SMARTPHONE

User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
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 Modification of Software Your device is designed to make it easy for you
to access a wide variety of content. For your
SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE protection, AT&T wants you to be aware that some
ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY applications that you enable may involve the location
YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR of your device being shared. For applications
YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM available through AT&T, AT&T offers privacy controls
SOFTWARE. that let you decide how an application may use the
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TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY to applications available outside of AT&T. Please
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learn how location information will be used and
IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU protected.
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NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT UNAUTHORIZED to download, and/or purchase goods, applications,
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 Full written terms and detailed information about
the warranty and obtaining service are available on
the device at: Settings > System > About device
> Legal information > Samsung legal or you may
access the online version of the Health/Safety and
Warranty guide for your device at:

English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide

Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP

The online version of the End User License

Agreement (EULA) for your device can be found
online at:
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4

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 Table of Contents
Getting Started.................................................1 Contacts............................................................ 53
Front View............................................................2 Email.................................................................. 57
Back View............................................................3 Galaxy Apps.................................................... 59
Assemble Your Device......................................4 Gallery............................................................... 60
Set Up Your Device...........................................7 Internet.............................................................. 62
Set Up Accounts on Your Device....................9 Memo................................................................ 64
Messages......................................................... 65
Know Your Device....................................... 10 My Files............................................................. 67
Home Screen................................................... 11
S Health............................................................ 68
Status Bar......................................................... 14
S Voice.............................................................. 69
Navigation......................................................... 15
Samsung Pay................................................... 70
Notification Panel............................................ 17
Multi Window.................................................... 19 Settings............................................................. 72
Edge Screen.................................................... 21 How to Use Settings....................................... 73
Enter Text.......................................................... 23 Wi‑Fi................................................................... 74
Emergency Mode............................................ 25 Bluetooth........................................................... 76
Airplane Mode................................................. 78
Calling................................................................ 26
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering...................... 79
Phone Screen.................................................. 27
Data Usage...................................................... 81
Make and Answer Calls................................. 29
Mobile Networks............................................. 82
Speed Dial........................................................ 33
NFC and Payment........................................... 83
Emergency Calls............................................. 34
More Connection Settings............................. 84
Set Up and Access Voicemail...................... 35
Sounds and Vibration..................................... 86
Applications.................................................... 36 Notifications..................................................... 89
Apps List........................................................... 37 Display.............................................................. 90
Google Apps.................................................... 39 Edge Screen Settings..................................... 93
AT&T Apps....................................................... 41 Advanced Features......................................... 95
Additional Apps............................................... 43 Applications Settings...................................... 96
Calculator......................................................... 44 Wallpaper......................................................... 98
Calendar........................................................... 45 Themes............................................................. 99
Camera and Video.......................................... 47 Home Screen Settings.................................100
Clock................................................................. 51 Lock Screen and Security...........................101

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 Privacy and Safety........................................105
Easy Mode.....................................................107
Accessibility...................................................108
Accounts.........................................................110
Backup and Reset........................................111
Language and Input.....................................113
Battery.............................................................115
Storage............................................................116
Date and Time...............................................118
Help.................................................................119
About Device.................................................120

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 Getting Started
Learn about your
mobile device hardware,
assembly procedures, and
how to get started using
your new device.

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 Front View

Proximity sensors Earpiece

Status light Front camera

Volume keys

Power key

Recent Back

Home key/Finger scanner

• Earpiece: Listen to a call. • Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and
hold for Multi window.
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself. • Volume keys: Adjust the volume of your device’s
sounds and audio playback.
• Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on
or off, restart it, or for quick access to Emergency • Status light: Display a light when the battery is
mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen. low, charging, or fully charged, when a notification
arrives, or when recording voice.
• Back: Return to the previous screen or close a
dialog box, menu, or keyboard. • Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of
objects near the device.
• Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home
screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.

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 Back View
SIM card/
Microphone
Memory card tray

Flash
Rear camera
Heart rate sensor

Speaker Headset jack

USB charger/
Microphone
Accessory port

• SIM card/Memory card tray: Install the SIM • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
card and an optional memory card (not included) USB charger (included) and other optional
for storage of files. For more information, accessories (not included).
see Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card.
• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light commands.
environments when taking a photo or recording
video. • Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
• Heart rate sensor: Measure your heart™ rate using • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
your fingertip when using the S Health app.

• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset.

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 Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.

Install the SIM Card and a

Memory Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM
details, such as your Personal Identification Number card/Memory card tray, and then push until the
(PIN), available optional services, and other tray pops out.
features.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the
SIM card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
out of reach of small children. down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.
You can also install an optional microSD™ or
microSDHC memory card (not included) to add
additional memory space to your device.

Note: To improve performance and reliability with

high-definition video recording and playback, it is
recommended you use a memory card (SD card) that
is both rated as at least a Class 10 and provides a
high read speed.

Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to

eject the internal SIM card/Memory card tray. 3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into
the slot.
Important: To prevent water and dust from entering
the device, remove any dust on the O-Ring and ensure
that the SIM card tray is closed tightly.

Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the

device cannot detect it. Reorient the card and place it
back into the slot if the SIM card is not detected.

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 Maintaining Water and Charge the Battery
Dust Resistance Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and
Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on USB cable) is included with the device for charging
IP68 rating, which tests submersion up to 5 feet for up the battery from any standard outlet.
to 30 minutes.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully
This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress discharged battery requires up to four hours of
Protection rating system. charge time. You can use the device while charging.
Your device has been tested in a controlled Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
environment and shown to be water and dust before using your device for the first time.
resistant in certain circumstances (meets
requirements of classification IP68 as described Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive
by the international standard IEC 60529 - Degrees Fast Charging charger that came with your device.
of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; This charger provides faster charging only when
test conditions: 15‑35°C, 86‑106 kPa, 5 feet, for connected to devices that support Adaptive Fast
30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device Charging.
is not impervious to water damage in any situation. It
is important that all compartments are closed tightly. Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the are designed to maximize battery life. Using other
device. accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.
• Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly
with a clean, soft cloth. 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
• Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized
water, or to water over 5 feet deep for more than
30 minutes. If your device is exposed to fresh
water, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
If the device is exposed to any liquid other than
fresh water, rinse the device with fresh water
immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean,
soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in fresh water
and dry it as instructed may cause the device to
suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.

• Do not expose the device to water at high

pressure, such as ocean waves or a waterfall. 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,
and then plug the charging head into a standard
• If the device is dropped or receives an impact, outlet.
the water and dust resistant features of the device
may be damaged. 3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
• The touchscreen and other features may not work charging is complete.
properly if the device is used in water or in other
liquids. Note: This device is also compatible with wireless
charging devices approved by Samsung, which are
sold separately.

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 When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone
at regular intervals.

In this condition, your device conserves its

remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device

automatically turns off.

For a quick check of your battery level:

►► View the battery charge indicator located in the
top right corner of your device’s display. A solid
color ( ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide
a better idea of the remaining charge on the
battery. For more information, see Battery.

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 Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off Smart Switch
The instructions below explain how to turn your Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and
device on or off. other content from your old device. You can copy
content quickly and easily without installing the
app on your old device. Just connect both devices
Turn the Device On using the included USB cable and On-the-Go (OTG)
connector.
►► Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on. Note: Transferring content via a USB cable may
increase battery consumption. Make sure your battery
is fully charged.
Turn the Device Off
Note: The USB option must be set a Media device
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
(MTP) on the other device.
Device options menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted. 1. Select Smart Switch during setup.
– or –

Reset the Device From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Backup and reset > Open Smart Switch.
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can 2. Follow the instructions and select the content to
reset your device. transfer.

►► Press and hold the Power key and the Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information
Volume down key at the same time for and to learn how to use the USB connector to
more than seven seconds. transfer content faster.

Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language,

connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts,
choose location services, learn about your device’s
features, and more.

Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and

descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly
three times.

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 Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.

Lock the Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.

To lock the device:

►► Press the Power key.

Unlock the Device

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

Note: To choose a more secure screen lock,

see Set a Screen Lock.

To unlock the device:

►► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
drag your finger across the screen.

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 Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account Factory Reset Protection
Create a Samsung™ account for access to Samsung When you sign in to a Google Account on your
content and apps on your device. When you turn on device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on.
your device for the first time, set up your existing Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other
Samsung account or create a new Samsung people from using your device if it is reset to factory
account. settings without your permission. For example, if
your device is lost or stolen and a factory data
– or – reset is performed, only someone with your Google
Account username and password can use the
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
device.
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information, You will not be able to access the device after
see Accounts. a factory data reset if you do not have your
Google Account username and password. For more
►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
information, see Factory Data Reset.
> Personal > Accounts > Add account >
Samsung account. Caution: You should remove your Google Account
before shipping your device to Samsung or any other
service provider for service and before resetting the
Google Account device to factory settings.
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to
fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,
Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store. Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection
up your existing Google Account or create a new
(FRP) security feature. For more information,
Google Account.
see google.com.
– or –

To create a new Google Account or set up your Disable Factory Reset Protection
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information, To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from
see Accounts. the device.

►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal > Accounts > Add account > > Personal.
Google. 2. Tap Accounts > Google.

• If you have more than one Google Account

set up on your device, tap the account you
want to remove.
3. Tap More > Remove account.

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 Know Your Device
Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
features of your mobile of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using
device, including the excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage
screens and icons, as the tempered glass surface and void the
well as how to navigate warranty.

the device and enter text

using the keyboard.

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 Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.

Notification icons Status icons

Status bar

Edge screen handle

Widget

App shortcuts App folder

Home screen indicator

Primary app shortcuts Apps list

• Status icons: Displays information about the • Home screen indicator: Indicates which
device, such as the network signal strength, Home screen is currently visible.
battery level, and the time.
• App shortcuts: Launches your favorite
• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) applications.
and notification icons (left).
• Widget: Runs as a simple application extension
• Edge screen handle: Reveals the Edge screen. (not a shortcut) on a Home screen.

• App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. • Notification icons: Displays new messages and
emails, available software updates, and more.
• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.

• Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts

on all Home screens.

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 Customize your Home screens Wallpapers
by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
widgets, folders, and custom choose from preloaded wallpapers.
wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

To access Home screen manager: 2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.

►► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. For more information, see Wallpaper.
– or –
To access Wallpaper settings:
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. ►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal > Wallpaper.

Manage Home Screens

Your device comes with multiple Home screens Widgets
to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, Widgets are simple application extensions which
remove, change the order of screens, as well as run on a Home screen. There are many kinds
choose a different main Home screen. of widgets, including links to a specific contact,
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
many others.
2. Use these options to manage screens:

• Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the

Add a Widget to a Home Screen
screens, and then tap Add.
You can add a widget to a Home screen.
• Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen,
and then drag it to Remove. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

• Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap 2. Tap Widgets.

Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen is displayed when you press the 3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Home key. Home screen, and release it.

• Change the order of screens: Touch

and hold a screen, and then drag it to a Remove a Widget
new position.
You can remove a widget that you added to a Home
• Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the screen.
screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen.
To enable or disable this feature, tap On/Off at 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
the top of the screen. release it.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.

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 Themes Remove a Shortcut
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons You can remove a shortcut that you added to a
on your device. Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.

2. Tap Themes to customize. 2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and

release it.
For more information, see Themes.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
To access Theme settings: just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.

►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Personal > Themes.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Screen Grid
Change the number of icons that can be placed on
each Home screen by changing the Screen grid
Create a Folder
dimensions. You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it on top of another app
2. Tap Screen grid. shortcut until a highlighted box appears.
3. Tap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) 2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
to preview its appearance. The numbers indicate
how many icons can be placed horizontally by • Enter folder name: Enter a name for the
how many icons can be placed vertically. folder.
4. Tap Apply to apply the selected dimensions. • Palette: Change the color.

• Add application: Place more apps in the

App Shortcuts folder. Tap apps to select them, and then
tap Add.
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen. 3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

• To add more apps, touch and hold an app

shortcut and drag it to the folder.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
You can remove a folder that you added to a Home
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a screen.
Home screen, and then release it.
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.

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 Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons
Home screen provides device Missed call: A call has been missed.
information (such as network
status, battery charge, and time) Call in progress: A call is in progress.
on the right side and notification
Call on hold: A call is on hold.
alerts on the left.
Status Icons New email: New email has arrived.
Battery full: Battery is fully charged.
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.

Battery low: Battery is low. New voicemail: New voicemail message

has been received.
Battery charging: Battery is charging. New message: New text or multimedia
message has arrived.
Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled. File download in progress: Download of
a file or app is in progress.

Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. File upload in progress: File is being
uploaded or sent.

