User manual
Contents
Features
Bixby Home| Biometric security| Dark mode
Getting started
Device layout: Galaxy A11
Device layout: Galaxy A21
Set up your device: Charge the battery
Start using your device: Turn on your device| Use the Setup Wizard| Transfer data from
an old device| Lock or unlock your device| Side key settings| Accounts| Set up voicemail|
Navigation| Navigation bar| Customize your home screen| Bixby Home| Digital wellbeing
and parental controls| Face recognition| Biometric security| Multi window| Enter text|
Emergency mode
Customize your home screen: App icons| Wallpaper| Themes| Icons| Widgets| Home
screen settings| Status bar| Notification panel
Camera and Gallery
Camera: Navigate the camera screen| Configure shooting mode| Live focus| Record
videos| Camera settings
Gallery: View pictures| Edit pictures| Play video| Edit video| Share pictures and videos|
Delete pictures and videos| Take a screenshot
Samsung apps
Galaxy Store| Game Launcher| Samsung Global Goals| Calculator| Calendar| Clock|
Contacts| Email| Internet| Messages| My Files| Phone| Samsung Notes
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Google apps
Chrome| Drive| Duo| Gmail| Google| Google Pay| Maps| Photos| Play Movies & TV|
Play Store| YouTube| YT Music
Carrier apps
Call Filter| Cloud| Digital Secure| My Verizon| Visual Voicemail| Message+
Microsoft apps
Outlook| LinkedIn| Office| OneDrive
Settings
Connections: Wi-Fi| Bluetooth| NFC and payment| Airplane mode| Mobile networks|
Data usage| Mobile hotspot| Tethering| Nearby device scanning| Connect to a printer|
Virtual Private Networks| Private DNS| Ethernet
Customization: Display| Notifications| Sounds and vibration
Security: Lock screen and security| Face recognition| Fingerprint scanner
Accounts: Add an account| Account settings| Remove an account| Backup and restore|
Google settings
Backup: Google Account| External storage transfer
Accessibility: Screen Reader| Visibility enhancements | Hearing enhancements|
Interaction and dexterity| Advanced settings| Installed services | About Accessibility
Other: Help| Dual Messenger | About phone
Learn more
Legal information
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Galaxy A11
Galaxy A21
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy A11
Front camera
Microphone
Volume keys
USB charger/Accessory port
Flash
Rear cameras
Side key
Speaker
H
eadphone jack
Fingerprint
scanner
Microphone
SIM/microSD
card tray
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Galaxy A21
Front camera
Headphone
jack
Volume keys
USB charger/Accessory port
Flash
Rear cameras
Fingerprint
scanner
Microphone
Side key
MicrophoneSpeaker
SIM/microSD
card tray
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Set up your device
Charge the battery
Your device uses a nano-SIM card. A SIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able
to use your previous SIM card. Contact your carrier for more details.
NOTEUse only charging devices and batteries (if applicable) that are approved
by Samsung. Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your
device to maximize battery life. Using other charging devices and batteries may
void your warranty and may cause damage.
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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. Acharger (charging head and USB
Type-C cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from a power
outlet.
TIPWhile charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop
charging. Thisusually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is
in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the device
and wait for the device to cool down. Formore information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
Start using your device
Turn on your device| Use the Setup Wizard| Transfer data from an old device| Lock or
unlock your device| Side key settings| Accounts| Set up voicemail| Navigation|
Navigation bar| Customize your home screen| Bixby Home| Digital wellbeing and parental
controls| Face recognition| Biometric security| Multi window| Enter text| Emergency
mode
Turn on your device
Use the Side key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked or
broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.
◌
Press and hold the Side key to turn the device on.
•
To turn the device off, open the Notification panel, and tap
Power
>
Power off
. Confirm when prompted.
•
To restart your device, open the Notification panel, and tap
Power
>
Restart
. Confirm when prompted.
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Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi
®
network, set up
accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
Transfer data from an old device
Use Smart Switch
™
to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes,
calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data via
USBcable, Wi-Fi, or computer.
Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch to learn more.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Smart Switch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device
locks automatically when the screen times out. For more information about screen
locks, see Lock screen and security.
Side key
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then swipe
the screen to unlock it.
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Side key settings
You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key.
Double press
Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.
2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:
l Quick launch camera (default)
l Open app
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIPAccounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. See
your carrier for more information.
Add a Google Account
Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed
from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android
™
features.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.
2.
Tap Add account > Google.
NOTEWhen you sign in to a Google Account, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is
activated. FRP requires your Google Account information when resetting to
factory settings. For more information, see Factory Reset Protection.
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Add a Samsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.
2.
Tap Add account> Samsung account.
TIPTo quickly access your Samsung account, from Settings tap Samsung
account profile.
Add an email account
Sign in to one or more of your email accounts to view and manage email messages
(Galaxy A11 only).
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.
2.
Tap Add account > Email.
Add an Outlook account
Sign in to your Outlook
®
account to view and manage email messages (Galaxy A21
only).
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.
2.
Tap Add account > Outlook.
Set up voicemail
You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time. You can
access voicemail through the Phone app.
1.
From Phone, touch and hold the 1 key.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your
name.
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Navigation
A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may
damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
Tap
Lightly touch items to select or launch them.
l Tap an item to select it.
l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Swipe
Lightly drag your finger across the screen.
l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
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Drag and drop
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.
l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
l Drag a widget to place it in a new location.
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Zoom in and out
Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.
l Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.
l Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in.
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Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.
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Navigation bar
You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen
gestures.
Recent apps
H
ome
Back
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Navigation buttons
Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation. This is the default
setting.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Navigation buttons.
2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back
and Recent apps icons display.
Full screen gestures
Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen
experience. Instead swipe to navigate your device.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Full screen gestures to enable
the feature.
2. Tap an option to customize:
l More options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity.
l Gesture hints: Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen
gesture is located.
l Show button to hide keyboard: Show an icon on the bottom right corner of
the screen to hide the keyboard when the phone is in portrait mode.
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Customize your home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your
favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens,
removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen.
App icons| Wallpaper| Themes| Icons| Widgets| Home screen settings| Status bar|
Notification panel
App icons
Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.
◌
From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home.
To remove an icon:
◌
From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap Remove from
Home.
NOTERemoving an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from a
Home screen.
Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture, video,
or preloaded wallpaper.
1.
From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpaper.
2. Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:
• My wallpapers: Choose from featured and downloaded wallpapers.
• Gallery: Choose pictures and videos saved in the Gallery app.
• Wallpaper services: Enable additional features including guide page and
Dynamic Lock screen.
• Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper: Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper.
• Explore more wallpapers: Find and download more wallpapers from Galaxy
Themes.
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3. Tap a picture or video to choose it.
• If choosing a single picture, choose which screen or screens you want to
apply the wallpaper to.
• Videos and multiple pictures can only be applied to the Lock screen.
• If choosing videos or pictures from the Gallery, tap on one or more items, and
then tap Done.
4. Tap Set on Home screen, Set on Lock screen, or Set on Home and Lock screens
(depending on which screens are applicable).
• If applying a wallpaper to both the Home and Lock screens, enable Sync my
edits if you want any edits made to that wallpaper to be applied to both
screens.
Themes
Set a theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2.
Tap Themes to customize.
3. Tap a theme to preview and download it to Mythemes.
4.
Tap Navigation drawer > My stuff > Themes to see downloaded themes.
5. Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
Icons
Apply different icon sets to replace the default icons.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2.
Tap Themes > Icons to customize.
3. Tap an icon set to preview and download it to Myicons.
4.
Tap Navigation drawer > My stuff > Icons to see downloaded icons.
5. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.
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Widgets
Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2.
Tap Widgets, and then touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen, and
releaseit.
Customize Widgets
Once you have added a widget, you can customize where it's located and how it
functions.
◌
From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, and tap an option:
•
Remove from Home
: Delete a widget from your screen.
•
Widget settings
: Customize the function or appearance of the widget.
•
App info
: Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.
Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
2.
Tap Home screen settings to customize:
• Home screen layout: Set your device to have separate Home and Apps
screens, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.
• Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Home screen.
• Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Apps screen.
• Apps button: Add a button to the Home screen for easy access to the Apps
screen.
• App icon badges:Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications.
You can also choose the badge style.
• Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from being
removed or repositioned.
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• Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the
Home screen.
• Swipe down for notification panel: Enable this feature to open the
Notification panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen.
• Rotate to landscape mode:Rotate the Home screen automatically when your
device’s orientation is changed from portrait to landscape.
• Hide apps: Choose apps to hide from the Home and App screens. Return to
this screen to restore hidden apps. Hidden apps are still installed and can
appear as results in Finder searches.
• About Home screen: View version information.
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Status bar
The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on
the left.
Status icons
Battery full Battery low Charging Mute Vibrate
Airplane mode Bluetooth active Wi-Fi active Location active Alarm
Notification icons
Missed calls Call in progress Call on hold New message Voicemail
New email Download Upload Wi-Fi available App update
Configure display options for the Status bar.
◌
From Quick settings, tap More options > Status bar for the following options:
•
Show notification icons: Choose how to display notification icons on the
Status bar.
•
Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the
battery icon on the Statusbar.
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Notification panel
For quick access to notifications, settings, and more, simply open the Notification
panel.
Device settings
View all
Quick settings
Notification cards
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View the Notification panel
You can access the Notification panel from any screen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
• To open an item, tap it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right.
• To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
• To customize notifications, tap Notification settings.
3.
Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the
Notification panel.
Finger sensor gestures
You can also open or close the Notification panel by swiping up or down on the
fingerprint sensor.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Finger sensor
gestures.
2. Tap to enable the feature.
Quick settings
The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions using Quick settings.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
2.
Drag View all downward.
• Tap a quick setting icon to turn it on or off.
• Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting.
•
Tap Finder search to search the device.
•
Tap Power off for Power off, Restart, and Emergency mode options.
•
Tap Open settings to quickly access the device's settings menu.
•
Tap More options to reorder Quick settings or to change the button layout.
• Drag the Brightness slider to adjust the screen brightness.
3.
Drag View all upward to close Quick settings.
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Bixby Home
The Bixby Home page displays customized content based on your interactions. Bixby
learns from your usage patterns and will suggest content you may like.
◌
From a Home screen, swipe right.
Digital wellbeing and parental controls
You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily view of how
frequently you use apps, how many notifications you receive, and how often you check
your device. You can also set your device to help you wind down before going to bed.
◌
From Settings, tap Digital wellbeing and parental controls for the following
features:
•
Screen time: Tap the time value in the dashboard for details on how long
each app has been opened and used today.
