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Settings

Introduction

Customize device settings.
On the Apps screen, tap 

Settings

. Alternatively, open the notification panel and tap 

.

To search for settings by entering keywords, tap  . You can also search for settings 

by selecting a tag under 

Suggestions

.

This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung 

devices.
Depending on the model, some content may differ, or descriptions of options or 

features not available on your device may be included.

Summary of Contents for SM-A057M

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English LTN 02 2024 Rev 2 0 SM A055M SM A055M DS SM A057M SM A057M DS...

Page 2: ...s 37 Messages 39 Multi window Using multiple apps at once 42 Samsung Internet 43 Samsung Kids 44 Samsung Health 45 Samsung Notes 46 Samsung Members 46 Samsung Global Goals 46 Galaxy Shop 47 GalaxyWear...

Page 3: ...tuations and solutions Appendix 118 Troubleshooting 124 About Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Settings 77 Introduction 78 Samsung account 78 Connections 79 Wi Fi 80 Bluetooth 81 Data saver 82 Allowed ne...

Page 4: ...4 Getting started...

Page 5: ...ions GalaxyA05 Proximity Light sensor Side button Volume button Touch screen Headphone jack Front camera Speaker Multipurpose jack USB Type C SIM card microSD card tray Rearcamera Flash Microphone Mai...

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

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: ...fully charging disconnect 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 Battery If...

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: ...hargerthat 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 fe...

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: ...ity referto the Samsung website GalaxyA05 1 2 4 3 GalaxyA05s 1 2 4 3 1 GalaxyA05 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to the tray to loosen the tray GalaxyA05s Insert the ejection pin into the h...

Page 15: ...d in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card orwill not recognize the card To use the SD card you must format it If yourdevice cannot format orrecognize the SD card contact th...

Page 16: ...facturer s warranty does not coverloss of data resulting from useractions Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where the use of wi...

Page 17: ...e Side button and then tap Emergencycall Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Emergencycall To manage yourmedical information and emergency contacts open Settings and...

Page 18: ...and various features of the device This chapteris a common manual forapps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ ordescriptions of apps or features no...

Page 19: ...p Forgot password ordon t have an account Create account FindingyourID and resettingyourpassword If you forget yourSamsung account ID orpassword tap Forgot password ordon t have an account Forgot ID o...

Page 20: ...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 sc...

Page 21: ...cent 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 widerscr...

Page 22: ...e 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 Favorite...

Page 23: ...een Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colors icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific ap...

Page 24: ...rtcut 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 also move frequently used apps to t...

Page 25: ...atively 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 passwo...

Page 26: ...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 Airplane mode...

Page 27: ...pwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel Check the notification details and perform various actions Clearall notifications Open Settings Access the notificati...

Page 28: ...anel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controllerto control the playback Controlling nearbydevices Launch and take control of nearby connected devices and frequ...

Page 29: ...ge 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...

Page 30: ...or to select the desired text ortap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy orCut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Touch and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To past...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...ttings open Settings and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can check the app s permissions list and change its permissions To check orchange app permission settings by permission category...

Page 33: ...e to the right on a contact ora phone numberto make a call If this feature is turned off tap Settings Othercall settings and then tap the Swipe to call ortext switch to turn it on Using speed dial To...

Page 34: ...ards and select a message to send To create various rejection messages open the Phone app tap Settings Quick decline messages entera message and then tap Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specif...

Page 35: ...ts Import contacts 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 Sams...

Page 36: ...s 1 Open the Contacts 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 Con...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...ons If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversation categories switch to turn it on Deleting messages Touch and hold a message to delete then tap Delete Changing message s...

Page 39: ...ow Using multiple apps at once Introduction Run two apps at the same time in split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some app...

Page 40: ...he pop up view swipe from the top cornertowards the middle of the screen To use this feature open Settings tap Advanced features Multiwindow and then tap the Swipe forsplit screen orSwipe forpop upvie...

Page 41: ...the app windows to the edge of the screen the windowwill be maximized Moving pop upwindows To move a pop up window tap the multi window handle and drag it to a new location Savingyourown split screen...

Page 42: ...webpage 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 p...

Page 43: ...rthe first time orafterperforming a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Yourpreset screen lock method oryourcre...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...y not be available depending on the model 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...

