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Dual Messenger

Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app.

1 

On the Settings screen, tap 

Advanced features

 

→

 

Dual Messenger

.

Supported apps will appear.

2 

Tap the switch of an app to install the second app.
The second app will be installed. The second app’s icon will be displayed with  .

Second app

•  

The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app.

•  

Some features of the app may be limited for the second app.

Uninstalling a second app

1 

On the Settings screen, tap 

Advanced features

 

→

 

Dual Messenger

.

2 

Tap the switch of the app you want to uninstall and tap 

Uninstall

.

All data related to the second app will be deleted.

If you uninstall the first app, the second app will also be deleted.

Summary of Contents for SM-G780F

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 05 2021 Rev 2 1 SM G780F SM G780F DS SM G780F DSM SM G780G SM G780G DS SM G780G DSM SM G781B SM G781B DS ...

Page 2: ...8 Understanding the screen 56 Notification panel 58 Entering text 60 Installing or uninstalling apps 62 Phone 65 Contacts 67 Messages 69 Internet 70 Gallery 74 Multi window 77 Samsung Health 78 Samsung Notes 79 Samsung Members 79 Galaxy Shop 79 Samsung Global Goals 79 GalaxyWearable 80 Calendar 81 Reminder 82 Voice Recorder 84 My Files 84 Clock 84 Calculator 85 Game Launcher 86 Game Booster 87 Sma...

Page 3: ...nt 116 Connections 117 Wi Fi 119 Bluetooth 120 NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models 121 Data saver 121 Mobile data only apps 122 Mobile Hotspot 122 More connection settings 124 Sounds and vibration 124 Sound quality and effects 125 Separate app sound 125 Notifications 126 Display 127 Motion smoothness 127 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 128 Wallpaper 128 Themes ...

Page 4: ...4 Basics ...

Page 5: ...customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data serv...

Page 6: ...p tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status information If your device does not have an FCC ID it m...

Page 7: ...he device s performance and appearance may be affected If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet sound may not be heard clearly during a call After wiping the device with a dry cloth dry it thoroughly before using it The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water If the device is dropped or receives an impact the water and...

Page 8: ...it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use W...

Page 9: ...ht When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 10: ...e the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan d...

Page 11: ...rom your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies For more information about available accessories re...

Page 12: ... Volume key Touchscreen Light sensor Speaker Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card Memory card tray Front camera NFC antenna NFC enabled models MST antenna Wireless charging coil Rear camera Microphone Flash Main antenna Microphone Speaker GPS antenna ...

Page 13: ...receiver the device s sound may become quiet or certain features may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with met...

Page 14: ... key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing and holding the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the...

Page 15: ...se 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 when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible ...

Page 16: ...tive materials such as metal objects and magnets are placed between the device and the wireless charger If you use the wireless charger in areas with weak network signals you may lose network reception Use Samsung approved wireless chargers If you use other wireless chargers the battery may not charge properly Quick charging Launch the Settings app tap Battery and device care Battery More battery ...

Page 17: ...es while sharing power Doing so may affect nearby devices The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device model Adjust the devices to connect with each other properly Some features are not available while sharing power Only devices that support the wireless charging feature can be charged using this feature Some devices may not be charged To see devices that support theWireless power...

Page 18: ...acklight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quic...

Page 19: ... card nano SIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider For dual SIM models you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Some services that require a network conne...

Page 20: ...tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Correct card installation dual SIM card tray Underside Nano SIM card 1 Nano SIM card Nano SIM card 2 microSD card Underside SIM card manager ...

Page 21: ...n the memory card manufacturer and type To view your device s maximum memory card capacity refer to the Samsung website 2 1 3 4 Underside 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Place a memory card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing upwards and gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it ...

Page 22: ...device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre Frequent writing and erasing of data...

Page 23: ...ll posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Side key Volume Down key Turning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Alternatively open th...

Page 24: ...ress and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously and then tap Emergency mode Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode 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 I...

