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User Manual: Galaxy J7
User Manual: Galaxy J7
USER MANUAL
Galaxy J7 Star
Table of contents
Special features 1 Learn about your device 14
Hi Bixby 2 Navigation 15
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Apps 38 Samsung Gear 98
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NFC and payment 117 System sounds 130
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Device maintenance 139 Google Play Protect 155
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Accounts 162 Dual messenger 174
Help 173
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Special features
Direct Share
Share content with specific people directly. For more
information, see “Direct share” on page 65.
Special features 2
Getting started
Volume keys
Power key
Home key
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Getting started 4
l Proximity sensor l Volume keys
– Turns off the screen and disables touch – Adjust the volume for ringtones, media,
functionality during a call when the device is notifications, and system sounds. For more
in close proximity to the body. information, see “Volume” on page 128.
– Turns the screen back on and enables touch – In the camera app, press a volume key to take
functionality during a call when the device is a photo.
outside a specific range from the body.
l Power key
– Press to turn the screen on or off.
Getting started 5
Back view
Rear camera
Speaker
Flash
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Getting started 6
Set up your
device
Learn how to set up your
device for the first time.
Assemble your device 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until
Install a SIM card and an optional memory card
the tray pops out.
(not included), and charge your device before using.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold
Install a SIM card and memory card contacts facing down.
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use your
contacts facing down.
previous SIM card. Contact your service provider for
more details.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to 4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into
eject an internal card tray. the slot.
Add an email account 2. Follow the prompts and select the content to
View and manage all of your email accounts. transfer.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information .
2. Tap Voicemail.
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To remove a shortcut: For more information, see “Create and use folders” on
page 41.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the
options menu.
4. Tap an image to choose it. 3. Tap View all to see downloaded themes.
• Tap the screen or screens you want to apply 4. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the
the wallpaper to. selected theme.
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NOTIFICATION SITTINGS
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• To clear all notifications, tap Clear. • Tap More options to reorder Quick settings
or to change the button layout.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or
tap Back to close the Notification panel. 3. Drag View all upward to close Quick settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Gallery, and then tap a picture to view it. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3. Tap <O> Bixby Vision and follow the prompts. 3. Touch and hold an image until a pop-up menu is
displayed.
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2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
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and choose which languages are available on Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
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l Keyboard layout and feedback: Configure the 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.
keyboard toolbar, change keyboard size and
colors for visibility, adjust layout, and choose 2. Tap the screen and speak your text.
key-tap feedback.
l Restricts application usage to only essential l Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
applications and those you select. l Share my location: Send your location information
l Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data to your emergency contacts.
when the screen is off. l Phone: Launch the call screen.
1. Press and hold the Power key. – Email: Launch the Email app.
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2. Tap Emergency mode. – Maps: Launch Google Maps .
• When accessing for the first time, read and l I Battery charge: Display estimated battery
accept the terms and conditions. charge remaining.
Access apps 2. Tap .. More options > Home screen settings >
Access and launch all apps from the Apps list. Apps button.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down to 3. Tap Show Apps button > Apply.
access Apps.
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Search for apps Uninstall or disable apps
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
Uninstall or disable apps you have download.
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app to open the options menu.
2. Tap Q Search phone. • To uninstall an app, tap Uninstall.
3. Enter a word or words in the Search phone field.
• To disable an app, tap Disable.
As you type, apps that match are displayed on
the screen. Note: Some preloaded apps can only be disabled, not
4. Tap an entry to go to that app. uninstalled. Apps that are disabled are turned off and
hidden from view.
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l To customize the Finder search settings, tap
More options > Settings.
Galaxy Essentials
View and download Samsung apps that are optimized
for use with Galaxy devices.
2. Tap
.. More options > Galaxy Essentials.
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Sort apps Create and use folders
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an
own custom order. Apps list screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap More options > Sort. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it
on top of another app shortcut until it is
• Custom order: Arrange apps manually.
highlighted.
– To remove empty spaces between apps, tap
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
More options > Clean up pages.
• Enter folder name: Name the folder.
• Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.
• Palette: Change the folder color.
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Copy a folder to a Home screen App settings
Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder to open the options 2. Tap Settings > Apps.
menu.
3. Tap Menu to set which apps to view, and then
3. Tap Add to Home.
choose All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
Delete a folder 4. Tap More options for the following options:
When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts are
• Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size
returned to the Apps list screen.
or name.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
• Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
2. Touch and hold a folder to delete. used by default for certain features, like email
or browsing the Internet.