Page 46: ...g Global Goals The Global Goals which were established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the powerto end poverty...

Page 47: ...ce with yourdevice Calendar Manage yourschedule by entering upcoming events in yourplanner Creating events 1 Open the Calendar app and tap ordouble tap a date If the date already has saved events orta...

Page 48: ...en will appear 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...

Page 49: ...larms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event orset a specific duration Open the Clock app Calculator Perform basic arithmetic orscientific calculations Open the Calculato...

Page 50: ...ame and then tap Remove SmartThings Control and manage smart appliances and Internet of Things IoT products To access more information open the SmartThings app and tap Menu Howto use 1 Open the SmartT...

Page 51: ...uTube Music You can also access the music collections stored on yourdevice and play them Google TV Purchase orrent videos such as movies and TV programs from Play Store Drive Store yourcontent on the...

Page 52: ...the model Taking pictures 1 Open the Camera app You can also open the app by pressing the Side button twice ordragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you...

Page 53: ...ain Make sure that the lens is not damaged orcontaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Yourdevice s camera features a wide angle lens Minordis...

Page 54: ...tically adjusting based on changes to the subjects orlight sources Touch and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appearon the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting...

Page 55: ...tion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix metering averages the entire scene Spot metering uses the light in a concentrated centerarea of the shot to calculate the exposure of the...

Page 56: ...ffect and modify facial features such as yourskin tone orface shape before taking a picture 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select effects and take a picture Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting o...

Page 57: ...pears 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 co...

Page 58: ...the 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...

Page 59: ...lain wall Food mode Take pictures of food with more vibrant colors 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD A frame will appearon the screen and the area outside the frame will be blurred 2 To resiz...

Page 60: ...he left or right Start bracket Slow motion section End bracket Section editing bar Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people orcars and view them as fast motion videos 1 On the shooting mod...

Page 61: ...hare them online You cannot record videos in the HEVC format in some shooting modes General Auto HDR Take pictures with rich colors and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Grid lines Displ...

Page 62: ...ns orcheck out the frequently asked questions About Camera Check the Camera app version and legal information Some features may not be available depending on the model Gallery Introduction Access imag...

Page 63: ...More options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Check details and additional features Add the image to favorites Cropping enlarged images 1 Open the Gallery app and select...

Page 64: ...reen Create a GIF Configure the caption settings Rewind orfast forward by dragging the bar Switch to the pop up video player More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Touch and hold to fas...

Page 65: ...mages andvideos Open the Gallery app tap and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced When yourGallery app is synced with the cloud pict...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...e radio antenna The FM radio scans and saves available stations automaticallywhen running forthe first time Check the list of saved stations More options Scan and save stations Add the current station...

Page 71: ...also share content using a QR code 1 Open the Gallery app and select an image 2 On the otherdevice open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to turn it on If you cannot fin...

Page 72: ...a device to transferthe image to ortap Viewcontact and select a contact Settingwho can findyourphone Set who is allowed to find and send content to yourphone 1 Open the notification panel swipe downw...

Page 73: ...the toolbarat the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more conten...

Page 74: ...vice 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 device...

Page 75: ...urprevious device s operating system and then tap Wireless 6 On the previous device tap Connect 7 On yournew phone select an option you want tap Next and then follow the on screen instructions to tran...

Page 76: ...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 ca...

Page 77: ...ap To search forsettings by entering keywords tap You can also search forsettings by selecting a tag underSuggestions This chapteris a common manual forsettings and features provided by Samsung device...

Page 78: ...ations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in airplane mode SIM manager dual SIM models Activate yourSIM orU...

Page 79: ...urn it on 2 Select a network from the Wi Fi networks list Networks with a lock icon require a password Once the device connects to a Wi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time i...

Page 80: ...y be incompatible with yourdevice Do not use the Bluetooth feature forillegal purposes forexample pirating copies of files orillegally tapping communications forcommercial purposes Samsung is not resp...

Page 81: ...nt to pairwith is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the otherdevice Data saver Reduce yourdata usage by preventing som...

Page 82: ...a mobile hotspot to share 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 You c...

Page 83: ...use a wired network and configure network settings Keep system configuration up to date Allow automatic configuration changes to ensure that network connection features work as expected Printing Conf...