•
Notifications: Tap to see how many notifications have been received from
each app today.
•
Unlocks: Tap to see how many times each app has been opened today.
•
Your goals: Set up screen time and unlock goals and view your daily
averages.
•
App timers: Set a daily limit for how long you use each app.
•
Focus mode:Configure times and activities to avoid distractions from your
phone.
•
Wind down: Enable to turn the screen to grayscale and limit notifications
before going to bed.
•
Parental controls:Supervise your children’s digital life with Google’s Family
Link app. You can choose apps, set content filters, keep an eye on screen
time, and set screen time limits.
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Biometric security
Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in to accounts.
Face recognition
You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen. To use your face to unlock
your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password.
•
Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Your device could
be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.
•
Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats,
beards, or heavy make-up.
•
When registering your face, ensure that you are in a well-lit area and the camera
lens is clean.
1.
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Facerecognition.
2. Follow the prompts to register your face.
Face recognition management
Customize how face recognition works.
◌
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Facerecognition.
•
Remove face data: Delete existing faces.
•
Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security.
•
Stay on Lock screen: When you unlock your device with face recognition, stay
on the Lock screen until you swipe the screen.
•
Brighten screen:Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that your face
can be recognized in dark conditions.
•
About unlocking with biometrics: Learn additional information about
securing your device with biometrics.
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Fingerprint scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your
Samsung account. To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must set a
pattern, PIN, or password.
1.
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Fingerprints.
2. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.
Fingerprint management
Add, delete, and rename fingerprints.
◌
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Fingerprints for the following
options:
•
The list of registered fingerprints is at the top of this list. You can tap a
fingerprint to remove or rename it.
•
Add fingerprint: Simply follow the prompts to register another fingerprint.
•
Check added fingerprints: Scan your fingerprint to see if it has been
registered.
Fingerprint verification settings
Use fingerprint recognition to verify your identity in supported apps and actions.
◌
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Fingerprints.
•
Fingerprint unlock: Use your fingerprint for identification when unlocking
your device.
•
Web sign-in: Use your fingerprints to sign in to websites.
•
Samsung account: Use your fingerprints to verify your identity instead of your
Samsung account password.
•
About unlocking with biometrics: Read details on the requirements each
biometric security feature has for using your pattern, PIN, or password as a
backup.
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Biometrics preferences
Configure your preferences for biometric security options.
◌
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Biometrics preferences for the
following:
•
Screen transition effect:Show a transition effect when you use biometrics to
unlock your device.
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Multi window
Multitask by using multiple apps at the same time. Apps that support Multi window
™
can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and
adjust the size of their windows.
Split screen control
1.
From any screen, tap Recent apps.
2. Tap the app icon, and then tap Open in split screen view.
3. Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view.
• Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size.
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Enter text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.
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Toolbar
The toolbar provides quick access to features of the keyboard.
◌
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand toolbar for the following options:
•
Emojis
: Insert an emoji.
•
GIFs
: Add animated GIFs.
•
Keyboard size
: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard.
•
Modes
: Select a keyboard layout.
•
Settings
: Access keyboard settings.
•
Stickers
: Add illustrated stickers.
•
Translate
: Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them
into another language.
•
Spotify
: Add music from Spotify.
•
Search
: Locate specific words or phrases in your conversations.
•
Text editing
:Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to
cut, copy, and paste.
•
Voice input
:Use Google Voice
™
typing.
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Configure the Samsung keyboard
Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.
◌
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for the following options:
•
Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are
available on the keyboard.
– To switch between languages, swipe the Space bar left or right.
•
Smart typing: Use predictive text and auto-correction features to prevent
common typing mistakes. Type by swiping between letters.
•
Style and layout: Customize the appearance and function of the keyboard.
•
Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback.
•
Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear
personalized data.
•
About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the
Samsung keyboard.
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Use Google Voice typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Return to
keyboard
Open Settings
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.
2. Tap the screen and speak your text.
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Configure Google Voice typing
Set customized options for Google Voice typing.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.
2.
Tap Settings for options.
• Languages: Choose the language for the keyboard.
• Offline speech recognition: Download languages for offline Google Voice
typing.
• Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks.
Emergency mode
Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features and conserve your
device’s power during an emergency situation.
To save battery power, Emergency mode:
•
Restricts application usage to only essential applications and those you select.
•
Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data when the screen is off.
Activate Emergency mode
To activate Emergency mode:
1.
Open the Notification panel, and tap Power.
2.
Tap Emergency mode.
• When accessing for the first time, read and accept the terms and conditions.
3. Tap Turn on.
Emergency mode features
While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are available on the
Home screen:
l Flashlight: Use the device’s flash as a steady source of light.
l Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren.
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l Message my location: Send your location information to your emergency contacts.
l Phone: Launch the call screen.
l Chrome:Launch the Google web browser.
l
Add: Choose additional apps to include on the Emergency mode screen.
l
Battery charge: Displays estimated battery charge percentage.
l Estimated battery life: Displays estimated remaining battery charge time based on
current battery charge and usage.
l Emergency call: Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). This kind
of call can be made even without activated service.
l
More options:
–
Turn off Emergency mode: Disable Emergency mode and return to
standardmode.
–
Remove apps: Choose apps to remove from the screen.
–
Emergency contacts: Manage your medical profile and ICE (In Case of
Emergency) group contacts.
–
Settings: Configure the available settings. Only a limited number of settings are
enabled in Emergency mode.
Turn off Emergency mode
When emergency mode is turned off, the device returns to standard mode.
◌
Tap More options, and tap Turn off Emergency mode.
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Camera and Gallery
You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app. Images and
videos are stored in the Gallery, where you can view and edit them.
Camera
Navigate the camera screen| Configure shooting mode| Live focus| Record videos|
Camera settings
Gallery
View pictures| Edit pictures| Play video| Edit video| Share pictures and videos|
Delete pictures and videos| Take a screenshot
Camera
You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app.
◌
From Apps, tap Camera.
TIPIf Quick launch is enabled, quickly press the Side key twice.
Shooting modes
Settings
Gallery
Switch cameras
Capture
Zoom
Camera and Gallery
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Navigate the camera screen
Take stunning pictures with your device’s front and rear cameras.
1.
From Camera, set up your shot with the following features:
• Tap the screen where you want the camera to focus.
– When you tap the screen, a brightness scale appears. Drag the slider to
adjust the brightness.
• To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up or
down.
• To change to a different shooting mode, swipe the screen right or left.
•
To change camera settings, tap Settings.
2.
Tap Capture.
Configure shooting mode
Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or choose from
several shooting modes.
◌
From Camera, swipe to the right or left to see the available shooting modes.
l Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or
vertical direction.
l Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and
color tone while taking pictures.
l Live focus: Take artistic pictures by adjusting the depth of field.
l Photo: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures.
l Video: Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos.
l
More: Choose other available shooting modes. Tap Edit to drag modes into
or out of the Modes tray at the bottom of the Camera screen (Galaxy A21 only).
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Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid colors of food.
–
Macro: Capture close-up images of objects from 3-5 cm away.
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Live focus
Add interactive focus effects to your pictures.
1.
From Camera, swipe to Live focus.
2. Drag the slider to fine-tune the effect.
3.
Tap Capture.
Record videos
Record high-quality videos using your device.
1.
From Camera, swipe right or left to change the shooting mode to Video.
2.
Tap Capture to begin recording a video.
•
To take a picture while recording, tap Capture.
•
To temporarily stop recording, tap Pause. To continue recording, tap
Resume.
3.
Tap Stop when you are finished recording.
Camera settings
Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu to configure your
camera’s settings.
◌
From Camera, tap Settings
Intelligent features
•
Scan QR codes: Automatically detect QR codes when using the camera
(Galaxy A21 only).
Pictures
•
Hold shutter button to: Choose whether to take a picture, take a burst shot,
or create a GIF when holding the shutter button down (Galaxy A21 only).
•
HDR: Make your pictures pop by capturing more detail in the bright and dark
areas of your shots (Galaxy A21 only).
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Videos
•
Rear video size: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution for higher
quality requires more memory.
•
Front video size: Select a resolution. Selecting a higher resolution for higher
quality requires more memory.
Useful features
•
Auto HDR: Capture more detail in the bright and dark areas of your shots
(Galaxy A11 only).
•
Pictures as previewed: Save selfies as they appear in the preview without
flipping them.
•
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help compose a picture or video.
•
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.
•
Camera modes: Set the default camera mode. You can also reorder or hide
your shooting modes (Galaxy A11 only).
•
Shooting methods:
– Press Volume key to: Use the Volume key to take pictures, record video,
zoom, or control system volume.
– Floating shutter button: Add an extra shutter button that you can move
anywhere on the screen.
– Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have
your picture taken in a few seconds.
•
Storage location: Select a memory location.
– A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location.
•
Shutter sound: Play a tone when taking a picture.
•
Watermark: Add a watermark to the bottom left corner of your pictures.
(Galaxy A21 only).
•
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings (Galaxy A11 only).
•
Contact us:Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members (Galaxy A11
only).
•
About Camera:View app and software information.
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Gallery
Go to the Gallery to look at the all the visual media stored on your device. You can
view, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
◌
From Apps, tap Gallery.
Customize collections
o
f pictures and videos
Share pictures
and videos
View pictures
and videos
Sort images into
custom albums
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View pictures
Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the Gallery app.
1.
From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.
•
To mark the picture as a favorite, tap Favorite.
•
To access the following features, tap More options:
– Details: View and edit information about the picture.
– Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper.
– Print: Send the picture to a connected printer.
Edit pictures
Enhance your pictures using the Gallery's editing tools.
1.
From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2.
Tap a picture to view it, and then tap Edit for the following options:
•
Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other changes to the overall
appearance of the picture.
•
Filters: Add color effects.
•
Tone: Adjust the brightness, exposure, contrast, and more.
•
Sticker: Overlay illustrated or animated stickers.
•
Text: Add text to the picture.
•
Draw: Add handwritten text or hand drawn content.
• Reset:Undo the changes applied to restore the original picture.
3. Tap Save when finished.
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Play video
View the videos stored on your device. You can save videos as favorites, and view video
details.
1.
From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos.
•
To mark the video as a favorite, tap Favorite. The video is added to
Favorites under the Albumstab.
•
To access the following features, tap More options:
– Details: View and edit information about the video.
– Set as wallpaper: Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen.
3.
Tap Play video to play the video.
Edit video
Edit videos stored on your device.
1.
From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3.
Tap Edit to cut segments of the video.
4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.
Share pictures and videos
Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.
1.
From Gallery, tap Pictures.
