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Apps and features

Rejecting a call

When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the

Send message

bar upwards

and select a message to send. If the

Add reminder

switch is activated, a reminder will be

saved to alert you of the rejected call one hour later.
To create various rejection messages, launch the

Phone

app, tap

Settings

Quick

decline messages

, enter a message, and then tap .

Missed calls

If a 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.

Launch the

Phone

app and tap

Settings

Block numbers

Tap

Recents

Contacts

, select contacts or phone numbers, and then tap

Done

To manually enter a number, tap

Add phone number

, enter a phone number, and then

tap .

When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications. The calls will be
logged in the call log.

You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID. Tap the

Block unknown/hidden numbers

switch to activate the feature.

Summary of Contents for SM-T225N

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 08 2020 Rev 1 0 SM T220 SM T225 SM T225N SM T227 ...

Page 2: ...g account 23 Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 25 Understanding the screen 35 Notification panel 37 Entering text Apps and features 40 Installing or uninstalling apps 42 Phone 46 Contacts 50 Messages 53 Internet 55 Camera 67 Gallery 72 Multi window 74 Samsung Members 74 Samsung Galaxy 75 Samsung Notes 76 Calendar 77 Reminder 79 Samsung Flow 81 Voice Recorder 82 My Files 82 C...

Page 3: ...s 91 Introduction 91 Connections 92 Wi Fi 94 Bluetooth 95 Data saver SM T220 SM T225 SM T225N SM T227 96 Mobile data only apps SM T220 SM T225 SM T225N SM T227 96 Mobile Hotspot andTethering SM T220 SM T225 SM T225N SM T227 98 More connection settings 99 Sound 100 Dolby Atmos surround sound 100 Separate app sound 100 Notifications 101 App icon badges 101 Display 102 Dark mode settings 103 Font siz...

Page 4: ...k 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 services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or u...

Page 5: ...the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app 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...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ... 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 9: ...es and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase 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 t...

Page 10: ...s 10 Device layout Multipurpose jack USB Type C Earphone jack Side key Power Receiver Microphone Touchscreen Volume key SM T220 SM T225 SM T225N SIM card Memory card tray Microphone Front camera Rear camera ...

Page 11: ...If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your ...

Page 12: ...to launch the app or feature you set Volume key Press to adjust the device volume Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information ...

Page 13: ...ty 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 while charging 1 Connect the US...

Page 14: ...drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while char...

Page 15: ...built in fast charging feature when you charge the battery using a standard battery charger If the device 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 SM T220 SM T225 SM T225N SM T227 Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided ...

Page 16: ...tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into...

Page 17: ... or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a 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...

Page 18: ...20 SM T225 SM T225N SM T227 3 Place a memory card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the memory card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Alwa...

Page 19: ...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 ĺ Storage ĺ Advanced ĺ SD card ĺ Format Before...

Page 20: ...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 Side key Alternatively open the notification panel and tap 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and th...

Page 21: ...rvices provided by mobile devices TVs and the Samsung website To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup ĺ Accounts ĺ Samsung account ĺ Apps and services Alternatively visit account samsung com Creating a Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Acco...

Page 22: ...ow the on screen instructions to complete signing in to your Samsung 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 Removing your Samsung account When you remove your Samsung account from the ...

Page 23: ...rring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup ĺ Smart Switch 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data ĺ Wireless 5 On the p...

Page 24: ...ion app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step...

Page 25: ... 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 screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Tap the screen Tapping and holding ...

Page 26: ...part or pinch on the screen Navigation bar soft buttons When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment ...

Page 27: ...r Tap More options and select an option you want Swipe from bottom The gesture hints will appear where the soft buttons are located To use the soft buttons drag the gesture hint of the desired button upwards Swipe from sides and bottom Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to move to the Home screen Swipe up and hold to view the list of recent apps Swipe inward from either side of the screen to r...

Page 28: ...nstalled apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps Screen indicator Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards 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 H...

Page 29: ...ernatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Enter a keyword Apps and content on your device will be searched If you tap on the keyboard you can search for more content Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item o...

Page 30: ... 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 apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocat...

Page 31: ...d 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 separate ...

Page 32: ...ator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New t...

Page 33: ...he Settings app tap Lock screen ĺ 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 an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlo...

Page 34: ...een and scrollable area Press and hold theVolume Down key and the Side key simultaneously You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features 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 web...

Page 35: ...el drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Access the power options Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control c...

Page 36: ...n and then drag it to another location Controlling media playback Take control of music or video playback easily using the Media feature You can also continue playback on another device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue the playback on another device tap and select a device you want Controlling nearby devices Launch qu...

Page 37: ...d languages Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Move the cursor Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap ĺ Languages and types ĺ Manage input languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages...

Page 38: ... button switch to activate it Additional keyboard functions Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter emoticons Enter stickers Attach animated GIFs Enter kaomojis ĺ Cangjie Qwerty keyboard Switch to qwerty keyboard ĺ Pinyin Qwerty keyboard Switch to qwerty pinyin mode ĺ Stroke keyboard Switch to stroke mode Tap stroke keys to enter a character Tap when yo...

Page 39: ...or content and enter it ĺ Translate text and enter it ĺ Open the text editing panel ĺ Change the keyboard size 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 copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste ...

Page 40: ...p 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 ĺ ĺ 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: ... Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device To view your 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 ...

Page 42: ...ate it You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your device and the other device Some calling and messaging features may not be available Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Preview the phone number Delete a preceding character Access additional options Search for a contact Add the numb...

Page 43: ...al launch the Phone app tap Keypad or Contacts ĺ ĺ Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making an ...

Page 44: ...atus 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 ĺ Settings ĺ Block numbers 2 Tap Recents or Contacts select contacts or phone numbers and then tap Done To manually enter a number tap Add phone ...

Page 45: ...en or close the keypad End the current call The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider 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 to create a new contact or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existing conta...

Page 46: ...ut having them listed in Contacts 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents 2 Tap a phone number 3 Tap Add note enter a tag and then tap 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 ...

Page 47: ...ypes of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap ĺ Manage contacts ĺ Import or export contacts ĺ Import 2 Select a storage location to import contacts from 3 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap Done 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap Import ...

Page 48: ...ntacts 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 or video call Compose a message Compose...

Page 49: ...to activate it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with tap Select what s shared select an item to share and then select an option Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts ap...

Page 50: ...ing contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app tap at the top of the contacts list and then tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap Delete To delete contacts one by one tap a contact Then tap ĺ Delete Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation To make a call and send a text message launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Call text on other devices switch to activate i...

Page 51: ...the message input field is empty Enter recipients Enter stickers Enter a message 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 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number To reply to the messag...

Page 52: ...ges from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app tap at the top of the messages list and then tap Settings ĺ Block numbers and messages ĺ Block numbers 2 Tap Conversations and select a contact or a phone number Or tap Contacts select contacts and then tap Done To manually enter a number enter a phone number under Enter phone number and tap Setting the message notificati...

Page 53: ...o activate it Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number 3 Tap and hold a message then tap Delete To delete multiple messages tick messages you want to delete 4 Tap Delete Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently Browsing webpages 1 Launch the Inter...

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