4G LTE active: The device is connected GPS active: Location service (GPS) is
to a 4G LTE wireless network. active and acquiring a signal.
App updates available: App updates are
Signal strength: Cellular network signal
available from the Google Play store.
strength.
App updates complete: App installation
Network not available: No wireless or updates are complete.
network is available.
Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.

Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is

available.

NFC enabled: NFC (Near Field

Communication) is enabled.

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 Navigation
Learn the basics for how to Drag
navigate through your device. Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.

• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Home screen.
touchscreen to navigate the device.

Pinch and Spread

Tap
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
Lightly tap items to select or launch them. spread by moving your fingers apart.
• Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text. • Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a web page.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app shortcut to launch the application. • Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
while viewing a picture or a web page.

Touch and Hold

Touch and hold items on the screen to activate
them.

• Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to

move it.

• Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu

of options.

Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.

• Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

• Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Home screens or menu options.

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 Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.

• More: Tap to view more menu options for a

screen. This often allows you to select items to
delete or share.

• Delete: Tap to select items to delete.

• Share: Tap to select items to share, and a sharing
method.

• Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

• On/Off button: Tap to turn the option on ( ) or
off ( ).

• Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When

enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can
often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all.

• Menu: Tap to view available options for the

field.

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 Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device
status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.

Settings

View all
Quick settings

Screen brightness
Quick connect

Notification card

Notification settings Clear notifications

• Settings: Display the Settings screen. • Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to
connect with quickly and easily.
• View all: See all available Quick settings.
• Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
• Clear notifications: Clear all notifications.
• Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a
• Notification settings: Enable or disable feature.
notifications from each app. For more information,
see Notifications.

• Notification card: View details about a

notification.

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 View the Notification Panel Quick Connect
You can access the Notification panel from any Search for nearby devices automatically to connect
Home screen. to them quickly and easily.

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel. Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. 2. Tap Quick connect. Your device automatically
scans for compatible devices.
• To open an item, tap it.
• Scan for nearby devices: Scan for compatible
• To clear a single notification, drag the devices.
notification left or right.
• Refresh: Update the list of discovered devices.
• To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or • More:
tap Back to close the Notification panel. -- Settings: Configure device visibility and
view information about Quick connect.

Quick Settings -- About Quick connect: View Quick connect

information.
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel
also provides quick access to device functions such -- Help: Read help topics for Quick connect.
as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 3. Tap a device from the list and select an option:

To view additional Quick settings: • Share content: Choose a file to share with the
device.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel. • Share Wi-Fi profile: Share available Wi-Fi
profiles with the device.
2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
To disconnect from a device:
To customize the Quick settings that display:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
Notification panel.
2. Tap Quick connect.
2. Tap View all, and then tap Edit.
3. Tap Disconnect next to a paired device.
• Quick settings: Drag the icons to change their
positions. The first ten icons appear on the
Notification panel.

• Quick connect: Tap On/Off to show or hide

this feature on the Notification panel.

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 Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.

Window controls

Activate Multi Window

Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent.
a split screen. You can switch between the apps,
adjust the size of their display on the screen, and 2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open
copy information from one app to the other. them in split screen view.
‑ or ‑
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.

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 You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multi window view:
1. Tap Recent.

• Recently used apps that support Multi window

have a Multi window icon in their title bar.
2. Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an
application in split screen view.

• Other recently used apps that support

Multi window display below the launched app.
3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screen view.
Note: Only applications that support Multi window
have the Multi window icon.

Window Controls
Select an app window, and then tap
Window controls in the middle of the
window border.

Controls
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multi window apps.
Drag and drop content: Move items
between the app windows. Drag an item to
share from one window to another. Not all
applications support this feature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected app
window. This turns the app into a circular,
movable icon that can be opened by tapping
on it.
Maximize window: Open the selected app
window in full screen view.

Close app: Close the selected app.

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 Edge Screen
The Edge screen provides To configure Apps edge:

a variety of useful tools for 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and
swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed.
notifications, information feeds, 2. Tap Add to add more apps to the Apps edge.
and timekeeping.
• To add an app to the Apps edge, find it on the
left side of the screen and tap it to add it to an
available space on a column on the right.
Edge Panels
Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, • To change the order of the apps on the Edge
panel, drag each app to the desired location.
and contacts, as well as view news, sports, and
other information on the Edge screen. • To remove an app, tap Remove.

To view Edge panels: • To change the Apps edge panel from one
column to two, tap Add column.
►► When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the 3. Tap Back to save changes.
center. Keep swiping to view other panels.

To configure Edge panels: Tasks Edge

►► From any screen, open the Edge screen, and You can add shortcuts to common tasks performed
then tap Settings. with stock apps to the Tasks edge panel. Up to ten
tasks in two columns can be added.
For more information, see Edge Panels.
To view Tasks edge:
►► When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
Apps Edge panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
You can add up to ten apps in two columns to the center. Keep swiping until the Tasks edge panel
Apps edge panel. is displayed.

To view Apps edge:

►► When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the
center. Keep swiping until the Apps edge panel
is displayed.

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 To configure Tasks edge: To configure People edge:
1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe 1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe
until the Tasks edge panel is displayed. until the People edge panel is displayed.
2. Tap Add to add more tasks to the Tasks edge. 2. Tap Add to add more contacts to the
People edge.
• To add a shortcut to the Tasks edge, find it on
the left side of the screen and drag it on to an • To remove a contact, touch and hold the
available space on a column on the right. contact and then drag it to Remove.

• To change the order of the tasks on the Edge • To change the order of the contacts on the
panel, drag each task to the desired location. Edge panel, drag each contact to the desired
location.
• To remove a task, tap Remove.
3. Tap OnCircle to communicate with your
• To change the Tasks edge panel from one friends using images, stickers, and other fun
column to two, tap Add column. messages.
3. Tap Back to save changes. 4. Tap Back to save changes.

People Edge
Edge Feeds
People edge allows you to set the Edge screen
to light up with distinct colors when you receive Edge feeds display select information and
notifications about contacts in your My people list. notifications on the Edge screen when the screen is
You can also use this panel to quickly communicate turned off.
with contacts in your My people list.
To view Edge feeds:
To view People edge: ►► When the screen is turned off, quickly swipe your
►► When the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge finger along the Edge screen in one direction,
panel handle from the edge of the screen to the and then back in the opposite direction.
center. Keep swiping until the People edge panel For more information, see Edge Feeds.
is displayed.

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 Enter Text
Text can be entered using a Special Keys
keyboard or by speaking.
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.

Touch and hold Options for the following:

Use the Samsung Keyboard
Voice input: Enter text using Google voice™
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
typing.

Predictive text Clipboard: Access the clipboard.

Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the

cursor position.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.

Note: Available options depend on the app in use.

Not all options are available for all apps.

Predictive Text
Predictive text suggests words that match your text
entries, and can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your personal
writing style from your contacts, messages, email,
Options and social networking sites — improving the accuracy
of predicting text entries.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard

To customize the Samsung keyboard:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings > System.
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for options.

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 Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

Settings Delete text

To enable Google voice typing:

1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.

• You may need to touch and hold Options

(left of the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Note: Tap Settings > Languages to download
additional languages for use with Google voice typing.

Configure Google Voice Typing

To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > System.
2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing
for options.

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 Emergency Mode
Emergency mode conserves Use Emergency Mode
your device’s remaining power While in Emergency mode, your device conserves
power. The following apps and features are available
when you are in an emergency on the Home screen:
situation.
• Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady
Emergency mode saves battery power by: source of light.

• Changing the color of the screen to grayscale. • Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
• Restricting application usage to only essential • Share my location: Send your location
applications and those you select. information to your emergency contacts.

• Turning off Mobile data when the screen is off. • Phone: Launch the call screen.
• Turning off® connectivity features such as Wi‑Fi and • Internet: Launch the Web browser.
Bluetooth .
• Add: Add other available apps.
Note: When Emergency mode is turned off, the
Location settings may stay the same as they were in
-- Facebook: Launch Facebook™.
Emergency mode. -- Maps: Launch Google Maps™.
• Battery percentage: Display estimated battery
charge remaining.
Activate Emergency Mode
To activate Emergency mode:
• Estimated usage time remaining: Display
estimated standby time that can be reached based
1. Press and hold the Power key to display the on current battery charge and usage.
Device options window.
• Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone
2. Tap Emergency mode > Turn on. number (for example, 911). This kind of call can
be made even without activated cellular service.
• When accessing for the first time, read the
Terms and conditions. If you accept them, • More:
tap the Checkbox, and then tap Agree.
Confirm when prompted. -- Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency
mode and return to standard mode.

Turn Off Emergency Mode -- Remove: Choose apps to remove from the
screen.
►► From the Emergency mode Home screen, tap
More > Turn off Emergency mode. -- Manage emergency contacts: Add emergency
contacts if none have been set in Safety
Assistance.

-- Settings: Configure the available settings. Only

a limited number of settings are enabled in
Emergency mode.

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 Calling
Make telephone calls
using a variety of calling
features and services.

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 Phone Screen
Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls,
favorites, and contacts.

More options
Tabs

Keypad

Voicemail Hide the keypad

Call Video call

• More options: Access Speed dial and Call • Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call.
settings.
• Tabs: Display a log of all dialed, received,
• Hide the keypad: Hide the keypad and display and missed calls. Display contacts marked as
recent calls. favorites. Display your contacts and select a
contact to call.
• Video call: Make video calls.
• Call: Make a call.
• Voicemail: Set up and check your
voicemail. For more information,
see Set Up and Access Voicemail.

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 Access Phone
There are a couple of ways to access Phone.

►► From a Home screen, tap Phone.

– or –
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone.

Display Your Phone Number

Your phone number can be found in Settings.

►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> System > About device > Status > SIM card
status.

• Your phone number is displayed in the

My phone number field.

Call Settings
There are also a couple of ways to access the
Call settings menu.

►► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More >

Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device > Applications > Phone.

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 Make and Answer Calls
Learn how to make or answer Dial a Recent Number
a call. Explore features and All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are
recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is
functionality associated with listed in your contacts list, the associated name is
making or answering a call. also displayed.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

Make a Call 2. Tap Log. A list of recent calls is displayed.

You can make a call from a Home screen. 3. Tap a contact, and then tap Call.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

2. Enter a number on the keypad and tap either
Video Calls
Dial or Video call. To make Video calls:
• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
Note: Not all devices support video calling. 2. Enter a number and tap Video call.
Note: Not all devices support video calling. The caller
Dial a Number from Your Contacts List has the option to accept the video call or answer the
call as a regular voice call.
You can quickly dial a phone number from your
Contacts list. To switch from a Phone call to a Video call after
dialing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts. ►► Tap Call type > Video call to request two-
way video calling.
– or –
– or –
From a Home screen, tap Phone > Contacts.
Tap Call type > Show me to only send video
2. Swipe your finger across a contact to the right to of yourself to your recipient.
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 Answer a Call Multitask While on a Call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the If you exit the call screen and return to a
caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is Home screen, your active call is indicated by
stored in the Contacts list. Call on the Status bar.

►► At the incoming call screen: This lets you continue with your current call and do
something else, such as access the contacts list,
• Drag Answer to the right to answer the call. view a recent email, or locate a picture.
• Drag Video answer to the right to answer
the call as a video call. To return to the call screen:
►► Drag the Status bar down to display the
• Drag Reject to the left to reject the call and
Notification panel, and then tap Call notification.
send it to your voicemail.

• Drag Reject call with message upward and To end a call from any application:
select a message.
►► Drag the Status bar down to display the
If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is Notification panel, and then tap End call.
displayed for the incoming call.

►► On the incoming call pop-up screen: Options During a Call

• Tap Answer to answer the call. Your phone provides several options that you can
use during a call.
• Tap Reject to reject the call and send it to
your voicemail.

• Tap Reject call with message and select a Adjust the Call Volume
message.
►► Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease
• Tap Expand to exit the app and view the the volume.
main incoming call screen.
– or –
Tap Extra volume to quickly add more
End a Call volume to the incoming audio.

To finish your call:

►► Tap End when you are ready to end your call. Listen with the Speaker or
Bluetooth Headset
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a
Bluetooth headset (not included).

►► Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the

speaker.
– or –
Tap Bluetooth to hear the caller using a
Bluetooth headset.

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 Place a New Call While on a Call Video Call Options
If your service plan supports this feature, you can To change the call type during a video call:
make another call while a call is in progress.
►► Tap Call type. The following options are
1. From the active call, tap Add call to dial the available:
second call.
• Show me or Hide me: Turn your
2. Dial the new number and tap Dial. When camera on or off.
the call is answered:
-- The option depends on whether your
• Tap Swap to switch between the two camera is currently on or off.
calls.
• Voice call: Change the video call to a
• Tap Merge to hear both callers at once voice‑only call.
(multi-conferencing).
• Cancel: Do not change the call type.