2.
Tap More options > Share, and then tap pictures and videos to select them.
3.
Tap Share, and then choose an app or connection to use for sharing your
selection. Follow the prompts.
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Delete pictures and videos
Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.
1.
From Gallery, tap More options > Edit.
2. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the
screen to select all pictures and videos.
3.
Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Take a screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. Your device will automatically create a Screenshots
album in the Gallery app.
◌
From any screen, press and release the Side and Volume down keys.
Screenshot Settings
Modify screenshot settings (Galaxy A21 only).
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Screenshots.
l Screenshot toolbar: Show additional options after you take a screenshot.
l Delete shared screenshots: Automatically delete screenshots after they
are shared through the screenshot toolbar.
l Screenshot format: Select if you would like your screenshots to be saved as
JPG or PNG files.
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Apps
Using apps
Samsung apps
Google apps
Carrier apps
Microsoft apps
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Using apps
Download apps | Uninstall or disable apps | Search for apps| Sort apps| Create and use
folders| Game Booster| App settings
Download apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. Apps can be downloaded
from Galaxy Store and the Google Play
™
store.
◌
From a Home screen, swipe the screen upward to access the Apps list.
Uninstall or disable apps
Installed apps can be removed from your device. Some apps that are preloaded
(available on your device by default) can only be disabled. Disabled apps are turned
off and hidden from the Apps list.
◌
From Apps, touch and hold an app, and tap Uninstall/Disable.
Search for apps
If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From Apps, tap Search, and enter a word or words. As you type, matching apps
and settings appear as results on the screen.
2. Tap a result to go to that app.
TIPYou can customize the search settings by tapping More options >
Findersettings.
Sort apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.
◌
From Apps, tap More options > Sort for the following sorting options:
•
Custom order: Arrange apps manually.
•
Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.
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Create and use folders
You can make folders to organize App shortcuts on the Appslist.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another
app shortcut until it is highlighted.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Folder name: Name the folder.
•
Palette: Change the folder color.
•
Add apps: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and
then tap Done.
3.
Tap Back to close the folder.
Copy a folder to a Home screen
You can copy a folder to a Home screen.
◌
From Apps, touch and hold a folder, and tap Add to Home.
Delete a folder
When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts return to the Apps list.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to delete.
2.
Tap Delete folder, and confirm when prompted.
Game Booster
Get optimized performance while playing games based on usage. Block calls or other
notifications, and enable features such as Bixby or Dolby Atmos.
◌
While playing a game, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view the
navigation bar. The following options are seen on the far right and left sides:
•
Screen touch lock
: Lock the screen to prevent accidental taps. This is
the default option.
•
Game Booster
: Configure other options, including performance
monitoring and blocking the navigation bar, screen touches, and
screenshots.
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App settings
Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. Options vary by app.
1.
From Settings, tap Apps.
2.
Tap More options for the following options:
• Sort by: Sort the apps by size,name, last used, or last updated.
• Default apps: Choose or change apps that are used by default for certain
features, like email or browsing the Internet.
• Permission manager: Control which apps have permissions to use certain
features of your device.
• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps.
• Special access: Select which apps can have special access permissions to
features on your device.
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that have been changed. Existing app
data is not deleted.
3. Tap an app to view and update information about the app. The following options
may be displayed:
Usage
• Mobile data: View mobile data usage.
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge.
• Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
• Memory: View memory usage.
App settings
• Notifications: Configure notifications from theapp.
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s
information.
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps.
Advanced
• Options vary by app.
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App info options
• Open: Launch the app. Not all apps have this option.
• Uninstall/Disable:Uninstall or disable the app. Some preloaded apps can only
be disabled, not uninstalled.
• Force stop: Stop an app that is not working correctly.
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Samsung apps
The following apps are either preloaded or downloaded over-the-air to your device
during setup.
Galaxy Store| Game Launcher| Samsung Global Goals| Calculator| Calendar| Clock|
Contacts| Email| Internet| Messages| My Files| Phone| Samsung Notes
Galaxy Store
Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung
account is required to download from Galaxy Store.
◌
From Apps, tap Galaxy Store.
Game Launcher
Automatically arrange all your games in one place (Galaxy A21 only). Formore
information on Game Launcher, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-
launcher.
◌
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Game Launcher.
Samsung Global Goals
Learn more about the Global Goals initiative and contribute towards donations that
support these causes with ads from this app.
◌
From Apps, tap Samsung Global Goals.
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Calculator
The Calculator app features both basic and scientific math functions, as well as a unit
converter.
◌
From Apps, tap Calculator.
History
View past
calculations.
Unit converter
Convert between
measurements.
Scientific mode
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Calendar
The Calendar app can be connected to your various online accounts to consolidate all
your calendars in one place.
◌
From Apps, tap Calendar.
Tap to view event
Navigation drawer
Create new event
Go to today’s date
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Add calendars
Add your accounts to the Calendar app.
1.
From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer.
2.
Tap Calendar settings > Add new account and select an account type.
3. Enter your account information and follow the prompts.
TIPAccounts may also support email, contacts, and other features.
Calendar alert style
Alerts from the Calendar app can be set to different styles.
1.
From Calendar, tap Navigation drawer > Calendar settings > Alert
style. Thefollowing options are available:
• Light: Receive a notification and hear a short sound.
• Medium:Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound.
• Strong:Get a full-screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed.
2. Depending on the alert style selected above, the following sound options are
available:
• Ring once sound:Choose the alert sound for Light or Medium alert styles.
• Keep ringing sound:Choose the alert sound for the Strong alert style.
Create an event
Use your Calendar to create events.
1.
From Calendar, tap Add event to add an event.
2. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.
Delete an event
Delete events from your Calendar.
1.
From Calendar, tap an event, and tap again to editit.
2.
Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.
◌
From Apps, tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a feature.
Turn alarm on or off
Create new alarm
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Alarm
Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring alarms and choose options for how to
be notified.
1.
From Clock, tap Add alarm.
2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
• Time: Set a time for the alarm.
• Day: Choose the days for this alarm.
• Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
• Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the alarm and drag the slider to set
the volume of the alarm.
• Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert.
• Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while
snoozing.
3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Delete an alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1.
From Clock, touch and hold an alarm.
2.
Tap Delete.
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World clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the
globe.
Location
Center the globe on
your current location.
City
View the current
time and add to your
list of cities.
Search
Find a particular city.
Globe
Drag to spin and
see times around
the world.
1.
From Clock, tap World clock.
2.
Tap Add city > Search for a city, and enter the name of the city.
3. Tap the city name in the list, and then tap Add.
•
To remove a city, touch and hold it, and tap Delete.
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Time zone converter
Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see what the local times would be in
the other listed cities.
1.
From Clock, tap World clock.
2.
Tap More options > Time zone converter.
3.
Tap Menu to choose a different city.
•
To add a city to the list, tap Add city.
4. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM) on the clock to set a time. Local
times for the other cities listed are automatically updated.
• To return the clock to the current time, tapReset.
Weather settings
Show weather information on your World clock.
1.
From Clock, tap World clock.
2.
Tap More options > Settings > Show weather information to enable or disable
weather information.
3. Tap Unit to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second.
1.
From Clock, tap Stopwatch.
2. Tap Start to begin timing.
• To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.
3. Tap Stop to end timing.
• To continue timing after stopping the clock, tap Resume.
• To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.
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Timer
Set a countdown timer for up to 99hours, 59minutes, and 59 seconds.
1.
From Clock, tap Timer.
2. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the Timer.
3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.
• To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To continue, tap Resume.
• To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.
Preset timer
Name and save preset timers.
1.
From Clock, tap Timer > Add preset timer.
2. Configure the countdown time and timer name.
3. Tap Add to save the timer.
•
To edit a saved preset timer, tap More options > Edit preset timers.
Timer options
You can customize the Timer options.
1.
From Clock, tap Timer.
2.
Tap More options > Settings.
• Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own.
• Vibration: Enable to disable vibration for the timer.
General settings
View and configure settings for all Clock tools.
◌
From Clock, tap More options > Settings.
•
Vibrate for alarms and timers: Enable to always vibrate for alarms and timers
if the Sound mode is set to either Mute or Vibrate.
•
Customization Service: Sign in to your Samsung account to customize
personal content in supported apps.
•
About Clock:View the current software version and check for updates.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts added
to your device. Accounts may also support email, calendars, and other features.
◌
From Apps, tap Contacts > Create contact.
Add profile picture
Add, delete, and
expand fields
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Edit a contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete information, or you
can add more fields to the contact’s list of information.
1.
From Contacts, tap a contact.
2.
Tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information.
4. Tap Save.
Call or message a contact
You can quickly call or message a contact using their default phone number.
1.
From Contacts, tap a contact.
2.
Tap Call or Message.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps.
1.
From Contacts, tap a contact.
2.
Tap Add to Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite.
•
To remove the contact from Favorites, tap Favorite.
Share a contact
Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services.
1.
From Contacts, tap a contact.
2.
Tap Share.
3. Tap either File or Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
TIPWhen viewing a contact, tap QR code to quickly share the information
with friends or family. The QR code automatically updates when you change the
contact information fields.
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Direct share
Share content directly with your contacts from within any app. Once enabled, your
frequent contacts are displayed in the Share window.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Direct share, and tap to enable
the feature.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts.
Create a group
Create your own contact groups.
1.
From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups.
2. Tap Create group, and then tap fields to enter information about the group:
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
• Group ringtone: Customize the sounds for thegroup.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done.
3. Tap Save.
Add or remove group contacts
Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
◌
From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.
•
To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact to select it, and then tap
Remove
.
•
To add a contact, tap
Edit
>
Add member
, and then tap the contacts you
want to add. When finished, tap Done > Save.
Send a message to a group
Send a text message to members of a group.
1.
From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.
2.
Tap More options > Send message.
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Send an email to a group
Send an email to members of a group.
1.
From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.
2.
Tap More options > Send email.
3. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all, and then tap Done.
• Only group members that have an email address in their records are
displayed.
4. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.
Delete a group
Delete a group you have created.
1.
From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Groups, and then tap a group.
2.
Tap More options > Delete.
• To only delete the group, tap Group only.
• To delete the group and the contacts in the group, tap Group and members.
Manage contacts
You can import or export contacts, as well as link multiple contacts into one contact
entry.
Import contacts
Import contacts to your device as vCard files (VCF).
1.
From Contacts, tap Open drawer > Manage contacts.
2. Tap Import or export contacts.
3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
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Export contacts
Export contacts from your device as vCard files (VCF).
1.
From Contacts tap Open drawer > Managecontacts.
