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Using apps

Uninstall or disable apps

Search for apps

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Create and use folders

Game

Booster

App settings

The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded
from Galaxy Store and the Google Play

™

store.

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From a Home screen, swipe the screen upward to access the Apps list.

Uninstall or disable apps

Installed apps can be removed from your device. Some apps that are preloaded
(available on your device by default) can only be disabled. Disabled apps are turned
off and hidden from the Apps list.

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From Apps, touch and hold an app, and tap

Uninstall/Disable

Search for apps

If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting, you can use the Search feature.

1. From Apps, tap

, and enter a word or words. As you type, matching apps

and settings appear as results on the screen.

2. Tap a result to go to that app.

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You can customize the search settings by tapping

More options

Settings

Sort apps

App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.

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From Apps, tap

More options

Sort

for the following sorting options:

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Custom order

: Arrange apps manually.

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Alphabetical order

: Sort apps alphabetically.

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Apps

Summary of Contents for Galaxy S21 5G

Page 1: ...User manual ...

Page 2: ...y Biometric security Mobile continuity Multi window Edge panels Enter text Emergency mode Customize your home screen App icons Wallpaper Themes Icons Widgets Home screen settings Easy mode Status bar Notification panel Camera and Gallery Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode AR Zone Scene optimizer Single take Space Zoom Record videos Director s view Zoom in mic Camera settings...

Page 3: ...mode Mobile networks Data usage Mobile hotspot Tethering Nearby device scanning Connect to a printer Virtual Private Networks Private DNS Ethernet Network unlock Customization Display Notifications Sounds and vibration Security Lock screen and security Face recognition Fingerprint scanner Accounts Add an account Account settings Remove an account Backup and restore Google settings Backup Samsung a...

Page 4: ...Getting started Galaxy S21 5G Galaxy S21 5G Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Set up your device Start using your device 4 ...

Page 5: ...G Front camera Rear cameras Volume keys Side key Fingerprint scanner USB charger Audio port Flash Getting started 5 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 6: ...G Front camera Rear cameras Volume keys Side key Fingerprint scanner USB charger Audio port Flash Getting started 6 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 7: ...a 5G Front camera Rear cameras Volume keys Side key Fingerprint scanner USB charger Audio port Flash Getting started 7 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 8: ...device charge it fully Install SIM Place the SIM card into the tray with the gold contacts facing up NOTE The use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to federal and local guidelines and restrictions Check with appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device Getting started 8 Devices and software are constantly evolvin...

Page 9: ...securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids For more information see Maintaining water and dust resistance Charge the battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery A compatible reversible USB Type C cable is included with the device The USB Type C cable can use a USB Type C travel adapter portable charging devices smartphones laptops wireless charging and other devices that offer...

Page 10: ...arging feature 4 With the phone face down place the compatible device on the back of the phone to charge A notification sound or vibration occurs when charging begins NOTE Wireless power sharing works with most Qi Certified devices Requires minimum 30 battery to share Speed and power efficiency of charge varies by device May not work with some accessories covers or other manufacturer s devices If ...

Page 11: ...evice Use the Setup Wizard Transfer data from an old device Lock or unlock your device Side key settings Accounts Set up voicemail Navigation Navigation bar Customize your home screen S Pen Bixby Digital wellbeing and parental controls Always On Display Biometric security Mobile continuity Multi window Edge panels Enter text Emergency mode Turn on your device Use the Side key to turn your device o...

Page 12: ...e on the Setup Wizard 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 12 Getting started ...

Page 13: ...Wi Fi or computer Visit samsung com us support owners app smart switch to learn more 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 2 Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer Old Device New Galaxy Visit samsung com smartswitch for more information Getting started 13 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 14: ... automatically when the screen times out For more information about screen locks see Lock screen and security Side key Press to lock Press to turn on the screen and then swipe the screen to unlock it Getting started 14 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 15: ... and hold the Side key 1 From Settings tap Advanced features Side key 2 Under the Press and hold heading tap an option l Wake Bixby default l Power off menu Accounts Set up and manage your accounts TIP Accounts may support email calendars contacts and other features Contact your carrier for more information Add a Google Account Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage app...

Page 16: ...ng apps From Settings tap Samsung account Add an Outlook account Sign in to your Outlook account to view and manage email messages 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts 2 Tap Add account Outlook Set up voicemail You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time You can access voicemail through the Phone app Options vary by carrier 1 From Phone touch and ...

Page 17: ...bject on the touch screen may damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the warranty Tap Lightly touch items to select or launch them l Tap an item to select it l Double tap an image to zoom in or out Getting started 17 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 18: ... the screen l Swipe the screen to unlock the device l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options Getting started 18 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 19: ...hen move it to a new location l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen l Drag a widget to place it in a new location Getting started 19 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 20: ...screen to zoom in and out l Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out l Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in Getting started 20 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 21: ...te them l Touch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen Getting started 21 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 22: ... navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures Recent apps Home Back Getting started 22 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 23: ...Instead swipe to navigate your device 1 From Settings tap Display Navigation bar Swipe gestures to enable the feature 2 Tap an option to customize l More options Choose a gesture type and sensitivity l Gesture hints Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is located l Show button to hide keyboard Show an icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to hide the keyboard...

Page 24: ...an app icon and then tap Remove NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app it just removes the icon from a Home screen Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture video or preloaded wallpaper 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen and then tap Wallpapers 2 Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers My wallpapers Choose from featured...

Page 25: ...t any edits made to that wallpaper to be applied to both screens Themes Set a theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens wallpapers and app icons 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen 2 Tap Themes and tap a theme to preview and download it 3 Tap Navigation drawer My stuff Themes to see downloaded themes 4 Tap a theme and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme Icons Apply differ...

Page 26: ...ions and more Home screen settings Customize your Home and Apps screens 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen 2 Tap Settings to customize Home screen layout Set your device to have separate Home and Apps screens or only a Home screen where all apps are located Home screen grid Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on the Home screen Apps screen grid Choose a layout to determ...