Page 25: ...e using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of ...

Page 26: ...ognition sensor After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the fingerprint recognition sensor again Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered 5 When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by tapping Check added fingerprints Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen wi...

Page 27: ...e to unlock the screen by recognising your face If you use your face as a screen lock method your face 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 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 o...

Page 28: ...ot and tap Continue 5 Position your face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan your face If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and register your face again To enhance the face recognition tap Add alternative look and add an alternate appearance Unlocking the screen with your face You can unlock the screen wi...

Page 29: ... record videos where legally prohibited Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking pictures 1 Launch the Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is ...

Page 30: ...aged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle pictures or videos and does not indicate device performance problems To correct the distortion in pictures tap on the preview screen tap Format and advanced options and then tap the Ultra wide shape corr...

Page 31: ...ces Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode Using the camera button Tap and hold the camera button to record a video To take burst shots swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold i...

Page 32: ...areas Centre focuses on the centre within the frame Display or hide a graph to check the light distribution in the video In FOOD mode focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the colour tone Activate or deactivate the motion detection feature when recording super slow mo videos Customise the shooting options when taking single take shots...

Page 33: ...mposition and the recommended composition appears on the preview screen 3 Move the device so the guide matches the recommended composition When the ideal composition is achieved the guide will change to yellow 4 Tap to take a picture Guide Ideal composition Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the fr...

Page 34: ...n the shooting modes list tap VIDEO and tap to record a video To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen or tap To capture an image from the video while recording tap 2 Tap to stop recording the video If you use the video zoom feature for a long time while recording a video the video quality may diminish to prevent your device from...

Page 35: ...ve the camera to capture the scene you want 3 When you are finished tap the preview thumbnail To view other results drag the icon upwards To save the results individually tap Select tick the items you want and then tap Change the recording time Customise the shooting options AR Doodle mode Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else On the shooting modes list t...

Page 36: ...Adjust the shutter speed A slow shutter speed allows more light in so the picture or video becomes brighter This is ideal for pictures or videos of scenery or pictures or videos taken at night A fast shutter speed allows less light in This is ideal for capturing pictures or videos of fast moving subjects Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low ...

Page 37: ...ing panorama mode take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device the device will automatically stop taking pictures 3 Tap to stop takin...

Page 38: ... conditions without using the flash When you use a tripod you can get brighter and steadier results 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT 2 Tap and hold your device steady until shooting is complete Portrait mode Portrait video mode The camera allows you to capture pictures or videos where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly You can also apply a background effect and...

Page 39: ...in or transparent The subject has a similar colour to the background The subject or background is plain Super Slow mo mode Super slow motion is a feature that records a quickly passing moment slowly so that you can appreciate it later 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO and tap to record a video The device will capture the moment in super slow motion and save it as a video 2 On the...

Page 40: ...ding may start at an unwanted moment if there are conditions such as the following When the device shakes or when another object is moving near the subject in the motion detection area When recording under flickering light such as in places with fluorescent lighting Slow motion mode Record a video for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion 1 O...

Page 41: ...colour settings and apply the optimised effect automatically depending on the subject or scene Shot suggestions Set the device to suggest the ideal composition for the picture by recognising the position and angle of your subject Scan QR codes Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen Pictures Swipe Shutter button to Select an action to perform when you swipe the camera button to the...

Page 42: ...anced recording options Set the device to use an advanced recording option High efficiency videos You can record videos in the High EfficiencyVideo Codec HEVC format Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device s memory HDR10 videos You can record videos in which each scene s contrast and colour are optimised You cannot play the HEVC videos on other devices or share th...

Page 43: ...lp composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the picture GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your pictures when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods Selec...

Page 44: ...and various features of the device This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of apps or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 45: ...to sign in using your Google account tap Continue with Google If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Signing out of your Samsung account...

Page 46: ...app selection pop up window appears tap Smart Switch Receive data 3 In the previous device tap Allow If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store Your device will recognise the previous device and a list of data you can transfer will appear 4 Select an item to bring and tap Transfer Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so m...

