Samsung SM-A326U User Manual Download

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Band

: Select one of the available bandwidth options.

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Advanced

: Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings.

Auto hotspot

Share your hotspot connection automatically with other devices signed in to your
Samsung account.

1. From Settings, tap

Connections

Mobile hotspot and tethering

Mobile hotspot

2. Tap

Auto hotspot

, and tap

to enable the feature.

Tethering

You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with another device.
Options may vary by carrier.

1. From Settings, tap

Connections

Mobile hotspot and tethering

2. Tap an option:

•

Tap

Bluetooth tethering

to share your device’s Internet connection using

Bluetooth.

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Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable, and then tap

USB tethering

•

Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter, and
then tap

Ethernet tethering

Nearby device scanning

Easily set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device
scanning. This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to
connect to.

1. From Settings, tap

Connections

More connection settings

Nearby device

scanning

2. Tap

to turn on the feature.

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Summary of Contents for SM-A326U

Page 1: ...User manual ...

Page 2: ...metric security Mobile continuity Multi window Edge panels Enter text Emergency mode Customize your home screen App icons Wallpaper Themes Icons Widgets Home screen settings Easy mode Status bar Notification panel Camera and Gallery Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode AR Zone Record videos Camera settings Gallery View pictures Edit pictures Play video Edit video Share picture...

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

Page 4: ...Getting started Galaxy A32 5G Set up your device Start using your device 4 ...

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

Page 6: ...separately into the tray with the gold contacts facing down Charge yourdevice Before turning on your device charge it fully NOTE The use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to federal and local guidelines and restrictions Check with appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device Getting started 6 Devices and software...

Page 7: ...evice and wait for the device to cool down For more information visit samsung com us support answer ANS00076952 Start using your device Turn on your device Use the Setup Wizard Transfer data from an old device Lock or unlock your device Accounts Set up voicemail Navigation Navigation bar Customize your home screen Digital wellbeing and parental controls Biometric security Mobile continuity Multi w...

Page 8: ...s and more Transfer data from an old device Use Smart Switch to transfer contacts photos music videos messages notes calendars and more from your old device Smart Switch can transfer your data via USB cable Wi Fi or computer Visit samsung com us support owners app smart switch to learn more 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 2 Follow the prompts and select the conte...

Page 9: ...ally when the screen times out For more information about screen locks see Lock screen and security Side key Fingerprint scanner Press to lock Press to turn on the screen and then swipe the screen to unlock it Getting started 9 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 10: ...Tap Add account Google NOTE When you sign in to a Google Account Factory Reset Protection FRP is activated FRP requires your Google Account information when resetting to factory settings For more information see Factory Reset Protection Add a Samsung account Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full use of Samsung apps From Settings tap Samsung account Add a...

Page 11: ... you access it for the first time You can access voicemail through the Phone app Options vary by carrier 1 From Phone touch and hold the 1 key or tap Voicemail 2 Follow the tutorial to create a password record a greeting and record your name 11 Getting started ...

Page 12: ...bject on the touch screen may damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the warranty Tap Lightly touch items to select or launch them l Tap an item to select it l Double tap an image to zoom in or out Getting started 12 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 13: ... the screen l Swipe the screen to unlock the device l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options Getting started 13 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 14: ...hen move it to a new location l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen l Drag a widget to place it in a new location Getting started 14 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 15: ...screen to zoom in and out l Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out l Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in Getting started 15 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 16: ...te them l Touch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen Getting started 16 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 17: ... navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures Recent apps Home Back Getting started 17 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 18: ...of the screen for an unobstructed screen experience Instead swipe to navigate your device 1 From Settings tap Display Navigation bar Swipe gestures to enable the feature 2 Tap an option to customize l More options Choose a gesture type and sensitivity l Gesture hints Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is located l Show button to hide keyboard Show an icon on the bo...

Page 19: ...an app icon and then tap Remove NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app it just removes the icon from a Home screen Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture video or preloaded wallpaper 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen and then tap Wallpapers 2 Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers My wallpapers Choose from featured...

Page 20: ...you want any edits made to that wallpaper to be applied to both screens Themes Set a theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens wallpapers and app icons 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen 2 Tap Themes and tap a theme to preview and download it 3 Tap Navigation drawer My stuff Themes to see downloaded themes 4 Tap a theme and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme Icons Apply...

Page 21: ...ions and more Home screen settings Customize your Home and Apps screens 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen 2 Tap Settings to customize Home screen layout Set your device to have separate Home and Apps screens or only a Home screen where all apps are located Home screen grid Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on the Home screen Apps screen grid Choose a layout to determ...

Page 22: ... to show badges on apps with active notifications You can also choose the badge style Swipe down for notification panel Enable this feature to open the Notification panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen Rotate to landscape mode Rotate the Home screen automatically when your device s orientation is changed from portrait to landscape About Home screen View version information 22 Getting ...

