preset number when you press the Side button several times as specified on the settings screen of this feature. · Emergency sharing: Set the device to send information, such as your location or your device's lower battery notifications, to your emergency contacts for a certain period of time. 100 Settings · Silence notifications while driving: Turn on the Do Not Disturb feature automatically while driving. · Emergency Location Service: Turn on the Emergency Location Service (ELS) feature. · Wireless emergency alerts: Change the settings for wireless emergency alerts. · Earthquake alerts: Turn on the earthquake alert feature. · Unknown tracker alerts: You will receive a notification if an unknown tracker has been detected travelling with you. Some features may not be available depending on the region or the model. Accounts and backup Options Sync, back up, or restore your device's data using Samsung Cloud. You can also sign in to accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google Account, or transfer data to or from other devices through Smart Switch. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup. · Manage accounts: Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with. · Samsung Cloud: Back up your data and settings, and restore the previous device's data and settings even when you do not have it. Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information. · Google Drive: Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information. You must sign in to your Google Account to back up data. · Smart Switch: Open Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) for more information. Regularly back up your data to a safe location, such as Samsung Cloud or a computer, so that you can restore it if the data is damaged or lost because of an unintended factory data reset. 101 Settings Samsung Cloud Back up your device's data to Samsung Cloud and restore it later. Backing up data You can back up your device's data to Samsung Cloud. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud. 2 Tap the switches next to the items you want to back up and tap Back up now. 3 Tap Done. · Some data will not be backed up. To check which data will be backed up, on the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud. · To check the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud, on the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup Restore data, and then select a device you want. Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup. 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want. 3 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore. Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google. On the Settings screen, tap Google. 102 Settings Advanced features Options Turn on advanced features and change the settings that control them. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features. · Labs: Use new features of the device. · Side button: Select an app or feature to launch using the Side button. Refer to Setting the Side button for more information. · Multi window: Set how to launch Multi window. You can also configure settings for Multi window. Refer to Multi window for more information. · Motions and gestures: Turn on the motion feature and configure settings. Refer to Motions and gestures for more information. · One-handed mode: Turn on one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand. · Screenshots: Change the settings for screenshots. · Show contacts when sharing content: Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel so that you can share content directly. · Dual Messenger: Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app. Refer to Dual Messenger for more information. Some features may not be available depending on the carrier or model. Motions and gestures Turn on the motion feature and configure settings. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features Motions and gestures. · Lift to wake: Set the device to turn on the screen when you pick it up. · Double tap to turn on screen: Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off. · Double tap to turn off screen: Set the device to turn off the screen by double tapping an empty area on the Home screen or the locked screen. 103 Settings · Alert when phone picked up: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device. This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface. · Mute with gestures: Set the device to mute certain sounds by using motions or gestures. · Palm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen. You can check the captured images in Gallery. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features. Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors. Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features Dual Messenger. Supported apps will appear. 2 Tap the switch of an app to install the second app. The second app will be installed. The second app's icon will be displayed with . Second app · The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app. · Some features of the app may be limited for the second app. Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features Dual Messenger. 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to uninstall and tap Uninstall. All data related to the second app will be deleted. If you uninstall the first app, the second app will also be deleted. 104 Settings Digital Wellbeing and parental controls Check the history of your device usage and use features to prevent your device from interfering with your life. You can also set up parental controls for your children and manage their digital use. On the Settings screen, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls. · Most used apps: Check out the list of the most used apps for a day. · Screen time goal: Set goals for how much you use your device a day. · App timers: Limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a timer. When you reach the limit, the app will be turned off and you cannot use it. · Driving monitor: Turn on the driving monitor to monitor the amount of the time you use your device while driving. · Walking monitor: Turn on the walking monitor to monitor the amount of the time you use your device while walking. · Volume monitor: Turn on the volume monitor to protect your hearing. · Parental controls: Manage your children's digital use. Device care The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device's battery, storage, memory, and system security. You can also optimise the device. On the Settings screen, tap Device care. · Optimise now: Close apps running in the background or using an abnormal amount of battery and scan for crashed apps and malware to optimise your device. · Battery: Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by turning on power saving features. Refer to Battery for more information. 