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USER MANUAL

English. 02/2023. Rev.2.0

SM-A225F/N

SM-A225F/DS

SM-A225F/DSN

SM-A226B

SM-A226B/DS

SM-A226B/DSN

SM-E426B/DS

Summary of Contents for SM-A225F/N

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 02 2023 Rev 2 0 SM A225F N SM A225F DS SM A225F DSN SM A226B SM A226B DS SM A226B DSN SM E426B DS ...

Page 2: ...ontacts 36 Messages 38 Internet 39 Multi window 42 Samsung Kids 43 Samsung Notes 44 Samsung Members 44 Samsung Global Goals 44 SamsungTV Plus 44 Galaxy Shop 45 Calendar 46 Reminder 47 My Files 47 Clock 47 Calculator 48 Game Launcher 49 Game Booster Galaxy A22 50 SmartThings 51 Music Share Galaxy A22 53 Google apps 54 Camera 66 Gallery 70 AR Zone Galaxy A22 73 Voice Recorder 74 Radio 75 SamsungWall...

Page 3: ...uations and solutions Appendix 130 Troubleshooting 135 Removing the battery 83 Connections 84 Wi Fi 86 Bluetooth 87 NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models 88 Data saver 89 Mobile data only apps 89 Mobile Hotspot 90 More connection settings 91 Connected devices 92 Modes and Routines 92 Using modes 92 Using routines 93 Sounds and vibration 94 Sound quality and effects 94 Separate app sound ...

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

Page 5: ...er Side key Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Front camera Multipurpose jack USBType C Earphone jack SIM card microSD card tray Touchscreen NFC antenna NFC enabled models Rear camera Flash Microphone Main antenna Main antenna Speaker Microphone GPS antenna ...

Page 6: ... Side key Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Front camera Multipurpose jack USBType C Speaker Earphone jack SIM card microSD card tray Touchscreen NFC antenna NFC enabled models Rear camera Flash Microphone Main antenna Main antenna Speaker Microphone GPS antenna ...

Page 7: ... If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your...

Page 8: ...a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen Refer to Navigation ...

Page 9: ...the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging Wired charging Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and plug the cable into the device s multipurpose jack to charge the battery After...

Page 10: ...ction to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device rec...

Page 11: ...peeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the service provider Installing the SIM or USIM card Galaxy A22 Single SIM card tray Dual SIM card tray 2 1 3 4 Galaxy A22 5G Galaxy F42 5G Single SIM card tray Dual SIM card tray 2 1 3 4 1 Insert the ejection pin into ...

Page 12: ...mly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device SIM manager dual SIM models Launch the Settings app and tap Connections SIM manager SIM cards Activate the SIM card to use and c...

Page 13: ... to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Use only a microSD card Some SD cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device the SD card or the data stored in it Use caution to insert the SD card right side up Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged When you remove the tray from the ...

Page 14: ...evice care Storage 2 Swipe to the left to view the SD card page 3 Tap Unmount Do not remove external storage such as an SD card or USB storage while the device is transferring or accessing information or right after transferring data Doing so can cause data to be damaged or lost or cause damage to the external storage or phone Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting ...

Page 15: ...old the Side key Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follo...

Page 16: ...and various features of the device This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of apps or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 17: ...ng account If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Forgot password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Signing out of your Samsung account When you sign out of your Samsung account your da...

Page 18: ...apart or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doi...

Page 19: ...apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Ta...

Page 20: ...e upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite apps If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen bu...

Page 21: ...evice 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 functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout...

Page 22: ... shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app...

Page 23: ... deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 24: ...rsonal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using th...

Page 25: ... text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear diffe...

Page 26: ...wing functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain featur...

Page 27: ... the Media feature 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Device control Nearby connected devices and SmartThings devices and sc...

Page 28: ...put languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by tapping Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then select the keyboard type you want If the keyboard button does not appear on the navigation bar launch the Settin...

Page 29: ...g or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text ...

Page 30: ... an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable ...

Page 31: ...aunch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly ...

Page 32: ...wipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated tap Settings Other call settings and then tap the Swipe to call or text switch to activate it Using speed dial To set a number to speed dial launch the Phone app tap Keypad Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the key...

Page 33: ...rious rejection messages launch the Phone app tap Settings Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap Recents or Contacts select contacts or phone numbers and then tap Done To manually enter a number tap Add phone number enter a phone number and the...

Page 34: ...mporting them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import contacts 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select the accoun...

Page 35: ...ap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch 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 or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a group Mergi...

