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Table of Contents

4  Device layout and functions
9  Charging the battery
12  Nano-SIM card
14  microSD card
17  Turning the device on and off
18  Initial setup
18  Samsung account
19  Transferring data from your previous

device (Smart Switch)

22  Understanding the screen
29  Notification panel
31  Entering text

Apps and features

33 Installing or uninstalling apps
34 Phone
37 Contacts
39 Messages
40 Camera
51 Gallery
55 AR Zone (Galaxy A05s)

59 Multi window (Using multiple apps

at once)

61  Samsung Internet
62  Samsung Health
63  Samsung Notes
64  Samsung Members
64  Samsung Kids
65  Samsung Global Goals
65  Samsung TV Plus
65  Galaxy Shop
65  Galaxy Wearable
66 Calendar
67 Reminder (Receiving notifications

for to-do items)

68 Voice Recorder
68 My Files (Checking and managing

the files)

68 Clock
69 Calculator
69  Game Launcher
70 SmartThings
70  Sharing content
72  Google apps

Summary of Contents for SM-A055F

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 10 2023 Rev 1 1 SM A055F SM A055F DS SM A057F SM A057F DS SM A057G DSN...

Page 2: ...33 Installing oruninstalling apps 34 Phone 37 Contacts 39 Messages 40 Camera 51 Gallery 55 AR Zone GalaxyA05s 59 Multi window Using multiple apps at once 61 Samsung Internet 62 Samsung Health 63 Sams...

Page 3: ...Device overheating situations and solutions Appendix 113 Troubleshooting 118 Removing the battery Settings 73 Introduction 73 Samsung account 73 Connections 75 Wi Fi 76 Bluetooth 77 NFC and contactles...

Page 4: ...ting started Device layout and functions GalaxyA05 Proximity Light sensor Side button Volume button Touch screen Headphone jack Front camera Speaker Multipurpose jack USB Type C SIM card microSD card...

Page 5: ...Getting started 5 Rearcamera Flash Microphone Main antenna Speaker Microphone GPS antenna...

Page 6: ...or Side button Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume button Touch screen Headphone jack Front camera Speaker Multipurpose jack USB Type C SIM card microSD card tray NFC antenna Rearcamera Main antenna...

Page 7: ...ker orreceiver orif these parts are covered the device s sound may become quiet orcertain features may not work If you attempt to remove the dust orforeign materials with a sharp object the device may...

Page 8: ...apture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side button Select an app orfeature to launch by pressing the Side button twice Open Settings tap Advanced features...

Page 9: ...the charger from the device Quick charging Use a superfast chargerorfast charger You can check the connection status of the chargerby opening Settings and tapping Batteryand device care Battery If fa...

Page 10: ...p up window that appears on yourphone is fordata transfer Do not select an app from the pop up window Reducing the batteryconsumption Yourdevice provides various options that help you conserve battery...

Page 11: ...argerthat guarantees the charging performance If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediatelywhen the chargeris connected Allow a depleted battery to charge fora few...

Page 12: ...rs fora single device In some areas data transferspeeds may be slowerif two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Some services that require a network connection may...

Page 13: ...cularto the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave orfall out of the tray If you insert the tray into yourdevice while the tray i...

Page 14: ...ding on the SD card manufacturerand type To check out yourdevice s maximum SD card capacity referto the Samsung website GalaxyA05 1 2 4 3 GalaxyA05s 1 2 4 3 1 GalaxyA05 Insert the ejection pin into th...

Page 15: ...y into the tray the SD card may leave orfall out of the tray If you insert the tray into yourdevice while the tray is wet yourdevice may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tr...

Page 16: ...aged orlost orcause damage to the external storage orphone Samsung is not responsible forlosses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the SD card An S...

Page 17: ...open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Tap Poweroff To restart the device tap Restart Forcing restart If yourdevice is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side button and t...

Page 18: ...Alternatively open Settings and tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add account Samsung account 2 Sign in to yourSamsung account If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Findingyour...

Page 19: ...device using yournew phone s USB cable A USB connectormay be needed depending on the previous device 2 When the app selection pop up window appears tap Smart Switch Receive data 3 In the previous devi...

Page 20: ...urprevious device s operating system and then tap Wireless 6 On the previous device tap Allow 7 On yournew phone select an option you want tap Next and then follow the on screen instructions to transf...

Page 21: ...is not a Samsung device back up data to a computerusing an app provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect yourprevious device to the computerusing the device s USB cab...