105 Settings · Storage: Check the status of used and available storage and free up storage by deleting unnecessary files, such as the files in the recycle bin, unused files, or duplicated files after checking them. · The actual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the storage. The available capacity may change when you update the device. · You can check the available capacity of the internal storage in the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website. · Memory: Check memory usage or tap Clean now to free up memory by stopping background apps. · App protection: Scan your device for malware and other suspicious activity to stay safe. · Auto optimisation: Perform auto optimisation by closing background apps or cleaning up memory, to keep the device running in its best condition. Tap Auto restart to set the device to restart automatically when performance issues are detected or at a time you set. · Software update: Update your device's software through the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also schedule software updates. · Diagnostics: Test your device using Samsung Members. · Maintenance mode: Turn on maintenance mode to protect your privacy while someone else is using your device, such as when you send it for repairs. Apps Manage the device's apps and change their settings. You can check the apps' usage information, change their notification or permission settings, or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps. On the Settings screen, tap Apps. 106 Settings General management Customise your device's system settings or reset the device. On the Settings screen, tap General management. · Language: Select device languages. Refer to Adding device languages for more information. · App languages: Select the language you want to use for each app. · Date and time: Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date. If the battery remains fully discharged, the time and date is reset. · Samsung Keyboard settings: Change the settings for the Samsung Keyboard. · Keyboard list and default: Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings. · Physical keyboard: Change the settings for an external keyboard. · Mouse and trackpad: Change the settings for an external mouse or trackpad. · Passwords, passkeys, and autofill: Change your preferred service or manage all services for passwords, passkeys, and autofill. · Reset: Reset your device's settings or perform a factory data reset. · Customisation Service: Set to get personalised service based on your interests and how you use your device. · Contact us: Ask questions or check the frequently asked questions. Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device. 1 On the Settings screen, tap General management Language Add language. To check out all the languages that can be added, tap All languages. 2 Select a language to add. 107 Settings 3 To set the selected language as the default language, tap Set as default. To keep the current language setting, tap Keep current. The selected language will be added to your languages list. If you changed the default language, the selected language will be added to the top of the list. To change the default language from your languages list, select the language you want and tap Apply. If an app does not support the default language, the next supported language in the list will be used. Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility. · Recommended foryou: Check the accessibility features you are currently using and check other recommended features. · Vision enhancements: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users. · TalkBack: Turn on TalkBack, which provides voice feedback. To check help information to learn how to use this feature, tap Settings Tutorial and help. · Hearing enhancements: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment. · Interaction and dexterity: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity. · Advanced settings: Configure settings for Direct access and notification features. · Installed apps: Check out accessibility services installed on the device. · About Accessibility: Check the Accessibility information. · Contact us: Ask questions or check frequently asked questions. 108 Settings Software update Update your device's software through the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also schedule software updates. On the Settings screen, tap Software update. · Download and install: Check for and install updates manually. · Auto download overWi-Fi: Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to a Wi-Fi network. · Last update: Check out information about the last software update. If emergency software updates are released for your device's security and to block new types of security threats, they will be installed automatically without your agreement. Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information. For security updates for your model, visit security.samsungmobile.com. The website supports only some languages. Remote support If you have any questions or technical problems with your device, you can get help through the remote support service. On the Settings screen, tap Remote support. 109 Settings About phone Access your device's information. On the Settings screen, tap About phone. To change your device's name, tap Edit. · Status information: Check out various device information, such as the SIM card status, Wi-Fi MAC address, and serial number. · Legal information: Access legal information related to the device, such as safety information and the open source licence. · Software information: Access the device's software information, such as its operating system version and firmware version. · Battery information: Check out battery information. 110 Usage notices Precautions for using the device Please read this guide when using the device to ensure safe and proper use. · Descriptions are based on the device's default settings. · Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, model specifications, or device's software. · The device may require a connection to a Wi-Fi or mobile network when using some apps or features. · Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and memory usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device's specifications and the environment that it is used in. · Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung. · Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly. · Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media. · You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature. · Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. · Modifying the device's operating system or installing software from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data damage or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty. 111 Usage notices · You can see the screen clearly even in strong outdoor sunlight by automatically adjusting the contrast range based on the surrounding environment. Because of the nature of the product, displaying fixed graphics for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the screen for extended periods and turn off the screen when not using the device. You can set the screen to turn off automatically when you are not using it. Open