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Apps and features

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Food mode

Take pictures of food with more vibrant colours.

1 

On the shooting modes list, tap 

MORE

 

→

 

FOOD

.

2 

Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight.
The area outside the circular frame will be blurred.
To resize the circular frame, drag a corner of the frame.

3 

Tap   and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone.

4 

Tap   to take a picture.

Night mode

Take a picture in low-light conditions, without using the flash. When you use a tripod, you can 
get brighter and steadier results.

1 

On the shooting modes list, tap 

MORE

 

→

 

NIGHT

.

2 

Tap   and hold your device steady until shooting is complete.

Macro mode

Take pictures of subjects at close range.
On the shooting modes list, tap 

MORE

 

→

 

MACRO

.

Portrait mode

The camera allows you to take pictures where the background is blurred and the subject 
stands out clearly.

1 

On the shooting modes list, tap 

MORE

 

→

 

PORTRAIT

.

2 

Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy A52s 5G

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 08 2021 Rev 1 0 SM A528B SM A528B DS ...

Page 2: ... capture and screen record 36 Entering text Apps and features 38 Installing or uninstalling apps 39 Phone 42 Contacts 44 Messages 45 Internet 46 Camera 60 Gallery 64 AR Zone 68 Bixby 70 BixbyVision 71 Bixby Routines 73 Multi window 75 Samsung Pay 77 Samsung Health 78 Samsung Notes 78 Samsung Members 78 Galaxy Shop 79 GalaxyWearable 79 Calendar 80 Reminder 81 Voice Recorder 82 My Files 82 Clock 82 ...

Page 3: ...leshooting 135 Removing the battery Settings 92 Introduction 92 Samsung account 92 Connections 93 Wi Fi 95 Bluetooth 96 NFC and contactless payments 97 Data saver 98 Mobile data only apps 98 Mobile Hotspot 99 More connection settings 100 Sounds and vibration 100 Sound quality and effects 101 Separate app sound 101 Notifications 102 Display 103 Motion smoothness 103 Changing the screen mode or adju...

Page 4: ...customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data serv...

Page 5: ...on or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status information If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been authorised for sale in the U S or its territories and may on...

Page 6: ...e s performance and appearance may be affected If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet sound may not be heard clearly during a call After wiping the device with a dry cloth dry it thoroughly before using it The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water If the device is dropped or receives an impact the water and dust re...

Page 7: ...it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use W...

Page 8: ...ht When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 9: ... the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan da...

Page 10: ...ces and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject ...

Page 11: ...erprint recognition sensor Side key Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Light sensor Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card Memory card tray Rear camera Flash Microphone Main antenna Speaker Microphone NFC antenna GPS antenna ...

Page 12: ...receiver the device s sound may become quiet or certain features may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with met...

Page 13: ... key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing and holding the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the...

Page 14: ...se is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible ...

Page 15: ...need to be synced Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another de...

Page 16: ...e device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider For dual SIM models you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one...

Page 17: ...wise the device may be damaged If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Correct card installation dual SIM card tray Nano SIM card 1 Nano SIM...

Page 18: ...to the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged When you remove the tray...

Page 19: ...Settings app and tap Battery and device care Storage Advanced SD card Unmount Do not remove external storage such as a memory card or USB storage while the device is transferring or accessing information or right after transferring data Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resu...

Page 20: ...urn off the device press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart You can set the device to turn off when you press and hold the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then tap Power off menu under Press and hold Forcing restart If...

Page 21: ...nitial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup Samsung account Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by...

Page 22: ...en tap OK Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch You can use Smart Switch to transfer data from your previous device to your new device Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only t...

Page 23: ...y viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5 On the previous device tap Allow 6 On your device select an item to bring and tap Tr...

Page 24: ...h 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device from t...

Page 25: ...or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so ...

Page 26: ...ome Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Tap More...

Page 27: ...ards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite apps If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen button ...

Page 28: ...eme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout Displayin...

Page 29: ...tcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app and ...

