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3 

Enter a title for the story and tap 

Create

.

4 

Tick images or videos to include in the story and tap 

Done

.

To add images or videos to a story, select a story and tap 

Story album

 

→

   

→

 

Add

.

To remove images or videos from a story, select a story, tap 

Story album

 

→

   

→

 

Edit

, tick 

images or videos to remove, and then tap 

Remove from story

.

Deleting stories

1 

Launch the 

Gallery

 app and tap 

Stories

.

2 

Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap 

Delete

.

Deleting images or videos

1 

Launch the 

Gallery

 app.

2 

Select an image or a video to delete.
To delete multiple files, tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete.

3 

Tap   or 

Delete

.

Using the recycle bin feature

You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin. The files will be deleted after a 
certain period.
Launch the 

Gallery

 app, tap   

→

 

Settings

, and then tap the 

Recycle bin

 switch to activate it.

To view files in the recycle bin, launch the 

Gallery

 app and tap   

→

 

Recycle bin

.

Summary of Contents for SM-G889YB/DS

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 01 2021 Rev 1 0 SM G889YB DS ...

Page 2: ... device on and off 28 Initial setup 29 Samsung account 30 Understanding the screen 36 Notification panel 37 Screen capture 38 Entering text Apps and features 40 Installing or uninstalling apps 41 Finder 42 Phone 46 Contacts 49 Messages 51 Internet 52 Camera 69 Gallery 73 Multi window 74 Samsung Members 74 Samsung Notes 75 Calendar 76 Voice Recorder 77 My Files 78 Clock 79 Calculator 80 Reminder 81...

Page 3: ...ections 84 Wi Fi 86 Bluetooth 87 NFC and payment 89 Data saver 89 Mobile data only apps 90 SIM card manager 90 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 91 More connection settings 93 Sounds and vibration 93 Dolby Atmos surround sound 94 Notifications 94 Display 95 Blue light filter 96 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour 97 Screensaver 97 Wallpaper 97 Lock screen 98 Smart Lock 98 Biometrics...

Page 4: ...ustomise 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 servi...

Page 5: ...aptive brightness switch to activate it The use of mobile devices on aeroplanes or ships may be subject to federal and local guidelines and restrictions Check with the appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device Depending on the region you can view the regulatory information on the device To view the information launch the Settings app...

Page 6: ...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 dust resistant features of the device may be damaged Do not detach or remove the multipurpose jack cov...

Page 7: ...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 8: ...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 latest s...

Page 9: ... 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 da...

Page 10: ...ied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty ...

Page 11: ...crophone Speaker Recents key Multipurpose jack USB Type C Power key Front camera Back key LED indicator LED indicator Speaker Strap hole Earphone jack Charging contacts Screw Flash Main antenna Rear camera Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Programmable key Back cover GPS antenna NFC antenna ...

Page 12: ...ver 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 metallic...

Page 13: ...vious screen Volume key Press to adjust the device volume Programmable key Press to activate the service that the PTT provider has provided The service using the Programmable key is provided through the PTT provider which has a partnership with Samsung Battery Installing the battery 1 Turn the screw anticlockwise with a coin or other objects to unlock the back cover and then remove the back cover ...

Page 14: ...e back cover 1 2 Press Align 4 Turn the screw clockwise to lock the back cover Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly to prevent water and dust from entering the device Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device ...

Page 15: ...harger and cable specifically designed for your device Incompatible battery charger and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable Be careful not to d...

Page 16: ...ging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor 2 Open the multipurpose jack cover 3 Plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack 4 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket 5 After fully charging disconnect the charger from the device Then unplug the charger from the electric socket Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device 6 Close t...

Page 17: ...agnets Objects such as credit cards passbooks access cards boarding passes or parking passes may be damaged or disabled by the magnets in the charging dock You can use the charging dock to charge the device and the spare battery at the same time The device charges with priority over the spare battery The LED indicator light informs you of the spare battery s charging status You can check the LED i...

Page 18: ...various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using the device care feature When you are not using the device turn off the screen by pressing the Power key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be synced Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness ...

Page 19: ...may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device and the charger may heat up This is normal and should not affe...

Page 20: ...heats up or the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider You can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a ...

Page 21: ... other objects to unlock the back cover and then remove the back cover 2 1 2 Pull out the battery 3 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Do not insert a memory card into the SIM or USIM card slot 4 Insert the battery ...

Page 22: ...k cover Using dual SIM or USIM cards If you insert two SIM or USIM cards you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device Activating SIM or USIM cards Launch the Settings app and tap Connections SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it ...