2. Tap Import or export contacts.
3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
Link contacts
Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one contact by linking
entries into a single contact.
1.
From Contacts, tap the contact to select it.
2.
Tap More options > Link to another contact.
3. Tap contacts to choose them.
4. Tap Link.
To unlink contacts:
1.
From Contacts, tap the contact to select it.
2.
Tap More options > Add/remove linked contacts.
3. Tap Unlink beside contacts to unlink them from the main contact.
Delete contacts
Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.
1.
From Contacts, touch and hold a contact to selectit.
• You can also tap other contacts to select them for deletion.
2.
Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Email
View and manage multiple email accounts in one app (Galaxy A11 only). To add an
email account, see Add an email account.
◌
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Email.
Add attachment
Send message
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Create and send an email
Compose and send email messages from your device.
1.
From Email, tap Compose.
• Different email account may have additional steps and options.
2.
Tap the To field to add an email address or tap Add from Contacts to select a
recipient from your contacts.
• When adding multiple recipients, separate them with a semicolon (;). More
recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent.
• If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a
checkmark, and then tap Done. Thecontact is displayed in the recipients
field.
•
Tap Show additional fields to add Cc and Bcc fields.
3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
•
Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more to your email.
•
Tap More options for additional email options.
4.
Review your message and tap Send.
Manage the inbox
Organize and search your inbox.
◌
From Email:
•
Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
•
Tap to search for key words in your email inbox.
•
Tap
More options
>
Edit
for additional message options.
•
Tap
More options
>
Sort by
to customize how messages display.
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View multiple email accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, or you can view email accounts
individually.
◌
From Email, tap Navigation drawer for the following options:
•
[Account name]: View email for only one email account.
•
All accounts: View all email in a combined inbox.
TIPAccounts may also support calendars, contacts, and other features.
Email settings
Modify settings associated with using the Email app.
◌
From Email, tap Navigation drawer > Settings.
•
Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts.
•
Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that account.
Remove email accounts
Should you need to remove an email account from your device, you can do so through
the Settings menu.
1.
From Email, tap Navigation drawer > Settings.
2. Tap the account you want to remove.
3. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted.
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Internet
Samsung Internet is a simple, fast, and reliable web browser for your device.
Experience more secure Web browsing features with Secret Mode, Biometric Web
Login, and Contents Blocker.
◌
From Apps, tap Internet.
Access Bookmarks
R
eload webpage
Add to
Bookmarks
Navigate
Access Tabs
TIPVisit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-internet for more
information.
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Browser tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.
◌
From Internet, tap Tabs > New tab.
•
To close a tab, tap
Tabs >
Close tab
.
Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and your browsing History.
Open a Bookmark
Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page.
1.
From Internet, tap Bookmarks.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
Save a web page
Saving a web page stores its content on your device so that you can access it offline.
◌
From Internet, tap Tools > Add page to > Saved pages.
NOTETo view saved web pages, tap Tools > Saved pages.
View history
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
◌
From Internet, tap Tools > History.
TIPTo clear your browsing history, tap More options > Clear history.
Share pages
Web pages can be shared with your contacts.
◌
From Internet, tap Tools > Share, and follow the prompts.
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Secret mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history,
and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker shade
than the normal tab windows.
Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab.
1.
From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn on Secret mode. Tap any of the following
features for additional protection:
• Smart anti-tracking
• Ask sites not to track me
• Lock Secret mode
2. Tap Start to begin browsing in Secret mode.
To turn off Secret mode:
◌
From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn off Secret mode.
Internet settings
Modify settings associated with using the Internetapp.
◌
From Internet, tap Tools > Settings.
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Messages
Keep in touch with your contacts by using the Messages app to share photos, send
emojis, or just say a quick hello.
◌
From Apps, tap Messages > Compose new message.
Add attachments
Record voice message
Open More options
Message search
To quickly locate a message, use the search feature.
1.
From Messages, tap Search.
2.
Enter keywords in the Search field, and then tap Search on the keyboard.
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Delete conversations
You can remove your conversion history by deleting conversations.
1.
From Messages, tap More options > Delete.
2. Tap each conversation you want to delete.
3.
Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Emergency alerts
Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations. There is no
charge for receiving an Emergency alert message.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings.
2. Tap Wireless Emergency Alerts > Settings to customize notifications for
emergency alerts.
Send SOS messages
Send a message with your location to designated contacts when you are in an
emergency situation.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Send SOS messages, and then tap
to enable this feature.
2. Tap Send messages to and add recipients by creating new contacts or selecting
from Contacts.
• To include a picture from your front and rear camera, tap Attachpictures.
• To include a five-second audio recording in your SOS message, tap Attach
audio recording.
3. Press the Side key quickly three times to send an SOS message.
Message settings
Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages.
◌
From Messages, tap More options > Settings.
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My Files
View and manage files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and
sound clips.
◌
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > My Files.
Search
Storage locations
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File groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups:
•
Recent files: View recently accessed files.
•
Categories: View your files based on the file type.
•
Storage: View files saved on your device, optional SDcard, and cloud accounts.
–
Cloud accounts vary depending on the services you sign into.
•
Analyze storage:See what’s taking up space in your storage.
My Files options
Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more.
◌
From My Files, thefollowing options are available:
•
Search
: Search for a file or folder.
•
More options
:
– Verizon Cloud: Connect to the Verizon Cloud
™
service.
– Analyze storage:See what’s taking up space in your storage.
– Settings: View settings for the app.
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Phone
The Phone app does more than just make telephone calls. Explore the advanced
calling features. See your carrier for more information.
◌
From a Home screen, tap Phone.
Access voicemail
Make a video call
Make a call
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Calls
The Phone app allows you to make and answer calls from the Home screen, Recents
tab, Contacts and more.
Make a call
Use your phone to make and answer calls from a Home screen.
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From Phone, enter a number on the keypad and tap Call.
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Tap Keypad if the keypad is not displayed.
Enable swipe to call
Swipe a contact or number to the right to make a call.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Swipetocall
or send messages.
2. Tap to enable this feature.
Make a call from Recents
All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log.
1.
From Phone, tap Recents to display a list of recent calls.
2.
Tap a contact, and then tap Call.
Make a call from Contacts
Call a contact from the Contacts app.
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From Contacts, swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the
contact.
Answer a call
When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s phone number or name is
displayed. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is displayed for the incoming call.
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On the incoming call screen, drag Answer to the right to answer the call.
TIPOn the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Answer to answer the call.
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Decline a call
You can choose to decline an incoming call. If you are using an app, a pop-up screen is
displayed for the incoming call.
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On the incoming call screen, drag Decline to the left to reject the call and
send it to your voicemail.
TIPOn the incoming pop-up screen, tap Decline to reject the call and send
it to your voicemail.
Decline with a message
You can choose to decline an incoming call with a text message response.
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On the incoming call screen, drag Send message upward and select a message.
TIPOn the incoming call pop-up screen, tap Sendmessage and select a
message.
End a call
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Tap End when you are ready to end your call.
Actions while on a call
You can adjust call volume, switch to a headset or speaker, and even multitask while
on a call.
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Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume.
Switch to headset or speaker
Listen to the call using the speaker or through a Bluetooth
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headset (not included).
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Tap Speaker to hear the caller using the speaker or tap Bluetooth to hear
the caller using a Bluetooth headset.
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Multitask
If you exit the call screen to use another app, your active call is indicated in the Status
bar.
To return to the call screen:
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Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and tap the call.
To end a call while multitasking:
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Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap
End call.
Call pop-up settings
When calls are received while using other apps, they can be displayed as pop-ups.
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From Phone, tap More options > Settings > Call display while using apps.
The following options are available:
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Full screen:Display an incoming call in the full screen Phone app.
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Pop-up: Display an incoming call as a pop-up at the top of the screen.
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Mini pop-up: Display an incoming call as a smaller pop-up.
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Keep calls in pop-up:Enable this option to keep calls in the pop-up after they
are answered.
Manage calls
Your calls are recorded in a call log. You can set up speed dials, block numbers, and
use voicemail.
Call log
The numbers of the calls you have dialed, received, or missed are stored in the Call
log.
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From Phone, tap Recents. A list of recent calls is displayed. Ifthe caller is in
your Contacts list, the caller’s name is displayed.
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Save a contact from a recent call
Use recent call information to create a contact or update your Contacts list.
1.
From Phone, tap Recents.
2. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts
list, and tap Add to contacts.
3. Tap Create new contact or Update existing contact.
Delete call records
To delete Call log entries:
1.
From Phone, tap Recents.
2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log.
3.
Tap Delete.
Block a number
By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to
your voicemail, and messages are not received.
1.
From Phone, tap Recents.
2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list.
3.
Tap Details > Block, and confirm when prompted.
TIPYou can also modify your Block list in Settings. From Phone, tap
More options> Settings > Block numbers.
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Speed dial
You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number.
1.
From Phone, tap Keypad > More options > Speed dial numbers. The Speed
dial numbers screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers.
2. Tap an unassigned number.
•
Tap Menu to select a different Speed dial number than the next one in
sequence.
• Number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
3.
Type in a name or number, or tap Add from Contacts to assign a contact to
the number.
• The selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box.
Make a call with Speed dial
You can make a call using Speed dial.
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From Phone, touch and hold the Speed dial number.
•
If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long, enter the first digits,
and then hold the last digit.
Remove a Speed dial number
You can remove an assigned Speed dial number.
1.
From Phone, tap More options > Speed dial numbers.
2.
Tap Delete by the contact you want to remove from Speed dial.
Voicemail
Use your phone’s voicemail feature.
For information on setting up voicemail, see Set up voicemail.
1.
From Phone, touch and hold the 1 key.
2. Follow the voice prompts from the voicemail center.
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Emergency calls
You can dial the emergency telephone number in your region regardless of the
phone’s service status. If your phone is not activated, you can only make an
emergency call.
1.
From Phone, enter the emergency telephone number (911 in North America)
and tap Call.
2. Complete your call. During this type of call, you have access to most in-call
features.
TIP The emergency telephone number can be dialed even if the phone is locked,
allowing anyone to use your phone to call for help in an emergency. When
accessed from a locked screen, only the emergency calling feature is accessible
to the caller. The rest of the phone remains secured.
Phone settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated with the Phone app.
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From Phone, tap More options > Settings.
Optional calling services
If available with your service plan, the following calling services are supported.
Place a multi-party call
If your service plan supports this feature, you can make another call while a call is in
progress.
1.
From the active call, tap Add call to dial the second call.
2.