Call Waiting
Call Log
If your service plan supports this feature, you can
answer an incoming call while you have a call in The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received,
progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a or missed are stored in the Call log.
call waiting tone.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

To answer a new call while you have a call in 2. Tap Log. A list of recent calls is displayed. If the
progress: caller is in your Contacts list, the caller’s name is
displayed.
1. Drag Answer in any direction to answer the
new call.
2. Tap an option: Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List
Use recent call information to create a contact or
• Put [caller] on hold to place the previous
update your Contacts list.
caller on hold while you answer the new
incoming call. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Log.
• Merge with [caller] to add the new caller to 2. Tap the call that contains the information that you
the current call. want to save to your Contacts list.
• End call with [caller] to end the previous call 3. Tap Create contact.
and answer the new call.
– or –
3. Tap the previous On hold number entry and
select Swap to switch between the two calls. If you want to replace the number for an existing
This places the new caller on hold and activates contact, tap Update existing.
the previous call.

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 Delete a Call from the Call Log
To delete Call log entries:

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Log.

2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from
the Call log.
3. Tap Delete.

Block a Number
By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls
from this number are sent directly to your voicemail,
and messages are not received.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Log.

2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
3. Tap More > Block/unblock number:

• Call block: Tap On/Off to block calls from this

number.

• Message block: Tap On/Off to block

messages from this number.
4. Tap OK to save your changes.

You can also modify the Block list in Settings:

►► From a Home screen, tap Phone > More >
Settings > Call blocking > Block list.

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 Speed Dial
You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number
number to a contact for speed Assignment
dialing their default number. You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

Create a Speed Dial 2. Tap More > Speed dial.

Your can assign 100 speed dial numbers. 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 4. Tap Remove.

• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

2. Tap More > Speed dial. The Speed dial screen
displays the numbers 1 through 100. Number 1
is reserved for Voicemail.
3. Tap an unassigned number ( Add contact).
4. Tap a contact to assign to the number.

• The selected contact is displayed in the

Speed dial number box.

Use Speed Dial to Make a Call

You can make a call using Speed dial.

1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.

• Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.

2. Touch and hold the Speed dial number.

• If the Speed dial number is more than one

digit long, enter the first digits, and then hold
the last digit.

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 Emergency Calls
You can dial the emergency Swipe Lock Screen
telephone number in your If the Lock screen is set to Swipe, you can access
the call screen in a couple of ways.
region regardless of the phone’s
1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
cellular service status.
- or -
Swipe across the screen to unlock it, and then
Make an Emergency Call tap Phone.
You can dial the emergency telephone number 2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
from your phone whether or not cellular service has North America) and tap Dial.
been activated. If your phone is not activated, you
can only make an emergency call. 3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.
1. From a Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
North America) and tap Dial. Secure Lock Screens
You can make calls even if your phone has a secure
3. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
lock screen.
have access to most in-call features.
Note: The first step differs depending on the device
and Lock screen settings.
Call Emergency Services from a
1. Drag Phone upward to open the call screen.
Locked Screen
2. Tap Emergency call to display the Emergency
The emergency telephone number can be dialed
dialer.
even if the phone is locked, allowing anyone to use
your phone to call for help in an emergency. When 3. Enter the emergency telephone number (911 in
accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency North America) and tap Dial.
calling feature is accessible to the caller. The rest of
the phone remains secured. 4. Complete your call. During this type of call, you
have access to most in-call features.

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 Set Up and Access Voicemail
Set up and configure your Visual Voicemail
voicemail. Use Visual voicemail to:

• Review and manage your voicemail messages

directly from your phone without dialing into
Set Up Your Voicemail voicemail.
You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.
• See a list of your messages on your phone and
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone > select, in any order you choose, which ones you
Voicemail. want to play, call back, forward, delete, or save.

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a To get started:

greeting, and record your name.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Note: These steps may be different depending on Visual voicemail.
your network.
2. Read the instructions.

Access Your Voicemail

You can access your voicemail from a Home screen.

1. From the Home screen, tap Phone >

Voicemail.

• You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail
center.

Access Your Voicemail from

Another Phone
You can access your voicemail from another phone.

1. From another phone, dial your wireless phone

number. Wait until you hear your voicemail
greeting.
2. Press the asterisk or star (*) key on the phone
you are using.
3. Enter your password and you are connected to
your voicemail.

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 Applications
Learn how to change the
way apps display, organize
apps into folders, and
uninstall or disable apps.

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 Apps List
The Apps list displays all Uninstall or Disable Apps
preloaded apps and apps that You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
you downloaded. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
from view. • Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of
the Home screens. For more information, To uninstall or disable an app:
see Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or
Access Apps disabled display
shortcut.
Uninstall/Disable on their

You can access and launch all applications from the

Apps list. 3. Tap Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
To enable apps after disabling them:
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
• To return to the main Home screen, press the Settings > Device > Applications >
Home key. Application manager.
2. Tap All apps > Disabled, and then tap the
Download and Install New Apps app you want to enable.

Find new apps to download and install on your 3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the
device. Apps list.

• Play Store: Download new apps

from the Google Play store. Visit Search for Apps
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
To locate an app in your Apps list:
• Galaxy Apps: View and download
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Samsung apps that are optimized
for use with Galaxy devices. Visit 2. Tap Search.
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
to learn more. • Enter a word or words in the Search field.
As you type, apps that match display on the
screen.

• Tap an entry to launch that app.

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 Organize Your Apps To launch apps in a folder:

App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your ►► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
own custom order. launch it.

To delete a folder:
To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit.
2. Tap the folder to delete and tap Delete folder.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and
Confirm when prompted.
then drag it to a new location.
3. Tap Done when finished.
3. Tap Done when finished.

To alphabetize your apps:

Add a Folder to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > A-Z.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Save.
2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home
screen, and then release it.
Use Folders to Organize Apps
You can organize Apps in a folder on a Home
screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it
on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted
box is displayed.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

• Enter folder name: Name the folder.

• Palette: Change the folder color.

• Add application: Place more apps in the

folder. Tap apps to select them, and then
tap Add.
4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

• To add more apps, touch and hold an app

shortcut and drag it to the folder.
5. Tap Done when finished.

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 Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google. Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the
Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. apps and contents of your device.
Visit google.com to learn more.

Google Now
Android Pay Works in the background to collect
information you regularly look up and
Pay with your Android phone at over one organize it into convenient cards that
million store locations across the US and appear when you need them.
within mobile apps.
Visit google.com/landing/now to learn
Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
more.
Note: When Google Now™ is enabled, you
can access it by tapping Google.
Chrome
Browse the Internet and bring your open
tabs, bookmarks and address bar data
Hangouts
from your computer to your mobile device. Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send SMS
Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn and Hangouts messages.
more.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.

Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Maps
Google Docs and files. Find your current location and get
directions and other location-based
Visit drive.google.com to learn more. information.

Visit google.com/maps to learn more.

Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Note: You must enable location services
Google’s web-based email service. to use Maps. For more information,
see Location.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and
videos to your Google Account.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more.

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 Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can stream them
instantly, or download them for viewing
when you are not connected to the
Internet. You can also view videos saved
on your device.

Visit play.google.com/store/movies to
learn more.

Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.

Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.

Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play store.

Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.

YouTube
View and upload YouTube™ videos right
from your device.

Visit youtube.com to learn more.

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 AT&T Apps
Enjoy these apps from AT&T ®. Device Help
Access online information to help with
Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid your device questions.
subscription. Visit att.com to learn more or contact
your service provider for additional information.
DIRECTV
DIRECTV® brings you all the entertainment
Amazon you love on just about any device you
have in your possession. Stream live TV.
Shop at Amazon.com™ from your device.
Watch the latest blockbusters and hottest
Visit Amazon.com to learn more. shows On Demand. Even watch your DVR
recordings. Any time, anywhere.

Amazon Kindle
Download books for reading right on your DriveMode
device. You must have an account with Auto reply when you are driving and do
Amazon to use the Kindle™ application. not want to answer the phone. You can
auto reply to messages, emails, and
phone calls. You can also allow up to
AT&T Locker five of your contacts to contact you while
Store, share, and sync all of your photos, using DriveMode®.
videos, and documents in one safe,
convenient place: the AT&T cloud.
Lookout
Configure and manage key security
AT&T Protect Plus options, such as anti-virus and
Access the Mobile Protection Pack and anti‑malware technology, a lost and stolen
with a paid subscription, replace your device locater service, an application
device if it is lost or damaged, locate your privacy adviser, and a backup service.
device if it is lost, and receive backup and
device support. You must purchase the
Mobile Protection Pack within 30 days of myAT&T
purchase/activation of a new device. Manage your AT&T account. You can
review and pay your bill, check minutes
and data usage, upgrade to a new device,
Caller Name ID or change your plan.
Subscribe to Caller Name ID to identify
unknown callers by name, picture, city,
and state. Caller Name ID requires a Smart Limits
subscription. Set limits on purchases and texts, block
data and phone numbers, and view
Note: Caller Name ID requires a
phone activity with this family smartphone
subscription.
manager.

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 Uber
Hire a private driver in more than 130
cities and 30 countries. Uber is an entirely
new and modern way to travel.

Usage Manager
Open the Data usage settings page to
manage your mobile data usage.
For more information, see Data Usage.

Visual Voicemail
Review and manage your voicemail
messages directly from your device
without dialing into voicemail. You can
also see a list of your messages on your
device and select which ones you want to
play, call back, share, delete, or save.

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 Additional Apps
There are additional apps,
including several Samsung apps,
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.

Plenti
PlentiSM is a rewards program that lets you
earn points at one place and use them at
another, all with a single card.

For more information see plenti.com.

Samsung Gear
Connect your device to your Samsung
Gear using this application.

Samsung Milk Music

Stream music with a radio service that
offers a simple way to find the music
that is right for you. With a library of
over 13 million songs and 200+ stations,
the interactive dial makes it easy to
skim through stations to find the perfect
soundtrack for the moment.

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 Calculator
The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator
and advanced arithmetic The Calculator app also provides advanced
arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
functions.
To use the Scientific calculator:

►► If Auto rotate is enabled, turn the device to

Basic Operation landscape.
You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations. – or –

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > If Portait is enabled, tap Rotate.
Calculator. Note: Auto rotate and Portrait are found in the Quick
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. settings of the Notification panel. For more information,
see Quick Settings.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. Tap Equals to view the result.
6. Tap Clear to clear the results.

Additional Functions
You can perform additional functions on your
calculator.

To clear the calculator history:

►► Tap History > Clear history.
Tip: Tap Keypad to return to the calculator keys.

To copy all or part of the calculation to the

clipboard:
►► Touch and hold an entry in the display field, and
then tap Copy.

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 Calendar
Manage your events and tasks. Share an Event
You can share events you create from your
Calendar.
Calendar View 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
To choose a calendar view: Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap an event to view it.
Calendar.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow
2. Tap Menu and tap one of the following: the prompts.

• Year: Display all twelve months of this year.

Swipe across the screen to display another
year.
Delete an Event
You can delete events you create from your
• Month and agenda: Display the current Calendar.
month. Swipe across the screen to display
another month. Events and tasks are also 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
listed. Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap Delete.
• Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.

• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe

across the screen to display another day.

• Tasks: Display all tasks.

3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

Create an Event
You can use your Calendar to create events.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Calendar.
2. Tap Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.

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 Create a Task Calendar Settings
You can use your Calendar to create tasks. These settings allow you to modify settings
Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be associated with using the Calendar.
accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as
a checklist item and is removed once you mark the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
task as complete. Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More > Settings.
Calendar. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
2. Tap Menu (by default, the Month and Year
are shown) and tap Tasks.
3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new task.
4. You can choose to set the task for Today,
Tomorrow, or tap Expand to set the following
options:

• Set date: Choose a date on the calendar for

the task.

• My task: Choose a calendar.

• Reminder: Set a reminder alert.

• Notes: Save a note with your task.

• Priority: Assign a priority to the task.

5. Tap Save to save the task.

Delete a Task
You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Calendar.
2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks
for the day, or tap Menu > Tasks from the
drop‑down menu.
3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.

• To delete the task permanently, tap the task to

open it, and then tap Delete.

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 Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.

Show or hide
Gallery
settings
Record video

Quick settings Take a picture

Switch
cameras
More settings
Shooting
mode

• Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and • Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.
videos.
• More settings: Configure other camera settings.
• Record video: Record a video.
• Quick settings: Select camera settings or
• Take a picture: Take a picture. options.

• Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and • Show or hide settings: Show or hide the camera
front cameras. settings.

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 Take Pictures • Download: Download additional shooting
modes from the Galaxy Apps store.
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear
camera. • Info: Read information about each available
camera mode.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens. • More: See more options for the camera
modes.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
Rear camera
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder,
compose your shot by aiming the camera at the
• Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
subject. While composing your picture, use the for the picture.
available options or these gestures:
• Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
• Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch exposure value, white balance, and color tone
or spread them on the screen to zoom in or while taking pictures.
out.
• Selective focus: Change the focus of pictures
• Tap the screen to focus on the area you after they have been taken. You can focus on
touched. When you tap the screen, a subjects near to the camera, far away from the
brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light camera, or both.
bulb up or down to adjust the brightness.
3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to
• Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
access various camera options and settings. direction.
4. Tap Take a picture to take the picture. • Slow motion: Record videos at a high frame
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or rate for viewing in slow motion. You can play a
down to take a picture. This is the default action of the specific section of each video in slow motion
Volume key while the camera is active. You can also after recording it.
set the Volume key to act as the video record key or
as a zoom key.
• Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid
colors of food.

Shooting Mode • Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video

by recording at various frame rates. The frame
Several visual effects are available. Some modes are rate is automatically adjusted depending on
not available when taking self-portraits. the scene being recorded and the movement
of the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
Front camera
2. Tap Mode for the following options. Each section
indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes
• Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
are available for.
Both cameras
• Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
• Video collage: Create your own short collages
and slow-motion videos without any editing
tools.

• Live broadcast: Broadcast live on YouTube.

Share your link with friends so they can watch
your video in real time. For more information,
see Live Broadcast.

• Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of

objects.

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 Camera Settings • Volume keys function: Use the Volume key
as the camera key, the record key, or as a
You can adjust your camera’s settings using the zoom key.
icons on the main camera screen and the full
camera settings menu. • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter
sound when pictures are taken.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
• Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
2. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary • Help: View information on using the camera.
depending on the camera or recording mode Rear camera
used. Default settings include:
• Tracking AF: Focus on and track a subject
• Effect: Add special graphical effects. selected on the preview screen.

• HDR: Enables the light sensitivity and color • Shooting methods (rear):
depth features of the device to produce a
brighter and richer picture.
-- Voice control: To take pictures say “smile”,
“cheese”, “capture”, or “shoot”. To record
• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. videos, say “Record video”.

• Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • Save as raw file: Save pictures as
high‑resolution, uncompressed image files. A
• Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher viewer app is required to view pictures saved
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution as raw files.
pictures take up more memory.
Front camera
3. Tap Settings to configure settings for the
Camera. Available options vary depending on the • Save pictures as previewed: Save the
camera or recording mode used. self‑portrait or self‑recording as viewed on the
camera screen, not as flipped images.
Both cameras
• Shooting methods (front):
• Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution -- Voice control: To take pictures say “smile”,
videos take up more memory. “cheese”, “capture”, or “shoot”. To record
videos, say “Record video”.
• Motion photo: Create a short video by taking
pictures. -- Tap to take pics: Tap the screen to take
selfies.
• Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
Anti‑shake helps to keep the focus steady -- Gesture control: Detect your palm and
when the camera is moving. automatically take a picture two seconds
later.
• Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects. -- Use heart rate sensor: Once your face has
been recognized, tap the heart rate sensor
• Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to to take your picture.
the picture.

• Review pictures: Set to show pictures after

taking them.

• Quick launch: Open camera by pressing the

Home key twice in quick succession.

• Storage location: Select the memory location

for storage. This option only appears if an
optional SD card (not included) is installed.

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 Live Broadcast Share a Broadcast
Use YouTube to share what is happening around You can share your Live broadcast with contacts
you. before recording or share the link after you have
finished recording and it has been posted to
To access the Live Broadcast: YouTube.

►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera To invite contacts before broadcasting:
> Mode > Live broadcast.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera
Note: You need to sign in to your Google Account and > Mode > Live broadcast.
enable Live broadcasting in your YouTube settings to
use this feature. 2. Tap Invite and select contacts or groups to
share your Live broadcast with.
3. Tap Save to send invites.
Live Broadcast Options
The following options are available: To share a Live broadcast while broadcasting:
►► Tap Share and select a sharing method to
• Rear/Front: Choose which camera to record
share your Live broadcast.
with.

• Invite: Invite contacts to view your Live To share a Live broadcast after broadcasting:
broadcast by sending them a link.
►► After recording, tap Share link and select a
• Settings: Set your privacy settings, Video size, sharing method to share your Live broadcast.
Auto save, and manage your account.

• Live: Start recording your Live broadcast. Live Broadcast Settings

• Share: Share while recording your Live Customize your Live Broadcasts.
broadcast.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera
• Stop: End your Live broadcast. > Mode > Live broadcast.
2. Tap Settings and select an option to
Record a Live Broadcast customize:

Record and instantly share your videos to YouTube. • Account: Tap to add or switch your
Google Account.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera
> Mode > Live broadcast. • Privacy: Choose either to have your videos
unlisted where only friends with a link can view
2. Tap Invite and select contacts to share your them or public where anyone can view them.
Live broadcast with. You also have the option to
share your Live broadcast during recording and • Video size: Tap to choose a size option.
when you finish recording.
• Social media settings: Share your link with
3. Press Live to begin recording. social media when you start broadcasting.

4. When you are finished, tap Stop. • Auto save: Tap to enable auto saving your
videos to the Gallery app.

• Auto dim: Dims the brightness if you

broadcast without touching the screen.

• Add shortcut on Home screen: Tap to

create a shortcut to Live broadcast on the
Home screen.

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 Clock
The Clock app offers features for • Options: Tap to view and set the following
options:
keeping track of time and setting
-- Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses
alarms. sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to
alert you.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
-- Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of
2. Tap a tab to use a feature: the alarm.
• Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. -- Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the
alarm.
• World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays -- Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and
time in hundreds of different cities, within all repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
24 time zones around the world.
-- Increasing volume: Start playing the alarm
• Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time. tone at a low volume at an interval before
the alarm time, and slowly increase in
• Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
volume. Available when you have chosen an
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
alarm type that includes sound.
and seconds).
-- Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
Alarm 3. Tap Save to save the alarm.

Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

Delete an Alarm
Create an Alarm You can delete an alarm that you created.
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified. 2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm
tab), and then tap Delete in the upper right
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. corner of the alarm entry.

2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

• Date: Choose the day for this alarm.

• Time: Set a time for the alarm.

• Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm, if

so desired.

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 World Clock Timer
The World clock lets you keep track of the current The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Timer.

2. Tap World clock. 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The
3. Tap a city to view it on the globe. following options are available:
4. Tap Add city in the pop-up for the city.
• Start: Begin the Timer.
5. Repeat to add more cities.
• Pause: Pause the Timer.

To remove a city from the main World clock screen: • Resume: Resume the Timer.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. • Cancel: Stop the Timer.
2. Tap World clock. • Reset: Reset the Timer.
3. Find the city to remove, and then tap Delete
in the upper right corner of the city entry.

Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:

• Start: Begin timing.

• Stop: Stop timing.

• Lap: Keep track of lap times.

• Resume: Continue timing after stopping the

clock.

• Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

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 Contacts
Store and manage your contacts Add a Contact
with the Contacts app, which Use the following procedure to add a new contact.

can be synchronized with a 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.
variety of your existing personal
accounts, including Google, 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact
fields to enter information.
Email, Facebook, and your
• Choose a storage account for the contact. You
Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, your SIM
card, or sync it with an account.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device, • Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to
see Accounts. the new contact.

Note: The Contacts app is different from the Contacts • Enter a name, phone number, email address,
assign the contact to a group, and choose a
tab in the Phone app. Although both list the contacts
default ringtone.
in your phone and accounts, the available options and
functions are different. -- Tap Add to enter additional entries.
-- Tap Remove to remove an entry.
Manage Contacts -- Tap More for additional fields.
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts -- Tap the label to the right of an entry to
app. To access your Contacts list: choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
►► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts. • Tap Scan business card to import contact
information from a business card through the
device’s camera.
Find a Contact
3. Tap Save.
You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find
one by name.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Edit a Contact
Contacts. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters more fields to the contact’s list of information.
to find contacts that match.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
– or –
Contacts.
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Edit.
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
slide your finger across the alphabetical list to 3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
select a letter with better precision. information.
4. Tap Save.

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 Share a Contact Delete Contacts
When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a contacts to delete.
vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a
message, or save it to a storage location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts. 2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can
also tap other contacts or tap the All checkbox
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More > at the top of the screen to select all contacts.
Share contact.
3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are
Link Contacts easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display
When you have contacts from various sources, such together on the Favorites tab in the Phone app.
as Gmail or Facebook, you may have multiple similar
entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link
multiple entries into a single contact. Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can mark contacts as Favorites.
Contacts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
2. Tap the contact to display it. Contacts.
3. Tap Linked contact. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Add to Favorites (the star brightens ).
4. Tap Link another contact, and then tap contacts
to choose them.
5. Tap Link. Remove Contacts from Favorites
You can remove contacts from Favorites.

Unlink Contacts 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.
You can unlink a contact that you previously linked.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap More > Manage linked contacts.
4. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.

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 Groups Add Contacts to a Group
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your You can add contacts to a group.
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it Contacts.
easy to find contacts, and you can send messages 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
to the members of a group.
3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the
contacts you want to add. When finished, tap
Create a Group Done.

You can create your own contact groups. 4. Tap Save.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts. Send a Message to a Group
2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create. You can send a text message to members of a
group.
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
Contacts.
• Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for the
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
group.
3. Tap More > Send message.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done. 4. Type your message and tap Send.
4. Tap Save.
Send an Email to a Group
Rename a Group You can send an email to members of a group.
You can rename a contact group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More > Send email.
3. Tap Edit and enter a new name. 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all,
4. Tap Save.
and then tap Done.

• Only group members that have an email

address in their records display.
5. Choose an email account and follow the
prompts.
6. Type your message and tap Send.

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 Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to delete.
3. Tap More > Delete.
4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Group and members to delete the group and
the contacts in the groups.

Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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 Email
Use the Email app to view and View Multiple Email Accounts
manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts
on the Combined inbox screen or you can view
in one app. email accounts individually.

To access Email: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsung folder > Email.
►► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view
the current account mailbox.
3. Tap the account name to view:
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a • Combined inbox: View all email in a combined
few steps. inbox.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • [Account Name]: View email for only one
email account.
Samsung folder > Email.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
Manage Your Inbox
To add an Email account: There are several tools available from the Inbox
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > screen.
Samsung folder > Email.
►► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
2. Tap More > Settings > Add account. Samsung folder > Email.
3. Enter your email address and password. • Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
The device communicates with the appropriate • Tap Search to search for key words in your
server to set up your account and synchronize your email inbox.
email. When complete, your email is displayed in the
Inbox for the account. • Tap More for additional message options like
sorting, deleting, sharing and more.
Note: To configure email account settings at any
time, tap More > Settings. Tap the email account to
display its settings.

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 Create and Send an Email Email Settings
This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings
email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > Email > Compose. Samsung folder > Email.
2. Tap the To field to manually add an email 2. Tap More > Settings.
address or tap Add Recipient to select a
recipient from Contacts or Groups. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow
the prompts.
• If manually entering recipients, enter additional
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for
recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at only that account.
any time before the message is sent.

• If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap

the contact to place a checkmark, and then
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
recipients field.

• Tap More to add Cc and Bcc fields.

3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter
text.

• Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio, and

more to your email.

• Tap More for additional email options.

4. Review your message and tap Send.

Remove Email Accounts

To remove an email account:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsung folder > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.

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 Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps provides
a quick and easy way to find and
download free premium apps
that are compatible with your
Galaxy device.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
►► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps.

Galaxy Essentials
Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen
apps available through Samsung Apps.

From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and

download a collection of premium content, free of
charge.

To access Galaxy Essentials:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps.
2. Swipe across to Exclusives and find
Galaxy Essentials.
3. Follow the prompts to download
Galaxy Essentials apps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and download apps.

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 Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos
and videos. You can play videos stored on your device.

Note: Some functions described in this section are 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
only available if there are images or videos in the 2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
Gallery.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap Play to play the video.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another app, such as Email, saves an image, a Trim Segments of a Video
Download folder is automatically created to contain You can trim segments of a video.
the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot
automatically creates a Screenshots folder. 1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to
see the video options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Edit, and then tap Trim.
2. Tap Menu in the upper left corner, and then
tap an option to choose the way items display. 3. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen
to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the
• In Albums view, you can create albums to desired starting point, and then move the right
organize your images. On the drop-down bracket to the desired ending point.
menu, tap Albums, and then tap More >
Create album. 4. Tap Export to save the video. Modify the
File name or Resolution, and then tap Export to
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap confirm the changes.
an image or video to view it, or first tap an album
or folder and then tap an image or video.