3. Tap ® Delete folder, and confirm when
prompted. • App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.
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• Special access: Select which apps can have • Notifications: Configure notifications from
special access permissions to features on your the app.
device.
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that app for access to your device’s information.
have been changed. Existing app data is not
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
deleted.
certain category of apps.
5. Tap an app to view and update information about
Note: Options vary by app.
the app. The following options may be displayed:
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Calculator View calculator history
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic View and clear your calculator history.
functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Calculator > History.
2. Tap Calculator, and enter the first number. • To return to the calculator, tap Keypad.
3. Tap an arithmetic function key, and enter the • To clear the calculator history, tap
next number. Clear history.
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Scientific calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic
functions.
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Calendar Calendar view
Manage your events and tasks. There are several ways the calendar can be viewed.
2. Tap
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Calendar > More options.
• Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display
another year.
3. Tap Manage calendars > + Add account, and
• Month: Display the current month. Swipe
select an account type.
across the screen to display another month.
4. Enter your account information and follow the Events and tasks are also displayed.
prompts.
• Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.
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Create an event Delete an event
Use your Calendar to create events. Delete events from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar > 0 Add to add an event. 2. Tap Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to
edit it.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.
3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Share an event
Share events from your Calendar. Create a task
Use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain
2. Tap Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to day. A task displays as a checklist item and is removed
edit it. once you mark the task as complete.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
the prompts.
2. Tap @) Calendar > View > Tasks.
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Delete a task Calendar settings
Delete tasks from your Calendar. Use Calendar settings to customize your calendar.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar 2. Tap Calendar > More options > Settings.
to view the tasks for the day, or tap View >
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Tasks.
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Camera and video
Settings
Gallery
Flash
Take a picture
Full screen
Record video
Switch cameras
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Take pictures Record videos
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. Record high-quality videos using your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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• To take a picture while recording,tap Capture.
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• Resume.
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Configure shooting mode • HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity
Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your and color depth features of the device to
pictures or choose from several shooting modes. produce a brighter and richer picture.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Night: Use this to take photos in low-light
conditions, without using the flash.
2. Tap Camera, and swipe to the right to see the
• Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast-moving
available shooting modes.
subjects.
Rear camera
• Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a
• Auto: Allow the camera to determine the ideal few seconds of background sound.
mode for the picture.
Front camera
• Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
• Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
while taking pictures.
• Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
• Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
more people into your pictures.
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction. • Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a
few seconds of background sound.
• Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera
button to take pictures continuously.
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Camera settings • Video size: Select a resolution. Higher
Use the icons on the main camera screen and the resolution requires more memory.
settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. • Save pictures as previewed: Save
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. self-portraits or self-recordings as viewed on
the camera screen, not as flipped images.
2. Tap Camera > Settings.
• Shooting methods:
Rear camera
– Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies.
• Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
– Show palm: Hold your hand out with your
higher resolution for higher quality requires
palm facing the camera to have your
more memory.
picture taken.
• Video size: Select a resolution. Higher
• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
resolution requires more memory.
Common
• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
• Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
Front camera
compose a picture or video.
• Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
• Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
higher resolution for higher quality requires
the picture.
more memory.
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• Review pictures: Review pictures after
taking them.
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Clock • Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time
and setting alarms. • Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the
alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
the alarm.
2. Tap iGi:Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature. • Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses
vibration alert.
Alarm
Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring alarms, • Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when
and choose options for how to be notified. the alarm rings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 4. Tap Save to save the alarm.
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Delete an alarm World clock
You can delete an alarm that you created. The World clock lets you keep track of the current time
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. in multiple cities around the globe.
2. Tap (~ Clock, and find the alarm in the alarm list 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
(under Alarm), and then touch and hold it to 2. Tap Clock > World clock.
select it.
3. Tap 0 Add city.
3. Tap Delete.
4. Tap Search and enter the name of the city.
5. Tap the city name in the list, and then tap Add.
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Time zone converter Stopwatch
Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see what The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
the local times would be in the other listed cities. hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Clock > World clock. 2. Tap Clock > Stopwatch.
4. Tap Menu to choose a different city. • To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.
• To add a city to the list, tap Add city. 4. Tap Stop to end timing.
5. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM) • To continue timing after stopping the clock,
on the clock to set a time. Local times for the tap Resume.
other cities listed are automatically updated. • To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.