Page 36: ...nding messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty 3 Tap to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter emojis or stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message ...

Page 37: ...ngers apart or pinch on the screen Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversation categories switch to activate it Deleting messages Tap and hold a message to delete then tap Delete Changing message settings Launch the Messages app tap Settings You c...

Page 38: ...bpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode you can prevent others from viewing your search history browsing history bookmarks and saved pages 1 Tap Turn on Secret mode 2 Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to activate it tap Start and then set a password for ...

Page 39: ...run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 On the apps list select another app to launch ...

Page 40: ...to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add frequently used apps as an app pair to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap 3 Select a location to add the app pair The apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved to ...

Page 41: ... pop up window the window will be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here for pop up view appears The selected app will launch in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop...

Page 42: ...he first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the Parental controls feature or closing Samsung Kids Using parental control features You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage histor...

Page 43: ...may not be available depending on the model Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Enter a title Insert files Reading mode 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap D...

Page 44: ...of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality and stop climate change With Samsung Global Goals learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a better future SamsungTV Plus Select the channels like you would use aTV and enjoy various video content free of charge Launch the SamsungTV Plus app This app may not be available ...

Page 45: ...2 Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Manage calendars Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circ...

Page 46: ...p icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a category and tap 3 Select a reminder to restore and tap Restore Reminders wi...

Page 47: ...ck the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into...

Page 48: ...tore will be automatically shown on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap My games Add games Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap My games tap and hold a game and then tap Remove Changing the performance mode Galaxy A22 You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap More Game Booster Game optimisation and then select the mode you want Performance Th...

Page 49: ...stop recording tap Configure settings for Game Booster Priority mode Set the device to block incoming calls and all notifications except for alarms to prevent your game from being disturbed Temperature Memory Check the device s temperature and memory status You can also set the device to automatically adjust the volume or video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps fro...

Page 50: ...device and connect to it by following the on screen instructions Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content The devices you can connect may vary depending on the region Available features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the c...

Page 51: ...luetooth speaker 1 Make sure that your smartphone and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced settings and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 O...

Page 52: ...t 2 On your friend s smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced settings and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your smartphone open the notification panel and tap Media output 4 Tap Music Share and select your friend s Buds from the detected devices list...

Page 53: ...also view the music collections stored on your device and play them GoogleTV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your pictures and videos from various sources in one place Google Se...

Page 54: ...e Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set The camera automatically shuts off when unused Some methods may not be available depending on the service provide...

Page 55: ...again Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle pictures or videos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum capacity for recording a video may vary depending on the resolution The camera may...

Page 56: ...s AF and exposure AE You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on...

Page 57: ... shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix metering Matrix averages the entire scene Spot metering Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot In FOOD mode focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the colour tone The available options may vary depending on the model or shoot...

Page 58: ...lter and beauty effects You can select a filter effect and modify facial features such as your skin tone or face 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 options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO and tap to record a video To captur...

Page 59: ...tment bar to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a picture Background blur adjustment bar Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colour to the background The subject or ba...

Page 60: ... moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in pictures EV Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure WB Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can s...

Page 61: ...ame will be blurred To resize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a picture Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction Keep the image within the fram...

Page 62: ...ap to stop 3 Galaxy A22 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail The fast section 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 section editing bar to the left or right Start bracket Slow motion section End bracket Section editing bar Galaxy...

Page 63: ...just the frame rate according to the changing rate of the scene Galaxy A22 3 Tap to start recording 4 Tap to finish recording You can use the night hyperlapse feature by tapping on the shooting options This feature is good for doing things like taking shots from moving cars that make the light look like it is also moving Galaxy A22 Deco Pic mode Galaxy A22 5G Galaxy F42 5G Capture pictures or vide...

Page 64: ...t corner when taking pictures High efficiency pictures HEIF pictures Take pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Selfies Save selfies as previewed Set the device to save pictures as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them Videos Reduce file size High efficiency videos You can record videos in the High Efficiency Video Codec HEVC format Yo...

Page 65: ...ternet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a picture or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used such as the shooting mode when you launch the camera Storage location Select a storage location This feature will appear when you insert an SD card Privacy Privacy Notice View the privacy notice Permi...

Page 66: ...r create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images Galaxy A22 More options Grouping similar images Galaxy A22 Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 67: ... right on the screen More options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 68: ...caption settings Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Switch to the pop up video player More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjus...

Page 69: ...llery app and the cloud will be synced When your Gallery app is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting images or videos Launch the Gallery app...