• When viewing an image or video, you can

swipe left or right to view the next or previous
image or video.

Zoom In or Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:

• Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or

zoom out.

• Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.

Pinch the screen to zoom out.

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 Edit Images Delete Images and Videos
You can edit images stored on your device. You can delete images stored on your device.

►► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
see the following options:
2. Tap a folder to open it.
• Auto adjust: Apply adjustments determined
3. Tap More > Edit.
by built-in correction software.
4. Tap images and videos to select them, or tap the
• Share: Send the image to your contacts
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
by email, messaging, social media, cloud
accounts, or other methods. images and videos.
5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
• Edit: View and use the editing tools.
– or –
• Delete: Delete the image from your device.
When viewing a single image or video, tap
• More:
Delete.
-- Rotate left: Rotate the picture
counter‑clockwise.
-- Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise.
-- Details: View and edit information about the
image, including the date created, location,
and properties.
-- Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the
images and videos in the current folder.
-- Set as contact picture: Set the image as
the photo for a contact.
-- Set as wallpaper: Set the image as a
wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.

Share Images and Videos

You can share images and videos from your Gallery.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select images
and videos, and then tap Share to send them
to others or share them with social network
services.
– or –
While viewing a single image or video, tap
Share to send it to others or share it with
social network services.

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 Internet
Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs
fully‑featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the
same time.

Access the Internet To open a new tab:

►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > ►► Tap Tabs > New tab.
Samsung folder > Internet.
To close a tab:
1. Tap Tabs.
Command Keys 2. Tap Close by the tabs you want to close.
The following command keys are available:

• Back or Back: Return to the previous page.

Bookmarks
• Forward: Go forward to a recent page. The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved
pages, and History.
• Home: Display your Internet Home screen.

• Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages,

saved pages, and history. Save and Open Bookmarks
• Tabs: Manage open tabs. The number on Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
the icon indicates the number of tabs that are that you can access it quickly.
currently open.
To bookmark the current web page:
• Refresh: Refresh or reload the current Web
page. 1. Tap Bookmarks > Add.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.
View a Web Site To open a bookmarked web page:
To view a web site: 1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks.
►► Tap the address field, enter the web address, 2. Tap a bookmark entry.
and then tap Go on the keyboard.

To zoom in or out:
►► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.

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 Saved Pages To turn off Secret mode:
Saving a web page stores the web page content on 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
your device so that you can access it offline. Samsung folder > Internet.
2. Tap Tabs.
To save the current web page:
3. Tap Turn off secret.
►► Tap More > Save web page.

To view saved web pages:

Internet Settings
1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.
These settings allow you to modify settings
2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. associated with using the Internet app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

View History Samsung folder > Internet.
2. Tap More > Settings.
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
►► Tap Bookmarks > History.

Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
►► Tap More > Share, and follow the prompts.

Secret Mode
Pages viewed in secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no
traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret
tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab
windows.

Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device

after you close the secret tab.

To enable Secret mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > Internet.
2. Tap Tabs.
3. Tap Turn on secret.
4. Tap Create password to protect your Secret
mode data with a password.
– or –
Tap Do not use password.

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 Memo
Use Memo to write and save Browse Memos
notes on your device. You can browse Memos you create.

►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

Compose a Memo • Browse memo entries by swiping up or down.

You can create Memos using the Memo app. • To search for a memo, tap Search.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. Memo Options
Available options include: You can edit, share, or manage Memos.

• Category: Add or change the category. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
• Tasks: Add tasks. 2. While browsing memos, tap More for the
following options:
• Image: Insert an image into the memo.

• Drawing: Create a drawing and add it to • Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
the memo. • Manage categories: Create and manage
categories to organize your memos.
• Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the
memo.
3. Tap Save when finished.

Edit Memos
You can make edits to Memos you create.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

2. Tap a memo to view it.
3. Tap the content and make edits. When you are
finished, tap Save.

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 Messages
Learn how to send and receive Create and Send Messages
different messages using the This section describes how to create and send a
message using the Messages app.
Samsung Messages app on your
device. 1. From a Home screen, tap
Messages.
Apps >

2. Tap Compose.
Types of Messages 3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter
The Samsung Messages app provides the following a recipient or tap Add Recipient to select a
message types: recipient from your Contacts. You can also select
the recipient based on Groups, Favorites, or
• Text Messages (SMS) Logs.
• Multimedia Messages (MMS) • If adding a recipient from your Contacts,
tap the contact to place a checkmark, and
The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send
then tap Done. The contact is placed in the
and receive text messages to and from other mobile
recipients field.
phones or email addresses. To use this feature, you
may need to subscribe to your service provider’s • Enter additional recipients by separating each
message service. entry with a semicolon (;) and then using the
previous procedure. More recipients can be
The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you
added at any time before the message is sent.
send and receive multimedia messages (such as
picture, video, and audio messages) to and from • For the Group option, if the number of
other mobile phones or email addresses. To use this recipients is less than ten, all members in
feature, you may need to subscribe to your service the group are added. You must delete any
provider’s multimedia message service. unnecessary members in the list by selecting
the trash can icon and deleting unwanted
Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the entries.
screen and indicate when messages are received
and their type. 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.

• Attach: Add images, audio, and more to

your message.

• Add emoji: Choose an available emoji from

the list and add it into your message at the
cursor location.
5. Review the message and tap Send.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.

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 View New Messages Messages Settings
When you receive a new message, Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia
New message appears on the Status bar. messages, push messages, and more.

To view the message: ►► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Messages > More > Settings.
►► Open the Notification panel and tap the
message. For more information, see
Notification Panel.
Emergency Alerts
– or – This device is designed to receive wireless
From a Home screen, tap Apps > emergency alerts from the Commercial Mobile
Messages, and then tap the new message to Alerting System (CMAS), which may also be known
view it. as the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN).
For more information, contact your wireless provider.
• To play a multimedia message attachment
(audio or video), tap Play. Emergency alerts allows customers to receive
geographically-targeted messages. Alert messages
• To scroll through the list of messages, swipe notify customers of imminent threats to their safety
up or down the page. within their area. There is no charge for receiving an
Emergency alert message.

Delete Messages There are three types of Emergency alerts:

To delete messages, follow these steps: • Alerts issued by the President
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life
Messages. (extreme and severe)
2. Tap More > Delete. • AMBER alerts (missing child alert)
3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the Users may choose not to receive Imminent alerts
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all (extreme and severe) and AMBER alerts.
messages.
Note: Alerts issued by the President cannot be
4. Tap Delete and confirm if prompted. disabled.

To disable Imminent and AMBER alerts:

Message Search
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
You can search through your messages by using the
Messages.
Message Search feature.
2. Tap More > Settings > Emergency alert
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > settings.
Messages.
3. Tap Emergency alerts.
2. Tap Search.
3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
• All alerts are enabled (on) by default.

tap Search on the keyboard. 4. Tap an alert option to disable it.

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 My Files
Access files stored on your My Files Options
device, including images, videos, Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
music, and sound clips.
►► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
To view files in My Files: Samsung folder > My Files. The following
options are available:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > My Files. • Search: Search for a file or folder.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or • More: Tap for the following options:
folders.
-- Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent
3. Tap a file or folder to open it. files category.
-- Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
conceal hidden files.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the -- Access cloud: Access your cloud server
following groups: data in Gallery and My Files on your device.

• Recent files: View recently saved files. • Storage usage: Tap to view memory
information for your device.
-- This option appears if one or more files have
been accessed recently.

• Device storage: View folders and files located on

the device.

• SD card: View folders and files located on the

optional SD card (not included).
-- This option only appears if an optional SD card
is installed.

• Download history: View all apps and files that

have been downloaded to the device.

• Documents: View document files.

• Images: View image files.
• Audio: View audio files.
• Videos: View video files.
• Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud
storage.
Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services
you sign in to.

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 S Health
Use S Health to plan, track, and • A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced
heartbeat;
manage your health goals and
activities, including exercise, • Muscle pain when walking upstairs or up a hill
that goes away when you rest.
sleep, and meals. Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine
recommends that you see your doctor before
Note: This device and related software are not engaging in vigorous exercise if two or more of the
intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other following apply:
conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or
prevention of disease. • You are a man older than age 45 or a woman
older than age 55;
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > S Health. • You have a family history of heart disease before
age 55;
2. Read and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Set up your health profile and goals.
• You smoke or quit smoking in the past six months;
• You have not exercised for three months or more;
Before You Start Exercising • You are overweight or obese;
This app can be used to monitor your exercise. • You have high blood pressure or high cholesterol;
While moderate physical activity, such as brisk
walking, is safe for most people, health experts
• You have impaired glucose tolerance, also called
prediabetes.
suggest that you talk with your doctor before you
start an exercise program, particularly if you have
any of the following conditions: When in Doubt — Check It Out
• Heart disease; If you are unsure of your health status, have several
health problems, or are pregnant, you should speak
• Asthma or lung disease; with your doctor before starting a new exercise
• Diabetes, or liver or kidney disease; program. Working with your doctor ahead of time is
a good way to plan an exercise program that is right
• Arthritis. and safe for you. Consider it the first step on your
path to physical fitness.
You should also check with your doctor if you have
symptoms suggestive of heart, lung, or other serious
disease, such as:

• Pain or discomfort in your chest, neck, jaw, or

arms during physical activity;

• Dizziness or loss of consciousness;

• Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest,
or when lying down or going to bed;

• Ankle swelling, especially at night;

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 S Voice
Speak commands to perform
operations on your device, and
to speak criteria for searches
and other operations.

Access S Voice
You can access S Voice™ from the Apps list.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsung folder > S Voice.
2. Speak a command.
3. Tap Microphone if the device does not hear
you, or to give it another command.
Tip: Tap Help for example commands.

S Voice Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the S Voice app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsung folder > S Voice.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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 Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay is the new way to Simple Pay
pay with your Samsung Galaxy Access Samsung Pay from the Screen off,
device. It is simple, secure and Lock Screen or Home screen using Simple Pay.

works in more stores than any To customize Simple Pay:

other mobile payment service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > Samsung Pay.
Samsung Pay is accepted almost anywhere you can 2. Tap More > Settings > Use Simple Pay.
swipe or tap your credit card.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Simple Pay on each
Note: Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your screen.
device. For more information, see NFC and Payment.

Note: For added security, your credit and debit card To use Simple Pay:
information is not stored on a cloud service. If you are 1. From any screen, swipe up from the Home key.
using the Samsung Pay app on multiple devices, you
must sign in to the app and add all payment cards on • Your payment card and Simple Pay are
each device. displayed.
2. Drag the card down to close Simple Pay.
Set Up Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay is secure, easy to set up, and simple Use Samsung Pay
to use with your Samsung Galaxy device.
Use Samsung Pay quickly and conveniently
To set up Samsung Pay: whenever you have your device with you.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Samsung folder > Samsung Pay. Samsung folder > Samsung Pay.

2. Tap Install and follow the prompts. – or –

Note: You must log in to your Samsung account or From any screen, swipe up from the Home key.
create a new Samsung account to use Samsung Pay. 2. Select a card to pay with and authorize payments
by scanning your finger on the Home key or
entering your Samsung Pay PIN.
3. Hold your phone over the store’s card reader.

• When your payment is complete, a receipt is

sent to your registered email.

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 Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay
Purchase, send, and redeem gift cards from an
expanding selection of your favorite retailers.

To view the list of supported retailers:

1. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-pay.
2. Scroll down to “Gift cards now available on
Samsung Pay” and click the link.

Secure Your Information

Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security
technology and works on most recent Samsung
Galaxy devices. Payments are authorized with your
fingerprint or PIN and each transaction uses a
unique token each time, so your device only allows
payments with your consent.

If your device is ever lost, you can use the Find

My Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for
even more protection. For more information, see
Find My Mobile.

For more information about Samsung Pay, visit:

samsung.com/SamsungPay

For Samsung Pay support, visit:

samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pay

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 Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and
customize Home screens,
apps, and features.

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 How to Use Settings
Access Settings Customize Quick Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device Quick settings are the settings that you are most
settings. likely to frequently use. When you first access the
Settings menu, the Quick settings are set to a
►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > default list of settings.
Settings.
– or – To edit the Quick settings list:

Drag down from the Status bar to display the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Notification panel, and then tap Settings. Settings.
2. Tap More > Edit quick settings.

