Basics
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Device layout
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Galaxy A20
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Front camera
Speaker
Power key
Touchscreen
Volume key
Proximity sensor
Multipurpose jack
(USB Type-C)
Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 03 2019 Rev 1 0 SM A205F SM A205F DS SM A205FN DS SM A205GN SM A205GN DS SM A305F SM A305F DS SM A305FN DS SM A305GN SM A305GN DS SM A305N SM A305YN...
Page 2: ...the screen 49 Notification panel 51 Entering text Apps and features 54 Installing or uninstalling apps 56 Bixby Home Galaxy A30 58 Reminder 62 Phone 67 Contacts 71 Messages 74 Internet 76 Email 77 Cam...
Page 3: ...40 Data saver 141 SIM card manager dual SIM models 141 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 143 More connection settings 145 Sounds and vibration 146 Dolby Atmos surround sound 146 Separate app sound 147 Notif...
Page 4: ...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...
Page 5: ...on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods and turn off the touchscreen when not using the device You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it Launch the...
Page 6: ...formance and is in the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charger may stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device...
Page 7: ...recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using...
Page 8: ...ntinues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Device limitations when the device overheats When the device heats up the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to coo...
Page 9: ...ery cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas such as inside a car in the s...
Page 10: ...es 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...
Page 11: ...Basics 11 Device layout Galaxy A20 Front camera Speaker Power key Touchscreen Volume key Proximity sensor Multipurpose jack USBType C...
Page 12: ...Basics 12 SIM card Memory card tray Flash Rear camera Dual GPS antenna Speaker Microphone Earphone jack Main antenna NFC antenna NFC enabled models Microphone Fingerprint recognition sensor...
Page 13: ...Basics 13 Galaxy A30 Front camera Power key Touchscreen Volume key Proximity sensor Multipurpose jack USBType C Speaker Light sensor...
Page 14: ...the device close to your ears Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source such as direct sunlight If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source such as direct sunlight t...
Page 15: ...Using a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as...
Page 16: ...n Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default Refer to Nav...
Page 17: ...ice Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger...
Page 18: ...ns When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted batter...
Page 19: ...reen If the fast charging feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Device care Battery Settings and then tap the Fast cable charging switch to activate it You cannot use the built in fast...
Page 20: ...Basics 20 Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider Single SIM models...
Page 21: ...Basics 21 Dual SIM models...
Page 22: ...he gold coloured contacts facing downwards Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 2 2 1 2 SIM card tray 2 SIM card tray 1 4...
Page 23: ...Basics 23 Correct card installation Single SIM models microSD card Nano SIM card Dual SIM models microSD card Nano SIM card 2 Nano SIM card 1 Use only a nano SIM card...
Page 24: ...card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it Customising SIM or USIM cards Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to a...
Page 25: ...or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a differ...
Page 26: ...to the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from...
Page 27: ...he tray slot 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 e...
Page 28: ...amsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible...
Page 29: ...s and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hosp...
Page 30: ...e The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating emergency mode To deac...
Page 31: ...nitial setup 6 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 7 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others from acce...
Page 32: ...re Create your Samsung account with your email address To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launc...
Page 33: ...required information 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap Next to finish registering your Samsung account If a pop up window about using biometric data appears tap Register You can ver...
Page 34: ...ght to transfer Transferring data wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do no...
Page 35: ...fer data from external storage Transferring backup data from a computer Transfer data between your device and a computer You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com sm...
Page 36: ...ay the imported data the data will be saved to a similar app Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electr...
Page 37: ...ics 37 Tapping Tap the screen Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the scr...
Page 38: ...Basics 38 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen...
Page 39: ...ents button Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment Back button Home button Recents button Button...
Page 40: ...creen tap the Gesture hints switch to deactivate it Setting the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then select an option Navigation type Set the device to hide or di...
Page 41: ...features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service...
Page 42: ...Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home sc...
Page 43: ...reen in landscape mode Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home...
Page 44: ...d apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap Add apps on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Add You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder M...
Page 45: ...Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers w...
Page 46: ...n the table below are most common 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 wh...
Page 47: ...l Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in...
Page 48: ...ition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if...
Page 49: ...anel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform v...
Page 50: ...n features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange bu...
Page 51: ...upported languages Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions...
Page 52: ...four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Additional keyboard functions Some features may not be available depending on the region...
Page 53: ...s when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If...
Page 54: ...wnload free apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and...
Page 55: ...device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap Allow on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission...