• To return the clock to the current time,
tap Reset.
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Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
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Contacts • Enter a name and other contact information.
Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize – Tap + Add field to enter additional
with personal accounts added to your device. For more entries.
information, see “Add an account” on page 163. – Tap Remove field to remove an entry.
Note: The Contacts app and the Contacts tab in the
– Tap V View more for additional fields.
Phone app have different options and functions.
– Tap the label to the right of an entry to
Add a contact choose a label for the field (for example,
Use the following procedure to add a new contact. Home or Work).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Tap Scan business card to import contact
information from a business card through the
2. Tap Contacts > 0 Create contact, and then
tap contact fields to enter information. device’s camera.
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Edit a contact Share a contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change Share a contact by using various sharing methods.
or delete information, or you can add more fields to
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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the contact’s list of information.
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap a contact.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap
3. Tap
• Contacts, and then tap a contact.
5. Tap Save.
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Import contacts Export contacts
Your device can import contacts from an installed Manually back up contacts to an installed memory
memory card (not included). card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap ..
Contacts > More options > 2. Tap Contacts > More options >
Manage contacts. Manage contacts.
4. Tap Import and follow the prompts. 4. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
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Link or unlink contacts To unlink contacts:
Consolidate contact information from multiple 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
sources into one contact by linking entries into a
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to
single contact.
select it.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Tap CD Details > More options > Manage linked
2. Tap Contacts, and then tap the contact to contacts.
select it.
4. Tap Unlink beside contacts to unlink them from
3. Tap CD Details > More options > Link contacts. the main contact.
4. Tap contacts to choose them.
5. Tap Link.
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Favorites Delete contacts
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.
accessible from other apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts, and then touch and hold a
2. Tap e, Contacts, and then tap a contact. contact to select it.
3. Tap CD Details. • You can also tap other contacts to select them
for deletion.
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4. Tap Add to Favorites to mark the contact as a
3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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favorite. The star brightens .
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Remove from Favorites. The star then
dims .
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Groups Add or remove group contacts
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter • To add a contact, tap Edit > Add member, and
information about the group: then tap the contacts you want to add. When
finished, tap Done > Save.
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
Send a message to a group
• Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for
Send a text message to members of a group.
the group.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done. 2. Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.
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Send an email to a group Delete a group
Send an email to members of a group. Delete a group you have created.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group. 2. Tap Contacts > Groups, and then tap a group.
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3. Tap More options > Send email. ..
3. Tap More options > Delete.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All • To only delete the group, tap Group only.
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all,
• To delete the group and the contacts in the
and then tap Done.
group, tap Group and members.
• Only group members that have an email
address in their records are displayed.
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Contacts settings Direct share
These settings allow you to modify settings associated Share content directly with your contacts from within
with using the Contacts app. any app. Once enabled, your frequent contacts are
displayed in the Share window.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Contacts > More options > Settings.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Direct share, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Email • If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then
View and manage all of your email accounts in one
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
app. To add an email account, see “Add an email
recipients field.
account” on page 12.
• Tap V Show additional fields to add Cc and
Create and send an email Bcc fields.
Learn how to create and send email messages.
4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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• Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and
2. Tap Email > Compose new email. more to your email.
• Different email account may have additional • Tap More options for additional email
steps and options. options.
3. Tap the To field to manually add an email 5. Review your message and tap Send.
address or tap Q Add from Contacts to select a
recipient from Contacts, Groups, or Recents.
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Manage the inbox View multiple email accounts
There are several tools available from the Inbox You can view email you receive for multiple accounts,
screen. or you can view email accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
• Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. 3. Tap Mailbox at the top left of the screen to
• Tap Search to search for key words in your choose a different view:
email inbox. • [Account name]: View email for only one
• Tap Edit for additional message options. email account.
• Tap Sort by to customize how messages • All accounts: View all email in a combined
display. inbox.
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Remove email accounts Email settings
Email accounts can be removed from your device. Modify settings associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
4. Tap the account you want to remove. • Under General, tap an option, and then follow
the prompts.
5. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted.
• Tap an account to configure specific settings
for only that account.
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Galaxy Apps
Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to
Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to
download from Galaxy Apps.
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Gallery View pictures
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the
Gallery app.
The following categories allow you to organize your
content: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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• To access the following features, tap More Edit pictures
options: Edit pictures stored on your device.
– Details: View and edit information about 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
the picture, including the date created,
2. Tap Gallery > Pictures.
location, and properties.