Dial the new number and tap Call. When the call is answered:
• Tap the On hold number to switch between the two calls.
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Tap Merge to hear both callers at once (multi-conferencing).
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Video calls
To make Video calls:
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Tap Phone, enter a number, and then tap Video call.
NOTENot all devices support video calling. Thereceiver has the option to accept
the video call or answer the call as a regular voice call.
Wi-Fi calling
Make calls over Wi-Fi when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. If your mobile
network supports this feature, contact your carrier for details.
1.
From Phone, tap More options > Settings > Wi-Fi calling.
2. Tap to enable this feature.
3. Follow the prompts to set up and configure Wi-Fi calling.
Real Time Text (RTT)
Type back and forth in real time with the other person while on a call.
You can use RTT whenever you are calling someone whose phone also supports RTT or
is connected to a teletypewriter (TTY) device. The RTT icon appears on all incoming
RTTcalls.
1.
From Phone, tap More options > Settings.
2. Tap Real time text for the following options:
• Always visible:Show the RTTcall button on the keypad and during calls.
NOTETo use RTT, you must be connected to a 4G LTE or Wi-Fi network.
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Samsung Notes
Use Samsung Notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice
recordings, and music. You can share your notes easily using social networking
services.
Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to learn more.
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From Apps, tap Samsung Notes > Create note.
Set text options
Add an attachment
Access tools
Assign a category
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Edit notes
Make edits to notes you create.
1.
From Samsung Notes, tap a note to view it.
2.
Tap Edit and make changes. When you are finished, tap Save.
Notes options
You can edit, sort, or manage notes.
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From Samsung Notes, tap More options for the following options:
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Edit: Select notes to share, delete, lock, or move.
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Sort: Change the way notes are organized.
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View: Switch between Grid, List, or Simple list.
Notes menu
You can view your notes by category.
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From Samsung Notes, tap Navigation drawer for the following options:
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Samsung Notes settings
: View settings for the Samsung Notes app.
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All notes: View all notes.
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Frequently used: Quick access to commonly used notes.
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Shared notebooks:View notebooks shared with your contacts through your
Samsung account.
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Trash: View deleted notes for up to 15 days.
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Categories: View notes by category.
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Manage categories:Add, remove, and organize categories.
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Google apps
Enjoy these apps from Google.
Chrome| Drive| Duo| Gmail| Google| Google Pay| Maps| Photos| Play Movies & TV|
Play Store| YouTube| YT Music
Chrome
Browse the Internet with Chrome
™
and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and address
bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your Google Drive
™
cloudaccount.
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more.
Duo
Make one-to-one video calls.
Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Google’s web-based email service.
Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.
Google
Find online content with tools that learn what interests you. Turn on your
personalized feed to receive customized content.
Visit support.google.com/websearch to learn more.
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Google Pay
Pay with your Android phone at participating stores and within mobile apps with
Google Pay
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(Galaxy A21 only).
Visit support.google.com/pay to learn more.
Maps
Get directions and other location-based information. You must enable location
services to use Google Maps. For more information, see Location.
Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.
Photos
Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with
Google Photos
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.
Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can also view videos
saved on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more.
Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in the
Google Play store.
Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
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YouTube
Watch and upload YouTube
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videos right from your device.
Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more.
YT Music
Stream and browse playlists, albums, and artists from YouTube Music.
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Carrier apps
Some apps require a data plan or paid subscription. Contact your carrier for additional
information.
Call Filter| Cloud| Digital Secure| My Verizon| Visual Voicemail| Message+
Call Filter
Detect and block spam calls, identify unknown callers and texters, and get alerts on
identified numbers. Call Filter is a subscription service.
Cloud
Back up and access your data. You can also use Verizon Cloud to transfer content
between other devices.
Digital Secure
Protect your device from digital threats, including viruses and malware, risky web
sites, and from people accessing the information on your device if it is ever lost or
misplaced.
My Verizon
View details and manage your Verizon Wireless
™
account. No airtime or minute
charges apply when accessing MyVerizon.
Visual Voicemail
Retrieve messages left by unanswered calls.
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Message+
You can sync your text conversations across all compatible devices using the Verizon
Messages app.
Add attachment
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Create and send messages
Use the Verizon Messages app to send and receive message with your friends and
family.
1.
From Apps, tap Verizon folder > Message+.
2.
Tap New message.
3. Tap the To: field and then enter a contact name, a mobile phone number, or an
email address using the keyboard. As you enter letters, possible matches from
your accounts and contacts display on the screen. Touch a match to add it to the
message.
4. Tap Type a message and enter your message.
5.
Tap Send.
Reply to messages
Messages you exchange with another person are displayed as conversations in the
Messages app, so you can see all the messages in one place.
1.
From Apps, tap Verizon folder > Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Tap the Type a message field and then type your reply message.
4.
When the message is complete, tap Send.
Delete messages
1.
From Apps, tap Verizon folder > Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, and then tap Delete messages
on the pop-up menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.
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Protect a message from deletion
You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other
messages in the conversation.
1.
From Apps, tap Verizon folder > Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock, and then tap Lock message
on the pop-up menu. A lock icon displays on the message.
Delete conversations
You can delete all messages that you've exchanged with another person.
1.
From Apps, tap Verizon folder > Message+.
2. Touch and hold a conversation you want to delete and tap Delete conversation.
Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.
NOTELocked messages will not be deleted unless you select Also delete locked
messages before confirming the deletion.
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Microsoft apps
Enjoy these apps from Microsoft.
Outlook| LinkedIn| Office| OneDrive
Outlook
Access email, calendar, contacts, tasks, and more in Outlook (Galaxy A21 only). See
Add an Outlook account. Visit support.office.com/en-us/article/outlook-for-ios-and-
android-help-cd84214e-a5ac-4e95-9ea3-e07f78d0cde6 to learn more.
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From Apps, tap Microsoft folder > Outlook.
Add attachment
Send message
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LinkedIn
Connect and network with other professionals around the world.
Office
Enjoy the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft
Office mobile app.
OneDrive
Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more in your free online OneDrive
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account—accessible from your personal computer, tablet, or phone.
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Settings
Access Settings
Connections
Sounds and vibration
Notifications
Display
Device maintenance
Lock screen and security
Accounts
Accessibility
Other settings
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Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.
Drag down the Status bar, and then tap Settings.
From Apps, tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can search for it.
1.
From Settings, tap Search, and enter keywords.
2. Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Connections
Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other
devices.
Wi-Fi| Bluetooth| NFC and payment| Airplane mode| Mobile networks| Data usage|
Mobile hotspot| Tethering| Nearby device scanning| Connect to a printer| Virtual Private
Networks| Private DNS| Ethernet
Wi-Fi
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network to access the Internet without using
your mobile data.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi
and scan for available networks.
2. Tap a network, and enter a password if required.
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Connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network
If the Wi-Fi network you want is not listed after a scan, you can still connect to it by
entering the information manually.
Ask the Wi-Fi network administrator for the name and password before you begin.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap Add network at the bottom of the list.
3. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Type the exact name of the network.
• Security: Select a security option from the list, and enter the password if
required.
• MACaddress type:Choose which type of MACaddress to use for this
connection (Galaxy A21 only).
• Auto reconnect: Choose this option if you want to automatically reconnect to
this network whenever you are in range.
• Advanced: Add any advanced options, such as IP and Proxy settings.
4. Tap Save.
TIP Tap to connect to a Wi-Fi network by using your device’s camera to scan a
QR code.
Advanced Wi-Fi settings
You can configure connections to various types of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots,
manage saved networks and look up your device's network addresses.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap More options > Advanced.
• Switch to mobile data: When enabled, your device will switch to mobile data
whenever the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it
switches back to Wi-Fi.
• Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Turn on Wi-Fi in frequently-used locations.
• Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications when open networks in range are
detected.
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Settings
• Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Alert me that Wi-Fi is available when opening apps.
• Manage networks: View saved Wi-Fi networks and configure whether to auto
reconnect to or forget individual networks.
• Wi-Fi control history: View apps that have recently turned your Wi-Fi on or
off.
• Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi networks that support
Hotspot2.0.
• Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates.
• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
• IP address: View your device’s IP address (notconfigurable).
Wi-FiDirect
Wi-FiDirect uses Wi-Fi to share data between devices.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap More options > Wi-FiDirect.
3. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to connect.
TIPWhen sharing a file, tap Wi-Fi Direct to use this feature.
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
Disconnect your device from a Wi-FiDirect device.
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From Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi > More options > Wi-FiDirect. Tap a
device to disconnect it.
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Bluetooth
You can pair your device to other Bluetooth-enabled devices, like Bluetooth
headphones or a Bluetooth-enabled vehicle infotainment system. Once a pairing is
created, the devices remember each other and can exchange information without
having to enter the passkey again.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on
Bluetooth.
2. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.
TIPWhen sharing a file, tap Bluetooth to use this feature.
Rename a paired device
You can rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on
Bluetooth.
2.
Tap Settings next to the device name, and then tap Rename.
3. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Unpair from a Bluetooth device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each
other and you will need to pair with the device again in order to connect to it.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap to turn on
Bluetooth.
2.
Tap Settings next to the device, and then tap Unpair.
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Advanced options
Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth.
2. Tap Advanced for the following options:
• Phone name: Change the name of your device for Bluetooth connections.
• Received files:View a list of files received using Bluetooth.
• Ringtone sync: Use the ringtone set on your phone when you receive calls
through a connected Bluetooth device.
• Bluetooth control history: View apps that have used Bluetooth recently.
NFC and payment
Near Field Communication (NFC) allows you to communicate with another device
without connecting to a network (Galaxy A21 only). This technology is used by Android
Beam and certain payment apps. The device that you are transferring to needs to
support NFC, and it needs to be within four centimeters of your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and payment, and then tap to
turn on this feature.
Android Beam
Use Android Beam to share photos, contacts, or other data between NFC-enabled
devices.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and payment, and then tap to
turn on NFC.
2. Tap Android Beam, and then tap to turn on this feature.
TIPWhen sharing a file, tap Android Beam to use this feature.
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Tap and pay
Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device to a compatible
credit card reader.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and payment, and then tap to
turn on NFC.
2. Tap Tap and pay > Payment to see the default payment app.
• Touse another payment app when it is open instead of the default app, tap
Tap and pay with open apps.
• To set another payment app as the default, tap Others, and then tap the app
you prefer.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode turns off all network connections including calling, texting, mobile
data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. While Airplane mode is enabled, you can turn on Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth in Settings or from the Quick settings panel.
◌
From Settings, tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap to
enable this feature.