Page 30: ...ted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 31: ...nting others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method...

Page 32: ... Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the ser...

Page 33: ...functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Sw...

Page 34: ...by connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Devices Nearby connected devices and SmartThings devices and scenes will appear 2 Select a nearby device or a SmartThings device to control it or select a scene to launch it Screen capture and screen record Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the devic...

Page 35: ...e screenshot To search for screenshots by tag tap Search at the top of the Apps screen and tap Screenshots You can view the tags list and easily search for the screenshot you want Share the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder and then tap the Screenshot toolbar switch to activate ...

Page 36: ...the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then select the keyboard type you want If the keyboard button does not appear on the navigation bar laun...

Page 37: ...n registered to Samsung Pass Share music links Share video links Add an item from the clipboard Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard mode Change the keyboard size Enter stickers Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or ...

Page 38: ...n option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable se...

Page 39: ...iew or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice c...

Page 40: ...al numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When...

Page 41: ...bers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off...

Page 42: ...them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select th...

Page 43: ...tap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a ...

Page 44: ...p to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number To reply to the message tap the message input field enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Sorting messag...

Page 45: ...or information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Launch the Internet app 2 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the ...

Page 46: ... videos of other people without their permission Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking pictures 1 Launch the Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when...

Page 47: ...t damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle pictures or videos and does not indicate device performance problems To correct the distortion in pictures tap on the preview screen tap Format and advanced options and then tap the Ultra wide shape...

Page 48: ...he subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode Using the camera button Tap and hold the camera button to record a video To take burst shots swipe the camera button to the edge...

Page 49: ...o calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene In FOOD mode focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the colour tone The available options may vary depending on the model or shooting mode Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture pictures easily On the...

Page 50: ...to activate it 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO A guide will appear on the preview screen 2 Point the guide at the subject The camera recognises the composition and the recommended composition appears on the preview screen 3 Move the device so the guide matches the recommended composition When the ideal composition is achieved the guide will change to yellow 4 Tap to take a picture Guide Ide...

Page 51: ...ake a picture If you use the My filters feature you can create your own filter using an image with a colour tone you like from Gallery Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO and tap to record a video To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording swipe upwards or dow...

Page 52: ...nt 3 When you are finished tap the preview thumbnail To view other results drag the icon upwards To save the results individually tap Select tick the items you want and then tap Customise the shooting options Fun mode Take a picture with various effects 1 On the shooting modes list tap FUN 2 Select an effect and take a picture AR Doodle mode Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings o...

Page 53: ... light in so the picture or video becomes brighter This is ideal for pictures or videos of scenery or pictures or videos taken at night A fast shutter speed allows less light in This is ideal for capturing pictures or videos of fast moving subjects Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Change the focus m...

Page 54: ...de Using panorama mode take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device the device will automatically stop taking pictures 3 Tap to stop ...

Page 55: ... picture Night mode Take a picture in low light conditions without using the flash When you use a tripod you can get brighter and steadier results 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT 2 Tap and hold your device steady until shooting is complete Macro mode Take pictures of subjects at close range On the shooting modes list tap MORE MACRO Portrait mode The camera allows you to take pictures w...

Page 56: ...g moment slowly so that you can appreciate it later 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO and tap to record a video The device will capture the moment in super slow motion and save it as a video 2 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail To edit the super slow motion section tap and drag the section editing bar to the left or right Start bracket Super slow motion section End b...

Page 57: ...low motion section tap and drag the section editing bar to the left or right Slow motion section Start bracket End bracket Section editing bar Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as fast motion videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE HYPERLAPSE 2 Tap and select a frame rate option If you set the frame rate to Auto the device will automatically adjust the...

Page 58: ...e pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Ultra wide shape correction Set the device to correct distortion in pictures taken with the Ultra wide camera Selfies Use wide angle for group selfies Set the device to automatically switch to a wide angle selfie when there are more than two people in the frame Save selfies as previewed Set the device to save pictures as they appear on the previe...