Page 56: ...ust register and sign in to your Samsung account Opening Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear When launching this feature for the first time or after pe...
Page 57: ...p displaying a card on the list drag the card to the right and tap Don t show again To hide a card from the list drag the card to the right and tap Hide for now Selecting apps to show as cards Add or...
Page 58: ...der from the Calendar app Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders Create reminders with v...
Page 59: ...Apps and features 59 4 Tap When I arrive at Done 5 Tap Save to save the reminder When you arrive at home the Water the flowers notification will appear...
Page 60: ...der notifications At the preset time or location a notification pop up window will appear Tap Complete or Snooze Viewing the reminders list Launch the Reminder app to view your reminders list To view...
Page 61: ...t you do not need to be reminded of as complete On the reminders list select a reminder and tap Complete Alternatively drag the reminder to the left Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have bee...
Page 62: ...and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Preview the phone number Delete a preceding character A...
Page 63: ...dial tap Keypad or Contacts 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 keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap...
Page 64: ...ll is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap Recents to view missed calls Blocking phone numb...
Page 65: ...the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the curre...
Page 66: ...nd tap Recents 2 Tap a caller s image and tap Add or tap a phone number and tap Add to Contacts 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing con...
Page 67: ...ing a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location and tap Select 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter con...
Page 68: ...ontacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account a...
Page 69: ...profile sharing feature The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the...
Page 70: ...embers at the same time Launch the Contacts app tap Groups select a group and then tap Send message Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other...
Page 71: ...you are roaming 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...
Page 72: ...ion To reply to the message tap Enter message enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specif...
Page 73: ...er You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification r...
Page 74: ...ernet app 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to th...
Page 75: ...et mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method...
Page 76: ...t you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter a subject line and text 3 Tap to send the mail Reading emails When...
Page 77: ...you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Power key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle...
Page 78: ...R Emoji Galaxy A30 Take a photo Preview thumbnail Shooting modes Current mode Scene optimiser button Select a lens Switch between the front and rear cameras Options for current shooting mode To adjust...
Page 79: ...ra features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems Selecting a lens for shooting Take a photo or record a video a...
Page 80: ...when using the rear camera Editing the shooting modes list You can edit the shooting modes list on the preview screen 1 On the preview screen tap Camera modes Edit modes Alternatively tap and hold th...
Page 81: ...d GIF with sequential photos you taken The Take burst shot and Create GIF features are available only in some shooting modes Locking the focus AF and exposure AE You can lock the focus or exposure on...
Page 82: ...the colour settings automatically after recognising a subject or scene such as people food or night scene On the shooting modes list tap Photo When the camera recognises the subject or scene the scen...
Page 83: ...photo that highlights the subject 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...
Page 84: ...ackground of the Live Focus photos You can also edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live focus feature 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap Change background...
Page 85: ...k with your movements You can also record a lovely and funny sticker that keeps moving in a video 1 On the preview screen tap Sticker 2 Tap and select a sticker you want 3 Tap to take a photo or swipe...
Page 86: ...ing modes list tap Photo To take self portraits with the front camera swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera Applying beauty effects You can select a filter effect and also mo...
Page 87: ...u can set the colour temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama mode Using panorama mode...
Page 88: ...alues are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate t...
Page 89: ...viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as...
Page 90: ...ess additional options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap Create G...
Page 91: ...n Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF Access additional options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change scr...
Page 92: ...created content such as a story or a GIF the content will also be displayed While viewing an image or on the video preview screen drag upwards on the screen File details will appear You can also view...
Page 93: ...allery app and tap Albums 2 Tap Hide or unhide albums 3 Tap an album switch to hide Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort th...
Page 94: ...contacts They can view shared albums on devices signed in to their Samsung account such as smartphones TVs or refrigerators To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Y...
Page 95: ...Samsung Cloud You can view images and videos saved in Samsung Cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Sync with Samsung Cloud switch to a...
Page 96: ...ooks just like you and take photos using stickers You can customise My Emoji s features such as the face shape or hairstyle and decorate My Emoji with various accessories You can also express yourself...
Page 97: ...s gender and age range and tap Next 4 Decorate a My Emoji and tap Next 5 Tap Done The My Emoji and My Emoji stickers are now created You can view My Emoji stickers on the My Emoji home screen Refer to...
Page 98: ...ate a My Emoji on the My Emoji home screen after downloading various items from ARWorld You can also add My Emoji stickers Available options may vary depending on the region or service provider My Emo...