Page 47: ...ng 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 smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is n...

Page 48: ...apart or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doi...

Page 49: ...apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Ta...

Page 50: ...e upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite apps If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen bu...

Page 51: ...e s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout Dis...

Page 52: ... shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app...

Page 53: ... deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 54: ...rsonal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using th...

Page 55: ... text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear diffe...

Page 56: ...wing functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain featur...

Page 57: ...other device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue playback on another device tap and select the device you want Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Devices N...

Page 58: ...elect the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then select the keyboard type you want If the keyboard button does not appear on the navigation ba...

Page 59: ...s Share video links Add an item from the clipboard Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard mode Change the keyboard size Enter stickers Share music links Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is co...

Page 60: ...lect an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings General Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable selected...

Page 61: ...aunch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly ...

Page 62: ...app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap or to make a video call Preview the phone number More options Search for a contact Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app tap Recents or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated tap Settin...

Page 63: ... name in the search field Or select one from the recommended hot places The business s information such as its phone number or address will appear This feature may not be available depending on the service provider or model Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Rece...

Page 64: ...bers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off...

Page 65: ...them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select th...

Page 66: ...tap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a ...

Page 67: ...ng Sending messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty 3 Tap to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message ...

Page 68: ...part or pinch on the screen Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations Add category If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversations categories switch to activate it Deleting messages Tap and hold a message to delete then tap Delete Changing message settings Launch the Messages app tap Setting...

Page 69: ...bpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode you can prevent others from viewing your search history browsing history bookmarks and saved pages 1 Tap Turn on Secret mode 2 Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to activate it tap Start and then set a password for ...

Page 70: ... by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 71: ... Share the image with others Modify the image BixbyVision Image and video thumbnail View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 72: ...next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the left or right on the p...

Page 73: ...ynced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting images or videos Launch the Gallery app tap and hold an image a video or a story to delete and then tap ...

Page 74: ...run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 On the apps list select another app to launch ...

Page 75: ...witch to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add two frequently used apps to the Edge panel to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap The two apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved on the Edge panel as an ap...

Page 76: ... pop up window the window will be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here for pop up view appears The selected app will launch in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop...

Page 77: ...Samsung Health app When running this app for the first time or restarting it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items at the bottom of the trackers list View and manage trackers View health tips Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users...

Page 78: ...nto your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Enter a title Insert files Reading mode 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete ...

Page 79: ...United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality and stop climate change With Samsung Global Goals learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a better future GalaxyWearable GalaxyWearable is an app that allows you to manage your wearable devices When you connect your device ...

Page 80: ...ap 2 Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle...

Page 81: ... will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder or enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a category and tap Edit 3 Tick items to restore and tap Restore Reminde...

Page 82: ...Standard This is the normal recording mode Interview The device records sound from the top and the bottom of the device at a high volume while reducing the volume of sound from the sides Speech to text The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to on screen text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice memo system...

Page 83: ...mute or unmute certain sound sources in the recording 1 Tap List and select a voice recording made in interview mode 2 To mute certain sound sources tap for the corresponding direction that sound is to be muted The icon will change to and the sound will be muted Muted sound source Unmuted sound source ...

Page 84: ...ck the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into...

Page 85: ...on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games drag the Library panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance Game performance and then select the mode you wan...

Page 86: ...cally adjust the volume or video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps from running in the background when there is not enough memory Navigation button lock Hide the buttons on the navigation bar To display the buttons tap on the navigation bar Screen touch lock Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played To unlock the touchscreen drag the lock icon in any dire...

Page 87: ...connect may vary depending on the region Available features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer SmartView View your device s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring enabledTV or m...

Page 88: ...tent with nearby devices Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or Bluetooth or with SmartThings supported devices 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 On the other device open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device This ...