Page 59: ...tion tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a picture or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used such as the shooting mode when you launch the camera Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Watermark Add a watermark in the bottom left corner when taking pictures Sho...

Page 60: ... by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 61: ... Image and video thumbnail Share the image with others Modify the image View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Add the image to favourites BixbyVision Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 62: ...te an animated GIF More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Configure the caption settings Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe...

Page 63: ...ynced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting images or videos Launch the Gallery app tap and hold an image a video or a story to delete and then tap ...

Page 64: ... tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model AR Emoji Camera Creating AR Emoji Make an emoji that looks like you 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Align your face on the screen tap and take a picture or tap Make from pic to select a picture If you tap Pre made emojis you can select an emoji and decorate it the way you want 3 Follo...

Page 65: ...over your face so it looks like you are wearing a mask MIRROR The emoji mimics your body movements PLAY The emoji moves on a real background 3 Tap the emoji icon to take a picture or tap and hold the icon to record a video You can view and share the pictures and videos that you have captured in Gallery AR Emoji Stickers Create your own stickers with your emoji s expressions and actions You can use...

Page 66: ...wing actions are an example of using your emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the emoji icon 3 Select one of your emoji stickers The emoji sticker will be inserted Emoji icon AR Emoji Studio Edit or decorate your emoji in the AR Emoji Studio You can also create clothes with custom patterns and colours for your emoji L...

Page 67: ...t the recognition area will appear on the screen 2 Write or draw in the recognition area If you switch to the rear camera you can also write or draw outside the recognition area If you tap and then begin to doodle you can record yourself doodling Recognition area Change the pen type and colour Redo Delete doodle Enter text Hide the pen tools Undo Turn the sound effect on or off 3 Tap to record a v...

Page 68: ...instructions the Bixby screen will appear Using Bixby While pressing and holding the Side key say what you want to Bixby and then release your finger from the key Alternatively say Hi Bixby and say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Side key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow while pressing an...

Page 69: ... Bixby switch to activate it 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised due to noisy environments or if you are in a situation where speaking is difficult you can communicate with Bixby via text Launch the Bixby app tap and then type what you want During the communication B...

Page 70: ...byVision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBYVISION In the Gallery app select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap Search with BixbyVision If you added the BixbyVision app icon to the Apps screen launch the BixbyVision app Using BixbyVision 1 Launch BixbyVision 2 Select a feature you want to use Recognise text ...

Page 71: ...Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines 2 On the Discover list select a routine you want or tap Add routine to add your own routines You can set the conditions and actions of routines on the Discover list If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start manually This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set When a pop up window...

Page 72: ...ton whenever you want Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines My routines and tap next to the routine you want to run Alternatively tap the routine s widget on the Home screen Viewing running routines Currently running routines will appear on the notification panel To view a routine s details tap the notification You can also quickly stop running routines On the notificati...

Page 73: ...run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 On the apps list select another app to launch ...

Page 74: ...o launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap The two apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved on the Edge panel as an app pair Adjusting the window size Drag the circles between the app windows to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the circles between the app windows to the edge...

Page 75: ...ng pay To make payments with Samsung Pay the device may be required a connection to a Wi Fi or mobile network depending on the region This feature may not be available depending on the service provider or model The procedures for the initial setup and card registration may vary depending on the service provider or model Setting up Samsung Pay When running this app for the first time or restart it ...

Page 76: ...n your fingerprint or enter the payment PIN you set 3 Touch the back of your device to the card reader When the card reader recognises the card information the payment will be processed Payments may not be processed depending on your network connection The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where...

Page 77: ...ch the Samsung Health app When running this app for the first time or restarting it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items at the bottom of the home cards list Home cards View health tips Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or c...

Page 78: ...ton to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions and error reports You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users community or view the latest news and tip...

Page 79: ...ith your device Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to ...

Page 80: ...con will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a category and tap Edit 3 Select a reminder to restore and tap Restore Reminders ...

Page 81: ... recording mode Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen Standard This is the normal recording mode Speech to text The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to on screen text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will n...