Page 23: ...pending on the memory card manufacturer and type To view your device s maximum memory card capacity refer to the Samsung website Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems f...

Page 24: ...ith a coin or other objects to unlock the back cover and then remove the back cover 2 1 2 Pull out the battery 3 Insert a memory card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Insert the battery 5 Replace the back cover 1 2 Press Align ...

Page 25: ... data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device Launch the Settings app and tap Device care Storage Advanced SD c...

Page 26: ...lip Attaching the belt clip Attach the belt clip to your device to connect it to the belt or other objects Clip Press Detaching the belt clip Pull the handle at the bottom of the belt clip and detach it from the device ...

Page 27: ...ld the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Power key Alternatively open the notification panel and tap 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart Forcing restart If your devic...

Page 28: ... press and hold the Power key and then tap 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 Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device 1 Press and hold the Power k...

Page 29: ...you want 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 Samsun...

Page 30: ...llow 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 Doing so may result in afterimages scree...

Page 31: ...upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively press the Home key or the Back key 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 Home screen settings and then tap the ...

Page 32: ...olders 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 and then drag it over another app A new folder containing the selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving a...

Page 33: ...cked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen grid or layout Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separa...

Page 34: ...g GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPAP network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required ...

Page 35: ...n on the screen Changing the screen lock method To change the screen lock method launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN password or your biometric data for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require ...

Page 36: ...Auto factory reset switch to activate it Notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the follo...

Page 37: ...ation Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Use the following methods to capture a screenshot Captured screenshots will be saved in Gallery Key capture Press the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Swipe capture Swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features If capturing a screens...

Page 38: ...hot with others If the options are not visible on the captured screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Screenshots and then tap the Screenshot toolbar switch to activate it Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create notes and more Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all ca...

Page 39: ...Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions To return to the keyboard functions list tap Enter emoticons Enter stickers Attach animated GIFs Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Add an item from the clipboard Change the keyboard mode or size Open the text editing panel The paths may vary depending on the service provider or model Some features may not be available depen...

Page 40: ... tap Install To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap ...

Page 41: ...ur app permission settings launch 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 fu...

Page 42: ...ap 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 Search for a contact Access additional options 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 launch...

Page 43: ...g outside the circle Making calls by searching for nearby places You can easily make calls to places near your current location by searching for their information You can search for nearby places by category such as restaurants or stores or by selecting recommended hot places Launch the Phone app tap Places and then select a category or tap and enter a business name in the search field Or select o...

Page 44: ... call is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap Recents to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap Recents or Contacts select contacts or phone numbers and then tap Done To ...

Page 45: ... call turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you Switch During a video call switch between the front and rear cameras Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Adding a phone number to Contacts Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter the number 3 Tap Add to Contacts 4 Tap Create new contact ...

Page 46: ...ap Add When a call comes from that number the tag will show under the number Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location 3 Enter contact information 4 Tap Save Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts a...

Page 47: ...cts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Tap the contact Then take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice call Make a video call Compose a message C...

Page 48: ...members at the same time Launch the Contacts app tap Groups select a group and then tap Send message Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick c...

Page 49: ...s only while the message input field is empty Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact or a ...

Page 50: ...ay options and more 1 Launch the Messages app tap Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Change the notification settings Setting a message reminder You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification reminders and then tap the swi...

Page 51: ...pp 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Access additional options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks ...

Page 52: ... Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy and security Secret mode settings Change password To use your registered biometric data as a lock method along with the password tap an option switch under Biometrics to activate it Deactivating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Turn off Secret mode Camera Introduction Take pho...

Page 53: ...method is set If photos you take appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Taking photos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out Zooming features are available only when using the rear camera To adjust the brightness of photos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag the adjustmen...

Page 54: ...imum capacity for recording a video may vary depending on the resolution The camera may fog up or form condensation if the device is exposed to sudden changes in air temperature due to the difference in temperature outside and inside the camera cover Try to avoid such conditions when planning to use the camera If fogging does occur allow the camera to dry naturally at room temperature before takin...

Page 55: ... effect will be applied If this feature is not activated tap on the preview screen and tap the Scene optimiser switch to activate it If you do not want to use this feature tap the scene optimiser button on the preview screen Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO 2 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to ...

Page 56: ...camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO 2 Tap to record a video To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To use auto focus mode tap AF to cancel the manually set focus 3 Tap to stop recording the video Live focu...

Page 57: ...he subject is moving The subject has a similar colour to the background Editing the background of the Live focus photos You can also edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live focus feature 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap Change background effect To adjust the intensity of the background effect drag the adjustment bar to the left or right Adjust the in...