Page 23: ...1 From Settings tap Display Easy mode 2 Tap to enable this feature The following options appear Touch and hold delay Set how long it takes for a continuous touch to be recognized as a touch and hold High contrast keyboard Choose a keyboard with high contrast colors Getting started 23 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 24: ...to notifications settings and more simply open the Notification panel Device settings Quick settings Notification cards Getting started 24 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 25: ...features Motions and gestures Finger sensor gestures 2 Tap to enable the feature Quick settings The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions using Quick settings Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to display Quick settings Tap Finder search to search the device Tap Power off for Power off Emergency mode and Restart options Tap Open settings to quickly access...

Page 26: ... Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting Drag the Brightness slider to adjust the screen brightness 26 Getting started ...

Page 27: ...ne mode Bluetooth active Location active Alarm Notification icons Missed calls Call in progress New message Voicemail New email Download Upload App update Configure display options for the Status bar TIP From Quick settings tap More options Status bar to configure settings for Status bar notifications For more information see Advanced settings 27 Getting started ...

Page 28: ...eived View how many notifications have been received from an app each day Unlocks View how many times an app has been opened each day Your goals Screen time Set a screen time goal and view your daily average App timers Set a daily limit for how long you use each app Ways to disconnect Focus mode Limit app usage for set periods of time to avoid distractions from your device Bedtime mode Schedule wh...

Page 29: ...s tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Follow the prompts to register your face Face recognition management Customize how face recognition works From Settings tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Remove face data Delete existing faces Add alternative look Enhance face recognition by adding an alternative appearance Face unlock Enable or disable face recognition security Stay on L...

Page 30: ...erprints From Settings tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints for the following options The list of registered fingerprints is at the top of this list You can tap a fingerprint to remove or rename it Add fingerprint Simply follow the prompts to register another fingerprint Check added fingerprints Scan your fingerprint to see if it has been registered Fingerprint verification settings Use finger...

Page 31: ...r functions of your device across compatible mobile devices and computers Link to Windows Continue apps on other devices Link to Windows Achieve mobile continuity between your Samsung device and Windows based PCs Get instant access to your device s photos messages and more on a PC by linking your devices Pictures Drag and drop pictures to Windows Open and edit pictures in the Your Photos app Share...

Page 32: ...w the prompts to connect your device to your PC TIP You can also enable this feature from the Quick settings menu Continue apps on other devices This feature allows you to make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account 1 From Settings tap Advanced features Continue apps on other devices 2 Tap to turn on the feature Connection occurs auto...

Page 33: ...e size of their windows Split screen control 1 From any screen tap Recent apps 2 Tap the app icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size Getting started 33 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 34: ...ccess apps tasks and contacts as well as view news sports and other information Apps panel Configure Edge panels Edge panel position and style About Edge panels Edge handle Swipe to the center of the screen to open the Edge panel Getting started 34 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 35: ... other apps to the Apps panel To add an app to the Apps panel find it on the left side of the screen and tap it to add it to an available space on the right column To create a folder shortcut drag an app from the left side of the screen on top of an app in the columns on the right To change the order of the apps on the panel drag each app to the desired location To remove an app tap Remove 3 Tap B...

Page 36: ...s Edge handle Drag to change the position of the Edge handle along the edge of the screen Position Choose either Right or Left to set which side the Edge screen displays on Lock handle position Enable to prevent the handle position from being moved when touched and held Style Choose a color for the Edge handle Transparency Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle Size Drag the...

Page 37: ...Enter text Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice Expand toolbar Getting started 37 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 38: ...e keyboard to translate them into another language Samsung Pass Use biometrics for secure access to apps and services Spotify Add music from Spotify YouTube Add videos from YouTube Clipboard Access the clipboard Text editing Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to cut copy and paste Modes Select a keyboard layout Keyboard size Adjust the height and width of the keyboard Bitmoji...

Page 39: ...ce what you type with predictive text recommendations Auto spell check Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections More typing options Customize additional typing options Style and layout Keyboard toolbar View or hide the keyboard toolbar High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background T...

Page 40: ...nt to use Enable third party keyboard features Reset to default settings Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data About Samsung keyboard View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members 40 Getting started ...

Page 41: ...Use Google Voice typing Instead of typing enter text by speaking Open settings Return to keyboard 1 From the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input 2 Tap the screen and speak your text 41 Getting started ...

Page 42: ...risks Emergency mode Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features and conserve your device s power during an emergency situation To save battery power Emergency mode Restricts application usage to only essential applications and those you select Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data when the screen is off Activate Emergency mode To activate Emergency mode 1 Press and hold the ...

Page 43: ...ncy contacts l Internet Chrome Launch the web browser l Emergency call Dial the emergency telephone number for example 911 This kind of call can be made even without activated service l More options Turn off Emergency mode Disable Emergency mode and return to standard mode Edit Add or remove apps from the screen Emergency contacts Manage your medical profile and ICE In Case of Emergency group cont...

Page 44: ...ideos using the Camera app Images and videos are stored in the Gallery where you can view and edit them Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode AR Zone Record videos Camera settings Gallery View pictures Edit pictures Play video Edit video Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Group similar images Take a screenshot Screen recorder ...