Settings, tap Display Screen timeout, and then select the length of time you want the device to wait before turning off the screen. To set the screen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment, open Settings, tap Display, and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to turn it on. · Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If your device is approved by the FCC, you can check out the FCC ID of the device. To access the FCC ID, open Settings and tap About phone Status information. If your device does not have an FCC ID, it means that the device has not been authorised for sale in the U.S. or its territories and may only be brought to the U.S. for the owner's personal use. · Depending on the region, you can check out the regulatory information on the device. To access the information, open Settings and tap About phone Regulatory information. · The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or carrier. · 5G network availability may vary depending on the model, country, network provider, and user environment. · Your device contains magnets. Keep it away from credit cards, implanted medical devices, and other devices that may be affected by magnets. In the case of medical devices, keep your device more than 15 cm apart. Stop using your device if you suspect any interference with your medical device and consult your physician or your medical device manufacturer. 112 Usage notices Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information Notes on package contents and accessories Refer to the quick start guide for package contents. · The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or carrier. · The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. · Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. · You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. · Use Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty. · Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website. · Headphones (USB Type-C) that support digital output can be used with the device. However, the device may not be compatible with headphones that use a different audio output method or were made by a different manufacturer. · The included USB cable supports up to 3A charging. Charger not included. 113 Usage notices Device overheating situations and solutions When the device heats up while charging the battery While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. During wireless charging or fast charging, the device may feel hotter to the touch. This does not affect the device's lifespan or performance and is in the device's normal range of operation. If the battery becomes too hot, the charging speed may decrease or the charger may stop charging. Do the following when the device heats up: · Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again. · If the lower part of the device overheats, it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved one. · When using a wireless charger, do not place foreign materials, such as metal objects, magnets, and magnetic stripe cards, between the device and the wireless charger. The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models. When the device heats up during use When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods, your device may temporarily heat up because of increased battery consumption. Close any running apps and do not use the device for a while. Refer to the following examples of situations in which the device may overheat. · During the initial setup after purchase or when restoring data · When downloading large files 114 Usage notices · When using apps that require more power or using apps for extended periods When playing high-quality games for extended periods When recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to a TV · While multitasking (or, when running many apps in the background) When using Multi window When updating or installing apps while recording videos When downloading large files during a video call When recording videos while using a navigation app · When using large amount of data for syncing with the cloud, email, or other accounts · When using a navigation app in a car while the device is placed in direct sunlight · When using the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering feature · When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception · When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable · When the device's multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials, such as liquid, dust, metal powder, and pencil lead · When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up: · Keep the device updated with the latest software. · Conflicts between running apps may cause the device to heat up. Restart the device. · Turn off the Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth features when not using them. · Close apps that increase battery consumption or that run in the background when not in use. · Delete unnecessary files or unused apps. · Decrease the screen brightness. · If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. 115 Usage notices Precautions for device overheating If you begin to feel uncomfortable because of the device overheating, stop using the device. When the device heats up, the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down. The feature is only available on supported models. · If the device overheats, the screen brightness, the screen refresh rate, and the performance speed will be limited to lower the device's temperature. Even if the battery charging indicator icon appears, charging may be slow. When charging stops because of a rise in the device's temperature, the battery indicator icon will blink. · If the device reaches a certain temperature, a warning message will appear to prevent device failure, skin irritation and damage, and battery leakage. Running apps will be closed and all calling and other features will be limited, except for emergency calls, until the device cools down. · If the second message appears because of a further increase of the device's temperature, the device will turn off. Do not use the device until the device's temperature is within the recommended operating temperature range. If the second warning message appears during an emergency call, the call will not be disconnected by a forced termination. Recommended operating temperature range The device's recommended operating temperature is between 0 °C to 35 °C. Using the device outside of the recommended temperature range may damage the device or reduce the battery's lifespan. 116 Usage notices Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up because of the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to avoid shortening the battery's lifespan, damaging the device, or causing a fire. · Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures. · Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods. · Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas, such as inside a car in the summertime. · Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat, such as on an electric heating mat. · Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers. · Do not use a cable whose covering is peeled off or damaged, and do not use any charger or battery that is damaged or malfunctioning. 