Page 84: ...tablet and phone to use calling and messaging features on the tablet with yourphone number You must registerand sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and phone Some calling and messaging f...

Page 85: ...tions are detected You can also run them manually by tapping the button wheneveryou want To run modes manually select the mode you want and tap Turn on To turn off a running mode tap the mode and tap...

Page 86: ...ds andvibration Sound Vibrate Mute Set the device to use sound mode vibration mode orsilent mode Vibratewhile ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone forincoming calls Temporarymute Set...

Page 87: ...es music and voice With DolbyAtmos you can experience moving audio sounds that flow all around you DolbyAtmos forgaming Experience the DolbyAtmos sound optimized forgames while playing games Depending...

Page 88: ...k mode on oroff Dark mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night orin a dark place You can set a schedule forapplying Dark mode The dark theme may not be...

Page 89: ...Screen saver Set the device to launch a screensaverwhen the device is charging Some features may not be available depending on the model Motion smoothness GalaxyA05s The refresh rate is the numberof t...

Page 90: ...y percentage on the status bar Batteryinformation Check out battery information such as the battery capacity The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery powerruns out Usage time le...

Page 91: ...k Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming About Lock screen Check out the Lock screen version and legal information Some features may not be avail...

Page 92: ...apps and keep yourdevice safe from malicious software Updates Check the version of yourdevice s software and check forupdates Biometrics Change the settings forbiometric data Referto Face recognition...

Page 93: ...hich are not secure all of yourbiometric data will be deleted Precautions forusing face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock yourdevice keep the following precautions in mind Yourde...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget yourpattern PIN or password If yourfingerprint is not recognized unlock the device using the pattern PIN orpassword you set when registering the fi...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...tings screen tap Safetyand emergency Medical info Enteryourmedical information Emergencycontacts Add youremergency contacts EmergencySOS Set the device to make an emergency call to the preset number w...

Page 98: ...a and settings safe on your device You can back up yoursensitive information You must sign in to yourGoogle Account to back up data Smart Switch Open Smart Switch and transferdata from yourprevious de...

Page 99: ...p Accounts and backup 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore Google Configure settings forsome features provided by Google On the Settings scr...

Page 100: ...rrierormodel Motions and gestures Turn on the motion feature and configure settings On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Lift towake Set the device to turn on the screen w...

Page 101: ...be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app The Dual Messengerfeature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited forthe second app Unins...

Page 102: ...iving monitorto monitorthe amount of the time you use yourdevice while driving Walking monitor Turn on the walking monitorto monitorthe amount of time you use yourdevice while walking Volume monitor T...

Page 103: ...ete orUninstall The actual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the storage The available capacit...

Page 104: ...ptimization Perform auto optimization by closing background apps or cleaning up memory to keep the device running in its best condition Tap Auto restart to set the device to restart automaticallywhen...

Page 105: ...t Samsung Keyboard settings Change the settings forthe Samsung Keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings Physical keyboard Change the sett...

Page 106: ...ed foryou Check the accessibility features you are currently using and check otherrecommended features Vision enhancements Customize the settings to improve accessibility forvisually impaired users Ta...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...icense Software information Access the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Batteryinformation Check out the device s battery status and information...

Page 109: ...109 Usage notices...

Page 110: ...es caused by edited registry settings ormodified operating system software Attempting to customize the operating system may cause the device orapps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers...

Page 111: ...To access the FCC ID open Settings and tap About phone Status information If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been authorized for sale in the U S orits territories...

Page 112: ...orthis 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 retail...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...117 Appendix...

Page 118: ...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 119: ...Samsung Service Centeroran authorized service center Yourdevice freezes orencounters a fatal problem Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centeror...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...tips contact a Samsung Service Centeroran authorized service center Picture qualityis poorerthan the preview The quality of yourpictures mayvary depending on the surroundings and the photography techn...

Page 122: ...h is ready to be scanned orconnected to Ensure that yourphone and the otherBluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m On yourphone open Settings tap Connections and then tap the Blue...

Page 123: ...a stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minorrocking orvibration of parts may occur Overtime friction be...

Page 124: ...our hearing aid orcochlearimplant to determine if you hearany interfering noise Consult yourcarrierorthe manufacturerof this device forinformation on hearing aid compatibility If you have questions ab...

Page 125: ...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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