Page 58: ...ations may occur The screen may appear dark due to the small amount of light The screen may flicker in certain lighting conditions such as in places with fluorescent lighting Noise may occur Recording super slow motion videos Record a video by capturing a single moment that the subject is moving 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO Start recording a video Camera settings Select a re...

Page 59: ...n detection area When recording under flickering light such as in places with fluorescent lighting 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SUPER SLOW MO 2 Tap The motion detection feature will be activated and the motion detection area will appear on the preview screen To move the motion detection area tap the area inside the frame and drag it to a new location To adjust the area size tap a corner o...

Page 60: ...ideo for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SLOW MOTION 2 Tap to start recording 3 When you are finished recording tap to stop 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap Play slow motion video The fast section of the video will be set as a slow motion section and the video will start playi...

Page 61: ...ode Using panorama mode take a series of photos 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 3 Tap to stop taking photos To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview ...

Page 62: ...n so the photo becomes brighter This is ideal for photos of scenery or photos taken at night A fast shutter speed allows less light in This is ideal for taking photos of fast moving subjects You can select an aperture value that will determine the brightness and depth of field Adjust the colour tone Change the focus mode Drag the adjustment bar towards or to manually adjust the focus To switch to ...

Page 63: ...cus effect to make specific objects stand out in a photo 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE SELECTIVE FOCUS 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 3 Tap to take a photo 4 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 5 Tap Adjust background blur and select one of the following Near focus Make the subject stand out and blur the background around the subject Far foc...

Page 64: ...ected in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving There is strong background light low levels of light or you are taking photos indoors The subject has a similar colour or pattern to the background Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as fast motion videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE HYPERLAPSE 2 Tap and select a frame rate option...

Page 65: ...ORE WIDE SELFIE 2 Face the front camera lens 3 Tap to take a photo 4 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self portrait The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The subjects should remain still while taking wide self portraits The top and...

Page 66: ...s are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Change the focus area in auto focus mode Multi focuses on several areas within the frame Multi rectangles will appear to indicate the focused areas...

Page 67: ...ach photo is saved in two formats DNG and JPG Videos Rear video size Select an aspect ratio and resolution for videos you want to take with the rear camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Front video size Select an aspect ratio and resolution for videos you want to take with the front camera Using a higher resolution will result in h...

Page 68: ...bject moves excessively The subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place Colours or patterns on the subject and the background are the same The subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The camera shakes excessively The video resolution is high Pictures as previewed Set the device to save photos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipp...

Page 69: ... available depending on the model Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an image Access additional options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites You can create a movie animated GIF or colla...

Page 70: ...ideo Tap and hold to rewind Switch to the pop up video player Capture the current screen Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF Access additional options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or dra...

Page 71: ...then select an album Hiding albums You can hide albums You cannot hide albums created by default such as the Camera and Screenshots albums 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Albums 2 Tap Hide or unhide albums 3 Tap an album switch to hide Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To ...

Page 72: ...ry app and tap Stories 2 Tap and hold a story to delete and tap Delete Deleting images or videos 1 Launch the Gallery app 2 Select an image or a video to delete To delete multiple files tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete 3 Tap or Delete Using the recycle bin feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin The files will be deleted after a ...

Page 73: ...ps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 On the lower window swipe left or right to select another app to launch To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps press the Home key or the Back key and select an app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjus...

Page 74: ...Galaxy users community or view the latest news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device To submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information Samsung Notes Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen You can also i...

Page 75: ...eating reminders You can create tasks as reminders and receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync sett...

Page 76: ...unch the Voice Recorder app Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen 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 ne...

Page 77: ...cording made in interview mode 3 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 My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device Launch the My Files app To check for unnecessary data and free up the device s storage tap Analyse storage To search for ...

Page 78: ...t field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap Dismiss to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and then tap Delete World Clock Launch the Clock app and tap World Clock Creating clocks ...

Page 79: ... set the duration and name and then tap Add 2 Set the duration and tap Start To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off 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...

Page 80: ... create a reminder with a specified time or location setting You can also save various content such as a single memo or webpage address and view it later For example create a reminder to alert you to Water the flowers when I get home 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder or and enter Water the flowers 3 Tap Place Pick a place and set the location to home 4 Tap When I arrive at Done 5 Ta...

Page 81: ...esponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Using additional features Quick Share Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or Bluetooth or with SmartThings supported devices Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a G...

Page 82: ...from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call Some apps may not be available depending on the service provider or model ...