Page 82: ...ck the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into...

Page 83: ...on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games drag the Library panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance Game performance and then select the mode you wan...

Page 84: ...video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps from running in the background when there is not enough memory Navigation button lock Hide the buttons on the navigation bar To display the buttons tap on the navigation bar Touch protection Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played To unlock the touchscreen drag the lock icon in any direction Screenshot Capture scr...

Page 85: ...igure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage history On the Samsung Kids screen tap Parental controls and enter your unlock code Closing Samsung Kids To close Samsung Kids tap the Back button or tap Close Samsung Kids and then enter your unlock code SmartThings Control and manage smart appliances and Internet ofThings IoT products with your smartphone To view more information launch the ...

Page 86: ...Quick Share to activate it If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device This feature does not support sharing videos withTVs or SmartThings supported devices To watch videos onTV use the SmartView feature Setting who can find your device ...

Page 87: ...are feature Sharing a Bluetooth speaker You can listen to music on your smartphone and your friend s smartphone via your Bluetooth speaker 1 Make sure that your smartphone and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced and then tap the Music Share switch to act...

Page 88: ...o connect 2 On your friend s smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your smartphone open the notification panel and tap Media 4 Tap Music Share and select your friend s Buds from the detected devices list 5 On yo...

Page 89: ...your device s data such as pictures or messages on the computer When calls or messages come in you can receive them on the computer This feature is only available onWindows 10 version 1903 or higher and it is recommended to use the latest version to fully use this feature A Microsoft account is required to use this feature When you create a Microsoft account you can sign in to all Microsoft device...

Page 90: ...del Samsung Global Goals The Global Goals which were established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality and stop climate change With Samsung Global Goals learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a better future SamsungTV Plus Select the channels like you w...

Page 91: ...c You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Google Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your pictures and videos from various sources...

Page 92: ... for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information NFC and contactless payments Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after download...

Page 93: ...a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices For more information about the mobile hotspot refer to Mobile Hotspot You may incur additional charges when using this feature More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and ac...

Page 94: ...cts each other and the screen of the other device must be turned on 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list 3 Tap Request password 4 Accept the share request on the other device TheWi Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via...

Page 95: ...r illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on the list set the d...

Page 96: ...ice allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read product ...

Page 97: ... payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Data saver Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver and tap the swit...

Page 98: ...as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar You can change the level of security and the password by tapping Configure 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks l...

Page 99: ...nfigure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection setting...

Page 100: ...djust the force of the vibration notification System sound vibration control Set the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Sound quality and effects for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app separately on the other audio device Refe...

Page 101: ...uetooth speaker 1 On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Separate app sound and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an app to play media sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device for playing the selected app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications Notification pop up style Select a notification pop up style...

Page 102: ...Motion smoothness for more information Eye comfort shield Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen You can set a schedule for applying this feature Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Refer to Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour for more information Font size and style Change the font size and style...

Page 103: ...creens The screen will scroll more smoothly When you select a standard refresh rate you can use the battery longer 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Motion smoothness 2 Select a refresh rate High Get smoother animations and scrolling by automatically adjusting your screen refresh rate up to 120 Hz Standard Use a standard refresh rate in normal situations to conserve battery power Changing the s...

Page 104: ...se or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red Green or Blue value individually 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid 2 Tap Advanced settings 3 Adjust the R Red G Green or B Blue colour bar to your preference The screen tone will be adjusted Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Themes Apply va...

Page 105: ... locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information such as your email address on the locked screen Notifications Set how to show notifications on the locked screen Shortcuts Select apps to disp...

Page 106: ...r continuously or during a set time on the Settings screen tap Lock screen Always On Display and then select a mode you want The brightness of the Always On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions Opening notifications on the Always On Display When you receive message missed call or app notifications notification icons will appear on the Always On Display Double tap a...

Page 107: ...nd My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device Samsung Pass Verify your identity easily and securely via your biometric data Refer to Samsung Pass for more information Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information SecureWi Fi Set t...