Page 89: ...hare settings screen will appear 3 Select an option Contacts only Only allow Samsung users in your contacts to share with your device Everyone Allow any nearby devices to share with your device Link Sharing Share large files Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via a Web link 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Link Sharing The link for the image wil...

Page 90: ... Music Enjoy various music and videos provided byYouTube Music You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and ...

Page 91: ...e Bixby screen will appear Using Bixby While pressing and holding the Side key say what you want to Bixby and then release your finger from the key when you are finished speaking Alternatively say Hi Bixby and say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Side key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow w...

Page 92: ... Bixby switch to activate it 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised due to noisy environments or if you are in a situation where speaking is difficult you can communicate with Bixby via text Launch the Bixby app tap and then type what you want During the communication B...

Page 93: ...byVision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBYVISION In the Gallery app select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap Search with BixbyVision If you added the BixbyVision app icon to the Apps screen launch the BixbyVision app Using BixbyVision 1 Launch BixbyVision 2 Select a feature you want to use Recognise text ...

Page 94: ...Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines 2 On the Discover list select a routine you want or tap Add routine to add your own routines You can set the conditions and actions of routines on the Discover list If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start manually This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set When a pop up window...

Page 95: ...ton whenever you want Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines My routines and tap next to the routine you want to run Alternatively tap the routine s widget on the Home screen Viewing running routines Currently running routines will appear on the notification panel To view a routine s details tap the notification You can also quickly stop running routines On the notificati...

Page 96: ...pp Launch the Camera app and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model AR Emoji Camera Creating AR Emoji Make an emoji that looks like you 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Align your face on the screen tap to take a picture or tap Make from pic to select a picture If you tap Pre made emojis you can select an emoji and decorate ...

Page 97: ...aunch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Select the emoji and the mode you want to use The available modes may vary depending on the emoji you select SCENE The emoji mimics your expressions MASK The emoji s face appears over your face so it looks like you are wearing a mask MIRROR The emoji mimics your body movements PLAY The emoji moves on a real background 3 Tap the emoji icon to take a p...

Page 98: ...e stickers you have created by tapping Custom Deleting emoji stickers Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers Delete stickers Select the emoji stickers to delete and tap Delete Using your emoji stickers in chats You can use your emoji stickers during a conversation via messages or on a social network The following actions are an example of using your emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 W...

Page 99: ... Edit the emoji AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on people or pets cat and dogs faces or anywhere else When the camera recognises a face or space the doodles on the face will follow the face as it moves and the doodles in the space will be fixed in the same place even if the camera moves 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Doodle When the camera recognises the subje...

Page 100: ... to doodle you can record yourself doodling Recognition area Change the pen type and colour Turn the sound effect on or off Redo Delete doodle Enter text Hide the pen tools Undo 3 Tap to record a video 4 Tap to stop recording the video You can view and share the video in Gallery Deco Pic Capture pictures or videos with various stickers Launch the AR Zone app and tap Deco Pic ...

Page 101: ...may vary depending on the service provider or model Magnetic secure transmission MST may not be supported depending on the region Setting up Samsung Pay When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial setup 1 Launch the Samsung Pay app 2 Sign in to your Samsung account and read and agree to the terms and...

Page 102: ... the back of your device to the card reader When the card reader recognises the card information the payment will be processed Payments may not be processed depending on your network connection The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards list swipe to the left or right...

Page 103: ...fter performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the Parental controls feature or closing Samsung Kids Using parental control features You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage history On the Samsung K...

Page 104: ...luetooth speaker 1 Make sure that your smartphone and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your fr...

Page 105: ...hone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your smartphone open the notification panel and tap Media 4 Tap and select your friend s Buds from the detected devices list 5 On your friend s smartphone accept the connection re...

Page 106: ... you can simultaneously use your smartphone Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX Wired connections to external displays You can connect your smartphone to an external display using an HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by Samsung Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories that are not officially support...