Page 27: ... to show badges on apps with active notifications You can also choose the badge style Swipe down for notification panel Enable this feature to open the Notification panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen Rotate to landscape mode Rotate the Home screen automatically when your device s orientation is changed from portrait to landscape About Home screen View version information 27 Getting ...

Page 28: ...1 From Settings tap Display Easy mode 2 Tap to enable this feature The following options appear Touch and hold delay Set how long it takes for a continuous touch to be recognized as a touch and hold High contrast keyboard Choose a keyboard with high contrast colors Getting started 28 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 29: ...n icons Missed calls Call in progress New message Voicemail New email Download Upload App update Configure display options for the Status bar From Quick settings tap More options Status bar for the following options Show notification icons Choose how to display notification icons on the Status bar Show battery percentage Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status ...

Page 30: ...to notifications settings and more simply open the Notification panel Device settings Quick settings Notification cards Getting started 30 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 31: ...settings Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to display Quick settings Tap Finder search to search the device Tap Power off for Power off Emergency mode and Restart options Tap Open settings to quickly access the device s settings menu Tap More options to reorder Quick settings or to change the button layout Tap Devices to control other devices when supported apps like SmartThin...

Page 32: ...eview a video and navigate to a specific scene by hovering over the timeline View the name or description of an icon or a button NOTE The preview function is only available when the S Pen s on screen pointer is a solid color Screen off memo You can write memos without turning on the screen 1 While the screen is off press the S Pen button and tap the screen 2 Tap an option to customize your memo Co...

Page 33: ...Pin to Always On Display You can pin or edit a memo on the Always On Display 1 From your screen off memo tap Pin to Always on Display 2 Tap Pin to Always On Display 33 Getting started ...

Page 34: ...ear the screen so that the pointer appears and then press the S Pen button once 2 Tap an option Create note Launch a new note in the Samsung Notes app View all notes Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of the notes you have created Getting started 34 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 35: ...nging how the Air command menu appears Create note Launch a new note directly in the Samsung Notes app For more information see Samsung Notes Tap Air command Create note View all notes Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of the notes you have created Tap Air command View all notes Smart select The Smart select feature allows you to copy content from any screen You can then add it to yo...

Page 36: ...is captured and a pen tool appears The following editing tools are provided Crop Drag the edges of the screen to crop the captured content Pen type Draw on the screenshot Tap the Pen icon a second time to change the pen tip size and color Eraser Erase the writing or drawings on the screenshot Undo Reverse the last action Redo Repeat the last action that was undone Share Choose a sharing method to ...

Page 37: ...ckground options l Collection See all live messages you have created l Gallery Pick an image or video for the background l Camera Capture an image to use for the background l Color Pick a color for the background 3 Follow the prompts to begin creating your live message 4 Tap Done to save Getting started 37 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for referenc...

Page 38: ...Tap Air command AR Doodle 2 Select either the front or rear cameras by tapping Switch cameras 3 Position the camera so that your target is in the center of the screen 4 Use the S Pen to draw a doodle The doodle follows the movements of the face in real time 5 Tap Record to save a video of your AR Doodle Getting started 38 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here ...

Page 39: ...and PENUP Add shortcuts You can customize the Air command menu by adding shortcuts to apps and functions 1 Tap Air command Add shortcuts 2 Tap the apps or functions you would like to add to the Air command menu To remove an app shortcut tap Remove 3 Tap Navigate up to save your selection Configure S Pen settings To configure S Pen settings From Settings tap Advanced features S Pen to configure the...

Page 40: ...sing your S Pen Find out how to use S Pen features l About S Pen features View version information for the S Pen features l Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members if supported by your carrier Bixby Bixby is a virtual assistant that learns evolves and adapts to you It learns your routines helps you set up reminders based on time and location and is built in to your favorite apps...

Page 41: ...ou find in the Internet app 1 From Internet touch and hold an image until a pop up menu is displayed 2 Tap Search with Bixby Vision and follow the prompts Digital wellbeing and parental controls You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily view of how frequently you use apps how many notifications you receive and how often you check your device You can also set your device to ...

Page 42: ...om your device Bedtime mode Schedule when to change the screen to grayscale and mute calls alerts and other sounds Comfort care Volume monitor Choose a sound source to monitor the volume and keep your ears safe Check on your kids Parental controls Supervise your children s digital life with Google s Family Link app You can choose apps set content filters keep an eye on screen time and set screen t...

Page 43: ...ay Show music information Show music details when the FaceWidgets music controller is in use Screen orientation Display the AOD in portrait or landscape mode Auto brightness Automatically adjust the brightness of Always On Display About Always On Display View the current software version and license information NOTE Some display settings can appear on both the Lock screen and Always On Display For...

Page 44: ...s tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Follow the prompts to register your face Face recognition management Customize how face recognition works From Settings tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Remove face data Delete existing faces Add alternative look Enhance face recognition by adding an alternative appearance Face unlock Enable or disable face recognition security Stay on L...

Page 45: ...unt To use your fingerprint to unlock your device you must set a pattern PIN or password 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint Fingerprint management Add delete and rename fingerprints From Settings tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints for the following options The list of registered fingerprints is at the top of this list Yo...

Page 46: ... Show animation when unlocking Show an animation when you use fingerprint verification About unlocking with biometrics Read details on the requirements each biometric security feature has for using your pattern PIN or password as a backup Biometrics settings Configure your preferences for biometric security options From Settings tap Biometrics and security More biometrics settings for the followin...

Page 47: ...and drop pictures to Windows Open and edit pictures in the Your Photos app Share images with your contacts through Windows Messages SMS MMS MMS group messaging support Integration with Windows Emoji Picker Get a Windows pop up when receiving a new message Notifications See and manage phone notifications from your PC Exclude notifications from individual phone apps Get a Windows pop up when receivi...