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Mobile networks
Use Mobile networks to configure your device's ability to connect to mobile networks
and use mobile data.
◌
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile networks.
•
Data roaming access: Configure access to mobile networks while roaming.
•
Roaming state:Enable or disable data while roaming on other mobile
networks.
•
Signal strength: View mobile signal strength.
•
Network mode: You can select which network modes your mobile device
canuse.
•
Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs, which have the network settings
your device needs to connect to your provider.
•
Network operators: Choose available and preferred networks.
•
Network extenders:Scan for cells that can extend your network connection.
TIPUse these features to help manage connection settings that may affect your
monthly bill.
Data usage
Check your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. You can also customize warnings and
limits.
◌
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
Turn on Data saver
Use Data saver to reduce your data consumption by preventing selected apps from
sending or receiving data in the background.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage > Datasaver.
2.
Tap to turn on Data saver.
• To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap Allow app while
Data saver on, and tap next to each app to specify restrictions.
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Monitor mobile data
You can customize your mobile data access by setting limits and restrictions.
◌
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage. The following options are
available:
•
Mobile data: Use mobile data from your plan.
•
Mobile data only apps: Set apps to always use mobile data, even when your
device is connected to Wi-Fi.
•
Alert me about data usage:Enable alerts for when your mobile data usage
reaches the amount you chose.
•
Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period of
time. You can view total usage as well as usage by app.
•
Billing cycle and data warning: Change the monthly date to align with your
carrier’s billing date.
TIPUse these features to keep an eye on your estimated data usage.
Monitor Wi-Fi data
You can restrict Wi-Fi data access by customizing usage limits and networks.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
2. Tap Wi-Fi data usage to view data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of
time. You can view total usage as well as usage by app.
Mobile hotspot
Mobile hotspot uses your data plan to create a Wi-Fi network that can be used by
multiple devices.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering>
Mobilehotspot.
2. Tap to turn on Mobile hotspot.
3. On the devices you want to connect, activate Wi-Fi and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot. Enter the Mobile hotspot password to connect.
• To view a list of devices that are connected to your Mobile hotspot, tap
Connected devices.
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Change the Mobile hotspot password
You can customize your Mobile hotspot password to make it easier to remember.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobilehotspot.
2. Tap the password, enter a new password, and then tap Save.
Configure mobile hotspot settings
You can customize your mobile hotspot's security and connection settings.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobilehotspot.
2.
Tap More options > Configure mobile hotspot for the following settings:
• Network name: View and change the name of your Mobile hotspot.
• Hide my phone: Prevent your Mobile hotspot from being discoverable by
other devices.
• Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot.
• Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view or
change it.
• Broadcast channel: Select a broadcast channel or set it to Auto.
• Protected management frames: Enable this feature for additional privacy
protections.
Timeout settings
You can set the Mobile hotspot to automatically turn off when there are no connected
devices.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering>
Mobilehotspot.
2.
Tap More options > Timeout settings, and then select an interval.
TIPThis feature can help you manage your data usage.
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Band
Select one of the available band options.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
2. Tap Band, and tap an option.
Auto hotspot
Share your hotspot connection automatically with other devices signed in to your
Samsung account (Galaxy A21 only).
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
2. Tap Auto hotspot, and tap to enable the feature.
Tethering
You can use tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with another device.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering.
2. Tap an option:
• Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device’s Internet connection using
Bluetooth.
• Connect the computer to the device using a USBcable, and then tap
USB tethering.
Nearby device scanning
Easily set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device
scanning. This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to
connect to.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device
scanning.
2. Tap to turn on the feature.
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Connect to a printer
Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network to easily print documents
and images from your device.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Printing.
2.
Tap Default print service, and then tap More options > Add printer.
•
If your printer requires a plugin, tap Download plugin and follow the
prompts to add a print service.
NOTENot all apps support printing.
Virtual Private Networks
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows you to connect to a private secured network
from your device. You will need the connection information from your VPN
administrator.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2.
Tap More options > Add VPN profile.
3. Enter the VPN network information provided by your network administrator, and
tap Save.
TIPA secured screen lock is required to set up a VPN.
Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2.
Tap Settings next to a VPN.
3. Edit the VPN and tap Save, or tap Delete to remove the VPN.
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Connect to aVPN
Once you have set up a VPN, connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect.
l To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.
Private DNS
You can configure your device to connect to a private DNShost.
1.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Private DNS.
2. Tap one of the available options to configure a private DNS connection.
3. Tap Save.
Ethernet
If wireless network connection is not available, you can use an Ethernet cable to
connect your device to a local network.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to your device.
2.
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and
follow the prompts.
TIP You need an adapter (not included) to connect an Ethernet cable to your
device.
View Verizon account
Access your Verizon account (Galaxy A11 prepaid only).
◌
From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > View Verizon
account.
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Sounds and vibration
You can control the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen
touches, and other interactions.
Sound mode| Vibrations| Volume| Ringtone| Notification sound |System sounds and
vibration| Dolby Atmos
Sound mode
You can change the sound mode on your device without using the volume keys.
◌
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration, and then choose a mode:
•
Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in
Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
– Vibrate while ringing:Set your device to vibrate in addition to ringing
when you receive a call.
•
Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications andalerts.
•
Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.
– Temporary mute: Set a time limit for muting the device.
TIPUse the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys to change the sound
mode without losing your customized sound levels.
Easy mute
Quickly mute sounds by covering the screen or turning the device over.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features> Motions and gestures >Easy mute,
and tap to enable.
Vibrations
You can control how and when your device vibrates.
1.
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration.
2. Tap options to customize:
• Vibrationpattern: Choose from preset vibration patterns.
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Volume
Set the volume level for call ringtones, notifications, media, and system sounds.
◌
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume, and drag the sliders for
each sound type.
TIP You can also use the Volume keys to adjust the volume. When pressed, a
pop-up menu shows the volume level and current sound type. You can tap the
menu to expand it, and then adjust the volume of the other sound types by
dragging their sliders.
Use Volume keys for media
Set the default action of the Volume keys to control the media sound volume rather
than whichever sound type is in use.
1.
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume.
2. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this feature.
Media volume limit
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume while using Bluetooth speakers
(notincluded) or headphones.
1.
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Volume.
2.
Tap More options > Media volume limit.
3. Tap to enable this feature.
l To set the maximum output volume, drag the Custom volume limit slider.
l To require a PIN to make changes to the volume setting, tap Set volume
limitPIN.
Ringtone
Customize your call ringtone by choosing from preset sounds or adding your own.
1.
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone.
2.
Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it, or tap Add to use an audio file
as a ringtone.
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Notification sound
Choose a preset sound for all notification alerts.
1.
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sound.
2. Tap a sound to hear a preview and select it.
TIPYou can also customize notifications sounds to be unique for each app using
the App settings menu.
System sounds and vibration
Customize your device's sounds and vibrations for actions like tapping the screen and
charging the device.
◌
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > System sound for the following
options:
•
Touch interactions: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make
selections.
•
Screen lock/unlock: Play a sound when you lock or unlock the screen.
•
Charging: Play a sound when a charger is connected.
•
Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad.
•
Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard.
Dolby Atmos
Enjoy Dolby Atmos quality when playing content that was specifically mixed for
Atmos. This feature may only be available with a headset connected.
1.
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound qualityand effects.
2. Tap Dolby Atmos to experience breakthrough audio that flows above and
around you.
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Notifications
You can prioritize and streamline app alerts by changing which apps send
notifications and how notifications alert you.
Manage notifications| Block app notifications | Smart pop-up view
Manage notifications
You can configure notifications from apps and services.
◌
From Settings, tap Notifications.
•
Suggest actions and replies: Get applicable suggestions for actions to
notifications and replies to messages.
•
Show snooze option: Get an option to snooze a notification for a later time.
•
App icon badges: Identify which apps have active notifications with badges
that appear on their icons. Tap to choose whether or not badges indicate the
number of unread notifications.
•
Status bar: Modify how many notifications appear on the Status bar.
•
Do not disturb: Block sounds and notifications while this mode is turned on.
Specify exceptions for people, apps, and alarms.
Block app notifications
You can change or block notifications for each app. Options vary by app.
1.
From Settings, tap Notifications > See all.
2. Tap an app for the following options:
• Show notifications: Disable to block notifications from this app.
• Categories: Configure notification options that are specific to this app.
• App icon badges: Show a badge on the icon when there are notifications.
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Smart pop-up view
Receive notifications as icons that can be tapped and expanded in pop-up view.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features >Smartpop-up view, and tap to
enable.
Display
You can configure the screen brightness, timeout delay, font size, and many other
display settings.
Screen brightness| Dark mode| Font size and style| Screen zoom| Full screen apps|
Screen timeout| Accidental touch protection| Touch sensitivity| Screen saver| Reduce
animations| Double tap to wake| One-handed mode
Screen brightness
Adjust the screen brightness according to lighting conditions or personal preference.
1.
From Settings, tap Display.
2. Customize options under Brightness:
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level.
• Tap Adaptive brightness to automatically adjust the screen brightness based
on the lighting conditions.
TIP You can also adjust screen brightness from the Quick settings panel.
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Dark mode
Dark mode allows you to switch to a darker theme to keep your eyes more
comfortable at night, darkening white or bright screens and notifications.
◌
From Settings, tap Display, and select one of the following options:
•
Light: Apply a light color theme to your device (Default).
•
Dark: Apply a dark color theme to your device.
•
Dark mode settings: Customize when and where Dark mode is applied.
– Turn on as scheduled: Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or
Custom schedule.
– Apply to wallpaper:Apply Dark mode settings to the wallpaper when it is
active.
Font size and style
You can change the font size and style to customize your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Display > Font size and style for the following options:
•
Tap Font style to choose a different font.
–
Tap a font to select it, or tap Download fonts to add fonts from
Galaxy Store.
•
Tap Bold font to make all fonts appear with bold weight.
•
Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size oftext.
Screen zoom
Adjust the zoom level to increase or decrease the size of content on the screen.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Screen zoom.
2. Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level.
Full screen apps
You can choose which apps you want to use in the full screen aspect ratio.
◌
From Settings, tap Display > Full screen apps and tap apps to enable this
feature.
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Screen timeout
You can set the screen to turn off after a set amount of time.
◌
From Settings, tap Display >Screen timeout, and tap a time limit to set it.
NOTEProlonged display of non-moving images, excluding Always On Display,
may result in permanent ghost-like afterimages or degraded image quality. Turn
off the display screen when not in use.
Accidental touch protection
Prevent the screen from detecting touch input while the device is in a dark place,
such as a pocket or a bag.