Page 45: ... Camera TIP If Quick launch is enabled quickly press the Side key twice to open the Camera app Shooting modes Settings Gallery Switch cameras Capture Scene optimizer Zoom Camera and Gallery 45 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 46: ...ft to change shooting modes Portrait Adjust the background of your shots for portrait photos Photo Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures Video Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos More Choose other available shooting modes Tap Add to drag modes into or out of the shooting modes tray at the bottom of the Camera screen AR Doodle Enhance videos by adding...

Page 47: ...s by adding line drawings or handwriting to your environment AR Doodle tracks faces and space so they move with you AR Emoji Studio Use AR tools to create and customize your My Emoji avatar AR Emoji Stickers Add AR stickers to your My Emoji avatar Deco Pic Decorate photos or videos in real time with the camera Record videos Record smooth lifelike videos using your device 1 From Camera swipe right ...

Page 48: ...pace Some sharing sites may not support this format Selfies Use wide angle for group selfies Automatically switch to wide angle when there are two or more people in the selfie Save selfies as previewed Save selfies as they appear in the preview without flipping them Videos High efficiency video Record videos in HEVC format to save space Other devices or sharing sites may not support playback of th...

Page 49: ...s Settings to keep Choose whether to launch Camera with the same shooting mode selfie angle and filters as the last time Storage location Select a memory location A memory card not included must be installed to view Storage location Shutter sound Play a tone when taking a picture Watermark Add a watermark to the bottom left corner of your pictures Reset settings Reset the Camera settings Contact u...

Page 50: ... can view edit and manage pictures and videos From Apps tap Gallery Customize collections of pictures and videos View pictures and videos Sort images into custom albums Camera and Gallery 50 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 51: ...o a connected printer Edit pictures Enhance your pictures using the Gallery s editing tools 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a picture to view it and then tap Edit for the following options Transform Rotate flip crop or make other changes to the overall appearance of the picture Filters Add color effects Tone Adjust the brightness exposure contrast and more Stickers Overlay illustrated or animate...

Page 52: ...per Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen Move to Secure Folder Add this video to your Secure Folder 3 Tap Play video to play the video Edit video Edit videos stored on your device 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a video to view it 3 Tap Edit to cut segments of the video 4 Tap Save and then confirm when prompted Share pictures and videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app 1 F...

Page 53: ...ill automatically create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app From any screen press and release the Side and Volume down keys Screenshot Settings Modify screenshot settings From Settings tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder l Screenshot toolbar Show additional options after you take a screenshot l Hide status and navigation bars Do not display the status bar or navigation bars o...

Page 54: ...own to begin recording immediately Tap Draw to draw on the screen 4 Tap Stop to finish recording These are automatically saved to the Screen recordings album in the Gallery Screen recorder settings Control the sound and quality settings for the screen recorder From Settings tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder l Sound Choose what sounds to record while using the screen recorder l ...

Page 55: ...Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps Microsoft apps 55 ...

Page 56: ... touch and hold an app and tap Uninstall Disable Search for apps If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting you can use the Search feature 1 From Apps tap Search and enter a word or words As you type matching apps and settings appear as results on the screen 2 Tap a result to go to that app TIP You can customize the search settings by tapping More options Settings Sort apps App shortcut...

Page 57: ... and tap Add to Home Delete a folder When you delete a folder the app shortcuts return to the Apps list 1 From Apps touch and hold a folder to delete 2 Tap Delete folder and confirm when prompted Game Booster Get optimized performance while playing games based on your usage Block notifications and enable features to improve your gaming experience While playing a game swipe up from the bottom of th...

Page 58: ... use for making calls sending messages going to websites and more Samsung app settings View a list of Samsung apps and customize their settings Your apps Tap an app to view and update information about its privacy and usage settings Options vary by app TIP To reset app options that have been changed tap More options Reset app preferences 58 Apps ...

Page 59: ...tials Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung apps You can access and download a collection of premium content From Apps tap More options Galaxy Essentials AR Zone Access all of your Augmented Reality AR features in one place For more information see AR Zone Galaxy Store Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices A Samsu...

Page 60: ...ds from this app Samsung Members Get more and do more from your Galaxy device Enjoy DIY support tools and exclusive experiences and content for Samsung members only Samsung Members may be preloaded on your device or you can download and install it from Galaxy Store or the Google Play store SmartThings SmartThings allows you to control automate and monitor your home environment through a mobile dev...

Page 61: ...d scientific math functions as well as a unit converter History View past calculations Unit converter Convert between measurements Scientific mode Apps 61 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 62: ...ious online accounts to consolidate all your calendars in one place Tap to view event Navigation drawer Create new event Go to today s date Stickers Apps 62 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 63: ...Calendar alert style Alerts from the Calendar app can be set to different styles 1 From Calendar tap Navigation drawer Calendar settings Alert style The following options are available Light Receive a notification and hear a short sound Medium Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound Strong Get a full screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed 2 Depending on the alert style sel...