Page 48: ...re information Enable DeX 1 From Settings tap Advanced features Samsung DeX 2 Tap to turn on the feature 3 Follow the instructions on your device to connect to your TV or PC If connecting to a PC download the DeX app on to your computer at samsungdex com Continue apps on other devices This feature allows you to make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to ...

Page 49: ...e size of their windows Split screen control 1 From any screen tap Recent apps 2 Tap the app icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size Getting started 49 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 50: ...reen view 1 Drag the middle of the window border to resize the windows 2 Tap the middle of the window border for the following options Switch window Swap the two windows Add app combo to Edge panel Create and add an app pair shortcut to the Apps panel on the Edge screen 50 Getting started ...

Page 51: ...e of the screen Edge panels can be used to access apps tasks and contacts as well as view news sports and other information Apps panel Configure Edge panels About Edge panels Edge handle Getting started 51 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 52: ... other apps to the Apps panel To add an app to the Apps panel find it on the left side of the screen and tap it to add it to an available space on the right column To create a folder shortcut drag an app from the left side of the screen on top of an app in the columns on the right To change the order of the apps on the panel drag each app to the desired location To remove an app tap Remove 3 Tap B...

Page 53: ...s Edge handle Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the edge of the screen Position Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen displays on Lock handle position Enable to prevent the handle position from being moved when touched and held Style Choose a color for the Edge handle Transparency Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle Size Drag the...

Page 54: ...Enter text Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice Expand toolbar Getting started 54 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 55: ...nslate Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them into another language Samsung Pass Use biometrics for secure access to apps and services Spotify Add music from Spotify YouTube Add videos from YouTube Clipboard Access the clipboard Text editing Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to cut copy and paste Modes Select a keyboard layout Keyboard size Adjust the heig...

Page 56: ...ce what you type with predictive text recommendations Auto spell check Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections More typing options Customize additional typing options Style and layout Keyboard toolbar View or hide the keyboard toolbar High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background T...

Page 57: ...t third party content to use Enable third party keyboard features Reset to default settings Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data About Samsung keyboard View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members if supported by your carrier 57 Getting started ...

Page 58: ...ing enter text by speaking Return to keyboard Open settings From the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input and speak your text Getting started 58 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 59: ...tion for Samsung voice input Emergency mode Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features and conserve your device s power during an emergency situation To save battery power Emergency mode Restricts application usage to only essential applications and those you select Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data when the screen is off Activate Emergency mode To activate Emergency mod...

Page 60: ...nternet Launch the web browser l Chrome Launch the Google web browser l Emergency call Dial the emergency telephone number for example 911 This kind of call can be made even without activated service l More options Turn off Emergency mode Disable Emergency mode and return to standard mode Edit Add or remove apps from the screen Emergency contacts Manage your medical profile and ICE In Case of Emer...

Page 61: ...eos are stored in the Gallery where you can view and edit them Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode AR Zone Scene optimizer Single take Space Zoom Record videos Director s view Zoom in mic Camera settings Gallery View pictures Edit pictures Play video Video enhancer Edit video Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Group similar images Take a screenshot Screen re...

Page 62: ... Camera TIP If Quick launch is enabled quickly press the Side key twice to open the Camera app Shooting modes Settings Gallery Switch cameras Capture Scene optimizer Zoom Camera and Gallery 62 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 63: ...mera swipe the screen right and left to change shooting modes Single take Capture multiple pictures and video clips from different angles Photo Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures Video Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos More Choose other available shooting modes Tap Add to drag modes into or out of the shooting modes tray at the bottom of the Cam...

Page 64: ...rding at various frame rates The frame rate is adjusted depending on the scene being recorded and the movement of the device Director s view Access advanced features such as lock onto a subject in view change between different rear camera lenses and more AR Zone Access all of your Augmented Reality AR features in one place From Camera swipe to More and then tap AR Zone The following features are a...

Page 65: ...e This shooting mode uses AI to create high quality images and videos from multiple angles The number of images and videos may vary 1 From Camera swipe to Single take 2 Tap 10s and select a timer option 3 Tap Record and pan around the scene to capture multiple angles and views The videos and images will be saved as a single entry in the Gallery Space Zoom Capture photos using up to 100 times magni...

Page 66: ...tap Director s view 2 Tap View type to switch between Single Picture in picture and Split views 3 Tap Record l Center the camera on your subject and tap one of the available windows to change lenses Tap if the windows are not visible l To switch between the front and rear cameras swipe the screen up or down 4 Tap Stop when you are finished recording Zoom in mic Increase the volume of the sound bei...

Page 67: ...e camera Pictures Swipe Shutter button to Choose to either take a burst shot or create a GIF when you swipe the shutter to the nearest edge Format and advanced options Choose file formats and other saving options HEIF pictures Save pictures as high efficiency images to save space Some sharing sites may not support this format RAW copies Save JPEG and RAW copies of pictures taken in Pro mode Ultra ...

Page 68: ...s Grid lines Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to your pictures and videos Shooting methods Press Volume keys to Use the Volume keys to take pictures record video zoom or control system volume Voice commands Take pictures speaking key words Floating shutter button Add an extra shutter button that you can move anywhere on the sc...

Page 69: ... Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members if supported by your carrier About Camera View app and software information 69 Camera and Gallery ...

Page 70: ... can view edit and manage pictures and videos From Apps tap Gallery Customize collections of pictures and videos View pictures and videos Sort images into custom albums Camera and Gallery 70 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 71: ...icture to a Secure Folder Print Send the picture to a connected printer Edit pictures Enhance your pictures using the Gallery s editing tools 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a picture to view it and then tap Edit for the following options Transform Rotate flip crop or make other changes to the overall appearance of the picture Filters Add color effects Tone Adjust the brightness exposure contras...