Page 22: ...orpinch on the screen Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with otherelectrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touch scr...

Page 23: ...ent apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Touch and hold to open the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar Check files oruse apps on a widerscre...

Page 24: ...upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards ordownwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button orthe Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite a...

Page 25: ...n Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app...

Page 26: ...the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen touch and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can...

Page 27: ...tively double tap the screen Changing the screen lock method To change the screen lock method open Settings tap Lock screen Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN passwor...

Page 28: ...rk connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature turned on Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text ormultimedia message Alarm turned on Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode tu...

Page 29: ...Gallery Share the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured screen open Settings tap Advanced features Screenshots and then tap the Showtoolbaraftercapturing switch to tur...

Page 30: ...ick panel layout Brightness control Showalways Controlling media playback Control media on yourphone and connected nearby devices on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media...

Page 31: ...e input languages and select the languages to use When you select two ormore languages you can switch between the input languages by tapping Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change t...

Page 32: ...the tab Search forcontent and enterit Translate text and enterit Find spelling and grammatical mistakes and get suggestions when writing in English Share music links Share video links Enteremojis Atta...

Page 33: ...n option PlayStore Purchase and download apps Open the PlayStore app Browse apps by category orsearch forapps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap youraccount icon tap Settings Network pr...

Page 34: ...check orchange app permission settings by permission category open Settings and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features...

Page 35: ...0 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then touch and hold the last digit Forexample if you set the number123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then touch and hold 3 Making an internati...

Page 36: ...second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call Video call Switch to a video call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Turn speakerphone o...

Page 37: ...s 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contactswithyourweb accounts Sync yourdevice contacts with online contacts saved in yourweb accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Ope...

Page 38: ...acts app and tap Edit 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family orfriends and manage contacts by group 1 Open the Contacts app and tap...

Page 39: ...h and hold and sayyourmessage The recording icon appears onlywhile the message input field is empty 3 Tap to send the message Enterrecipients Entera message Enteremojis orstickers Attach files Recipie...

Page 40: ...then tap Delete Changing message settings Open the Messages app tap Settings You can block unwanted messages change notification settings and more Camera Introduction Take pictures and record videos...

Page 41: ...ff when unused Some methods may not be available depending on the carrierormodel 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus To adjust the brightness of pictures drag the adjus...

Page 42: ...avoid such conditions when planning to use the camera If fogging does occur allow the camera to dry naturally at room temperature before taking pictures orrecording videos otherwise results may look...

Page 43: ...cally takes a picture Select an aspect ratio and resolution forpictures Select a frame rate forhyperlapse videos Select an aspect ratio forvideos Select a resolution forvideos Apply a filtereffect orb...

Page 44: ...e self portraits with a wide angle shot of the landscape orpeople tap 3 Tap to take a picture Applying filterand beautyeffects You can select a filtereffect and modify facial features such as yourskin...

Page 45: ...on the preview screen tap to take a picture Background bluradjustment bar Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blurmay not be applied properly in the following conditi...

Page 46: ...he picture becomes brighter This is ideal forpictures of scenery orpictures taken at night A fast shutterspeed allows less light in This is ideal fortaking pictures of fast moving subjects EV Change t...

Page 47: ...e frame to move it 3 Tap and drag the adjustment barto adjust the colourtemperature 4 Tap to take a picture Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of pictures and then stitch them togetherto...

Page 48: ...of the video will be set as a slow motion section and the video will start playing Up to two slow motion sections will be created based on the video To edit the slow motion section tap and drag the se...

Page 49: ...n you swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it High efficiencypictures Take pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Selfies Save selfies as previewed Set the device to s...

Page 50: ...n tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods fortaking a picture or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used such as the shooting mode when you open the...

Page 51: ...ery Introduction Access images and videos stored in yourdevice You can also manage images and videos by album orcreate stories Using Gallery Open the Gallery app Search forimages and videos Sync image...

Page 52: ...right on the screen More options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favorites Cropping enlarged images 1 Open the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread t...

Page 53: ...itch to the pop up video player More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Touch and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag up ordown on the left side o...

Page 54: ...will be synced When yourGallery app is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can access images and videos saved in the cloud in yourGallery app and fr...

Page 55: ...e app Open the Camera app and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the carrierormodel AR Emoji Studio Create emojis anywayyou want and have fun using them in various featur...

Page 56: ...jis to delete and then tap Delete Creating an AR emoji shortvideo and decoratingyourdevicewith it You can create a short video with an emoji and use it as a wallpaperorcall background image 1 Open the...