Page 64: ...Delete an event Delete events from your Calendar 1 From Calendar tap an event and tap again to edit it 2 Tap Delete and confirm when prompted 64 Apps ...

Page 65: ...e Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms Turn alarm on or off Add alarm Apps 65 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 66: ...the slider to set the volume of the alarm Vibration Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert Snooze Allow snoozing Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing 3 Tap Save to save the alarm Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created 1 From Clock touch and hold an alarm 2 Tap Delete Alert settings You can set the device to vibrate for alarms and timers whether the S...

Page 67: ...e and add to your list of cities Search Find a particular place Globe Drag to spin and see times around the world 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap Add city 3 Drag the globe to spin it tap the city you want and then tap Add To remove a city touch and hold it and tap Delete Apps 67 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 68: ...utomatically updated To return the clock to the current time tap Reset Weather settings Show weather information on your World clock 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap More options Settings Show weather to enable or disable weather information 3 Tap Temperature to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second 1 From Clock tap Stopwat...

Page 69: ...own time and timer name 3 Tap Add to save the timer To edit a saved preset timer tap More options Edit preset timers Timer options You can customize the Timer options 1 From Clock tap Timer 2 Tap More options Settings Sound Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own Vibration Enable to disable vibration for the timer General settings View and configure settings for all Clock tools From Clock t...

Page 70: ... with personal accounts added to your device Accounts may also support email calendars and other features Add profile picture Add delete and expand fields Apps 70 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 71: ...s they are grouped at the top of your contact list and easily accessible from other apps 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite To remove the contact from Favorites tap Favorites Share a contact Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Share 3 Tap either File or Text 4 Choose a sharing met...

Page 72: ...t the group Group name Enter a name for the new group Group ringtone Customize the sounds for the group Add member Select contacts to add to the new group and then tap Done 3 Tap Save Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group or remove contacts From Contacts tap Open drawer Groups and then tap a group To remove a contact touch and hold a contact to select it and then tap Remove To ...

Page 73: ... and follow the prompts Delete a group Delete a group you have created 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Groups and then tap a group 2 Tap More options Delete To only delete the group tap Group only To delete the group and the contacts in the group tap Group and members Manage contacts You can import or export contacts as well as link multiple contacts into one contact entry Import contacts Import c...

Page 74: ...t by linking entries into a single contact 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Manage contacts 2 Tap Merge contacts Contacts with duplicate phone numbers email addresses and names will be listed together 3 Tap the contacts to select them and tap Merge Delete contacts Delete a single contact or multiple contacts 1 From Contacts touch and hold a contact to select it You can also tap other contacts to se...

Page 75: ...atures with Secret Mode Biometric Web Login and Contents Blocker Access Bookmarks Reload webpage Add to Bookmarks Navigate Access Tabs TIP Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung internet for more information Apps 75 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 76: ...try Save a web page There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app From Internet tap Tools Add page to for the following options Bookmarks Add the webpage to your Bookmark list Quick access View a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages Home screen Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen Saved pages Save the webpage content on your device so that you can a...

Page 77: ...rowsing in secret mode Secret mode settings Require a password or biometric lock to use secret mode 1 From Internet tap Tabs 2 Tap More options Secret mode settings for the following options Use password Create a password to enable secret mode Face Use Face recognition to keep Secret mode private Fingerprints Use Fingerprint scanner to keep Secret mode private Reset Secret mode Erase your secret m...

Page 78: ...pose new message Add attachments Record voice message Open More options Message search To quickly locate a message use the search feature 1 From Messages tap Search 2 Enter keywords in the Search field and then tap Search on the keyboard Apps 78 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 79: ...e number of times to press the Side key to send an SOS message tap either 3 times or 4 times To choose a contact to automatically call after you send an SOS message tap Auto call someone To include a picture from your front and rear cameras tap Attach pictures To include a five second audio recording in your SOS message tap Attach audio recording To add recipients by creating new contacts or selec...

Page 80: ...ou of imminent threats and other situations There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message 1 From Settings tap Notifications Advanced settings 2 Tap Wireless Emergency Alerts to customize notifications for emergency alerts 80 Apps ...

Page 81: ...n also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts and SD card if supported Search Storage locations Additional locations such as an SD card and cloud accounts are displayed here if supported Apps 81 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 82: ...space in your storage My Files options Use My Files options to search edit clear file history and more From My Files the following options are available Search Search for a file or folder More options Cloud service Connect to a carrier cloud service if available Clear Recent files list Remove the list of recently accessed files This option is only available after a file has been opened through My ...

Page 83: ...ced calling features Contact your carrier for more information The actual appearance of the Phone app screen varies by carrier Make a video call Make a call Access voicemail Apps 83 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 84: ... 1 From Phone tap Recents to display a list of recent calls 2 Tap a contact and then tap Call Make a call from Contacts Call a contact from the Contacts app From Contacts swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact Answer a call When a call is received the phone rings and the caller s phone number or name is displayed If you are using an app a pop up screen is displayed for...