Categories of Settings • Choose additional settings to display in your

Quick settings menu. Settings that are already
Settings are grouped into categories. in the Quick settings menu are checked.
• Quick settings: Add shortcuts to settings you use • Uncheck a setting to remove it from the
often. Quick settings list.

• Connections: Configure your connections to other 3. Tap Back to save your new Quick settings
devices and networks. menu.

• Device: Customize the device’s display, sounds

and more.

• Personal: Configure your personal accounts and

preferences.

• System: Customize the device’s system settings.

Search for Settings

If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.
2. Tap Search.

• Enter a word or words in the Search field. As

you type, settings that match display on the
screen.

• Tap an entry to go to that setting.

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 Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Wi‑Fi Networks
types of Wireless Local Area To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
communication requires access > Connections.

to a wireless Access Point (AP). 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.

• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device

automatically scans for available networks and
Turn Wi‑Fi On or Off displays them.
Turning Wi‑Fi on makes your device able to discover 3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
• When you select an open network, you are
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings automatically connected to the network.
> Connections. Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on
or off. Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi Status Indicators manually.
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
connection status: > Connections.

• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
communicating with a wireless Access Point,
3. Tap More > Add network.
Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
device is not connected to it, Wi-Fi available • Enter network name: Enter the name of the
is displayed. It may also display if there is a Wi-Fi network.
communication issue with the target wireless
Access Point. • Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.

• Show advanced options: Add advanced

options, such as IP settings and Proxy
settings.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless Access Point.

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 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device‑to-device
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect
to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More for options:
• Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
• Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment. 4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
configurable).
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct
• Smart network switch: Connect automatically connection status:
to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi
connection is unstable. • When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in
• Advanced: the Status bar.
-- Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.

-- Passpoint: Automatically connect to

Passpoint-certified Wi-Fi access points.

-- Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when

to disconnect from Wi-Fi.

-- Auto connect to AT&T Wi-Fi: Automatically

connect to an AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot as soon
as your device detects it.

-- Install network certificates: Install

authentication certificates.

-- MAC address: View your device’s

MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks (not
configurable).

-- IP address: View your device’s IP address

(not configurable).

• Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi

networks, and other settings.

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 Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range Scan for Bluetooth Devices
communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
connects your device wirelessly visible.
to a number of Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
devices, such as headsets > Connections.
and hands-free car Bluetooth 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled Bluetooth.

computers, printers, and wireless • When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
devices.
• To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet. Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
Turn Bluetooth On or Off establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.
Use the settings menu to turn your device’s
Bluetooth on or off. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a
one‑time process. Once a pairing is created, the
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings devices continue to recognize their partnership and
> Connections. exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on or off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
Bluetooth Status Indicator 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth
connection status: • Make sure that the target device is
discoverable so that your device can find it.
• When Bluetooth is turned on, Bluetooth is Refer to the instructions that came with the
displayed in the Status bar. device to find out how to set it to discoverable
mode.
3. Tap the name of the target device when you see
it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.

• Your device automatically tries to pair with the

target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.

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 Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth compatible devices.

Rename a Paired Device

Once you have paired your device to another
device, you can rename the paired device to make it
easier to recognize.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Connections.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.

Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)

When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Connections.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.

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 Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your
device from all networks and
turns off connectivity features,
such as phone calls and Wi-Fi.
While in Airplane mode, you
can use other features such as
playing music, watching videos,
and other offline applications.

Enable Airplane Mode

To enable or disable Airplane mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Connections.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to
enable or disable the option.

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 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
Use Mobile hotspot and Allowed Devices List
Tethering to share your device’s Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
Internet connection with other devices to the list, they can scan for your device and
devices. connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name
and password.

Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot

Enable Mobile Hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While
Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use Mobile hotspot is active, your device’s applications
your device’s Internet connection. use the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while
using your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service data charges.
account in order to use Mobile hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power > Connections.
and uses data service.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Mobile hotspot.
> Connections.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
4. Tap More > Allowed devices, and then tap Add
Mobile hotspot.
to enter the other device’s Device name and
3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off. MAC address.
5. Tap Add to add the device.
Connect a Device to Your
Mobile Hotspot Change the Mobile Hotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Password
Mobile hotspot.
You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
> Connections.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
4. Tap the password and enter a new password.
5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the target
5. Tap Save.
device from the list.
6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on
the target device.

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 Configure Mobile Hotspot Timeout Settings
Settings Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no
connected devices.
Manage your Mobile hotspot security and
connecting settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections. 2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot. 3. Tap More > Timeout settings, and then select
an interval.
3. Tap More > Configure mobile hotspot for the
following settings:

• Network name: View and change the name of Wi‑Fi Sharing

your Mobile hotspot. Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other
devices. Be aware that your device may switch
• Hide my device: Make your Mobile hotspot
between your saved Wi-Fi networks without notice.
invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan.
Other devices can still connect to your Mobile 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
hotspot, but have to set up the connection > Connections.
manually with your Network SSID and
Password. 2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
• Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot. 3. Tap More > Wi-Fi sharing for the following
options:
• Password: If you choose a security level
that uses a password, enter the password. A • Turn on Wi-Fi sharing
default password is displayed on the Mobile
hotspot screen. • Turn off Wi-Fi sharing

• Show password: Display your password

instead of masking it. Tethering Your Device
• Show advanced options: Access advanced You can use USB tethering to share your device's
options, including Broadcast channel, and Internet connection with a computer.
to specify the channel your device uses for
Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering.
3. Connect the computer to the device using the
USB cable, and then tap USB tethering to turn
tethering on.

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 Data Usage
Monitor how your data is
being used, and set limits and
restrictions to conserve it.
Note: Your service provider may account for data
usage differently.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Connections.
2. Tap Data usage for options:

• Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,

and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period is displayed on the
graph, along with usage by application at the
bottom of the screen.

• Mobile data: Enable mobile data.

• International data roaming: Enable data

roaming on your device.

• Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data

connection is turned off when the specified
limit is reached.

• By application: View data usage by

application.
3. Tap More for the following options:

• Restrict background data: Restrict some

apps and services from working unless you
are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

• Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display or hide a

Wi‑Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi usage.

• Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks

that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict
apps from using these networks, and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.

• Help: View help topics for data usage.

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 Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access
to networks and mobile data
service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Mobile networks for options:

• Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a

mobile data network.

• International data roaming: Allow your device

to connect to data services while roaming.
Significantly higher charges may result.

• Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.

• Network operators: Choose available and

preferred networks.

AT&T MicroCell
To search for an AT&T MicroCell:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings > Connections.
2. Tap Mobile networks.
3. Tap Network operators > Search for AT&T
MicroCell.
Your AT&T MicroCell must be installed and activated
before you can connect to it. For more information,
visit att.com/esupport.

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 NFC and Payment
NFC (Near Field Communication) Tap and Pay
allows data exchange when you Tap and pay allows you to select the default
payment application you want to use for making
touch your device with another purchases on your device.
compatible device. This is used 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
for features like Android Beam. > Connections.
2. Tap NFC and payment.

Enable NFC 3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.

Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data 4. Tap Tap and pay.
with other NFC devices.
5. Tap Payment for the following options:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections. • Choose the app that you want as your default.

2. Tap NFC and payment. • Tap If open app supports tap and pay to
choose whether you want to always use the
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on. default payment application, or use an open
app if it supports Tap and pay.
6. Tap Others to choose other types of payment
Android Beam apps.
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app
content to another NFC-capable device by holding
the devices close together. You can beam browser
pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Connections.
2. Tap NFC and payment.
3. Tap On/Off to turn NFC on.
4. Tap Android Beam, and tap On/Off to turn
Android Beam on.
5. Touch the back of your device with another
NFC‑capable device to transfer content.

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 More Connection Settings
The More connection settings MirrorLink
allow you to configure a variety Mirror your device’s display on your car’s
entertainment and information screen using a USB
of connectivity settings for your connection.
device. Note: To use this feature, your car system must
support MirrorLink.

Nearby Device Scanning To turn on MirrorLink:

Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them 1. Connect your device to your car’s system using
up easily. You receive a notification when there are the USB cable.
available devices to connect to.
2. On your device’s Home screen, tap Apps >
Note: This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy Settings > Connections.
scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your
device. 3. Tap More connection settings > MirrorLink.
4. Tap On/Off and follow the prompts.
To enable nearby device scanning:
5. Tap More > MirrorLink device ID to view the
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings MirrorLink ID for your device.
> Connections.
2. Tap More connection settings > Nearby device
scanning. Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs).

Note: You must set a secured screen lock

Printing before setting up a VPN. For more information,
Print images and documents to Samsung printers see Lock Screen and Security.
and other compatible printers (not included).

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Add a VPN

> Connections.
Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN
2. Tap More connection settings > Printing. connection to your device.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional > Connections.
print service drivers. 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN.
3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
your VPN.

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 Connect to a VPN Reset Network Settings
To connect to a VPN: You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap More connection settings > Reset network
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
settings.
tap Connect.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Disconnect from a VPN

To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap More connection settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect.

Edit or Delete a VPN

Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can
edit or delete the connection.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Connections.
2. Tap More connection settings > VPN.
3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to
edit or delete.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –
Tap Forget to delete the VPN.

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 Sounds and Vibration
Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume
vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level and default volume for
call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
notifications, screen touches,
and other interactions. Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a
Home screen by pressing the Volume key.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

Change the Sound Mode > Device.
You can switch between sound modes, while 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag
preserving the individual sound settings you have the sliders to set the default volume for:
made.
• Ringtone
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device. • Media

2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and • Notifications

then choose a mode: • System
• Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and
volume levels you have chosen in Sound
settings for notifications and alerts.
Vibration Intensity
Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls,
• Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. notifications, and haptic feedback.
This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in
Sound settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
• Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity.

Vibrate While Ringing 3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration
intensities.
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when
you receive a call.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

Select a Default Ringtone
> Device. Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibrate while 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
ringing to enable this option. > Device.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap Add ringtone to use an audio file as a
ringtone.

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 Select a Default Vibration Pattern Do Not Disturb
Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your This setting allows you to block all notifications
own pattern. and alerts. The options below determine what
notifications can make sounds, and during what time
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings periods you want to enter this mode.
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration pattern. To activate Do not disturb mode:

3. Tap a pattern to preview and select it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
Change the Notification Sound
3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

Scheduling
> Device. This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode
on or off automatically at scheduled times.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sound
and configure the following options: Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb
mode has been turned on manually.
• Default notification sound: Choose a default
sound for all notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
• Messages notifications: Choose a sound for
message notifications, and configure vibration 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
and Preview message options.
3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days,
• Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for Start time, and End time.
calendar notifications, and enable or disable
vibration alert.

• Email notifications: Configure email account Allow Exceptions

notifications. An email account must be This option lets you customize which notifications
configured for this option to be available. are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb
mode.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the
following options:

• No exceptions

• Alarms only

• Custom

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 System Sounds Sound Quality and Effects
Set various other system sound options. You can enable sound effects when connected to a
headset.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device. Note: Sound effects are only available when
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable (not included) is connected.
each option:
Choose from advanced sound options to customize
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
your audio experience.
tap the screen to make selections.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
> Device.
unlock the screen.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and
• Charging sound: Play a sound when a
effects.
charger is connected.
3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap
• Vibration feedback: Vibrate when Back or
Advanced or Basic to customize your sound
Recent are tapped, and for other actions.
settings.
4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:
Key-tap Feedback
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard • UHQ Upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution
of music and videos for a clearer listening
is tapped.
experience.
Apps > Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Device.
• Surround: Recreate the effects of rich
surround sound.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable
each option:
• Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.
• Dialing keypad tone: Play tone when the
• Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert
dialing keypad is tapped. hall.
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the 5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to
Samsung keyboard is tapped. customize your sound settings.
• Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.

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 Notifications
Select which apps you want
to receive alerts from. Alerts
include notifications, sounds,
and vibrations.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable
notifications.

• Tap Advanced to configure more notification

options for individual apps.

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 Display
Configure your display’s Enable Icon Backgrounds
brightness, screen timeout delay, You can show icons with a shaded background to
make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps
and other display settings. list screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

Adjust the Screen Brightness > Device.

Adjust the screen brightness to suit your 2. Tap Display > Icon backgrounds and choose
surroundings or personal preference. You may also one of the following options:
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power. • Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with
shaded backgrounds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
• Icons only: Show icons only.
3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.
2. Tap Display.
3. Customize options under Brightness:
Set the Screen Timeout
• Tap Auto to allow the device to adjust
Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.
brightness automatically.
Apps > Settings
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom 1. From a Home screen, tap
> Device.
brightness level.
Note: You can also control Brightness from the 2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a
Notification panel. time period.