◌
From Settings, tap Display > Accidental touch protection to enable or disable
the feature.
Touch sensitivity
Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors.
◌
From Settings, tap Display > Touchsensitivity to enable.
Screen saver
You can display colors or photos when the screen turns off or while charging.
1.
From Settings, tap Display > Screen saver.
2. Choose one of the following options:
• None:Do not display a screen saver.
• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors.
• Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
• Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.
• Photos: Display pictures from your Google Photos account.
3. Tap Preview for a demonstration of the selected Screen saver.
TIPTap Settings next to a feature for additional options.
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Reduce animations
Decrease certain motion effects, such as when opening apps.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Reduce animations to enable the
feature.
Double tap to wake
Turn on the screen by double-tapping instead of using the Side key.
◌
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Double tap to
wake to enable this feature.
One-handed mode
You can change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one
hand.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > One-handed mode.
2. Tap Use One-handed mode to enable the feature and select one of the following
options:
• Gesture: Swipe down in the center of the bottom edge of the screen.
•
Button: Tap Home two times in quick succession to reduce the display size.
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Device maintenance
View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also
automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
Quick optimization | Battery| Storage| Memory| Advanced options| Language and input|
Date and time| Troubleshooting
Quick optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following
actions:
•
Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items
from memory.
•
Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.
•
Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
◌
From Settings, tap Device care > Optimize now.
Battery
View how battery power is used for your various device activities.
◌
From Settings, tap Device care > Battery for options:
•
Battery usage: View power usage by app and service.
•
Power mode: Select a power mode to extend battery life.
•
App power management: Configure battery usage for apps that are used
infrequently.
•
Charging: Enable the following options to support fast charging capabilities:
– Fast charging
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Storage
View the device storage and usage. You can also mount, unmount, or format an
optional memory card (not included).
◌
From Settings, tap Device care > Storage.
Memory card
Once an optional microSD memory card (not included) has been installed in your
device, the card memory is displayed in the Storage setting.
For more information, see Set up your device.
Mount a memory card
When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to
the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without
removing it from the device, you need to mount it before it can be accessed.
1.
From Settings, tap Device care > Storage >Advanced.
2. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Mount.
Remove a memory card
To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card
before removing it from the device.
1.
From Settings, tap Device care > Storage >Advanced.
2. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount.
3. Remove your memory card from the device.
Format a memory card
When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are
stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes ALL stored files.
1.
From Settings, tap Device care > Storage >Advanced.
2. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap Format, and then follow the
prompts.
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Memory
Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce
the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Device care > Memory. The used and available memory are
shown.
•
Tap Clean now to free up as much memory as possible.
•
Tap View more to view the full list of apps and services using memory. Tap
to include or exclude these apps and services.
•
Tap Apps not used recently to view apps and services that are included in this
group. Tap to include or exclude these apps and services.
•
Tap Apps to exclude from cleaning to choose apps to exclude from memory
usage checks.
Advanced options
Other Device care features are available in the Advanced menu.
◌
From Settings, tap Device care > More options > Advanced. The following
options are available:
•
Notifications: Enable or disable notifications from Device care.
•
Auto optimization: Automatically optimize the device daily.
– Time:Choose a time of day to optimize the device.
– Free up memory by closing background apps:Enable to free up memory by
closing apps that are running in the background.
•
Auto restart: Automatically restart the device on a custom schedule.
– Days:Choose one or more days to restart the device.
– Time:Choose a time of day to restart the device.
•
Optimize settings: Save battery power by optimizing settings when the
device is not in use.
– Reduce brightness: Change brightness settings.
– Screen timeout:Turn off the screen after 30 seconds of inactivity.
– Media volume:Limit playback volume to 46%.
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Language and input
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Change the device language
You can add languages to your list and organize them according to preference. If an
app does not support your default language, then it will move to the next supported
language in your list.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Language and input > Language.
2.
Tap Add language, and select a language from the list.
3. Tap Set as default to change the device language.
• To switch to another language on the list, tap the desired language, and then
tap Apply.
Default keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. Additional
keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Language and input.
2. Tap On-screen keyboard > Default keyboard and choose a keyboard.
Google Voice typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using GoogleVoice
™
typing.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Language and input.
2. Tap On-screen keyboard > Google Voice typing to customize settings.
Manage on-screen keyboards
Enable or disable on-screen keyboards.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Language and input.
2.
Tap On-screen keyboard > Manage keyboards.
3. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.
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Show keyboard button
Show a button on the Navigation bar to quickly switch between keyboards.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Language and input >
On-screen keyboard.
2. Tap Show keyboard button to enable this feature.
Physical keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device (sold
separately).
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Language and input.
2. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option:
• Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen keyboard while a physical
keyboard is also being used.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the keyboard shortcuts on the
screen.
• Change language shortcut: Enable or disable language key shortcuts for your
physical keyboard.
Autofill service
Save time entering information using autofill services.
1.
From Settings, tap General Management > Language and input.
2. Tap Autofill service to view your selected service.
l
Tap Settings to customize your service.
l Tap Autofill service to change your default service.
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Text-to-speech
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility
features, such as Voice Assistant.
◌
From Settings, tap General management > Language and input >
Text-to-speech for options:
•
Preferred engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech
engine. Tap
Settings
for options.
•
Language: Set the default speech language.
•
Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
•
Pitch:Set the pitch of the speech.
•
Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis.
•
Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.
Pointer speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included).
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Language and input.
2. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go
slower.
Primary mouse button
You can define which mouse button that you favor as primary.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Language and input.
2. Tap Primary mouse button, and choose either Left or Right.
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Date and time
By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network.
Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time manually.
◌
From Settings, tap General management > Date and time. Thefollowing
options are available:
•
Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from your wireless
network. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options
are available:
– Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.
– Set date: Enter the current date.
– Set time: Enter the current time.
•
Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time.
Troubleshooting
You can check for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device.
System updates
Check for and install available software updates for your device.
◌
From Settings, tap System updates for the following options:
•
Check for system updates: Manually check for available software updates.
•
Show system update history: View previous software updates.
•
Automatic security updates:Install security updates automatically.
•
Use Software Upgrade Assistant: Install a tool to install system updates.
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Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory
defaults.
Reset settings
You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything
except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset network settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset network settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset accessibility settings
You can reset device accessibility settings. Accessibility settings in downloaded apps
and your personal data are not affected.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset accessibility
settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Factory Data Reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other
account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications,
as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an external
SD card is not affected.
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection (FRP)
is activated. This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
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If you reset your device to factory default settings with the FRP feature activated, you
must enter the user name and password for a registered Google Account to regain
access to the device. You will not be able to access the device without the correct
credentials.
NOTEIf you reset your Google Account password, it can take 24 hours for the
password reset to sync with all devices registered to the account.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage
area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password.
To reset your device:
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Factory data reset.
2. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset.
3. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection (FRP)
is activated. FRP prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory
settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a
factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username
and password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset if you do not have
your Google Account username and password.
CAUTIONBefore sending your device to Samsung or taking it to a Samsung-
authorized service center, remove your Google Account and then perform a
factory data reset. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/frp.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically activates the FRP security
feature.
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Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts > [Google Account].
2. Tap Remove account.
Auto restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. Any unsaved data will
be lost when the device restarts.
1.
From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Auto restart.
2. Tap to activate Auto restart, and then set the following parameters:
• Days: Select the day of the week to automatically restart your device.
• Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.
Lock screen and security
You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.
Screen lock types| Google Play Protect| Find My Device| Security update| Install unknown
apps| Encrypt or decrypt SD card| Set up SIM card lock| View passwords| Device
administration| Credential storage| Advanced security settings| Location| Permission
manager| Send diagnostic data
Screen lock types
You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high, medium, or no
security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.
NOTEBiometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and
sensitive data on your device. For more information, see Biometric security.
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Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern,
PIN, or Password). This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks.
1.
From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen
lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
2. Tap to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following
options are available:
• View style: Display notification details or hide them and show only an icon.
• Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.
• Notifications to show:Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.
3. Tap Done when finished.
4. Configure the following screen lock options:
• Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or
other devices have been detected. Asecure screen lock is required for this
feature.
• Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen
lock is required for this feature.
Clock and information
You can configure features that appear on the Lock screen, like the clock and other
useful information.
◌
From Settings, tap Lock screen for the following options:
•
Wallpaper services: Enable additional features such as guide page and
Dynamic Lock Screen.
•
Clock style: Set the type and color of the clock on the Lock screen.
•
Roaming clock: Show the time both where you are and at home while you are
roaming.
•
FaceWidgets: Enable widgets on the Lock screen to get quick access to useful
information.
•
Contact information: Show your contact information, such as your phone
number or email address.
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•
Notifications: Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen.
•
Shortcuts: Select which app shortcuts to add to the Lock screen.
•
About Lock screen: Update the Lockscreen’s software.
Google Play Protect
You can configure Google Play to regularly check your apps and device for security
risks and threats.
◌
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Google Play Protect.
•
Updates are checked for automatically.
Find My Device
You can protect your device from loss or theft by allowing your device to be locked,
tracked online, and for your data to be deleted remotely. A Google Account is
required, and Google location service must be turned on.
1.
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Find My Device.
• If you are not logged in to a Google Account, tap Find My Device won’t work
and follow the prompts to sign in.
2. The following options are available:
• Find My Device: Download the app from Google Play.
• Web: Access Find My Device on the Internet.
• Google: Search for “find my device” topics online.
Security update
You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update and find
out if newer updates are available.
◌
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Security update to see the latest
security update installed and check if a newer update is available.
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Install unknown apps
You can allow installation of unknown third-party apps from selected apps or sources.
1.
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Install unknown apps.
2. Tap an app or source, and then tap Allow from this source.
TIPInstalling unknown third-party apps could make your device and personal
data more vulnerable to security risks.
Encrypt or decrypt SD card
You can encrypt your optional memory card (not included) to protect its data. This
only allows the SD card information to be accessed from your device with a password.
1.
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Encrypt or decrypt SD card.
2. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory
card.
NOTEPerforming a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from accessing
an encrypted SD card. Before initiating a Factory data reset, make sure to decrypt
the installed SD card first.
Decrypt SD card
You can decrypt an optional memory card (not included) if it was encrypted by this
device. You may want to decrypt the memory card if you plan to use it with another
device or before performing a Factory data reset.
1.
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Encrypt or decrypt SD card.
2. Tap Decrypt SD card and follow the prompts to decrypt all data on your memory
card.