Page 72: ...screen Move to Secure Folder Add this video to your Secure Folder 3 Tap Play video to play the video Video enhancer Enhance the image quality of your videos to enjoy brighter and more vivid colors 1 From Settings tap Advanced features Video enhancer 2 Tap to enable this feature Edit video Edit videos stored on your device 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a video to view it 3 Tap Edit to use the f...

Page 73: ...app or connection to use for sharing your selection Follow the prompts Delete pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos stored on your device 1 From Gallery tap More options Edit 2 Tap pictures and videos to select them 3 Tap Delete and confirm when prompted Group similar images Organize pictures and videos in the Gallery by similarity 1 From Gallery tap Group similar images 2 Tap Ungroup sim...

Page 74: ...delete screenshots after they are shared through the screenshot toolbar l Screenshot format Choose if you would like your screenshots to be saved as JPG or PNG files Screen recorder Record activities on your device write notes and use the camera to record a video overlay of yourself to share with friends or family 1 From Quick Settings tap Screen recorder Start recording 2 A three second countdown...

Page 75: ...ed features Screenshots and screen recorder l Sound Choose what sounds to record while using the screen recorder l Video quality Select a resolution Selecting a higher resolution for higher quality requires more memory l Selfie video size Drag the slider to set the size of the video overlay 75 Camera and Gallery ...

Page 76: ...Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps Microsoft apps 76 ...

Page 77: ... touch and hold an app and tap Uninstall Disable Search for apps If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting you can use the Search feature 1 From Apps tap Search and enter a word or words As you type matching apps and settings appear as results on the screen 2 Tap a result to go to that app TIP You can customize the search settings by tapping More options Settings Sort apps App shortcut...

Page 78: ...d tap Add to Home Delete a folder When you delete a folder the app shortcuts return to the Apps list 1 From Apps touch and hold a folder to delete 2 Tap Delete folder and confirm when prompted Game Booster Get optimized performance while playing games based on usage Block calls or other notifications and enable features such as Bixby or Dolby Atmos While playing a game swipe up from the bottom of ...

Page 79: ... use for making calls sending messages going to websites and more Samsung app settings View a list of Samsung apps and customize their settings Your apps Tap an app to view and update information about its privacy and usage settings Options vary by app TIP To reset app options that have been changed tap More options Reset app preferences 79 Apps ...

Page 80: ...g Notes Samsung Pay Galaxy Essentials Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung apps You can access and download a collection of premium content From Apps tap More options Galaxy Essentials AR Zone Access all of your Augmented Reality AR features in one place For more information see AR Zone Bixby Bixby displays customized content based on your in...

Page 81: ...owners app game launcher TIP If Game Launcher is not seen in the Apps list then from Settings tap Advanced features Game Launcher and then tap PENUP Share photos comment on other creations or just browse through the pages for something to add to your personal collection This community brings together anyone that uses the S Pen to draw sketch scribble or paint Samsung Free Access live TV shows news...

Page 82: ...Samsung TV and mobile devices SmartThings SmartThings allows you to control automate and monitor your home environment through a mobile device to fit your specific needs You can use the app to connect multiple devices at once or one device at a time Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard NOTE Non Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warran...

Page 83: ...d scientific math functions as well as a unit converter History View past calculations Unit converter Convert between measurements Scientific mode Apps 83 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 84: ...ne accounts to consolidate all your calendars in one place Tap to view event Navigation drawer Create new event Go to today s date Stickers Write on calendar Apps 84 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 85: ...le Alerts from the Calendar app can be set to different styles 1 From Calendar tap Navigation drawer Calendar settings Alert style The following options are available Light Receive a notification and hear a short sound Medium Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound Strong Get a full screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed 2 Depending on the alert style selected above the fo...

Page 86: ...Delete an event Delete events from your Calendar 1 From Calendar tap an event and tap again to edit it 2 Tap Delete and confirm when prompted 86 Apps ...

Page 87: ...ock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms Turn alarm on or off Create new alarm Apps 87 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 88: ...the slider to set the volume of the alarm Vibration Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert Snooze Allow snoozing Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing 3 Tap Save to save the alarm Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created 1 From Clock touch and hold an alarm 2 Tap Delete Alert settings You can set the device to vibrate for alarms and timers whether the S...

Page 89: ... add to your list of cities Search Find a particular place Globe Drag to spin and see times around the world 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap Add city 3 Touch and hold the globe to spin it tap the city you want and then tap Add To remove a city touch and hold it and tap Delete Apps 89 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 90: ...omatically updated To return the clock to the current time tap Reset Weather settings Show weather information on your World clock 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap More options Settings Show weather information to enable or disable weather information 3 Tap Unit to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second 1 From Clock tap Stop...

Page 91: ...own time and timer name 3 Tap Add to save the timer To edit a saved preset timer tap More options Edit preset timers Timer options You can customize the Timer options 1 From Clock tap Timer 2 Tap More options Settings Sound Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own Vibration Enable to disable vibration for the timer General settings View and configure settings for all Clock tools From Clock t...

Page 92: ... with personal accounts added to your device Accounts may also support email calendars and other features Add profile picture Add delete and expand fields Apps 92 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 93: ...ey are grouped at the top of your contact list and easily accessible from other apps 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite To remove the contact from Favorites tap Favorites Share a contact Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Share 3 Tap either File or Text 4 Choose a sharing method ...

Page 94: ...t the group Group name Enter a name for the new group Group ringtone Customize the sounds for the group Add member Select contacts to add to the new group and then tap Done 3 Tap Save Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group or remove contacts From Contacts tap Open drawer Groups and then tap a group To remove a contact touch and hold a contact to select it and then tap Remove To ...

Page 95: ...om Contacts tap Open drawer Groups and then tap a group 2 Tap More options Delete To only delete the group tap Group only To delete the group and the contacts in the group tap Group and members Manage contacts You can import or export contacts as well as link multiple contacts into one contact entry Merge contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one contact by linking en...