Page 107: ...ble HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI Wired connections to computers You can use Samsung DeX by connecting your smartphone to a computer using a USB cable To use the USB cable supplied with the device the computer must have a USBType C port 1 On a computer visit www samsung com samsung dex and download the Samsung DeX app 2 Connect your smartphone to a computer using a USB cable ...

Page 108: ...ected devices list and tap Start now SomeTVs will only be detected when its screen mirroring mode is turned on The computer must be connected to the sameWi Fi network as your smartphone and the Samsung DeX app must be running on it 4 If the connection request window appears on theTV or the computer accept the request 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection When they are conn...

Page 109: ...an also use the external keyboard on the smartphone s screen Using your smartphone as a touchpad You can use your smartphone as a touchpad On your smartphone tap on the navigation bar If you have set the navigation bar to use Swipe gestures open the notification panel and tap Use your phone as a touchpad If you double tap on the touchpad you can view the gestures you can use with the touchpad If y...

Page 110: ...al management Physical keyboard Keyboard shortcuts Using Samsung DeX Use your smartphone s features in an interface environment similar to a computer You can multitask by running multiple apps simultaneously You can also check your smartphone s notifications and status Samsung DeX home screen Taskbar Favourite apps Status bar Notifications Quick access toolbar Apps button The Samsung DeX screen la...

Page 111: ...lock the Samsung DeX screen and your smartphone s screen while using Samsung DeX select Lock DeX While using Samsung DeX you cannot lock the Samsung DeX screen and your smartphone s screen by pressing the Side key Transferring data with a computer Copying files On the Samsung DeX screen click and hold a file to select it in the My Files app or Gallery app and drag it to the computer screen On the ...

Page 112: ...his feature When you create a Microsoft account you can sign in to all Microsoft devices and services such as Microsoft Office programs andWindows 10 Connecting to a computer 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Link toWindows 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection Visit https aka ms setupltw for details Viewing data and notifications from your device on the ...

Page 113: ...Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured Write or draw on the screenshot or crop a...

Page 114: ...t a sound setting and tap Start recording After a countdown recording will start To write or draw on the screen tap To record the screen with a video overlay of yourself tap 3 When you are finished recording the video tap You can view the video in Gallery To change the screen recorder settings launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder ...

Page 115: ...gs app To search for settings by entering keywords tap This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of options or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 116: ...the required apps Refer to NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models for more information Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in flight mode Mobile networks Configur...

Page 117: ...and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks with a lock icon require a password Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically tap next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to deacti...

Page 118: ...ord 4 Accept the share request on the other device TheWi Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect...

Page 119: ...h to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on the list set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode Refer to the other device s user manuals Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm The devices will be c...

Page 120: ...ation from NFC tags 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure that the device s screen is turned on and unlocked Otherwise the device will not read NFC tags or receive data Making payments with the NFC feature Before you c...

Page 121: ...ture is activated the icon will appear on the status bar Data saver feature activated To select apps to use data without restriction tap Allowed to use data while Data saver is on and select apps Mobile data only apps Select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network For example you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to ke...

Page 122: ...en network switch to deactivate it If you activate the Auto Hotspot feature you can share your device s mobile data connection with other devices signed in to your Samsung account More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect...

Page 123: ...Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Select a printer plug in and install it 3 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 4 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing content such as images or docu...

Page 124: ...djust the force of the vibration notification System sound vibration control Set the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Sound quality and effects for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app separately on the other audio device Refe...

Page 125: ...uetooth speaker 1 On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Separate app sound and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an app to play media sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device for playing the selected app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications Notification pop up style Select a notification pop up style...

Page 126: ...Motion smoothness for more information Eye comfort shield Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen You can set a schedule for applying this feature Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Refer to Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour for more information Font size and style Change the font size and style...

Page 127: ...creens The screen will scroll more smoothly When you select a standard refresh rate you can use the battery longer 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Motion smoothness 2 Select a refresh rate High Get smoother animations and scrolling by automatically adjusting your screen refresh rate up to 120 Hz Standard Use a standard refresh rate in normal situations to conserve battery power Changing the s...