Change the Font Size and Style Enable Smart Stay

The screen does not time out as long as you are
You can set the font size and style for all text that is
facing the front camera.
displayed on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Smart stay, and tap On/Off to
2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font size and
turn the feature on.
style.

• Drag the slider to adjust the font size.

• Tap a font style to select a font, or tap

Download fonts to find new fonts from
Galaxy Apps.
3. Tap Done to set the font size and style.

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 Always On Display Screen Mode
Choose an image or information to display instead of Choose a screen mode to match your type of
turning off the screen. viewing.

Note: To turn this feature on or off without going to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
Settings, double tap the screen while it is turned off or > Device.
while the selected image or information is displayed.
2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings screen mode:
> Device.
• Tap Adaptive display if you want your device
2. Tap Display > Always on display. to automatically optimize the display to match
the type of image displayed and other criteria,
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature, and then set such as battery level.
the following options:
– or –
• Content to show: The content to show: Clock,
Calendar, or Image. Choose a specific type of screen mode based
on what you are viewing.
• Clock style/Calendar style/Image: The clock
style, calendar style, or image.

• Background image: If clock is chosen, set the Touch Key Light Duration
background image. Set the length of time Recent and Back
remain lit after you touch them.
• About Always On Display: View the current
software version and license information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.

Night Clock 2. Tap Display > Touch key light duration to

choose a timeout period.
Set up a clock that displays on the Edge screen
when the screen is off. Night mode is available for a
maximum of 12 hours.
LED Indicator
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Light up the LED indicator when charging, voice
> Device. recording, or receiving notifications.
2. Tap Display > Night clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
3. Tap On/Off to enable the Night clock feature. > Device.

4. Tap the numbers on the Start time clock to set 2. Tap Display.
the time for the Night clock to activate. 3. Tap On/Off next to LED indicator to enable this
5. Tap the numbers on the End time clock to set feature.
the time for the Night clock to deactivate.

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Prevent the screen from turning on accidentally
while the device is in a dark place, such as a pocket
or bag.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Device.
2. Tap Display.
3. Tap On/Off next to Keep screen turned off to
enable this feature.

Screensaver
The Screensaver setting controls what is displayed
on the screen when the device is docked (dock
not included) or while charging. You can choose to
display colors or display photos.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Device.
2. Tap Display > Screensaver.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Screensaver.
4. Configure options:

• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing

screen of colors.

• Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.

Tap Settings for options.

• Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo

frame. Tap Settings for options.

• Photos: Display pictures from your

Google Account. Tap Settings for options.
5. Tap More for additional options:

• Preview: See a demonstration of Screensaver.

• Select when to use: Select when your device

can go into Screensaver mode.

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 Edge Screen Settings
Manage the panels that display Edge Panels
on the Edge screen, including To configure Edge panels:
your own custom panels, and set 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
up night mode. > Device.
2. Tap Edge screen > Edge panels.
To access Edge screen settings:
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. The following
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings options are available:
> Device.
• Download: Search for and download more
2. Tap Edge screen. The following options are Edge panels from Galaxy Apps.
available:
• Reorder: Change the order of the panels by
• Edge panels: Configure Edge for accessing dragging them to the left or right.
apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view
news, sports, and other information on the • Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.
Edge screen. • Panel name: See the name of a panel by
tapping the middle of the panel.
• Edge feeds: Configure Edge feeds, which
display select information and notifications on • Edit (if available): Configure individual
the Edge screen when the screen is turned off. panels by tapping.
• Edge lighting: Set the Edge screen to light • Edge panel handle settings: Drag to
up when you receive calls or notifications change the position of the Edge panel handle
while the phone is turned over. If People edge along the edge of the screen, and then
is also turned on, the color of the indicator configure the following Edge panel handle
depends on your My people settings. settings:
• About Edge screen: View the Edge screen -- Position: Choose either Right side or
version number, check for updates, and view Left side to set which side the Edge screen
open source licenses. appears on.

-- Size: Choose the size of the Edge screen

handle. It can be Small, Medium, or Large.

-- Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the

transparency of the Edge screen handle.
4. Tap Back to save changes.

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 Edge Feeds Quick Reply
Edge feeds display select information and Quick reply allows you to reject an incoming phone
notifications on the Edge screen when the screen is call with a text message by placing your finger on
turned off. the heart rate sensor for two seconds. The call is
rejected, and a preset message is sent to the caller.
To configure the Edge feeds:
To turn on and configure Quick reply:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Edge screen > Edge feeds.
2. Tap Edge screen > Edge lighting > Quick reply.
3. Tap On/Off to activate the Edge feeds feature.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Quick reply.
• Download: Search for and download more
Edge feeds from Galaxy Apps. 4. Tap the message to edit the text reply.

• Reorder: Change the order of the panels by 5. Tap Back to save changes.
dragging them to the left or right.

• Checkbox: Enable or disable each feed. About Edge Screen

• Feed name: See the name of a feed by You can view the current software version and
tapping the middle of the panel. license information for the Edge screen feature.

• Edit (if available): Configure a feed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
• Edge feed timeout: Configure how long the
Edge screen stays on when activated. 2. Tap Edge screen > About Edge screen.
4. Tap Back to save changes.

Edge Lighting
Edge lighting and Quick reply are features that
activate when your device is turned over (display
side down).

Edge lighting illuminates the Edge screen when a

notification is received. If People edge is also on,
the color of the indicator is the one assigned to the
contact who is calling or messaging.

To turn on Edge lighting:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Edge screen > Edge lighting.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on the feature.

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 Advanced Features
Configure features on your Other Features
device that make it easier to use. Configure other useful features. For example, you
can control certain device actions by picking up the
device and by touching the screen with the palm of
your hand or turning over the device.
Manage Game Features
Manage useful features while you play games. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device. 2. Tap Advanced features.

2. Tap Advanced features > Games. 3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:

3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: • Quick launch camera: Open the Camera by
quickly pressing the Home key twice.
• Game launcher: Automatically arranges all
your games in one place. • Pop-up view gesture: View an app in pop-up
view by swiping downwards diagonally from
• Game tools: When enabled, a button floating either corner at the top of the screen while the
over top of your game provides convenient app is open and shown on the screen.
game features, such as No alerts during game,
Minimize and alive, Screenshot, and Record. • Smart capture: Capture an image of any
Game tools can also access your Contacts, scrollable areas of the screen that are
Storage, Microphone, and Camera. currently hidden, as well as the area that is
visible, and crop and share the screenshot
immediately.
One-Handed Operation • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
Change the screen layout to accommodate the screen by swiping the edge of your hand
operating your device with one hand. across it, from side to side, keeping in contact
with the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device. • Direct call: Call the contact whose call log,
message, or contact details are currently on
2. Tap Advanced features > One-handed the screen by bringing the device close to
operation. your ear.
3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: • Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when
you pick it up to notify you about missed calls
• Reduce screen size: Press the Home key and messages.
three times in quick succession to reduce the
size of the display. • Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by
covering the screen or turning over the device.
• One-handed input: Adjust the size and
position of the keyboard and other input
methods for easier input with one hand.

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 Applications Settings
Manage settings for applications Manage Apps
on your device. You can view and update information about an
application, including memory usage, default
settings, and permissions.

Application Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

You can download and install new applications > Device.
on your device. Use Application manager settings 2. Tap Applications > Application manager.
to manage your downloaded and preloaded
applications. 3. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application. The following
Warning: Because this device can be configured options are displayed:
with system software not provided by or supported
by Google or any other company, you operate this • Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
software at your own risk. application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.

• Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.

Application Manager Options Restart your device if stopping an app,
If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to process, or service causes your device to stop
display them. working correctly.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings • Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
> Device. • Data usage: View mobile data usage.
2. Tap Applications > Application manager. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.
3. If you have disabled applications:

• Tap All apps at the top left of the screen. • Notifications: Configure notifications from the
app.
• Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
4. Tap More for the following options: certain category of apps.

• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide • Battery: View battery usage since the last full
system (background) apps. charge.

• Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps • Memory: View memory usage.
that can run on top of other running apps.

• Change system settings: Select which apps

can change system endings.

• Reset app preferences: Reset options that

have been changed. Existing app data is not
deleted.
Note: Options vary by application.

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 Default Applications Application Settings
If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are
such as email apps, you can select one app to be available in one convenient location.
the default.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
You can also use a simpler Home screen that > Device.
provides an easier user experience for first-time
smartphone users. 2. Tap Applications.
3. Tap one of the following to display the settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
for the selected app:
> Device.
2. Tap Applications > Default applications. • Calendar

3. Tap the following to choose default apps: • Camera

• Browser app: Choose a default browser app. • Contacts

• Calling app: Choose a default calling app. • Email

• Messaging app: Choose a default messaging • Internet

(text and multimedia) app. • Messages

• Set as default: Choose default apps for other • Phone

functions.
• S Voice app
• Home screen: Choose a Home screen type.
• Weather
• Device assistance app: Choose an app that
provides assistance for using your device. • Google

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 Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home
and Lock screens with wallpaper.
You can display a favorite picture
or choose from preloaded
wallpapers.
To change wallpaper:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal.
2. Tap Wallpaper.
3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home
and lock screen.
4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as
wallpaper.

• Tap Wallpaper motion effect to allow the

wallpaper to shift slightly as you move the
device.

• Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.

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 Themes
Set the theme to be applied to
your Home and Lock screens,
wallpapers, and app icons.
You can apply a theme to your Home or Lock
screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Personal.
2. Tap Themes.

• Tap a theme to view a preview of various

screens.

• Tap More themes to download additional

themes from the Theme Store with your
Samsung account.
3. Tap Apply to apply the selected theme.

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 Home Screen Settings
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, and using
wallpapers.
To customize Home screen:
►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal > Home screen.
- or -
From a Home screen, either tap and hold an
empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.
For more information, see Home Screen.

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 Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect 5. Choose a screen lock option:

your data with Lock Screen and • Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock,
or information such as the weather, on the
Security settings. Lock screen.

• Notifications on lock screen: Show

notifications on the Lock screen.
Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device • Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time, and
using a Screen lock.
Smart lock. This option is not available with
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings Swipe.
> Personal. Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock
type to select a screen lock and level of security:
Fingerprints
• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
option provides no security.
entering passwords in certain apps.
• Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on
the screen to unlock your device. This option You can also use your fingerprint to verify your
provides medium security. identity when logging in to your Samsung account.

• PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
screen. This option provides medium to high characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security. security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
• Password: Create a password for unlocking
fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the
the screen. This option provides high security.
sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar
• None: Never use a Lock screen. to a registered fingerprint.

• Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition

to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
3. Select your notification preferences, if you
choose a secured lock screen option:

• Show content

• Hide content

• Do not show notifications

4. Tap Set up to set up and use fingerprints to
unlock the device in addition to a PIN, pattern, or
password. Tap Later to skip fingerprints setup.

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 Register a Fingerprint Find My Mobile
You can register up to three fingerprints. A password Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
is also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint. device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal. ►► To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
• To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
and follow the prompts to register a fingerprint
and password. You must set a pattern, PIN, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
password to protect your fingerprints. > Personal.
• To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint, 2. Tap Lock screen and security >
enter a new name, and then tap Rename. Find My Mobile.
• To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the 3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if
fingerprint, and then tap Remove. you are not logged in to your Samsung account,
tap Add account and follow the prompts. The
following options are available:
Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other • Remote controls: Allows you to access your
device remotely.
accounts accessed from your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

• Google location service: Activate or
deactivate Google location service. This
> Personal. service must be on in order to find your
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. device.

• Web sign-in: Access your online accounts • SIM change notification number: Prevent
using your fingerprint. unauthorized changes to your SIM card by
being alerted whenever an app or service
• Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity attempts to change data on your SIM card.
using your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.

• Use with Samsung Pay: Use your fingerprint

Unknown Sources
for secure and fast payments with the Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
Samsung Pay app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
• Fingerprint unlock: Tap the On/Off switch to > Personal.
enable or disable fingerprint security.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Unknown sources to enable this option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

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 Protect Encrypted Data SIM Card Lock
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary
device each time you power it on. screen lock type when unlocking the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal. > Personal.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Protect 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
encrypted data and follow the prompts to settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the
encrypt all data on your device. prompts.
3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
Encrypt SD Card 4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
SD card (not included) when you first access it after
powering on your device.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings them.
> Personal.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt SD > Personal.
card.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to settings > Make passwords visible to turn the
encrypt all data on your memory card. feature on.