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Play video – Show date and location tags: See date and
Play videos stored on your device. location tags when viewing your videos.
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Edit video Share pictures and videos
Edit videos stored on your device. Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap More options > Share, and then tap
4. Tap Edit to cut segments of the video. pictures and videos to select them.
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Delete pictures and videos
Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.
2. Tap Gallery.
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3. Tap More options > Edit.
Take a screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically
create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app.
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Google Apps Gmail
Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Send and receive email with Google’s web-
Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. based email service.
Google
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share files saved to
G Find online content with tools that
™ learn what interests you. Turn on
your Google Drive cloud account.
your personalized feed to receive
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more. customized content.
0 Duo
Make one-to-one video calls.
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YouTube
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Watch and upload YouTube videos right
from your device.
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Internet • op Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.
Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/ • o5l Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on
owners/app/samsung-internet. the icon indicates the number of tabs that are
currently open.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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3. Tap the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard. u Tap Quick menu for the following options:
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*0 Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web
page to bookmarks.
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< Back or L Back: Return to the
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previous page.
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•• Web page text size: Change the text size.
• Lill Home: Display your Internet Home screen. l 0 Settings: Change Quick menu options.
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Browser tabs Open a Bookmark
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
3. Tap
* Add to Bookmarks.
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Open a saved web page Secret mode
View a web page that has been saved. Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. browser history or search history, and leave no traces
(such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a
2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet.
darker shade than the normal tab windows.
3. Tap op Bookmarks > Saved pages. Any downloaded files remain on your device after you
4. Tap a saved page. close the secret tab.
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To turn off Secret mode:
Internet settings
Modify settings associated with using the
Internet app.
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Messages Send SOS messages
Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) Send a message with your location to designated
and multimedia messages (MMS). contacts when you are in an emergency situation.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
New message. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Send SOS
2. Tap Messages >
messages, and then tap On/Off to enable this
• You can choose recipients from Contacts or feature.
enter a phone number.
3. Tap Send messages to > Add and add recipients
3. Tap Start. by creating new contacts or selecting from
Contacts.
•
4. To create an audio recording, touch and hold
Audio.
• To include a picture from your front and rear
– or – camera, tap Attach pictures.
Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. • To include a five-second audio recording in
your SOS message, tap Attach audio
l To add an attachment, tap 0 Attach. recording.
5. Review the message and tap G Send. 4. Press the Power key quickly three times to send
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the an SOS message.
message is automatically saved as a draft.
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View Messages Message search
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Search through your messages by using the search
feature.
2. Tap Messages, and then tap a message to
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
view it.
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Emergency alerts
Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and
other situations. There is no charge for receiving an
Emergency alert message.
2. Tap ..
Messages > More options > Settings.
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My Files File groups
View and manage files stored on your device, including Files stored in the device are organized into the
images, videos, music, and sound clips. following groups:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. l Recent files: View recently accessed files.
– This option displays if one or more files have
2. Tap Samsung folder > My Files.
been accessed recently.
3. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
l Categories: View your files based on the file type.
folders.
l Phone: View folders and files located on the
4. Tap a file or folder to open it.
device and optional memory card (not included).
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My Files options
Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
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Make a call Make a call from Recents
Make a call from a Home screen. All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded
in the Call log.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap Call.
• Tap
• Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature. 3. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to
call the contact.
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Direct calls Decline a call
Call the contact whose call log, message, or contact You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are
details are currently on the screen by bringing the using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the
device close to your ear. incoming call.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. u On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Direct call, the left to reject the call and send it to your
and tap On/Off to enable. voicemail.
– or –
Answer a call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s On the incoming pop-up screen, tap Decline to
phone number or name is displayed. If you are using an reject the call and send it to your voicemail.
app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.
– or –
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Decline with a message Actions while on a call
You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or
message response. speaker, and even multitask while on a call.
u On the incoming call screen, drag Send message Adjust the call volume
upward and select a message.
u Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease
– or – the volume.
On the incoming call pop-up screen, tap – or –
Send message and select a message.
Tap
.. More options > Turn on extra volume to
End a call quickly add more volume to the incoming audio.
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Switch to headset or speaker Multitask
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a If you exit the call screen to use another app, your
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Bluetooth headset (not included). active call is indicated in the Status bar.
u Tap ~,) Speaker to hear the caller using the To return to the call screen:
speaker. u Drag the Status bar down to display the
– or – Notification panel and tap the call.
Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a To end a call while multitasking:
Bluetooth headset. u Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel, and then tap End call.
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Call log Save a contact from a recent call
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or Use recent call information to create a contact or
missed are stored in the Call log. update your Contacts list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
4. Tap CD Details.
5. Tap Create contact.
– or –
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Delete call records Block a number
To delete Call log entries: By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and
messages are not received.
2. Tap Recents.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
3. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log. 2. Tap Recents.
4. Tap Delete. 3. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
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Speed dial Make a call with Speed dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for You can make a call using Speed dial.
speed dialing their default number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap
• Tap
2. Tap
.. •
Phone.
2. Tap
• Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
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Emergency calls 1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
You can dial the emergency telephone number in your 2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
region regardless of the phone’s cellular service dialer.
status. If your phone is not activated, you can only
3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
make an emergency call.
North America) and tap Call.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in have access to most in-call features.
North America) and tap Call.
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Voicemail Optional calling services
Use your phone’s voicemail feature. If available with your mobile service plan, the
following calling services are supported.
For information on setting up voicemail, see “Set up
your voicemail” on page 13. Place a multi-party call
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. If your service plan supports this feature, you can
make another call while a call is in progress.
2. Tap Voicemail.
– or –
1. From the active call, tap
second call.
+ Add call to dial the
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Wi-Fi calling Phone settings
Make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a These settings allow you to modify settings associated
Wi-Fi network. Contact your wireless service provider with the Phone app.
for details.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Phone > More options > Settings.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
settings > Wi-Fi calling.
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Samsung Gear
Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this
application. For more information, visit samsung.com/
us/support/owners/app/samsung-gear.
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Samsung Notes Edit notes
Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. For more Make edits to notes you create.
information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/ 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
app/samsung-notes .
2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Tap a note to view it.
2. Tap Samsung folder > Samsung Notes.
4. Tap Edit to make changes.
3. Tap 0 Create and type a note. Available options
5. Tap Save.
include:
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Notes options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
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Samsung+ Plus help
Samsung+ allows you to access live customer The plus icon is at the bottom of every screen to
support, view device diagnostics, and learn about provide you quick access to the help you need.
your registered Samsung devices. For support, visit 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
samsung.com/us/samsung-plus.
2. Tap ~ Samsung+.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Tap + Plus for the following options:
2. Tap Samsung+.
• Search: Enter keywords to find the
3. Follow the prompts to log in with either a information you need.
Samsung account or a Google Account.
• Community: View community boards where
you can ask questions and give answers to
other Samsung users.
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Quick tabs
The app will open to your Home page. Swipe left and
right across the tabs to view Help topics.
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Secure Folder Add apps to the Secure Folder
Secure folder is a private encrypted space on the Add apps to the secure folder to add an extra level of
device that can store your private data, files, and apps. security.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Follow the prompts to create a secure lock for 3. Tap Add apps and tap the apps you want to add
your folder. to the Secure folder.
4. Tap Add.
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Add files to the Secure Folder Customize Secure Folder
Add files to the secure folder to add an extra level of For added security, you can change the app image and
security. name for Secure folder.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Tap Add files and tap the location of your files. 3. Tap More options > Customize icon.
4. Tap the file you want to add, and tap Done. • To change the app name, tap under Enter app
• Secured files are accessed through the name and type a new name, and tap Apply.
My Files app. • To change the app icon, tap an icon, and tap
Apply.
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T-Mobile Apps T-Mobile
Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. Get online access to account information
Visit t-mobile.com to learn more or contact your service such as your current activity, billing
provider for additional information. information, service plans, downloads, and
more.
Device Unlock
Your device is network locked. Use Device Visual Voicemail
Unlock to inquire about your device’s unlock Easily manage your inbox without ever
eligibility. dialing into your voicemail.
Mobile Hotspot
Use your device as a mobile hotspot, sharing
data with other devices through a Wi-Fi
connection.
NAME ID
Modify Caller ID information. Name ID
identifies unknown callers by Name, City,
and State.
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Additional apps
The following apps are also preloaded on your device.
Facebook
Keep up with friends and family with the
Facebook app. Share updates, photos, and
videos, as well as text, chat, and play games.
McAfee Security
Protect and enhance your phone’s
performance with award-winning security
features.
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Settings
u From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps,
and then tap Settings. and then tap Settings.
– or – 2. Tap Q Search.