Page 70: ...era app and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model AR Emoji Studio Create emojis any way you want and have fun using them in various features Creating an AR Emoji 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 You can pick a pre made emoji to get started quickly Swipe to the left or right select an emoji and then tap If you want to make y...

Page 71: ...s to delete and then tap Delete Creating an AR emoji short video and decorating your device with it You can create a short video with an emoji and use it as a wallpaper or call background image 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Select Create video Call screen or Lock screen 3 Select a template you want To change the background image tap 4 Tap Save to save the video You can view th...

Page 72: ...ji 3 Select a pose you want 4 Tap Done Save Emoji Pose AR Emoji Stickers Create your own stickers with your emoji s expressions and actions You can use your emoji stickers when sending messages or on a social network Creating your own stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers 2 Tap at the top of the stickers list 3 Edit stickers how you want and tap Save You can view the stickers...

Page 73: ...e an example of using your emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the emoji icon 3 Select one of your emoji stickers The emoji sticker will be inserted Emoji icon Voice Recorder Record or play voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While ...

Page 74: ... More options Scan and save stations Add the current station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Turn the FM radio on or off Record audio from the FM radio Enter radio frequency manually Search for stations This app may not be available depending on the service provider or model Playing through the speaker You can listen to the radio through the speak...

Page 75: ...sses and tickets for movies sports and more to view and use them in one place Samsung Pay Introduction Register cards to Samsung Pay to make both online and offline payments quickly and securely You can view more information such as cards that support this feature at www samsung com samsung pay To make payments with Samsung Pay the device may be required a connection to a Wi Fi or mobile network d...

Page 76: ...g the app Registering cards Launch the Samsung Pay app and follow the on screen instructions to complete your card registration Making payments 1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards Alternatively launch the Samsung Pay app Then on the cards list swipe to the left or right and select a card to use 2 Scan your fingerprint or enter the payment PIN you set 3 Touch...

Page 77: ...es when sharing files via the mobile network Quick Share Sharing content with nearby devices Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or Bluetooth or with SmartThings supported devices 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 On the other device open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick panel tap a...

Page 78: ...ts to share with your device Anyone nearby Allow any nearby devices to share with your device Sharing viaWeb link Upload large files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others throughWeb link 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Quick Share and select an option you want under Share link to any person or device Copy link Share the link copied to the clipboard Share link ...

Page 79: ...f capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it Galaxy A22 After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at 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 scr...

Page 80: ...ransfer Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send...

Page 81: ...nload the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manu...

Page 82: ...s app To search for settings by entering keywords tap 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 ...

Page 83: ...the required apps Refer to NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models for more information Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in flight mode Mobile networks Configur...

Page 84: ...etwork 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks with a lock icon require a password Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically tap next to t...

Page 85: ...ord 4 Accept the share request on the other device TheWi Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect...

Page 86: ...e of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on the list set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode Refer to the other device s user manuals Your device is visible to other devices w...

Page 87: ...to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to activate ...

Page 88: ... include all available payment apps If you update the payment app or install a new one the payment services that you used before may not work properly If that is the case on the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment or Others and then select another app instead of the updated or newly installed app Or deselect the selected app Data saver Reduce y...

Page 89: ...t to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar You can change the level of security and the password by tapping Configure 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list Alternatively ...

Page 90: ...anced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers ...

Page 91: ...is feature only when you signed in to the same Samsung account on the other device and you are wearing your Galaxy Buds Call text on other devices Connect your tablet and smartphone to use calling and messaging features on the tablet with your smartphone number You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and smartphone Some calling and messaging features may not be avai...

Page 92: ...ditions are detected You can also run them manually by tapping the button whenever you 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 Turn off Using routines Adding routines 1 On the Settings screen tap Modes and Routines Routines 2 Tap and select a routine you want or tap to add your own routines If you want to set the routine s...

Page 93: ...ncoming calls Temporary mute Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period Ringtone Change the call ringtone Notification sound Change the notification sound System sound Change the sound to use for certain actions such as charging the device Volume Adjust the device s volume level Call vibration Change the call vibration settings Notification vibration Change the notification vibration s...

Page 94: ...optimised sound Adapt sound Set the best sound for you Some features may not be available depending on the model Depending on the model you must connect an earphone to use some features Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker while listening...

Page 95: ...ngs Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place You can set a schedule for applying dark mode The dark theme may not be applied in some apps Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions Motion smoothness Ch...

Page 96: ...s Show charging information Set the device to display the charging information such as the remaining battery percentage when the screen is off Screen saver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Some features may not be available depending on the model Motion smoothness The refresh rate is the number of times the screen is refreshed every second Use a high refresh rate ...