Page 57: ...tickers When you create AR emojis stickers with emoji expressions and actions will be created automatically You can also create yourown stickers by changing the expression or background You can use yo...

Page 58: ...during a conversation through messages oron a social network The following actions are an example of using youremoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on...

Page 59: ...lso 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 Opening apps using the Recents button 1 Tap the Recents button to open th...

Page 60: ...n the app windows to the edge of the screen the windowwill be maximised Moving pop upwindows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbarand drag it to a new location Savingyourown split screen la...

Page 61: ...bpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use Secret mode Access yourbookmarks Using Secret mode If you set a password forSecret mode you can prev...

Page 62: ...msung Health app When running this app forthe first time orrestarting it afterperforming a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home s...

Page 63: ...to yournotes Creating notes 1 Open the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Entera title Insert files Reading mode 2 When you are finished composi...

Page 64: ...otification panel swipe downwards and then tap Kids If you cannot find Kids on the quick settings panel tap and drag the button overto add it When starting Samsung Kids forthe first time orafterperfor...

Page 65: ...ilable depending on the carrierormodel GalaxyShop Access the Samsung website and check various information related to products Open the GalaxyShop app This app may not be available depending on the ca...

Page 66: ...tap 2 Enterevent details and tap Save Syncing eventswithyouraccounts 1 Open Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Ca...

Page 67: ...and the Reminderapp icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Open the Reminder app 2 Tap enterthe details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap orselect a...

Page 68: ...bookmark 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Entera file name and tap Save MyFiles Checking and managing the files Access and manage various files stored in the device Open the MyFiles app To check forunneces...

Page 69: ...cientific calculator Game Launcher Game Launchergathers yourgames downloaded from PlayStore and GalaxyStore into one place Open the Game Launcher app and select the game you want If Game Launcher does...

Page 70: ...shared content The devices you can connect mayvary depending on the region Available features may differdepending on the connected device Connected devices own problems ordefects are not covered by th...

Page 71: ...evices To watch videos on TV use the Smart View feature Settingwho can findyourphone Set who is allowed to find and send content to yourphone 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap...

Page 72: ...Tube Music You can also access the music collections stored on yourdevice and play them Google TV Purchase orrent videos such as movies and TV programmes from Play Store Drive Store yourcontent on the...

Page 73: ...e and Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi Turn on the Wi Fi feature to connect to a Wi Fi network and access the internet orothernetwork devices Referto Wi Fi formore information Bl...

Page 74: ...matically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches yourspecified limit You can turn on the data saverfeature to prevent some apps running in the backgrou...

Page 75: ...p next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to turn it off If you cannot connect to a Wi Fi network properly restart yourdevice s Wi Fi feature orthe wireless router Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Dir...

Page 76: ...ating copies of files orillegally tapping communications forcommercial purposes Samsung is not responsible forthe repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairingwith otherBluetooth device...

Page 77: ...s You can use yourphone to read nearfield communications tags NFC that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets fortransportation orevents afte...

Page 78: ...include all available payment apps If you update the payment app orinstall a new one the payment services that you used before may not work properly If that is the case on the Settings screen tap Con...

Page 79: ...yourphone s mobile data connection with otherdevices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to turn it on The icon appears on the status...

Page 80: ...gure network settings Printing Configure settings forprinterplug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printerthrough Wi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images ordocuments Some print...

Page 81: ...e wearable device you can customise the wearable device s settings and apps Referto GalaxyWearable for more information SmartThings Control and manage smart appliances and Internet of Things IoT produ...

Page 82: ...the routine s running condition to manual tap Start manually This option will appearonlywhen there are no running conditions set When a pop up window appears tap Add You can add the routine to the Hom...

Page 83: ...certain actions such as charging the device Volume Adjust the device s volume level Callvibration Change the call vibration settings Notificationvibration Change the notification vibration settings Sy...

Page 84: ...listen to the Navigation app through yourdevice s speakerwhile listening to playback from the Music app through the vehicle s Bluetooth speaker 1 On the Settings screen tap Sounds andvibration Separat...

Page 85: ...forapplying this feature Font size and style Change the font size and style Screen zoom Make the items on the screen largerorsmaller Full screen apps Select apps to use with the full screen aspect rat...

Page 86: ...he Settings screen tap Wallpaperand style Themes Applyvarious themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen locked screen and icons On the Settings screen tap Themes Home scree...