Page 85: ...sponse On the incoming call screen drag Send message upward and select a message TIP On the incoming call pop up screen tap Send message and select a message End a call Tap End call when you are ready to end your call Actions while on a call You can adjust call volume switch to a headset or speaker and even multitask while on a call Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume Switch t...

Page 86: ...hile using apps The following options are available Full screen Display an incoming call in the full screen Phone app Pop up Display an incoming call as a pop up at the top of the screen Mini pop up Display an incoming call as a smaller pop up Keep calls in pop up Enable this option to keep calls in the pop up after they are answered Manage calls Your calls are recorded in a call log You can set u...

Page 87: ...ecords To delete Call log entries 1 From Phone tap Recents 2 Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log 3 Tap Delete Block a number By adding a caller to your Block list future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail and messages are not received 1 From Phone tap Recents 2 Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list 3 Tap Details Block and confirm when pro...

Page 88: ...ial You can make a call using Speed dial From Phone touch and hold the Speed dial number If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long enter the first digits and then hold the last digit Remove a Speed dial number You can remove an assigned Speed dial number 1 From Phone tap More options Speed dial numbers 2 Tap Delete by the contact you want to remove from Speed dial Emergency calls You ca...

Page 89: ...may support the following calling services Place a multi party call Make another call while a call is in progress Options may vary by carrier 1 From the active call tap Add call to dial the second call 2 Dial the new number and tap Call When the call is answered Tap Swap to switch between the two calls Tap the On hold number to switch between the two calls Tap Merge to hear both callers at once mu...

Page 90: ...Use external TTY keyboard Hide the RTT keyboard when an external TTY keyboard is connected TTY mode Choose the preferred TTY mode for the keyboard in use Samsung Health Use Samsung Health to plan track various aspects of daily life contributing to well being such as physical activity diet and sleep For more information visit samsung com us support owners app samsung health NOTE The information gat...

Page 91: ...xercise regimen check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart lung or other serious disease such as Pain or discomfort in your chest neck jaw or arms during physical activity Dizziness or loss of consciousness Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest or when lying down or going to bed Ankle swelling especially at night A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat Mu...

Page 92: ...s and music You can share your notes easily using social networking services Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung notes to learn more Set text options Navigate up Assign a title Insert Apps 92 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 93: ...ou create 1 From Samsung Notes tap a note to view it 2 Tap Edit and make changes 3 Tap More options for the following Share Choose a file type and share the note Save as file Choose to save the note as a Samsung Note PDF Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint image or text file Delete Move the note into the Trash category Sort pages Add copy cut and delete pages Page template Apply a template to some...

Page 94: ...ions Samsung Notes settings View settings for the Samsung Notes app All notes View all notes Frequently used Quick access to commonly used notes Shared notebooks View notebooks shared with your contacts through your Samsung account Trash View deleted notes for up to 15 days Folders View notes by groups Manage folders Add remove and organize groups Samsung Pay Samsung Pay lets you make payments wit...

Page 95: ...yments by scanning your finger or by entering your Samsung Pay PIN 2 Hold your phone over the store s card reader When your payment is complete a receipt is sent to your registered email NOTE Make sure the NFC feature is enabled on your device For more information see NFC and payment Quick access Use Quick access to open Samsung Pay from the Lock Screen Home screen or Screen off 1 From Samsung Pay...

Page 96: ...ur information Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices Payments are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN and each transaction uses a unique token each time so your device only allows payments with your consent If your device is ever lost you can use the Find My Mobile function to remotely wipe your data for even more protection...

Page 97: ...d bring your open tabs bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device Visit support google com chrome to learn more Drive Open view rename and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account Visit support google com drive to learn more Duo Make video calls Visit support google com duo to learn more Gmail Send and receive email with Google s web based email service Vis...

Page 98: ...cation Visit support google com maps to learn more Photos Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with Google Photos Visit support google com photos to learn more Play Movies TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play You can also view videos saved on your device Visit play google com store movies to learn more Play Store Find new apps movies and ...

Page 99: ...YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device Visit support google com youtube to learn more YT Music Stream and browse playlists albums and artists from YouTube Music 99 Apps ...

Page 100: ...e Outlook Access email calendar contacts tasks and more in Outlook See Add an Outlook account Visit support office com en us article outlook for ios and android help cd84214e a5ac 4e95 9ea3 e07f78d0cde6 to learn more Add attachment Send message Show formatting options Apps 100 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 101: ...rld Office Enjoy the Word Excel and PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft Office mobile app OneDrive Store and share photos videos documents and more in your free online OneDrive account accessible from your personal computer tablet or phone 101 Apps ...

Page 102: ...Settings Access Settings Connections Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Lock screen and security Accounts Device maintenance Accessibility Other settings 102 ...