Page 99: ...ch as clothes or accessories from ARWorld On the My Emoji home screen tap Store and download the items you want You can view the downloaded items on the My Emoji editing screen My Emoji stickers Creat...
Page 100: ...ill be added and you can use it during a conversation via messages or on a social network Creating your own stickers Create My Emoji stickers how you want 1 On the My Emoji home screen tap Stickers Ma...
Page 101: ...ing My Emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the My Emoji icon 3 Select one of the My Emoji stickers The My Emoji sticker...
Page 102: ...Always On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions Setting how to display the Always On Display You can select how to display the Always On Display The Always On Display c...
Page 103: ...een is locked you must unlock it to view notifications Controlling music playback on the Always On Display You can control music playback on the Always On Display 1 Launch the Settings app tap Lock sc...
Page 104: ...the Settings app Lock screen Clock style Always On Display 2 Drag the types list to the left and select the type with an image on it 3 Tap and select an image To insert an animated GIF tap GIF and sel...
Page 105: ...un multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used a...
Page 106: ...ot on the list of recently used apps tap the Home button or Back button and select an app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows Wh...
Page 107: ...Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Adjust the transparen...
Page 108: ...n and safe environment for children when they use the device Starting Kids Home When starting Kids Home for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complet...
Page 109: ...Home The Kids Home screen will appear The created PIN will be used when activating the Parental control feature or closing Kids Home Using Kids Home Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the...
Page 110: ...wearable device you can customise the wearable device s settings and apps Launch the GalaxyWearable app Tap Start the journey to connect your device to the wearable device Follow the on screen instruc...
Page 111: ...Samsung Notes app and tap 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert an imag...
Page 112: ...d tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Add a note Set an al...
Page 113: ...amsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Add new account Then select an account to sync with and sign in...
Page 114: ...w the on screen instructions to complete the setup Some features may not be available depending on the region To add items to the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items and then select items View...
Page 115: ...a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If...
Page 116: ...tion may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Erase personal data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have...
Page 117: ...Turn the FM radio on or off Add the current radio station to the favourites list Search for an available radio station Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Enter radio station f...
Page 118: ...voice memos Making voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bo...
Page 119: ...in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Alarm Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the a...
Page 120: ...select a city from the map and then tap Add To use the time zone converter tap Time zone converter Deleting clocks Tap and hold a clock tick clocks to delete and then tap Delete Stopwatch 1 Launch the...
Page 121: ...tap the duration input field 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app Tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calc...
Page 122: ...lay Store and Galaxy Apps Galaxy Store into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily View your gameplay information Downloaded apps Open games with or wi...
Page 123: ...mes tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launche...
Page 124: ...some features during games Hide the buttons on the navigation bar Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played Capture screenshots Available options may vary depending on the game Setting how t...
Page 125: ...them from your smartphone s screen Receiving notification Receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on yo...
Page 126: ...instructions Using home appliances TVs and IoT products View the status of your smart appliances TVs and IoT products from your smartphone s screen You can group devices by location and add rules to...
Page 127: ...dding devices and scenes by locations Add devices by locations view the list of devices in a same location and control them You can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the sa...
Page 128: ...ces and more For example add an automation to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7 00 AM 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap and select a location 3 Tap Automations Add automation 4 Tap under...
Page 129: ...feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Using additional features Share large files Share large files Upload files t...
Page 130: ...information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places aroun...
Page 131: ...ch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your de...
Page 132: ...files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information Phone visibility Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you When this feature is activated you...
Page 133: ...hes your specified limit You can also activate the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data Refer to Data saver for more information SIM card ma...
Page 134: ...ssword To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically select it from the list of networks and tap Forget If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feat...
Page 135: ...Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the image will be sent to the other device...
Page 136: ...example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other...
Page 137: ...select a device to transfer the image to If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey If the device you want to pair with is not i...
Page 138: ...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...
Page 139: ...eader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and payment Tap and pay PAYMENT and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available pay...
Page 140: ...r data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver and tap the switch to activate it When the da...
Page 141: ...g calls from the other SIM or USIM card during a call When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider Mobile Hotspot andTe...
Page 142: ...rd for the mobile hotspot tap Configure Mobile Hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi F...
Page 143: ...to connect to a school or company s private network Private DNS Use the reliable domain name system DNS for a school or company s internal private network instead of using the external hosting network...