Page 97: ...ble with third party apps Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid and adjust the colour adjustment bar under White balance When you drag the colour adjustment bar towards Cool the blue colour tone will increase When you drag the bar towards Warm the red colour tone wi...

Page 98: ...e settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected Refer to Smart Lock for more information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Lock screen Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked scr...

Page 99: ...utomatically unlock itself On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Smart Lock and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set Always On Display Galaxy A22 You can view inf...

Page 100: ...y Options Check the device s security and privacy status and change the settings On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Lock screen Change the settings for the locked screen Accounts Change the settings for your accounts Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen devic...

Page 101: ...the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the face Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precauti...

Page 102: ...king the screen with your face You can unlock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Biometrics Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen look at the screen When your face is recognised you can unlock the screen without us...

Page 103: ... PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric data...

Page 104: ...fore using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Place your finger on the Side key After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the Side key again Repeat this action until ...

Page 105: ... using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Sel...

Page 106: ...ings app and tap Security and privacy Secure Folder 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup When a pop up window asking whether you want to reset the Secure Folder lock type with your Samsung account appears tap Activate If you have forgotten the lock type you can reset it using your Samsung account If you do not activate this feature you cannot reset the lock type when you have ...

Page 107: ...tent may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery 2 Select an image and tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery i...

Page 108: ... tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature If you cannot find Secure Folder on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it If you want to show the Secure Folder again launch the Settings app tap Security and privacy Secure Folder and then tap the Add Secure Folder to Apps screen switch to activate it Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and ...

Page 109: ...Fi network service provider or model Selecting apps to protect using SecureWi Fi Select apps to protect using SecureWi Fi so that you can safely protect data such as your password or your activity in apps from being accessed by others On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy SecureWi Fi Settings Protected apps and tap the switches next to the apps you want to protect using SecureWi Fi Some ...

Page 110: ...o change settings for emergency features such as wireless emergency alerts On the Settings screen tap Safety and emergency Medical info Enter your medical information Emergency contacts Enter your emergency contacts Emergency SOS Set the device to make an emergency call to the preset number when you press the Side key five times Emergency sharing Set the device to send information such as your loc...

Page 111: ...nces and more Samsung Cloud Back up your data and settings and restore the previous device s data and settings even when you do not have it Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information Google Drive Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information You must sign in to your Google account to back up data Smart Switch Launch Smart Switc...

Page 112: ...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 under Samsung Cloud To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On...

Page 113: ...ings Refer to Motions and gestures for more information One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand Screenshots Change the settings for screenshots Show contacts when sharing content Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly Game Launcher Activate the Game La...

Page 114: ... calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Mute with gestures Turn over to mute Set the device to mute certain sounds by using motions or gestures Finger sensor gestures Set the device to open or close the notification panel when you swipe upwards or downwards on the fingerprint recognition sensor T...

Page 115: ... be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited for the second app Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to uninstall and tap Uninstall All data related to the second app will be del...

Page 116: ...nitor Activate the driving monitor to monitor the amount of the time you use your device while driving Volume monitor Activate the volume monitor to protect your hearing Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage memory and system security You can also automati...

Page 117: ... and available storage On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use anymore select a category Then tap and hold or select an item and tap Delete or Uninstall 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 availab...

Page 118: ...a data saving Monitor and reduce your mobile data usage by preventing background apps from using the mobile data connection You can also use the data compression feature to compress Internet data such as images videos and webpages accessed via the mobile network On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Ultra data saving and then tap the switch to activate it This feature may not be avail...

Page 119: ...d settings Change the settings for the Samsung keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings Physical keyboard Change the settings for an external keyboard Mouse and trackpad Change the settings for an external mouse or trackpad Passwords and autofill Select an autofill service to use Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory ...

Page 120: ...essibility features you are currently using and see other recommended features TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings Tutorial and help Spoken assistance Use the voice assistant features Visibility enhancements Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users Hearing enhancements Cust...

Page 121: ...urity updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile com The website supports only some languages About phone Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About phone To change your device s name tap Edit Status information View various ...

Page 122: ...122 Usage notices ...

Page 123: ...aused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entire...

Page 124: ...ss switch to activate it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status information If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been authorised for...

Page 125: ...r The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performanc...

Page 126: ...ool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part 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 place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast ...

Page 127: ... a car while the device is placed in direct sunlight When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the devi...

Page 128: ...ature the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifesp...

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

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

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

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

Page 134: ... lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout Brightness control Show always A connection is not esta...

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

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

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