Other Security Settings Security Update Service

Automatically receive security updates.
Set Up/Change Password
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
Protect your device from being reset accidentally by > Personal.
requiring a special password before it can be reset
to its factory defaults. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings service options:
> Personal.
• Security policy updates: Automatically or
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security manually check for security policy updates.
settings.
-- Automatic updates can also be limited to
3. Tap Set up/change password and follow the only when your device is connected to a
prompts. Wi‑Fi network.

• Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send

security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.

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 Device Administration Advanced Security Settings
Manage your device administrators and application Use these options to configure advanced security
installation privileges. settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal. > Personal.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
Settings > Device administrators. settings for the following advanced options:

• Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
lock or erase a lost device. trusted devices are connected.

-- To view Trust agents, set up a secured

Credential Storage screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern,
or Fingerprints). For more information,
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate see Set a Screen Lock.
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can • Pin windows: Pin an app on your device
disable or remove it. screen, preventing access to other features of
your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal. • Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Credential storage • Notification access: View the applications
options: that can access notifications you receive on
your device.
• Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
• View security certificates: Display certificates settings.
in your device’s ROM and other certificates
you have installed.

• User certificates: View user certificates.

• Install from device storage: Install a new

certificate from storage.

• Clear credentials: Erase the credential

contents from the device and reset the
password.

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 Privacy and Safety
Choose from various modes 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections
for determining your location:
designed to hide personal
content from being accessed by • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even
anyone else using your device, when Wi-Fi is turned off.

or to aid you in an emergency. • Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for

and connect to nearby devices automatically
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is
turned off.
Location
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require
one or more location services be turned on for full Recent Location Requests
functionality. Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.

Locating Method 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Personal.
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device’s location 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location.
services. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
> Personal.
view the app’s settings.
2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. Location Services
4. Tap Locating method to select how your Google uses Location History to store and use your
location is determined: device’s most recent location data. Google apps,
such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve
• GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Use GPS,
your search results based on places that you have
Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.
visited.
• Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Use Wi-Fi and
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
mobile networks (no GPS).
> Personal.
• GPS only: Use GPS only.
2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google location history and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.

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 App Permissions Report Diagnostic Info
Control which apps have permissions to use certain This feature sends diagnostic information about your
features of your device. device when you are having technical problems.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal. > Personal.
2. Tap Privacy and safety > App permissions. 2. Tap Privacy and safety > Report diagnostic
info.
3. Tap the following features to see which apps
have permission to access them: 3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes
to enable this feature or tap No thanks.
• Body sensors

• Calendar
Send SOS Messages
• Camera
Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when
• Contacts you are in an emergency situation.

• Location 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Personal.
• Microphone
2. Tap Privacy and safety > Send SOS messages.
• Phone
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on and configure
• SMS
the following options:
• Storage
• Send messages to: Add recipients by
• Additional permissions creating new contacts or selecting from
Contacts.
4. Tap On/Off next to each app to enable or
disable permissions for that feature. • Attach pictures: Send pictures to your
emergency contacts.

Private Mode • Attach audio recording: Send a short audio

message to your emergency contacts.
Hide personal content from being accessed by
anyone else using your device. Private mode is only To send a help message:
available for certain applications.
►► Press the Power key quickly three times.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password,
or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Personal.
2. Tap Privacy and safety > Private mode.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Private mode.
4. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up
Private mode.

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 Easy Mode
Switch between the default
screen layout and a simpler
layout. The Easy mode layout
has larger text and icons, making
for a more straightforward visual
experience.
To enable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal.
2. Tap Easy mode.
3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.

• When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe

down the page and select which apps you
want to display on the Home screens.
4. Tap the apps you want to add or remove.
5. Tap Done to save your settings.

To disable Easy mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >
Personal.
2. Tap Easy mode > Standard mode to exit Easy
mode.
3. Tap Done to confirm.

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 Accessibility
Accessibility services are special • Font size: Set the font size.

features that make using the • High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with
device easier for those with the background.
certain physical disabilities. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of
the Samsung keyboard and change its colors
Note: You can download additional accessibility to increase the contrast between the keys and
applications from the Google Play store. the background.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings • Show button shapes: Show buttons with
> Personal. shaded backgrounds to make them stand out.
2. Tap Accessibility for options: • Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.
Vision
• Voice assistant: Give spoken feedback aloud • Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
to assist blind and low-vision users. gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
-- Voice Assistant can collect all of the text screen.
you enter, except passwords, including
personal data and credit card numbers. It • Grayscale: Change all colors to gray.
may also log your user interface interactions
with the device. • Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to black
-- You can turn on Voice Assistant from any text on a white background.
screen by pressing the Home key quickly
three times (triple-press). • Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
• Voice assistant help: View help on using reading the display because of the screen
Voice Assistant. color.

• Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all Hearing

times for privacy. • Sound detectors: Give an alert when a crying
baby or a doorbell is detected.
• Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping. • Flash notification: Set your camera light to
blink whenever you receive a notification.
• Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud
as you enter your passwords. • Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications
and audio for privacy.
• Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS
engine and options. For more information, • Hearing aids: Improve the sound quality for
see Text-to-Speech Options. use with hearing aids.

• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung

accessibility features in two quick steps. subtitles with multimedia files when available.

• Voice label: Write voice recordings to • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
NFC tags to provide information about with multimedia files when available.
nearby objects.

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 • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to
set the left and right balance when using a
stereo device.

• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to

mono for use with one earphone.
Dexterity and interaction
• Universal switch: Control your device with
your customized switches.

• Assistant menu: Improve the device

accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.

• Easy screen turn on: Wake up your device by

waving your hand over the sensor.

• Press and hold delay: Select a time interval

for this action.

• Interaction control: Block areas of the

screen from touch interaction. Disable auto
screen rotation and hard key functions.
Only show application notifications in the
Notification panel and the Status bar.
More settings
• Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping
in a series of four to eight directions.

• Direct access: Open your accessibility

settings by pressing the Home key quickly
three times in succession.

• Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to

remind you of any unread notifications.

• Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts

for answering and ending calls.

• Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms

and calendar events.

• Manage accessibility: Export your

accessibility settings and share them
with another device.
Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility
services you install may be configured here.

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 Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings
including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts
Samsung account, email, and of the same type.
social networking accounts. Note: Account settings and available features vary
between account types and service providers. Contact
Depending on the account, you your service provider for more information on your
can choose to synchronize your account’s settings.

calendar, contacts, and other 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal.
types of content.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
Add an Account settings.
You can add and manage all your email, social 4. Tap other available options for the account type.
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap

> Personal.
Apps > Settings
Remove an Account
2. Tap Accounts > Add account. You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
3. Tap one of the account types.
> Personal.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
set up the account.
3. Tap the account and then tap More >
Remove account.
Synchronize Accounts
You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and
other types of accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Personal.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap More > Sync all or Sync now to synchronize
the account.
Note: Sync options and the location of the sync
command differ depending on the account type.

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 Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google Reset
servers. You can also reset your Restore your device to its default settings.
device to its factory defaults.
Reset Settings
You can reset your device to its factory default
Smart Switch settings, which resets everything except the security,
Transfer content from your old device to this device. language, and account settings. Personal data is not
affected.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Open smart switch,
and then follow the prompts. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google Reset Network Settings
servers.
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings settings with Reset network settings.
> Personal.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
2. Tap Backup and reset for options: > Personal.

• Back up my data: Enable back up of 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings.
settings to Google servers.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.

• Automatic restore: Enable automatic

restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.

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 Factory Data Reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults,
erasing all data from your device.

This action permanently erases ALL data from

the device, including Google or other account
settings, system and application data and settings,
downloaded applications, as well as your music,
photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on
an external SD card is not affected.

Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your

device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
For more information, see Factory Reset Protection.

If you reset your device to factory default settings

with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature
turned on, you must enter the user name and
password for a registered Google Account to regain
access to the device. You will not be able to access
the device without the correct credentials.

Warning: If you reset your Google Account password,

you must wait 72 hours after changing your password
to perform a factory data reset on your device.

Before resetting your device:

1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.

To reset your device:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Personal.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to
set up your device.

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Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard
language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> System.
Language
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
You can select a default language for your device’s for options:
menus and keyboards.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

• English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty
keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.
> System.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
• Add input languages: Choose which
languages are available on the keyboard. To
3. Select a language from the list. switch between languages, slide the Space
bar sideways.

• Predictive text: Predictive text suggests

Default Keyboard words that match your text entries, and can
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s automatically complete common words.
menus and keyboards. Predictive text can learn your personal writing
style from your contacts, messages, Gmail,
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings and social networking sites — improving its
> System. accuracy of predicting your text entries.
2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard. • Additional keyboard settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
3. Select a keyboard. and much more.
Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from
the Google Play store.

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 Google Voice Typing Text-to-Speech Options
Speak rather than type your text entries using Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options.
Google voice typing. TTS is used for various accessibility features,
such as Voice Assistant. For more information,
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings see Accessibility.
> System.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing > System.
for options:
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for
• Languages: Select languages for Google options:
voice typing.
• Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the
• “OK Google” detection: Launch a Google Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine.
search whenever you say “OK Google”. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for
• Now on tap: Get info based on the current options.
app screen when searching by voice or
holding down the Home key. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
• Default language status: Display the default
locked. language in use.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
Pointer Speed
• Offline speech recognition: Download and
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to trackpad (not included).
the network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
• Block offensive words: Hide search results > System.
that contain offensive words. 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.
• Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the
a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is left to go slower.
connected.
4. Tap OK to save your setting.

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 Battery
View how battery power is used
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> System.
2. Tap Battery for options:

• Power saving mode: Save battery power by

limiting your device’s performance, limiting
vibration feedback, and restricting location
services and most background data.

• Ultra power saving mode: Save battery

power by applying a simplified grayscale
theme to your Home screen and limiting the
number of usable apps.

• Fast cable charging: Charge the battery more

quickly.

• Display battery percentage: Display the

battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.

• Past and predicted usage: View estimated

usage time remaining based on your usage
over the last 7 days.

• Recent battery usage: Tap an item to view

details of its battery usage.
3. Tap More for the following options:

• Refresh: Update the listing.

• Optimize battery usage: Choose apps to

optimize their individual battery usage.

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 Storage
View the device memory and To increase available memory:

usage. Mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap

> System.
Apps > Settings

format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage.

(not included).
– or –
Tap Storage > Internal storage (if an optional
Device Memory SD card is installed).
View and manage the memory used by the device. 3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for
all apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> System. 4. Tap Delete to confirm.

2. Tap Storage.
– or – Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
Tap Storage > Internal storage (if an optional
been installed in your device, the card memory
SD card is installed).
is displayed as part of Total space and Available
• Device storage used out of the total space space.
available is displayed.
For more information on memory card installation,
• Total space: The total amount of memory on see Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card.
your device.

• Available space: The amount of storage

Mount a Memory Card
space currently available.
When you install an optional memory card, it is
• System memory: The minimum amount of
automatically mounted (connected to the device)
storage space required to run the system.
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount
• Used space: The amount of storage space the card without removing it from the device, you
currently being used. need to mount it before it can be accessed.

• Other: The space used by app data, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
downloaded files, and Android system files. Settings > System.

• Cached data: The amount of data currently 2. Tap Storage > SD card.
cached.
3. Tap Mount.
• Explore: Launch My Files to view content
stored on your device.

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 Remove a Memory Card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing
it from the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings > System.
2. Tap Storage > SD card.
3. Tap Unmount.
4. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM
card/Memory card tray, and push until the tray
pops out.
5. Remove the memory card from the tray, and slide
the tray back into the slot.

Format a Memory Card

Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should
back up your music and photo files that are stored on
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all
the stored data.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings > System.
2. Tap Storage > SD card.
3. Tap Format and follow the prompts.

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 Date and Time
By default, your device receives
date and time information from
the wireless network.
When you are outside network
coverage, you may want to
set date and time information
manually using the date and time
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> System.
2. Tap Date and time. The following options are
available:

• Automatic date and time: Receive date and

time updates from the wireless network.

• Set date: Enter the current date (only available

when Automatic date and time is disabled).

• Set time: Enter the current time (only available

when Automatic date and time is disabled).

• Select time zone: Choose your local time

zone (only available when Automatic date and
time is disabled).

• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for

displaying time.

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 Help
View tips and guidelines for
using your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> System.
2. Tap Help for information about:

• New features

• Getting started

• Applications

• Settings

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 About Device
View information about your
device, including current status,
legal information, hardware and
software versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> System.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:

• Software update: Check for and install

available software updates.

• Status: View the status of the battery, network,

and other information about your device.

• Legal information: View legal notices and

other legal information.

• Device name: View and change your device’s

name.

• Additional device information includes the

Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.

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