Page 96: ...nd follow the prompts Export contacts Export contacts from your device as vCard files VCF 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Manage contacts 2 Tap Import or export contacts 3 Tap Export and follow the prompts Sync contacts Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Manage contacts 2 Tap Sync contacts Set default storage location Automatically save new...

Page 97: ...tacts Delete a single contact or multiple contacts 1 From Contacts touch and hold a contact to select it You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion 2 Tap Delete and confirm when prompted 97 Apps ...

Page 98: ...atures with Secret Mode Biometric Web Login and Contents Blocker Access Bookmarks Reload webpage Add to Bookmarks Navigate Access Tabs TIP Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung internet for more information Apps 98 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 99: ...Save a web page There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app From Internet tap Tools Add page to for the following options Bookmarks Add the webpage to your Bookmark list Quick access View a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages Home screen Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen Saved pages Save the webpage content on your device so that you can acces...

Page 100: ...owsing in secret mode Secret mode settings Require a password or biometric lock to use secret mode 1 From Internet tap Tabs 2 Tap More options Secret mode settings for the following options Use password Create a password to enable secret mode Face Use Face recognition to keep Secret mode private Fingerprints Use Fingerprint scanner to keep Secret mode private Reset Secret mode Erase your secret mo...

Page 101: ... Compose new message Add attachments Send message Open More options Message search To quickly locate a message use the search feature 1 From Messages tap Search 2 Enter keywords in the Search field and then tap Search on the keyboard Apps 101 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 102: ... number of times to press the Side key to send an SOS message tap either 3 times or 4 times To choose a contact to automatically call after you send an SOS message tap Auto call someone To include a picture from your front and rear cameras tap Attach pictures To include a five second audio recording in your SOS message tap Attach audio recording To add recipients by creating new contacts or select...

Page 103: ...ou of imminent threats and other situations There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message 1 From Settings tap Notifications Advanced settings 2 Tap Wireless Emergency Alerts to customize notifications for emergency alerts 103 Apps ...

Page 104: ... sound clips You can also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts Search Storage locations Additional locations such as cloud accounts are displayed here if supported Apps 104 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 105: ...o search edit clear file history and more From My Files the following options are available Search Search for a file or folder More options Cloud service Connect to a carrier cloud service if available Clear Recent files list Remove the list of recently accessed files This option is only available after a file has been opened through My Files Analyze storage See what s taking up space in your stor...

Page 106: ...ed calling features Contact your carrier for more information The actual appearance of the Phone app screen varies by carrier Access voicemail Make a video call Make a call Apps 106 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 107: ...1 From Phone tap Recents to display a list of recent calls 2 Tap a contact and then tap Call Make a call from Contacts Call a contact from the Contacts app From Contacts swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact Answer a call When a call is received the phone rings and the caller s phone number or name is displayed If you are using an app a pop up screen is displayed for ...

Page 108: ...ponse On the incoming call screen drag Send message upward and select a message TIP On the incoming call pop up screen tap Send message and select a message End a call Tap End call when you are ready to end your call Actions while on a call You can adjust call volume switch to a headset or speaker and even multitask while on a call Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume Switch to...

Page 109: ...round for the following options Layout Choose how to show caller info when the person has a profile picture Background Choose a photo to display during a call Call pop up settings When calls are received while using other apps they can be displayed as pop ups From Phone tap More options Settings Call display while using apps The following options are available Full screen Display an incoming call ...

Page 110: ...all that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list and tap Add to contacts 3 Tap Create new contact or Update existing contact Delete call records To delete Call log entries 1 From Phone tap Recents 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 direct...

Page 111: ...al You can make a call using Speed dial From Phone 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 Remove a Speed dial number You can remove an assigned Speed dial number 1 From Phone tap More options Speed dial numbers 2 Tap Delete by the contact you want to remove from Speed dial Emergency calls You can...

Page 112: ...an may support the following calling services Place a multi party call Make another call while a call is in progress Options vary by carrier 1 From the active call tap Add call to dial the second call 2 Dial the new number and tap Call When the call is answered Tap Swap to switch between the two calls Tap the On hold number to switch between the two calls Tap Merge to hear both callers at once mul...

Page 113: ... preferred TTY mode for the keyboard in use Samsung Health Use Samsung Health to plan track various aspects of daily life contributing to well being such as physical activity diet and sleep For more information visit samsung com us support owners app samsung health NOTE The information gathered from this device Samsung Health or related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease ...

Page 114: ...ercise regimen 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 A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat Mus...

Page 115: ...s and music You can share your notes easily using social networking services Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung notes to learn more Set text options Add an attachment Assign a title Apps 115 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 116: ...ew it 2 Tap Edit and make changes 3 Tap More options for the following Share Choose a file type and share the note Save as file Choose to save the note as a Samsung Note PDF Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint image or text file Sort pages Add copy cut and delete pages Page template Apply a template to some or all pages Background color Apply a color to the page Add to favorites Remove from favori...

Page 117: ...ng options Settings View settings for the Samsung Notes app All notes View all notes Frequently used Quick access to commonly used notes Shared notebooks View notebooks shared with your contacts through your Samsung account Trash View deleted notes for up to 15 days Folders View notes by groups Manage folders Add remove and organize groups Samsung Pay Samsung Pay lets you make payments with your d...

Page 118: ...ments by scanning your finger or by entering your Samsung Pay PIN 2 Hold your phone over the store s card reader When your payment is complete a receipt is sent to your registered email NOTE Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your device For more information see NFC and payment Quick access Use Quick access to open Samsung Pay from the Lock Screen Home screen or Screen off 1 From Samsung Pay ...

Page 119: ...ur 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...

Page 120: ...me and bring your open tabs bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device Visit support google com chrome to learn more Drive Open view rename and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account Visit support google com drive to learn more Duo Make video calls Visit support google com duo to learn more Gmail Send and receive email with Google s web based email servic...