Page 103: ... connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices Wi Fi Bluetooth NFC and payment Airplane mode Mobile networks Data usage Mobile hotspot Tethering Nearby device scanning Connect to a printer Virtual Private Networks Private DNS Ethernet Network unlock Wi Fi You can connect your device to a Wi Fi network to access the Internet without using your mobile data 1 From Settin...

Page 104: ...a QR code Advanced Wi Fi settings You can configure connections to various types of Wi Fi networks and hotspots manage saved networks and look up your device s network addresses Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap to turn on Wi Fi 2 Tap More options Advanced Switch to mobile data When enabled your device will switch to mobile data whenever the Wi Fi conne...

Page 105: ...rect 3 Tap a device and then follow the prompts to connect Disconnect from Wi Fi Direct Disconnect your device from a Wi Fi Direct device From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi More options Wi Fi Direct Tap a device to disconnect it Bluetooth You can pair your device to other Bluetooth enabled devices like Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth enabled vehicle infotainment system Once a pairing is creat...

Page 106: ...luetooth and then tap to turn on Bluetooth 2 Tap Settings next to the device and then tap Unpair Advanced options Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Bluetooth 2 Tap Advanced or More options Advanced for the following options l Sync with Samsung Cloud Sync files transferred through Bluetooth with your Samsung ...

Page 107: ... centimeters of your device From Settings tap Connections NFC and contactless payments and then tap to turn on this feature Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device to a compatible credit card reader 1 From Settings tap Connections NFC and contactless payments and then tap to turn on NFC 2 Tap Contactless payments to see the default payment app To use another pay...

Page 108: ...nternational data roaming Change voice text and data roaming settings for international roaming Allow 2G service Permit the use of 2G service in areas with limited cellular coverage Data roaming Choose whether to allow your device to connect to mobile data while traveling outside your carrier s network area Roaming Roaming state Enable or disable data while roaming on other mobile networks Network...

Page 109: ...bile data You can customize your mobile data access by setting limits and restrictions Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap Connections Data usage The following options are available Mobile data Use mobile data from your plan International data roaming Enable mobile data services while roaming internationally Mobile data only apps Set apps to always use mobile data even when your device i...

Page 110: ... used by multiple devices 1 From Settings tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap to turn on Mobile hotspot 3 On the devices you want to connect activate Wi Fi and select your device s Mobile hotspot Enter the Mobile hotspot password to connect Connected devices are listed under the heading Connected devices Configure mobile hotspot settings You can customize your mobile ...

Page 111: ...arrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering 2 Tap an option Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device s Internet connection using Bluetooth Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable and then tap USB tethering Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter and then tap Ethernet tethering Nearby device scanning Easily set up connections to other av...

Page 112: ...he connection information from your VPN administrator 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap More options Add VPN profile 3 Enter the VPN network information provided by your network administrator and tap Save Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap Settings next to a VP...

Page 113: ...nd follow the prompts TIP You need an adapter not included to connect an Ethernet cable to your device Network unlock View your device s network lock status and check if your device is eligible to be unlocked for use on another mobile network Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap Connections More connection settings Network unlock for the following options Network lock status View the curr...

Page 114: ...s vibrations and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts Vibrate while ringing Set your device to vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call Vibrate Use vibration only for notifications and alerts Mute Set your device to make no sounds Temporary mute Set a time limit for muting the device TIP Use the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys to ...

Page 115: ...call ringtones notifications media and system sounds From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Volume and drag the sliders for each sound type TIP You can also use the Volume keys to adjust the volume When pressed a pop up menu shows the volume level and current sound type You can tap the menu to expand it and then adjust the volume of the other sound types by dragging their sliders Use Volume keys f...

Page 116: ...or adding your own 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Ringtone 2 Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it or tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone Notification sound Choose a preset sound for all notification alerts 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Notification sound 2 Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it TIP You can also customize notifications sounds to be unique ...

Page 117: ... when typing with the Samsung keyboard Vibration Touch interactions Vibrate when you tap navigation buttons or touch and hold items on the screen Dialing keypad Vibrate when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad Navigation gestures Vibrate when using gestures Charging Vibrate when a charger is connected Samsung keyboard Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard Dolby Atmos Enjoy Dolby Atmos qual...

Page 118: ...profile that fits you best and tap Settings to customize TIP Tap Test my hearing to let your device identify the best sound for you Separate app sound You can choose to have an app play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the other sounds like notifications Connect to a Bluetooth device to make this option available in the Audio device menu 1 From Settings tap Sounds a...

Page 119: ...tyle Brief Enable customization of your notification colors lighting style and included apps Included apps View brief notifications for your apps Brief pop up settings Customize the Edge lighting style colors and enable notifications to show even while the screen is off Detailed Enable the default Samsung Notification settings Recently sent notifications You can view a list of apps that have sent ...

Page 120: ...e in Do not disturb mode Exceptions Calls messages and conversations Tap to allow Do not disturb exceptions Alarms and sounds Enable sounds and vibrations for alarms events and reminders while Do not disturb mode is active Apps Add apps that you would like to receive notifications from in Do not disturb mode Call message and conversation notifications will still reach you even if you don t allow t...