Page 87: ...tems displayed on the locked screen and the wallpaperforthe locked screen Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed when you tap the clock on the locked screen Touch and hold to edit Set the...

Page 88: ...tions Check the device s security and privacy status and change the settings On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy Lock screen Change the settings forthe locked screen Accounts Change the set...

Page 89: ...ace Be careful not to forget yourpattern PIN orpassword If you change the screen lock method to Swipe orNone which are not secure all of yourbiometric data will be deleted Precautions forusing face re...

Page 90: ...instead of using a pattern PIN orpassword 1 On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy Biometrics Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock sw...

Page 91: ...registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget yourpattern PIN or password If yourfingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN orpassword you set when registering the fi...

Page 92: ...erprints and follow the on screen instructions to registeryourfingerprint Afterregistering you can check whetheryourfingerprint is registered and its name by tapping Check added fingerprints Unlocking...

Page 93: ...cy features such as wireless emergency alerts On the Settings screen tap Safetyand emergency Medical info Enteryourmedical information Emergencycontacts Add youremergency contacts EmergencySOS Set the...

Page 94: ...revious device s data and settings even when you do not have it Referto Samsung Cloud formore information Google Drive Keep yourpersonal information app data and settings safe on your device You can b...

Page 95: ...me data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data underSamsung Cloud To check the backup data forotherdevices in y...

Page 96: ...configure settings Referto Motions and gestures formore information One handed mode Turn on one handed operation mode foryourconvenience when using the device with one hand Screenshots Change the sett...

Page 97: ...on a flat surface Turn overto mute Set the device to mute certain sounds by using motions or gestures Fingersensorgestures Set the device to open orclose the notification panel when you swipe upwards...

Page 98: ...controls foryourchildren and manage theirdigital use On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Screen time goal Set goals forhow much you use yourdevice a day App timers Limit...

Page 99: ...lware Battery Check the remaining battery powerand time to use the device Fordevices with low battery levels conserve battery powerby turning on powersaving features On the Settings screen tap Battery...

Page 100: ...device on the Samsung website Memory On the Settings screen tap Batteryand device care Memory To speed up yourdevice by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Cle...

Page 101: ...m using the mobile data connection You can also use the data compression feature to compress internet data such as images videos and webpages accessed through the mobile network On the Settings screen...

Page 102: ...ccess and alterthe settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Samsung Keyboard settings Change the settings forthe...

Page 103: ...o improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Recommended foryou Check the accessibility features you are currently using and check otherrecommended features TalkBack...

Page 104: ...software update If emergency software updates are released foryourdevice s security and to block new types of security threats theywill be installed automaticallywithout your agreement Securityupdate...

Page 105: ...ation such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information Access legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software i...

Page 106: ...es caused by edited registry settings ormodified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device orapps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers...

Page 107: ...he Adaptive brightness switch to turn it on Depending on the region ormodel some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If yourdevice is approved by th...

Page 108: ...this device and may not be compatible with otherdevices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without priornotice You can purchase additional accessories from yourlocal Samsung retailer...

Page 109: ...If the lowerpart of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not plac...

Page 110: ...g the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals orno reception When charging the batterywith a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is dama...

Page 111: ...e reaches a certain temperature a warning message will appearto prevent device failure skin irritation and damage and battery leakage Running apps will be closed and all calling and otherfeatures will...

Page 112: ...o not expose yourdevice to direct sunlight forextended periods Do not use orstore yourdevice forextended periods in very hot areas such as inside a carin the summertime Do not place the device in any...

Page 113: ...SIM card You can turn off this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK YourSIM orUSIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering yourPIN incorrectly several times You must enterthe PUK suppli...

Page 114: ...amsung Service Centre oran authorised service centre Yourdevice freezes orencounters a fatal problem Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre o...

Page 115: ...ssing the Volume button ormove to anotherarea A cellularnetwork orthe internet is often disconnected oraudio qualityis poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are...

Page 116: ...ips contact a Samsung Service Centre oran authorised service centre Picture qualityis poorerthan the preview The quality of yourpictures mayvary depending on the surroundings and the photography techn...

Page 117: ...tooth range 10 m On yourphone open Settings tap Connections and then tap the Bluetooth switch to turn it on again On yourphone open Settings tap General management Reset Reset network settings Reset s...

Page 118: ...essary data such as cache using the device care feature ormanually delete unused apps orfiles to free up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation barcontaining the Home button may...

Page 119: ...n 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...

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