Page 83: ...se Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information NFC and payment Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps Refer to NFC and payment...

Page 84: ...tooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering for more information More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to act...

Page 85: ...ection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the...

Page 86: ...for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to ...

Page 87: ...airing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair NFC and payment Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after d...

Page 88: ...he Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and payment Tap and pay PAYMENT and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data with the NFC featur...

Page 89: ...con will appear on the status bar Data saver feature activated To select apps to use data without restriction tap Allow app while Data saver 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 keep secure or streaming apps that can...

Page 90: ...t to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile Hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices ...

Page 91: ...e Hotspot and then deselect Hide my device This feature may not be available depending on the service provider or model 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet 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 ...

Page 92: ...nections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing content ...

Page 93: ...volume level Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern Vibration intensity Adjust 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 Dolby Atmos surround sound for more information Some features may not be available ...

Page 94: ...ce recordings while the screen is turned off Do not disturb Set the device to mute all sounds except for allowed exceptions Recently sent View the apps that received recent notifications and change the notification settings To customise notification settings for more apps tap See all All and select an app from the apps list Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings On the Set...

Page 95: ... Set the device to prevent the screen from detecting touch input when it is in a dark place such as a pocket or bag Touch sensitivity Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Refer to Screensaver for more information Some features may not be available depending on the model Blue light ...

Page 96: ...e may not be compatible with third party apps You cannot change the screen mode while applying the blue light filter Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Adaptive display and adjust the colour adjustment bar under White balance When you drag the colour adjustment bar tow...

Page 97: ...n you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed the screen will turn on Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Lock screen Options Change the settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to unlock itself when trus...

Page 98: ... when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Smart Lock 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method If you do not use your device for four hours or when...

Page 99: ...n apps Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Encrypt or decrypt SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Som...

Page 100: ...ering such as wearing glasses hats masks beards or heavy makeup Ensure that you are in a well lit area and that the camera lens is clean when registering Ensure your image is not blurry for better match results Registering your face For better face registration register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Read the on ...

Page 101: ...lock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it If you want to set the device to unlock the screen without swiping on the locked screen after recognising your face tap the Stay on Lock screen switch to de...

Page 102: ...ingerprint is not recognised unlock the device 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 ...

Page 103: ...re fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a scre...

Page 104: ...fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...on the Samsung Pass main screen tap Partners If there are no websites or apps that support Samsung Pass Partners will not appear Available websites and apps may vary depending on the 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...

Page 107: ...ces via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder 2 ...

Page 108: ...he original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap Copy The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move 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 S...

Page 109: ...w 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 Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them later Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore Uninstalling Secure Folder You ...

Page 110: ...uch as a computer so that you can restore it if the data is corrupted or lost due to an unintended factory data reset Samsung Cloud Sync your device s data with Samsung Cloud and view the data you have synced in each app You can also back up your device s data to Samsung Cloud and restore it later Syncing data You can sync data saved in your device with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devic...

Page 111: ...want 3 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google Advanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Call text on other devices Use your device s calling and messaging features on other devices signed in to you...

Page 112: ... depending on the service provider or model Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature ma...

Page 113: ...hone or Contacts app DigitalWellbeing and parental controls View the daily usage history of your device You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Number of unlocks The time the screen was on Number of notifications Setting timers for apps You can limit the daily usage time for each app by setting...

Page 114: ... your device s battery storage memory and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger Optimising your device On the Settings screen tap Device care Optimise now The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for crashed apps and malw...

Page 115: ...etwork connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly Tap Charging and tap the Fast charging switch to activate it Managing battery usage for each app You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using battery power when they are not being used Tap Battery usage select apps from the ap...

Page 116: ... their notification or permission settings or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps On the Settings screen tap Apps General management Customise your device s system settings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be available depending on the selec...

Page 117: ...upport the default language the next supported language in the list will be used Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Screen reader ActivateVoice Assistant which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Tutorial Visibility enhancements Customise the settings to improve a...

Page 118: ...te Security 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 View various device...

Page 119: ... 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 error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another are...

Page 120: ...r damaged contact your Samsung ESN support team Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact your Samsung ESN support team 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...

Page 121: ...ellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity 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 ...

Page 122: ...ter trying these tips contact your Samsung ESN support team Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or mult...

Page 123: ...ce are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m On your device launch the Settings app tap Connections and then tap the Bluetooth switch to re activate it On your device launch the Settings app tap General management Reset Reset network settings Reset settings Reset to reset network settings You may lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem con...

Page 124: ...nor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the device care feature or manually delete unused apps or files to free up storage space The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification p...

Page 125: ...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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