Page 121: ...ze periodic reminders about notifications from selected apps and services Clear notifications to stop the reminders App icon badges Identify which apps have active notifications with badges that appear on their icons Tap to choose whether or not badges indicate the number of unread notifications Wireless Emergency Alerts Customize notifications for emergency alerts Alert when phone picked up You c...

Page 122: ... Apply a light color theme to your device default l Dark Apply a dark color theme to your device l Dark mode settings Customize when and where Dark mode is applied Turn on as scheduled Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule Adaptive color filter Turn on Blue light filter automatically between sunset and sunrise to reduce eye strain Screen brightness Adjust the screen b...

Page 123: ...Always on Sunset to sunrise or Custom Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter Font size and style You can change the font size and style to customize your device From Settings tap Display Font size and style for the following options Tap Font style to choose a different font Tap a font to select it or tap Download fonts to add fonts from Galaxy Store Tap Bold font to mak...

Page 124: ...in use Screen saver You can display colors or photos when the screen turns off or while charging 1 From Settings tap Display Screen saver 2 Choose one of the following options None Do not display a screen saver Colors Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors Photo table Display pictures in a photo table Photo frame Display pictures in a photo frame Photos Display pictures from your ...

Page 125: ...ture Keep screen on while viewing Use the front camera to detect when you re looking at the screen to keep it turned on From Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Keep screen on while viewing and tap to enable the feature One handed mode You can change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand 1 From Settings tap Advanced features One handed mode 2 Tap to e...

Page 126: ...ic locks are also available to protect access to your device and sensitive data on your device For more information see Biometric security Set a secure screen lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock Pattern PIN or Password This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks 1 From Settings tap Lock screen Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock Patter...

Page 127: ...mic Lock Screen Clock style Set the type and color of the clock on the Lock screen Roaming clock Show the time both where you are and at home while you are roaming Widgets Enable widgets on the Lock screen to get quick access to useful information Contact information Show your contact information such as your phone number or email address Notifications Select which notifications to display on the ...

Page 128: ... the options To access your device remotely visit findmymobile samsung com 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Find My Mobile 2 Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in to your Samsung account The following options are available Remote unlock Allow Samsung to store your PIN pattern or password allowing you to unlock and control your device remotely Send last location Allow your device to se...

Page 129: ...iometric data Install unknown apps You can allow installation of unknown third party apps from selected apps or sources 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Install unknown apps 2 Tap an app or source and then tap Allow from this source TIP Installing unknown third party apps could make your device and personal data more vulnerable to security risks Secure Folder You can create a secure fol...

Page 130: ...s the SD card information to be accessed from your device with a password 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Encrypt or decrypt SD card 2 Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card NOTE Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from accessing an encrypted SD card Before initiating a Factory data reset make sure to decrypt the instal...

Page 131: ...ther security settings Set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts Tap Lock SIM card to turn on the feature Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN View passwords You can have characters displayed briefly in password fields as you type them From Settings tap Biometrics and security Other security settings Make passwords visible to turn on the feature Device administration You can authorize sec...

Page 132: ...stall a new certificate from storage Clear credentials Erase credential contents from the device and reset the password Advanced security settings You can use these options to configure advanced security settings to better protect your device From Settings tap Biometrics and security Other security settings for the following options Trust agents Allow trusted devices to perform selected actions wh...

Page 133: ...rmit such access Samsung Privacy Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having technical problems 1 From Settings tap Privacy 2 Under Samsung tap the following options to customize Samsung Privacy View Samsung s privacy information Customization Service Allow Samsung to provide customized content and recommendations Send diagnostic data Send diagnostic information ab...

Page 134: ...s turned off Bluetooth scanning Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth even when Bluetooth is turned off Recent location requests View a list of apps that have requested your location 1 From Settings tap Location 2 Tap to turn on Location services 3 Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app s settings Location services Location servic...

Page 135: ...count 2 Tap one of the account types 3 Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts Account settings Each account has its own custom settings You can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type Account settings and available features vary between account types From Settings tap Accounts and bac...

Page 136: ...ccount You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup 2 Under Google Drive tap Back up data External storage transfer You can back up your data to an SD card or a USB storage device or restore backup data using Smart Switch For more information see Transfer data from an old device From Settings tap Accounts and backup External storage trans...

Page 137: ...re To use the quick optimization feature From Settings tap Battery and device care Optimize now Battery View how battery power is used for your various device activities From Settings tap Battery and device care Battery for the following options Usage since last full charge View your recent battery usage by time app and service Power saving mode Save battery life by limiting background network usa...

Page 138: ... card When you install an optional memory card it is automatically mounted connected to the device and prepared for use However should you unmount the card without removing it from the device you need to mount it before it can be accessed 1 From Settings tap Battery and device care Storage More options Advanced 2 Tap your SD card and then tap Mount Remove a memory card To prevent damage to informa...