Drag down from the Status bar to display the 3. Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you
Notification panel, and then tap Settings. type, settings that match display on the screen.
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Connections
Manage connections between your device
and a variety of networks and other
devices.
Wi-Fi Manually connect to a Wi-Fi
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. network
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is hidden.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks 3. Tap + Add network at the bottom of the list.
and displays them.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
• Network name: Enter the network name.
• When you select an open network, you are
• Security: Select a security option and enter
automatically connected to the network.
your password.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
• Auto reconnect: Connect to this network
automatically.
5. Tap Connect.
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Wi-Fi preferences • Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have
Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. turned your Wi-Fi on or off.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi
access points that support Hotspot 2.0.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
• WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
by pressing the WPS button on a router.
3. Tap Advanced. To view all network settings, tap
• WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by
View more.
entering your WPS PIN.
• Switch to mobile data: Connect automatically
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether
to a mobile network connection when the
to disconnect from Wi-Fi when the device is
Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi
asleep.
signal is strong, it switches back to Wi-Fi.
• Install network certificates: Install
• Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Enable Wi-Fi in
authentication certificates.
frequently used locations.
• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,
• Network notification: Receive notifications
which is required when connecting to some
when open networks in range are detected.
secured networks (not configurable).
• Manage networks: View your saved Wi-Fi
• IP address: View your device’s IP address
networks.
(not configurable).
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Wi-Fi Direct Share data with Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not
1. From an app, tap Share.
required.
– or –
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Tap More options > Share.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then
tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Wi-Fi Direct and follow the prompts.
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Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth
Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device. Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created,
the devices continue to recognize their partnership
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi >
and exchange information without having to re-enter
Wi-Fi Direct.
a passcode.
3. Tap a device to disconnect it.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Rename a paired device Share data with Bluetooth
Rename a paired device to make it easier to Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired
recognize. device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From an app, tap Share.
1. Tap Accept.
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Unpair from a Bluetooth device Data usage
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage.
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and Enable Data saver
then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. Prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data
in the background.
3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Phone visibility 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage >
Data saver.
Allow other devices to find your mobile device and
transfer files. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Data saver on.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • To allow some apps to have unrestricted data
usage, tap Allow app while Data saver on, and
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Phone visibility,
tap On/Off next to each app to specify
and then tap On/Off. restrictions.
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Monitor mobile data Monitor Wi-Fi data
Enable mobile data to access the Internet through View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for
your mobile network. Wi-Fi networks.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage. The 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Data usage.
following options are available: The following options are available:
• Mobile data: Enable mobile data services. • Wi-Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi
connections.
• Mobile data usage: Monitor mobile data
usage by app. • Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent
apps that are running in the background from
• Billing cycle and data warning: Set the day of
using them.
the month to start the bill cycle for your
device.
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Airplane mode Android Beam
Airplane mode disconnects your device from all Share content to another NFC-capable device by
networks and turns off connectivity features. touching the backs of the devices.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Settings > Connections > Airplane mode. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and
2. Tap
payment, and then tap On/Off to enable NFC.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
3. Tap Android Beam, and then tap On/Off to
NFC and payment enable this feature.
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data Share data with Android Beam
exchange when you touch your device with another Use Android Beam to transfer information to another
compatible device. NFC-capable device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From an app, tap Share.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and
– or –
payment.
Tap More options > Share.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
2. Tap Android Beam and follow the prompts.
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Tap and pay Mobile hotspot
Use an NFC payment application to make payments by Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
touching your device to a compatible credit card your device’s Internet connection.
reader.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
2. Tap Settings > Connections > NFC and
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
payment, and then tap On/Off to enable NFC.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap Tap and pay, and tap an app to set it as the
default payment method. 4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
• To specify when to use the default app, tap 5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select your device’s
If open app supports Tap and pay. Mobile hotspot.
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Change the mobile hotspot Allowed devices list
password Control which devices can connect to your Mobile
Change your Mobile Hotspot password. hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
and tethering > Mobile hotspot. and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap the password and enter a new password. 3. Tap More options > Allowed devices, and then
tap Add to enter the other device’s Device name
4. Tap Save.
and MAC address.
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Configure mobile hotspot settings Tethering
Manage your security and connecting settings. You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. connection with a computer.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
and tethering > Mobile hotspot.
..
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile hotspot
3. Tap More options > Configure mobile hotspot and tethering.
for the following settings: 3. Connect the computer to the device using a
• Network name: View and change the name of USB cable, and then tap USB tethering.
your Mobile hotspot.