Page 128: ...se or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red Green or Blue value individually 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid 2 Tap Advanced settings 3 Adjust the R Red G Green or B Blue colour bar to your preference The screen tone will be adjusted Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Themes Apply va...

Page 129: ... locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information such as your email address on the locked screen Notifications Set how to show notifications on the locked screen Shortcuts Select apps to disp...

Page 130: ...e screen To change the settings to make it appear continuously or during a set time on the Settings screen tap Lock screen Always On Display and then select a mode you want The brightness of the Always On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions Opening notifications on the Always On Display When you receive message missed call or app notifications notification icons w...

Page 131: ...ebsite findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device Samsung Pass Verify your identity easily and securely via your biometric data Refer to Samsung Pass for more information Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information SecureWi Fi Set the device to protect your data while using unsec...

Page 132: ...ty instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings Account and syncing and then tap the Verify with Samsung Pass switch to activate it Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill 1 On the sign in page of th...

Page 133: ...he service provider or model Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to websites or apps via Samsung Pass Entering your personal information automatically You can use Samsung Pass to easily enter your personal information such as your address or payment card information on apps that support autofill 1 On the Samsung Pass main screen select an option under Priv...

Page 134: ...nother secure location Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Secure Folder screen will appear and the Secure Folder app icon will be added to the Apps screen To change the name or icon colour of Secure Folder tap Customise When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock th...

Page 135: ...tent may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery 2 Select an image and tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery i...

Page 136: ...the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature If you want to show the Secure Folder again launch the Settings app tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder and then tap the Show icon on Apps screen switch to activate it Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and apps in it Launch the Secure Folder app and tap S...

Page 137: ... theWi Fi network service provider or model Selecting apps to protect using SecureWi Fi Select apps to protect using SecureWi Fi so that you can safely protect data such as your password or your activity in apps from being accessed by others On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security SecureWi Fi Protected apps and tap the switches next to the apps you want to protect using SecureWi Fi Some...

Page 138: ...der or model Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location App permissions View the list of apps that have permission to access the device s location and edit the permission settings Improve accuracy Set the device to use theWi Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of your location information even when the features are deactivated Rec...

Page 139: ...rmation app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information You must sign in to your Google account to back up data Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device Refer to Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch for more information Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so t...

Page 140: ...he settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Continue apps on other devices Use your device s apps on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Link toWindows Instantly access data saved in your device on your computer Refer to Link toWindows for more information Samsung DeX Use Samsung DeX by connecting your smartphone to aTV wirelessly Android Auto Connect you...

Page 141: ...vanced features Motions and gestures Lift to wake Set the device to turn on the screen when you pick it up Double tap to turn on screen Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Double tap to turn off screen Set the device to turn off the screen by double tapping an empty area on the Home screen or the locked screen Keep screen on ...

Page 142: ... be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited for the second app Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to uninstall and tap Uninstall All data related to the second app will be del...

Page 143: ...you want You can use the apps you allowed to be used in focus mode Bedtime mode Activate bedtime mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed Volume monitor Activate the volume monitor to protect your hearing Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status o...

Page 144: ...attery 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 You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps tha...

Page 145: ... settings for text to speech features used when TalkBack is activated such as languages speed and more Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Samsung Keyboard settings Change the settings for the Samsung keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default ...

Page 146: ...figure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Recommended for you Check the accessibility features you are currently using and see other recommended features TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings TalkBack tutorial Visibility enhancements Customise the s...

Page 147: ...urity updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile com The website supports only some languages About phone Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About phone To change your device s name tap Edit Status information View various ...

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Page 149: ...ature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service erro...

Page 150: ...utions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods ...

Page 151: ...nnectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the batter...

Page 152: ...a files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the fi...

Page 153: ...tion when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout and tap the Show brightness control above notifications switch to activate it A...

Page 154: ...up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your saf...

Page 155: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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