Page 121: ...rn more Maps Get directions and other location based information You must enable location services to use Google Maps For more information see Location Visit support google com maps to learn more Photos Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with Google Photos Visit support google com photos to learn more Play Movies TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased fro...

Page 122: ...d games in the Google Play store Visit support google com play to learn more YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device Visit support google com youtube to learn more YT Music Stream and browse playlists albums and artists from YouTube Music 122 Apps ...

Page 123: ...e Outlook Access email calendar contacts tasks and more in Outlook See Add an Outlook account Visit support office com en us article outlook for ios and android help cd84214e a5ac 4e95 9ea3 e07f78d0cde6 to learn more Add attachment Send message Show formatting options Apps 123 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 124: ...rld Office Enjoy the Word Excel and PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft Office mobile app OneDrive Store and share photos videos documents and more in your free online OneDrive account accessible from your personal computer tablet or phone 124 Apps ...

Page 125: ...Settings Access Settings Connections Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Lock screen and security Accounts Device maintenance Accessibility Other settings 125 ...

Page 126: ... connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices Wi Fi Bluetooth NFC and payment Airplane mode Mobile networks Data usage Mobile hotspot Tethering Nearby device scanning Connect to a printer Virtual Private Networks Private DNS Ethernet Network unlock Wi Fi You can connect your device to a Wi Fi network to access the Internet without using your mobile data 1 From Settin...

Page 127: ... camera to scan a QR code Advanced Wi Fi settings You can configure connections to various types of Wi Fi networks and hotspots manage saved networks and look up your device s network addresses Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap to turn on Wi Fi 2 Tap More options Advanced Switch to mobile data When enabled your device will switch to mobile data whenever...

Page 128: ...ttings tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap to turn on Wi Fi 2 Tap More options Wi Fi Direct 3 Tap a device and then follow the prompts to connect Disconnect from Wi Fi Direct Disconnect your device from a Wi Fi Direct device From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi More options Wi Fi Direct Tap a device to disconnect it Bluetooth You can pair your device to other Bluetooth enabled devices like Bluetooth...

Page 129: ...he device and then tap Unpair Advanced options Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Bluetooth 2 Tap More options Advanced or Advanced for the following options l Sync with Samsung Cloud Sync files transferred through Bluetooth with your Samsung account l Phone name Change the name of your device for Bluetooth c...

Page 130: ... centimeters of your device From Settings tap Connections NFC and contactless payments and then tap to turn on this feature Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device to a compatible credit card reader 1 From Settings tap Connections NFC and contactless payments and then tap to turn on NFC 2 Tap Contactless payments to see the default payment app To use another pay...

Page 131: ...national roaming Allow 2G service Permit the use of 2G service in areas with limited cellular coverage Data roaming Choose whether to allow your device to connect to mobile data while traveling outside your carrier s network area Data roaming access Configure access to mobile networks while roaming Roaming Roaming state Enable or disable data while roaming on other mobile networks Signal strength ...

Page 132: ...d Wi Fi data usage You can also customize warnings and limits From Settings tap Connections Data usage Turn on Data saver Use Data saver to reduce your data consumption by preventing selected apps from sending or receiving data in the background 1 From Settings tap Connections Data usage Data saver 2 Tap to turn on Data saver To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage tap Allowed to use da...

Page 133: ...e over mobile connections over a period of time You can view total usage as well as usage by app Billing cycle and data warning Change the monthly date to align with your carrier s billing date TIP Use these features to keep an eye on your estimated data usage Monitor Wi Fi data You can restrict Wi Fi data access by customizing usage limits and networks 1 From Settings tap Connections Data usage 2...

Page 134: ...assword You can customize your Mobile hotspot password to make it easier to remember 1 From Settings tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the password enter a new password and then tap Save Configure mobile hotspot settings You can customize your mobile hotspot s security and connection settings 1 From Settings tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspo...

Page 135: ... and tethering 2 Tap an option Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device s Internet connection using Bluetooth Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable and then tap USB tethering Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter and then tap Ethernet tethering Nearby device scanning Easily set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device scanning ...

Page 136: ...he connection information from your VPN administrator 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap More options Add VPN profile 3 Enter the VPN network information provided by your network administrator and tap Save Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap Settings next to a VP...

Page 137: ...nd follow the prompts TIP You need an adapter not included to connect an Ethernet cable to your device Network unlock View your device s network lock status and check if your device is eligible to be unlocked for use on another mobile network Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap Connections More connection settings Network unlock for the following options Network lock status View the curr...

Page 138: ...nds vibrations and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts Vibrate while ringing Set your device to vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call Vibrate Use vibration only for notifications and alerts Mute Set your device to make no sounds Temporary mute Set a time limit for muting the device TIP Use the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys t...

Page 139: ...call ringtones notifications media and system sounds From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Volume and drag the sliders for each sound type TIP You can also use the Volume keys to adjust the volume When pressed a pop up menu shows the volume level and current sound type You can tap the menu to expand it and then adjust the volume of the other sound types by dragging their sliders Use Volume keys f...

Page 140: ...or adding your own 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Ringtone 2 Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it or tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone Notification sound Choose a preset sound for all notification alerts 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Notification sound 2 Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it TIP You can also customize notifications sounds to be unique ...

Page 141: ...ation Touch interactions Vibrate when you tap navigation buttons or touch and hold items on the screen Dialing keypad Vibrate when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad Navigation gestures Vibrate when using gestures Charging Vibrate when a charger is connected Samsung keyboard Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard Camera feedback Vibrate when taking pictures zooming changing shooting modes ...

Page 142: ...d vibration Sound quality and effects Adapt sound 2 Tap Adapt sound for to select when to change the sound settings 3 Tap the sound profile that fits you best and tap Settings to customize TIP Tap Personalize your sound to let your device identify the best sound for you Separate app sound You can choose to have an app play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the other ...