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Mobile networks Location
Control your device’s access to networks and mobile Some apps may require one or more location services
data service. be turned on for full functionality.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Mobile networks 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
• Data roaming: Enable or disable data while 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
roaming on other mobile networks.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your location
• Network mode: Change the network mode. is determined:
• Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs. • High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.
• Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks. • Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile
networks (no GPS).
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5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections Recent location requests
for determining your location: Apps that have requested your location are listed
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to under Recent location requests.
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
when Wi-Fi is turned off.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for
and connect to nearby devices automatically 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is 4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
turned off. view the app’s settings.
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Location services Nearby device
Location services store and use your device’s most
recent location data. Google apps can use this data to
scanning
improve your search results based on places that you Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up
have visited. easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > Location.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection
3. Tap an entry under Location services to use as a
settings > Nearby device scanning.
location service.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
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Connect to a printer Virtual Private
Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi Networks
network.
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before
2. Tap @ Settings > Connections > More connection setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a
settings > Printing. secure screen lock” on page 154.
3. Tap
+ Add service and follow the prompts to
add a print service.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
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Manage a VPN Connect to a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to
connection. and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection 2. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > VPN. settings > VPN.
3. Tap Settings next to a VPN. 3. Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
l To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap
– or –
Disconnect.
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
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Sounds and
vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used
to indicate notifications, screen touches,
and other interactions.
Sound mode Easy mute
Switch between sound modes, while preserving the Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or
individual sound settings you have made. turning over the device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
Settings > Sounds and vibration > 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Easy mute,
2. Tap
Sound mode, and then choose a mode: and tap On/Off to enable.
• Vibration intensity: Set vibration intensity Use Volume keys for media
levels for calls, notifications, and feedback by Set the default of the Volume key to control the media
dragging the sliders. volume.
• Vibration pattern: Choose from preset 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
vibration patterns or create your own pattern.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration >
Ringtone.
2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume.
..
3. Tap More options > Media volume limiter.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
4. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
Tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone.
l To set the maximum output volume, drag the
Custom volume limit slider. Notification sounds
l To require a PIN to make changes to the Customize notification sounds for certain apps or
volume setting, tap Set volume limit PIN. choose a default for all notifications.
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Display
Configure your display’s brightness,
screen timeout delay, and other settings.
Screen off settings Screen brightness
Customize when the screen turns off. Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings
or personal preference. You may also want to adjust
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
screen brightness to conserve battery power.
2. Tap Settings > Display.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Tap an option to customize:
2. Tap Settings > Display.
• Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set
3. Customize options under Brightness:
amount of time.
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
• Block accidental touches: You can prevent the
brightness level.
screen from turning on while the device is in a
dark place, such as a pocket or a bag. • Tap Auto brightness to automatically adjust
the screen brightness based on the lighting
• Screen saver: Display colors or images after
conditions.
the screen has turned off or while charging.
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Blue light filter Font and screen zoom
Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep You can set the screen zoom level and the font size
better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn and style.
this feature on and off.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display > Font and screen zoom
2. Tap Settings > Display > Blue light filter, and for the following options:
then choose one of the following options:
• Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the
• Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of zoom level.
the filter.
• Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size
• Tap Turn on now to enable this feature. of text.
• Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for • Tap a font to select it, or tap + Download
when Blue light filter should be enabled. You fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps.
can choose Sunset to sunrise or Custom
3. Tap Done to set the screen zoom and font.
schedule.
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Screen quality One-handed mode
Customize the screen mode to match your viewing Change the screen layout to accommodate operating
preferences. your device with one hand.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Display to configure an option: 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >
One-handed mode.
• Tap Screen mode and choose Adaptive display
or a specific type of screen mode based on 3. Tap On/Off to enable the following:
what you are viewing.
• Gesture: Swipe up diagonally from either
bottom corner to reduce the display size.
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Device
maintenance
View the status of your device’s battery,
storage, and memory. You can also
automatically optimize your device’s
system resources.
Quick optimization Battery
The quick optimization feature improves device View how battery power is used for device activities.
performance through the following actions:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
l Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance > Battery
and clearing unneeded items from memory.
for options:
l Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps
• Battery usage: View power usage by item.
running in the background.
• Power saving mode: Select a power mode to
l Scanning for malware.
extend battery life.