Page 139: ... using memory Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Tap Apps not used recently to view apps and services that are included in this group Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Tap Excluded apps to view a list of apps that have been excluded Tap Add apps to choose apps to exclude from memory usage checks Advanced device care options Other Device care features are available in...

Page 140: ...2 Tap Add language and select a language from the list 3 Tap Set as default to change the device language To switch to another language on the list tap the desired language and then tap Apply Default keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device s menus and keyboards Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store 1 From Settings tap General management Keyboard list ...

Page 141: ...ted to your device sold separately 1 From Settings tap General management 2 Tap Physical keyboard and then choose an option Show on screen keyboard Show the on screen keyboard while a physical keyboard is also being used Keyboard shortcuts Show explanations of the keyboard shortcuts on the screen Change language shortcut Enable or disable language key shortcuts for your physical keyboard Autofill ...

Page 142: ...poken Pitch Set the pitch of the speech Play Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis Reset Reset the speech rate and pitch Pointer speed Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad not included 1 From Settings tap General management Mouse and trackpad 2 Under Pointer speed drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower Primary mouse button You can...

Page 143: ...ate Enter the current date Set time Enter the current time Use 24 hour format Set the format for displaying time Troubleshooting You can check for software updates and if necessary reset services on your device Software update Check for and install available software updates for your device Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap Software update for the following options Check for updates Ma...

Page 144: ...rk settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Reset accessibility settings You can reset device accessibility settings Accessibility settings in downloaded apps and your personal data are not affected 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Reset accessibility settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Auto restart at set times Optimize your device by restarting it a...

Page 145: ...t the correct credentials NOTE If you reset your Google Account password it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account Before resetting your device 1 Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area 2 Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password To reset your device 1 From Settings tap Genera...

Page 146: ... Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically activates the FRP security feature Disable Factory Reset Protection To disable FRP remove all Google Accounts from the device 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Google Account 2 Tap Remove account Collect diagnostics Collect diagnostic data for troubleshooting Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap G...

Page 147: ...nd dexterity Advanced settings Installed services About Accessibility Recommended for you View a list of accessibility features that you are using and some recommended features you may want to enable From Settings tap Accessibility Recommended for you to view recommendations TalkBack Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the screen 1 From Settings tap Acces...

Page 148: ...or and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background Highlight buttons Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out better against the wallpaper Color inversion Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black backg...

Page 149: ...features to assist with audial aspects of the device Options may vary by carrier Sounds You can adjust audio quality when using hearing aids or earphones From Settings tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements and tap an option Real time text Activate real time text RTT calling Hearing aid support Improve the sound quality to work better with hearing aids Amplify ambient sound Enable this feature and...

Page 150: ...d subtitle services Sound notifications Receive alerts when the device detects a baby crying or a doorbell Interaction and dexterity You can configure Accessibility features to assist with limited dexterity when interacting with your device Alternate input You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an o...

Page 151: ...board Touch settings You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Touch and hold delay Select a time interval for this action Tap duration Set how long an interaction must be held to be recognized as a tap Ignore repeated touches Set a time duration in which to ignore repeated touches Mouse and physi...

Page 152: ... Volume up keys Configure selected Accessibility features to open by quickly pressing the Side and Volume up keys at the same time Volume up and down keys Configure selected services to turn on when you press and hold the Volume up and Volume down keys for three seconds Notifications From Settings tap Accessibility Advanced settings and tap an option Flash notification Flash either the camera ligh...

Page 153: ...urrent Accessibility software is available in Settings From Settings tap Accessibility About Accessibility The following information is available Version View the current Accessibility software version Open source licenses View information for the open source licenses used for Accessibility Other settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use Help Android Auto Dual Messenger...

Page 154: ... s USB port and plug the other end of the cable into your device 2 Your device may ask you to download the Android Auto app or update to the newest version of the app Follow the prompts and complete your setup 3 On your car s display select Android Auto and follow the prompts NOTE Your device s Bluetooth is turned on automatically when Android Auto is connected to your car through USB Dual Messeng...

Page 155: ...dware and software versions and more 1 From Settings tap About phone to view your phone number model number serial number and IMEI information 2 Tap additional items to view more information about your device TIP You can view your device s FCC ID from About phone Status information 155 Settings ...

Page 156: ...arn more Videos youtube com samsungcare Samsung Care samsung com us support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Tips samsung com us support tips 156 ...

Page 157: ... online Phone English samsung com us Legal Phone HSGuide Spanish samsung com us Legal Phone HSGuide SP This information can also be found on the device in the About device or About phone or About tablet section for example Settings About phone or About device or About tablet Legal information Samsung legal Or search Legal If your device required Federal Communications Commission FCC approval you c...

Page 158: ...t children do not have access to services or content not approved by the parent Routinely check this device to ensure it is working properly and is safe for children to use Samsung Electronics America Inc Address 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park New Jersey 07660 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Internet samsung com 2021 Samsung Electronics America Inc Samsung Samsung Galaxy Multi Window Samsung Heal...

Page 159: ...ed files Screen images are simulated Appearance of device may vary The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services features 159 Legal information ...

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