Page 108: ...or using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Face recognition is less secure than Pattern PIN or Password For better face recognition Consider the following when using face recognition Consider the conditions when registering such as wearing g...

Page 109: ...word 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen look at the screen When your face is recognised you can unlock the screen without using any additional screen lock method If your face is not recognised use the preset screen lock method Deleting the re...

Page 110: ...screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when regi...

Page 111: ...recognition sensor area is not scratched or damaged by objects such as coins keys pens and necklaces Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor area at the bottom centre of the screen and your fingers are clean and dry If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints Press the screen so that your fingertip spreads over the wide surface of the fingerprin...

Page 112: ...creen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Changing the fingerprint recognition icon setting Set the device to show or hide the fingerprint recognition icon when you tap the screen while the screen is turned off 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap Show icon when ...

Page 113: ...ty instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings Account and syncing and then tap the Verify with Samsung Pass switch to activate it Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill 1 On the sign in page of th...

Page 114: ...on the service provider or model Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to websites or apps via Samsung Pass Entering your personal information automatically You can use Samsung Pass to easily enter your personal information such as your address or payment card information on apps that support autofill 1 On the Samsung Pass main screen select an option under ...

Page 115: ...in another secure location Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Secure Folder screen will appear and the Secure Folder app icon will be added to the Apps screen To change the name or icon of Secure Folder tap Customise When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the a...

Page 116: ...tent may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery 2 Select an image and tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery i...

Page 117: ...en tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature If you cannot find Secure Folder on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it If you want to show the Secure Folder again launch the Settings app tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder and then tap the Add Secure Folder to Apps screen switch to activate it Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content...

Page 118: ... theWi Fi network service provider or model Selecting apps to protect using SecureWi Fi Select apps to protect using SecureWi Fi so that you can safely protect data such as your password or your activity in apps from being accessed by others On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security SecureWi Fi Protected apps and tap the switches next to the apps you want to protect using SecureWi Fi Some...

Page 119: ...der or model Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location App permissions View the list of apps that have permission to access the device s location and edit the permission settings Improve accuracy Set the device to use theWi Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of your location information even when the features are deactivated Rec...

Page 120: ...on app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information You must sign in to your Google account to back up data Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device Refer to Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch for more information Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so that y...

Page 121: ...ns Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Call text on other devices Use your device s calling and messaging features on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Continue apps on other devices Use your device s apps on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Link toWindows Instantly access data saved in your ...

Page 122: ...cher Activate the Game Launcher Refer to Game Launcher for more information Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app Refer to Dual Messenger for more information Send SOS messages Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Side key several times Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Motions and ...

Page 123: ...he device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger Supported apps will appear 2 Tap the switch of an app to install the second app The second app will be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app Th...

Page 124: ... device and stay focused on what you want You can use the apps you allowed to be used in focus mode Bedtime mode Activate bedtime mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage me...

Page 125: ... battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use anymore select a category Then tap and hold o...

Page 126: ...re may not be available depending on the service provider or model Some webpages or content may not be available when this feature is activated depending on the service provider or the mobile network conditions Apps Manage the device s apps and change their settings You can view the apps usage information change their notification or permission settings or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps On ...

Page 127: ...nalised service based on your interests and how you use your device Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device 1 On the Settings screen tap General management Language Add language To view all the languages that can be added tap All languages 2 Select a language to add 3 To set the selected language as the default...

Page 128: ...r users who have reduced dexterity Advanced settings Configure settings for Direct access and notification features Installed services View accessibility services installed on the device About Accessibility View the Accessibility information Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can a...

Page 129: ...ation On the Settings screen tap About phone To change your device s name tap Edit Status information View various device information such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software information View the device s software information such as its operating sy...

Page 130: ...ature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service erro...

Page 131: ...utions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods ...

Page 132: ...nnectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the batter...

Page 133: ...a files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the fi...

Page 134: ...tion when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout and tap the Show brightness control above notifications switch to activate it A...

Page 135: ...up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your saf...

Page 136: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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