To use the quick optimization feature:
• App power monitor: View power usage by app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
• Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude
2. Tap Settings > Device maintenance. from being put to sleep by the App power
monitor.
3. Tap Optimize now.
• Always sleeping apps: Select apps to put to
sleep immediately when not being used.
l To increase available memory, tap Clean now. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
..
3. Tap More options > Storage settings.
3. Tap More options > Storage settings.
4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Unmount. 4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap
Format, and then follow the prompts.
5. Remove your memory card from the device.
2. Tap Settings > General management > • Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the
Language and input. keyboard shortcuts on the screen.
3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right 2. Tap Settings > General management > Date
to go faster or to the left to go slower. and time. The following options are available:
Configure app safety checks from Google Play. 2. Tap Settings > Biometrics and security >
Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you
2. Tap Settings > Biometrics and security >
are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap
Google Play Protect.
Add account and follow the prompts. The
3. Tap options to customize security. following options are available:
3. Tap an app.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Biometrics and security > 2. Tap Settings > Biometrics and security > Other
Encrypt SD card. security settings > Set up SIM card lock and
follow the prompts.
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card. • Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
View passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
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Account settings Remove an account
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, You can remove accounts from your device.
you can configure common settings for all accounts of
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
the same type.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts >
Account settings and available features vary between
Accounts > [Account type].
account types and service providers. Contact your
service provider for more information on your 3. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.
account’s settings.
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Backup and restore Google account
Configure your device to backup data to your personal Enable backup of your information to your Google
accounts. account.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Backup
settings to Google servers.
and restore for options:
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to
• Back up data: Configure your Samsung
be used as your backup account.
account to back up your data.
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic
• Restore data: Use your Samsung account to
restoration of settings from Google servers.
restore your backup data.
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Google settings
Configure your device’s Google settings. Available
options depend on your Google account.
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Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features
that make using the device easier for
those with certain physical disabilities.
For more information about Accessibility
for Samsung products, please contact us
at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
Vision • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
visual aspects of the device. • Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC
tags to provide information about nearby
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
objects.
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Vision, and tap
• Font and screen zoom: Configure the screen
an option: zoom level and font size and style.
• Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to • High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
assist blind and low-vision users. outline of fonts to increase the contrast with
– Voice Assistant can collect all of the text the background.
you enter, except passwords, including • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the
personal data and credit card numbers. It Samsung keyboard and change its colors to
may also log your user interface increase the contrast between the keys and
interactions with the device. the background.
• Voice Assistant help: View help on using • Show button shapes: Show buttons with
Voice Assistant. shaded backgrounds to make them stand out.
• Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all • Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
times for privacy. the screen.
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• Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such Hearing
as triple-tapping, double pinching, and
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
dragging two fingers across the screen.
audio aspects of the device.
• Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
large pointer for a connected mouse or
touchpad. 2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Hearing, and tap
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• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
with multimedia files when available.
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility > Dexterity and
• Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set interaction, and tap an option:
the left and right balance when using a stereo
• Universal switch: Control your device with your
device.
customized switches.
• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
• Assistant menu: Improve the device
mono for use with one earphone.
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
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More accessibility • Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
settings • Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts
Customize additional accessibility features for your for answering and ending calls.
device.
• Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer
2. Tap Settings > Accessibility, and tap an or reject incoming calls with a single tap.
option:
Accessibility services
• Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from
and options. For more information, see
the Google Play store.
“Text-to-speech options” on page 146.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
• Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in
a series of directions. 2. Tap Settings > Accessibility.
• Direct access: Open your accessibility settings 3. Other installed accessibility services may be
by pressing the Volume up key and the Power listed and configured under Services.
key together.
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Other settings
Configure features on your device that
make it easier to use.
Help Device assistance app
View the user manual on your device. Device assistance apps help you by gathering
information from the screen currently shown.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Help.
2. Tap Settings > Apps > More options >
Manage game Default apps > Device assistance app.
features 3. Tap an option to customize:
Automatically arrange all your games in one place. • Device assistance app: Select your default
For more information on Game Launcher, visit assistance app.
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher.
• Analyze on-screen text: Analyze text shown on
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the screen to provide related content.
2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Games. • Analyze on-screen images: Take and analyze
images of the screen.
• Tap On/Off to enable Game Launcher.
Smart Simulator
Visit samsungsimulator.com to learn more.
1.
2.
Tips and Tricks
3.
Samsung Care
Visit samsung.com/us/support to learn more.
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