Page 143: ...tyle Brief Enable customization of your notification colors lighting style and included apps Included apps View brief notifications for your apps Brief pop up settings Customize the Edge lighting style colors and enable notifications to show even while the screen is off Detailed Enable the default Samsung Notification settings Recently sent notifications You can view a list of apps that have sent ...

Page 144: ...w Do not disturb exceptions Alarms and sounds Enable sounds and vibrations for alarms events and reminders while Do not disturb mode is active Apps Add apps that you would like to receive notifications from in Do not disturb mode Call message and conversation notifications will still reach you even if you don t allow the associated apps Hide notifications View customization options to hide notific...

Page 145: ...es Clear notifications to stop the reminders App icon badges Identify which apps have active notifications with badges that appear on their icons Tap to choose whether or not badges indicate the number of unread notifications Wireless Emergency Alerts Customize notifications for emergency alerts Alert when phone picked up You can set the device to notify you about missed calls and messages by vibr...

Page 146: ...ning white or bright screens and notifications From Settings tap Display for the following options l Light Apply a light color theme to your device default l Dark Apply a dark color theme to your device l Dark mode settings Customize when and where Dark mode is applied Turn on as scheduled Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule Screen brightness Adjust the screen brigh...

Page 147: ...llowing options Tap to enable this feature Tap Adaptive to automatically adjust your screen s color temperature based on your usage patterns and the time of day Tap Custom to set a schedule for when Eye comfort shield should be enabled Tap Set schedule and choose Always on Sunset to sunrise or Custom Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter Screen mode Your device has sev...

Page 148: ...o see 1 From Settings tap Display Screen zoom 2 Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level Screen resolution You can lower the screen resolution to save battery power or increase it to sharpen the image quality Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only 1 From Settings tap Display Screen resolution 2 Tap your preferred resolution and then tap Apply NOTE Some apps may not support higher or lower screen res...

Page 149: ...ch protection Prevent the screen from detecting touch input while the device is in a dark place such as a pocket or a bag From Settings tap Display Accidental touch protection to enable the feature Touch sensitivity Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors From Settings tap Display Touch sensitivity to enable Show charging information Battery level and estimated ...

Page 150: ...he selected Screen saver TIP Tap Settings next to a feature for additional options Lift to wake Turn on the screen by lifting the device From Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Lift to wake to enable this feature Double tap to turn on screen Turn on the screen by double tapping instead of using the Side key From Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Double tap to tur...

Page 151: ... the display size Lock screen and security You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock Screen lock types Google Play Protect Security update Find My Mobile Samsung Pass Secure Folder Secure Wi Fi Private Share Samsung Blockchain Keystore Install unknown apps Password for factory data reset Set up SIM card lock View passwords Device administration Credential storage Ad...

Page 152: ... Always On Display Display notifications on the Always on Display screen 3 Configure the following screen lock options Smart Lock Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or other devices have been detected A secure screen lock is required for this feature Secure lock settings Customize your secure lock settings A secure screen lock is required for this feature Always On Display Ena...

Page 153: ... apps and device for security risks and threats From Settings tap Biometrics and security Google Play Protect Updates are checked for automatically Security update You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update and find out if newer updates are available From Settings tap Biometrics and security Security update to see the latest security update installed and check if ...

Page 154: ...ervices with biometric data You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung pass to learn more 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Samsung Pass 2 Sign in to your Samsung account and add your biometric data Secure Folder You can create a secure folder on your device to protect private content and apps from anyone who may be using ...

Page 155: ... up a new cryptocurrency wallet Install unknown apps You can allow installation of unknown third party apps from selected apps or sources 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Install unknown apps 2 Tap an app or source and then tap Allow from this source TIP Installing unknown third party apps could make your device and personal data more vulnerable to security risks Password for factory da...

Page 156: ...rd to turn on the feature Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN View passwords You can have characters displayed briefly in password fields as you type them From Settings tap Biometrics and security Other security settings Make passwords visible to turn on the feature Device administration You can authorize security features and apps to have administrative access to your device 1 From Settin...

Page 157: ... Install a new certificate from storage Clear credentials Erase credential contents from the device and reset the password Advanced security settings You can use these options to configure advanced security settings to better protect your device From Settings tap Biometrics and security Other security settings for the following options Trust agents Allow trusted devices to perform selected actions...

Page 158: ...rmit such access Samsung Privacy Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having technical problems 1 From Settings tap Privacy 2 Under Samsung tap the following options to customize Samsung Privacy View Samsung s privacy information Customization Service Allow Samsung to provide customized content and recommendations Send diagnostic data Send diagnostic information ab...

Page 159: ...s turned off Bluetooth scanning Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth even when Bluetooth is turned off Recent location requests View a list of apps that have requested your location 1 From Settings tap Location 2 Tap to turn on Location services 3 Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app s settings Location services Location servic...

Page 160: ...count 2 Tap one of the account types 3 Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts Account settings Each account has its own custom settings You can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type Account settings and available features vary between account types From Settings tap Accounts and bac...

Page 161: ...ccount to restore your backup data Google Account You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup 2 Under Google Drive tap Back up data External storage transfer You can back up your data to a USB storage device or restore backup data using Smart Switch For more information see Transfer data from an old device From Settings tap Accounts and ...

Page 162: ...uick optimization feature From Settings tap Battery and device care Optimize now Battery View how battery power is used for your various device activities From Settings tap Battery and device care Battery for the following options Usage since last full charge View your recent battery usage by time app and service Power saving mode Save battery life by turning off Motion smoothness and limiting bac...

Page 163: ...when connected to a supported charger Fast wireless charging Enable or disable fast wireless charging when using a supported charger To prevent fan noise during wireless charging disable this option Storage View your storage capacity and detailed usage by category and file type From Settings tap Battery and device care Storage Tap a category to view and manage files Memory Check the amount of avai...