117 Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. You can also use Samsung Members to solve any problems you might encounter while using your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: · Password: When the device lock feature is turned on, you must enter the password you set for the device. · PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is turned on, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can turn off this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu. · PUK: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your carrier. · PIN2: When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card. For more information, contact your carrier. Your device displays network or service error messages · When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. While moving, error messages may appear repeatedly. · You cannot access some options without a subscription. For more information, contact your carrier. 118 Appendix Your device does not turn on When the battery is completely discharged, your device will not turn on. Fully charge the battery before turning on the device. Touch recognition works slowly or improperly · Touch recognition may not work properly in the following situations: If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the screen If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the screen, or if you tap the screen with a sharp object or your fingertips In humid conditions or when exposed to water · Restart your device to clear any temporary software problems. · Ensure that your device software is updated to the latest version. · If the screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. Your device freezes or encounters a fatal problem Try the following solutions. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again. Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it. Resetting the device If these methods do not solve your problem, perform a factory data reset. Open Settings and tap General management Reset Factory data reset Reset Delete all. Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. 119 Appendix Calls are not connected · Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. · Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling. · Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number. Others cannot hear you speaking on a call · Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. · Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. · If you are using headphones, ensure that they are properly connected. Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area. A cellular network or the internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor · Ensure that you are not blocking the device's internal antenna. · When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You may have connectivity problems because of issues with the carrier's base station. Move to another area and try again. · When using the device while moving, wireless network services may be disabled because of issues with the carrier's network. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) · Ensure that the charger is connected properly. · Visit a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre and have the battery replaced. 120 Appendix The battery depletes faster than when first purchased · When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced. · Battery consumption will increase when you use certain features or apps, such as GPS, games, or the internet. · The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time. Error messages appear when opening the camera Your device must have sufficient available storage and battery power to operate the camera app. If you receive error messages when opening the camera, try the following: · Charge the battery. · Free some storage by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. · Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. Picture quality is poorer than the preview · The quality of your pictures may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use. · If you take pictures in dark areas, at night, or indoors, image noise may occur or images may be out of focus. Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device, try the following: · Free some storage by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. · Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected. If the file is DRM-protected, ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file. 121 Appendix · Ensure that the file formats are supported by the device. If a file format is not supported, such as DivX or AC3, install an app that supports it. To check the file formats that your device supports, visit the Samsung website. · Your device supports pictures and videos captured with the device. Pictures and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. · Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your carrier or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the internet, such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly. Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions, try the following: · Ensure that the device you wish to connect with is ready to be scanned or connected to. · Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). · On your phone, open Settings, tap Connections, and then tap the Bluetooth switch to turn it on again. · On your phone, open Settings, tap General management Reset Reset Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings Reset settings to reset network settings. You may lose registered information when performing the reset. If these tips do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre or an authorised service centre. A connection is not made when you connect the device to a computer · Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device. · Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer. Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations. 122 Appendix Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is damaged or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case · This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur. · Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly. There is not enough space in the device's storage Delete unnecessary data, such as cache, using the device care feature or manually delete unused apps or files to free up storage space. The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features. To access the navigation bar, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen. 123 Copyright Copyright © 2025 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. This guide is protected under international copyright laws. No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system. 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