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Set up SIM card lock
You can set up a PIN to lock your SIMcard, which prevents unauthorized use of your
SIM card if someone attempts to use it another device.
◌
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Set up
SIM card lock and follow the prompts.
•
Tap Lock SIM card to turn on the feature.
•
Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
View passwords
You can have characters displayed briefly in password fields as you type them.
◌
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings >
Make passwords visible to turn on the feature.
Device administration
You can authorize security features and apps (like Find My Device) to have
administrative access to your device.
1.
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings >
Device admin apps.
2. Tap an option to turn it on as a device administrator.
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Credential storage
You can manage the trusted security certificates installed on your device, which verify
the identity of servers for secure connections.
◌
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings for the
following options:
•
Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.
•
View security certificates: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other
certificates you have installed.
•
User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device.
•
Install from phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage.
•
Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the
password.
Advanced security settings
You can use these options to configure advanced security settings to better protect
your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings for the
following options:
•
Trust agents: Allow trusted devices to perform selected actions when
connected.
– This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on. For more
information, see Set a secure screen lock.
•
Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, which prevents access to
other features of your device.
•
Security policy updates: Keep your device secure by checking for security
updates.
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Location
Location services use a combination of GPS, mobile network and Wi-Fi to determine
the location of your device.
1.
From Settings, tap Location.
2. Tap to turn on Location services.
TIPSome apps require location services be turned on for full functionality.
App permissions
Configure permissions for apps that want to access your location information.
1.
From Settings, tap Location > App permissions.
2. Tap an app and select which of the following location permissions to grant it:
• Allow all the time
• Allow only while using the app
• Deny
Improve accuracy
Enable other location scanning tools.
1.
From Settings, tap Location > Improve accuracy.
2. Tap connection method to add or remove from location services:
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks
automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices
automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.
Recent location requests
View a list of apps that have requested your location.
1.
From Settings, tap Location.
2. Tap to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings.
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Location services
Location services store and use your device’s most recent location data. Certain apps
can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited.
1.
From Settings, tap Location.
2. Tap an entry under Location services to see how your location information is
used.
Permission manager
Apps might access features of your device that you permit them to (like the camera,
microphone, or location) when they are running in the background, not just when you
are using the app. You can set your device to notify you when this happens.
1.
From Settings, tap Privacy > Permission manager.
2. Tap a category, then tap an app to select which permissions you want to be
notified about by tapping Allow or Deny.
NOTEWhen using an app or service for the first time that wants to access
certain features of your device, a dialog box asks if you want to permit such
access. You can choose from Allow all the time, Allow only while using the app,
or Deny for each type of access requested.
Send diagnostic data
Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having
technical problems.
1.
From Settings, tap Privacy > Send diagnostic data.
2. Read and accept the consent information to enable this feature.
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Accounts
You can connect to and manage your accounts, including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
Add an account| Account settings| Remove an account| Backup and restore| Google
settings
Add an account
You can add and sync all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing
accounts.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts> Add account.
2. Tap one of the account types.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.
l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts.
Account settings
Each account has its own custom settings. You can configure common settings for all
accounts of the same type. Account settings and available features vary between
account types.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.
2. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync settings.
3. Tap other available options for the account type.
Remove an account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1.
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.
2. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.
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Backup and restore
You can configure your device to back up data to your personal accounts.
Google Account
You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account.
◌
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Backupand restore for options:
•
Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and
other settings to Google servers.
•
Backup account: Select a Google Account to be used as your backup account.
•
Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google
servers.
External storage transfer
You can back up your data to an SDcard or a USBstorage device, or restore backup
data using Smart Switch. For more information, see Transfer data from an old device.
◌
From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Backup and restore > External
storage transfer.
Google settings
You can configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your
Google Account.
◌
From Settings, tap Google, and select an option to customize.
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Accessibility
There are accessibility settings for people who need help seeing, hearing, or
otherwise operating their device. Accessibility services are special features that make
using the device easier for everyone. For more information about Accessibility for
Samsungproducts, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
Screen Reader| Visibility enhancements | Hearing enhancements| Interaction and
dexterity| Advanced settings| Installed services | About Accessibility
Screen Reader
Use special controls and settings that let you navigate without needing to see the
screen.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Screen reader and tap an option:
•
Voice assistant: Receive spoken feedback when using your device, such as
what you touch, select, or activate.
•
Tutorial: Lean how to use Voice assistant.
•
Settings: Configure Voice assistant to better assist you.
Visibility enhancements
You can configure Accessibility features to assist with visual aspects of your device.
Colors and clarity
You can adjust the colors and contrast of text and other screen elements for easier
viewing.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:
•
High contrast theme: Adjust colors and screen fonts to increase the contrast
for easier viewing.
•
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the
contrast with the background.
•
High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change
its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background.
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•
Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them
stand out better against the wallpaper.
•
Remove animations: Remove certain screen effects if you are sensitive to
motion.
•
Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black
background to black text on a white background.
•
Remove animations: Remove certain screen effects if you are sensitive to
motion.
•
Color correction: Adjust the color of the screen if you find it difficult to see
some colors.
Size and zoom
You can increase the size of supported screen elements and create shortcuts for
accessibility features on your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Visibility enhancements and tap an option:
•
Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen.
•
Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen.
•
Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Use a large pointer for a connected mouse or
touchpad (accessories not included).
•
Font size and style: Configure screen fonts.
•
Screen zoom: Configure the screen zoom level.
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Hearing enhancements
You can configure Accessibility features to assist with audial aspects of the device.
Sounds
You can adjust audio quality when using hearing aids or earphones.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:
•
Real time text: Activate real-time text (RTT) calling.
•
Hearing aid support: Improve the sound quality to work better with hearing
aids.
•
Amplify ambient sound: Enable this feature and connect headphones to your
device to amplify the sounds of conversations (Galaxy A11 only).
•
Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono when using one earphone
(Galaxy A21 only).
Text display
You can convert speech to text and watch closed captions when viewing multimedia.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing enhancements and tap an option:
•
Live transcribe: Use the microphone to record speech and convert it to text.
•
Subtitle settings: Configure closed caption and subtitle services.
Interaction and dexterity
You can configure Accessibility features to assist with limited dexterity when
interacting with your device.
Alternate input
You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•
Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches.
•
Assistant menu: Improve device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
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Interactions
You can simplify the motions needed to answer phone calls or respond to
notifications and alarms.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•
Answering and ending calls:
– Read caller names aloud:Hear callers’ names read aloud when using
Bluetooth or headsets (not included).
– Answer automatically: Answer calls after a set duration when using
Bluetooth or headsets (not included).
– Press Volume up to answer: Use the Volume keys to answer calls.
– Press Side key to end calls: End calls by pressing the Side key.
•
Interaction control: Customize areas of screen interactions, hardkeys, and the
keyboard.
Touch settings
You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•
Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
•
Tap duration: Set how long an interaction must be held to be recognized as
atap.
•
Ignore repeated touches: Set a time duration in which to ignore repeated
touches.
Mouse and physical keyboard
Configure settings for a connected mouse and physical keyboard.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Interaction and dexterity and tap an option:
•
Click after pointer stops: Automatically click on an item after the pointer
stops over it.
•
Sticky keys: When you press a modifier key like Shift, Ctrl, or Alt, the key
stays pressed down, which allows you to enter keyboard shortcuts by pressing
one key at a time.
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•
Slow keys: Set how long a key must be held before it is recognized as a press,
which helps avoid accidental key presses.
•
Bounce keys: Set how long to wait before accepting a second press from the
same key, which helps avoid accidentally pressing the same key multiple
times.
Advanced settings
You can customize additional accessibility features and services for your device.
TIPAdditional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.
Direct access
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:
•
Side and Volume up keys:Configure selected Accessibility features to open
by quickly pressing the Side and Volume up keys at the same time. Tap
to enable the feature, and then tap any of the listed Accessibility features to
either enable or open the feature’s menu.
•
Volume up and down keys:Configure selected services to turn on when you
press and hold the Volume up and Volume down keys for three seconds.
– Selected service:Choose a service to launch with this key combination.
– Allow on Lock screen:Allow this key combination to activate even when
the screen is locked.
Notifications
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Advanced settings and tap an option:
•
Flash notification:Flash either the camera light or the screen when you
receive notifications or when alarms sound.
•
Notification reminders: Set periodic reminders for any unread notifications.
•
Time to take action: Choose how long to show messages that ask you to take
action, but are visible only temporarily (like notifications).
•
Voice Label: Write voice recordings to NFC tags (not included) to provide
you with information about objects or locations as you near them (Galaxy
A21 only).
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Installed services
You can install additional assistance services for your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Installed services.
NOTEAdditional accessibility services are listed and configured here after they
are installed.
About Accessibility
Legal and license information about the current Accessibility software is available in
Settings.
◌
From Settings, tap Accessibility > About Accessibility. The following
information is available:
•
Version:View the current Accessibility software version.
•
Open source licenses:View information for the open source licenses used for
Accessibility.
Other settings
Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
Help| Dual Messenger | About phone
Help
View the user manual for your device.
◌
From Settings, tap Help.
Dual Messenger
Use two separate accounts for the same app.
1.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Dual Messenger.
2. Tap next to supported apps to enable the feature for each app.
l To select which contacts have access to the secondary messenger app, tap
Use separate contacts list.
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About phone
View information about your device, including current status, legal information,
hardware and software versions, and more.
1.
From Settings, tap About phone, and then view your phone number, model
number, serial number, and IMEI information.
2. Tap additional items to view more information about your device.
TIP You can view your device's FCC ID from About phone > Status.
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Learn more
Videos
youtube.com/samsungcare
Samsung Care
samsung.com/us/support
Talk to an agent
Contact us on Facebook Messenger
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Tips
samsung.com/us/support/tips
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Legal information
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.
Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a binding arbitration agreement
between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt
out of the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase by
emailing optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and
providing the applicable information.
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard One-year Limited Warranty, End User
License Agreement (EULA), and Health & Safety Information for your device are
available online:
Phone:
•
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
•
Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
This information can also be found on the device in the “About device” or “About
phone” or “About tablet” section, for example:
•
Settings > About phone or About device or Abouttablet > Legal information >
Samsung legal
•
Or, search “Legal”
If your device required Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, you can
view the FCC certification by opening Settings > About phone or About device or
About tablet > Status.
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Restricting children’s access to your
mobile device
Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt
themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that increase your device
bill. Keep the device and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small
children.
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Address:
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Ridgefield Park
New Jersey 07660
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2020 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window,
and Smart Switch are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective owners.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM)
technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your
device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files.
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified
capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features.
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