Page 164: ...ettings tap Battery and device care The following options are available Search Find panels that are either installed or available to install Care report View information about the restart history and charging and temperature tips More options Show icon on Apps screen Display the icon for Device care on the Apps screen Automation Optimize your device automatically at set times based on your usage p...

Page 165: ...ice language To switch to another language on the list tap the desired language and then tap Apply Text to speech Configure your Text to Speech TTS options TTS is used for various accessibility features such as Voice Assistant From Settings tap General management Text to speech for options Preferred engine Choose either the Samsung or Google Text to speech engine Tap Settings for options Language ...

Page 166: ...y settings for Samsung voice input Keyboard button on navigation bar Enable a button on the Navigation bar to quickly switch between keyboards Physical keyboards Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device sold separately 1 From Settings tap General management 2 Tap Physical keyboard and then choose an option Show on screen keyboard Show the on screen keyboard whil...

Page 167: ...ce l Tap Settings to customize your service l Tap Autofill service to change your default service Date and time By default your device receives date and time information from the wireless network Outside of network coverage you can set the date and time manually From Settings tap General management Date and time The following options are available Automatic date and time Receive date and time upda...

Page 168: ...tap Software update for the following options Check for updates Manually check for software updates Check for software updates Manually check for software updates Continue update Resume an update that was interrupted Show software update history View a list of all software updates on your device Smart updates Install security updates automatically Use software update assistant Connect your device ...

Page 169: ...rk settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Reset accessibility settings You can reset device accessibility settings Accessibility settings in downloaded apps and your personal data are not affected 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Reset accessibility settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Auto restart at set times Optimize your device by restarting it a...

Page 170: ... for the password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account 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 Settings tap General management Reset Factory data reset 2 Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset...

Page 171: ...cally activates the FRP security feature Disable Factory Reset Protection To disable FRP remove all Google Accounts from the device 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Google Account 2 Tap Remove account Collect diagnostics Collect diagnostic data for troubleshooting Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap General management Reset Collect diagnostics The following options...

Page 172: ...nd dexterity Advanced settings Installed services About Accessibility Recommended for you View a list of accessibility features that you are using and some recommended features you may want to enable From Settings tap Accessibility Recommended for you to view recommendations TalkBack Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the screen 1 From Settings tap Acces...

Page 173: ...ontrast with the background High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background Highlight buttons Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out better against the wallpaper Color inversion Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black text on a white background...

Page 174: ...features to assist with audial aspects of the device Options may vary by carrier Sounds You can adjust audio quality when using hearing aids or earphones From Settings tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements and tap an option Real time text Activate real time text RTT calling Hearing aid support Improve the sound quality to work better with hearing aids Amplify ambient sound Enable this feature and...

Page 175: ...d subtitle services Sound notifications Receive alerts when the device detects a baby crying or a doorbell Interaction and dexterity You can configure Accessibility features to assist with limited dexterity when interacting with your device Alternate input You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an o...

Page 176: ...board Touch settings You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Touch and hold delay Select a time interval for this action Tap duration Set how long an interaction must be held to be recognized as a tap Ignore repeated touches Set a time duration in which to ignore repeated touches Mouse and physi...

Page 177: ...eatures to open by quickly pressing the Side and Volume up keys at the same time Volume up and down keys Configure selected services to turn on when you press and hold the Volume up and Volume down keys for three seconds Notifications From Settings tap Accessibility Advanced settings and tap an option Flash notification Flash either the camera light or the screen when you receive notifications or ...

Page 178: ...d here after they are installed About Accessibility Legal and license information about the current Accessibility software is available in Settings From Settings tap Accessibility About Accessibility The following information is available Version View the current Accessibility software version Open source licenses View information for the open source licenses used for Accessibility 178 Settings ...

Page 179: ...your device 2 Your device may ask you to download the Android Auto app or update to the newest version of the app Follow the prompts and complete your setup 3 On your car s display select Android Auto and follow the prompts NOTE Your device s Bluetooth is turned on automatically when Android Auto is connected to your car through USB Connection help View connected vehicles connect new vehicles and ...

Page 180: ...g Google Assistant Set your weather home and work locations and more for your Google Assistant Weather Enable this to show weather information on your car screen obtained using your device s location Notifications Choose how to view incoming notifications From Settings tap Advanced features Android Auto for the following features Preview incoming messages Enable to show the first line of an incomi...

Page 181: ...oid Auto for the following features Privacy Policy Explains how Google handles your information when you use Google s services Safety Data and Legal Notices Important information about safety and Android Auto Version View version and permissions information for Android Auto Tips and help View tips and techniques as well as the user manual for your device From Settings tap Tips and help Dual Messen...

Page 182: ...dware and software versions and more 1 From Settings tap About phone to view your phone number model number serial number and IMEI information 2 Tap additional items to view more information about your device TIP You can view your device s FCC ID from About phone Status information 182 Settings ...

Page 183: ...arn more Videos youtube com samsungcare Samsung Care samsung com us support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Tips samsung com us support tips 183 ...

Page 184: ...ilable online Phone English samsung com us Legal Phone HSGuide Spanish samsung com us Legal Phone HSGuide SP This information can also be found on the device in the About device or About phone or About tablet section for example Settings About phone or About device or About tablet Legal information Samsung legal Or search Legal If your device required Federal Communications Commission FCC approval...

Page 185: ...oroughly with a clean soft cloth if exposed to liquid other than fresh water rinse with fresh water and dry as directed l Any device which uses accessible compartments or ports that can be opened should have these sealed or closed tightly to prevent liquid from entering the system l If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet sound may not be heard clearly during a...

Page 186: ...hildren do not have access to services or content not approved by the parent Routinely check this device to ensure it is working properly and is safe for children to use Samsung Electronics America Inc Address 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park New Jersey 07660 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Internet samsung com 2021 Samsung Electronics America Inc Samsung Samsung Galaxy Multi Window S Pen Samsung H...

Page 187: ...ed files Screen images are simulated Appearance of device may vary The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services features 187 Legal information ...

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