Page 144: ...While viewing content such as images or documents access the options list tap Print All printers and then select a printer Printing methods may vary depending on the content type MirrorLink You can di...
Page 145: ...een tap Sounds and vibration Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode vibration mode or silent mode Vibrate while ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Ringtone C...
Page 146: ...ou must connect an earphone Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps For example yo...
Page 147: ...y three recent notifications and whether to show the remaining battery level in percentage on the status bar Recently sent View the apps that received recent notifications and change the notification...
Page 148: ...the morning based on your current location The dark theme may not be applied in some apps Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Refer to Changing the screen m...
Page 149: ...lue light emitted by the screen While you are watching HDR videos from HDR exclusive video services the blue light filter may not be applied 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Blue light filter and...
Page 150: ...ng videos AMOLED photo This is suitable for viewing images Basic This is set as default and is suitable for general use You can adjust the display colour only in Adaptive display mode Adaptive display...
Page 151: ...screen turns off automatically The screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screensaver and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an option If y...
Page 152: ...or the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set th...
Page 153: ...screen View the Locked screen version and legal information Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected For example if you ha...
Page 154: ...indmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device You can also allow the Google location service to provide more accurate information about the location of your device Security u...
Page 155: ...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 w...
Page 156: ...on screen instructions and tap Continue 4 Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap Continue 5 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen 6 Position your fa...
Page 157: ...our face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock...
Page 158: ...int as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or pa...
Page 159: ...metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces Covering the fingerprint recognition sensor with protective films stickers or other accessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate If the fin...
Page 160: ...ate one 3 Register your fingerprint Galaxy A20 Swipe your finger downwards over the fingerprint recognition sensor Galaxy A30 Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor After the device d...
Page 161: ...your Samsung account websites or apps more easily and securely via your biometric data such as fingerprints rather than entering your login information Also Samsung Pass allows you to enter the person...
Page 162: ...ome screen option is ticked the Samsung Pass icon will be added on the Home screen If the Use Samsung Pass instead of Samsung account password option is ticked you can use your registered biometric da...
Page 163: ...in with Samsung Pass and tap Remember You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when signing in to the website Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps You can use Samsung Pass t...
Page 164: ...Delete Using Samsung Pass with websites and apps When using websites or apps that support Samsung Pass you can easily sign in with Samsung Pass To see the list of websites and apps that support Samsun...
Page 165: ...tap Save You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when entering the personal information automatically on supported apps Deleting your Samsung Pass data You can delete your bi...
Page 166: ...cked Secure Folder is a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise...
Page 167: ...p Customise icon When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the app using your preset lock method If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code you can reset it using your Samsung account Ta...
Page 168: ...l be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap Copy The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move cont...
Page 169: ...ung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen...
Page 170: ...Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Restore 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data 4 Select the data types you want to restore and tap Restore Backed up data will be restored t...
Page 171: ...r sensitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cl...
Page 172: ...nt 2 Launch the Settings app select the backup option and back up your data If your device supports Samsung Cloud launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Back up this phone tick...
Page 173: ...our device such as images videos and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On your new device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sy...
Page 174: ...the Multi window feature Direct share Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly Reduce animations Set the device to reduce...
Page 175: ...ifications from the second app the notifications will be displayed with to distinguish them from the first app s notifications Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on t...
Page 176: ...ge Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider Battery Storage Ultra data saving Security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Devi...
Page 177: ...tween the device s performance and battery usage Medium power saving Activate power saving mode to extend the battery s usage time Maximum power saving In maximum power saving mode the device decrease...
Page 178: ...the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache tap CLEAN NOW To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more...
Page 179: ...s On the Settings screen tap Device care Ultra data saving and then tap the switch to activate it Activate the Samsung Max data compression feature to compress Internet data when using the mobile netw...
Page 180: ...set all your settings or only network settings or accessibility settings You can also set the device to restart at a preset time for device optimisation Adding device languages You can add languages t...
Page 181: ...ervices View accessibility services installed on the device Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Setti...
Page 182: ...ap Edit Status View various device information such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information...
Page 183: ...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...
Page 184: ...hed or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarti...
Page 185: ...nnected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you...
Page 186: ...horter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launch...
Page 187: ...y not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringt...
Page 188: ...to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it...
Page 189: ...ing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the...
Page 190: ...remove the battery If the battery is not properly removed it may lead to damage to the battery and device cause personal injury and or result in the device being unsafe Samsung does not accept liabil...
Page 191: ...he prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc wor...