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Table of contents Features Meet Bixby Camera Security Expandable storage Night mode Getting started Front view Back view Assemble your device Charge the battery Accessories Start using your device Use the Setup Wizard Transfer data from an old device Lock or unlock your device Accounts Set up voicemail i 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 10 SPT_A505U_EN_UM_TN_SEJ_053119_FINAL
Table of contents Features Meet Bixby Camera Security Expandable storage Night mode Getting started Front view Back view Assemble your device Charge the battery Accessories Start using your device Use the Setup Wizard Transfer data from an old device Lock or unlock your device Accounts Set up voicemail i 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 10 SPT_A505U_EN_UM_TN_SEJ_053119_FINAL
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Table of contents Add an account 127 Account settings 127 Synchronize accounts 127 Remove an account 127 Backup and restore 128 Google settings 128 Accessibility 129 Screen Reader 129 Visibility enhancements 129 Hearing enhancements 130 Interaction and dexterity 131 Advanced settings 133 Installed services 133 Other settings 134 Help 134 Manage game features 134 Dual Messenger 134 About phone 134 ix
Table of contents Add an account 127 Account settings 127 Synchronize accounts 127 Remove an account 127 Backup and restore 128 Google settings 128 Accessibility 129 Screen Reader 129 Visibility enhancements 129 Hearing enhancements 130 Interaction and dexterity 131 Advanced settings 133 Installed services 133 Other settings 134 Help 134 Manage game features 134 Dual Messenger 134 About phone 134 ix
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... samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch to learn about your device's features, and more information. 7 Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up your device. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Smart Switch. 2. Restart. Transfer data from an old device Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes, calendars, and more . 1. Use the device only after it has been repaired. ◌ Press and hold the Power key. • To turn...
... samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch to learn about your device's features, and more information. 7 Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up your device. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Smart Switch. 2. Restart. Transfer data from an old device Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes, calendars, and more . 1. Use the device only after it has been repaired. ◌ Press and hold the Power key. • To turn...
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... restore hidden apps. Hidden apps 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 the Home screen from being removed or repositioned. • Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Quick-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...
... restore hidden apps. Hidden apps 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 the Home screen from being removed or repositioned. • Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Quick-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...
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... your device. 25 Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby for more information. It learns your routines, helps you may like. ◌ From a Home screen, swipe right. -'tJ- Bixby learns from the Apps list. When this feature. -'tJ- The Bixby Home page displays customized content based on the Notification panel to access Power off, Restart, and Emergency mode. ◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Wake Bixby with Power key...
... your device. 25 Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby for more information. It learns your routines, helps you may like. ◌ From a Home screen, swipe right. -'tJ- Bixby learns from the Apps list. When this feature. -'tJ- The Bixby Home page displays customized content based on the Notification panel to access Power off, Restart, and Emergency mode. ◌ From Settings, tap Advanced features > Wake Bixby with Power key...
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... landscape mode. • Show music information: Show music details when the FaceWidgets music controller is in the dashboard circle for each app. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Always On Display. 2. NOTE Some display settings can have been received from each app today. • Dashboard: View all dashboard information shown above. Always On Display View missed calls and message alerts, check the time and date, and view other customized information without unlocking your device using...
... landscape mode. • Show music information: Show music details when the FaceWidgets music controller is in the dashboard circle for each app. From Settings, tap Lock screen > Always On Display. 2. NOTE Some display settings can have been received from each app today. • Dashboard: View all dashboard information shown above. Always On Display View missed calls and message alerts, check the time and date, and view other customized information without unlocking your device using...
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Q ◌ From Apps, tap Samsung Notes > Create. Apps 0 Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. You can share your notes easily using social networking services. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. D Call MomJ Add an attachment LI ·- ·- (TJ e p, .I 0 p ( k -t !#1 z X ... D Do laundry. C V b n m a English (US) Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 42 T B II ~ 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 q w e t yu a @ s • d $ f g " • h...
Q ◌ From Apps, tap Samsung Notes > Create. Apps 0 Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. You can share your notes easily using social networking services. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. D Call MomJ Add an attachment LI ·- ·- (TJ e p, .I 0 p ( k -t !#1 z X ... D Do laundry. C V b n m a English (US) Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 42 T B II ~ 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 q w e t yu a @ s • d $ f g " • h...
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... notes by category. 0 • Settings: View settings for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to commonly used notes. • Trash: View deleted notes. • Categories: View notes by category. --- Q ◌ From Samsung Notes, tap Menu for the Samsung Notes app. - Samsung Pay, and tap Get started and 43 Apps Edit notes Make edits to view it. 2. Tap Edit, and make payments with your credit card. When you make changes. A Samsung account is accepted almost anywhere...
... notes by category. 0 • Settings: View settings for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to commonly used notes. • Trash: View deleted notes. • Categories: View notes by category. --- Q ◌ From Samsung Notes, tap Menu for the Samsung Notes app. - Samsung Pay, and tap Get started and 43 Apps Edit notes Make edits to view it. 2. Tap Edit, and make payments with your credit card. When you make changes. A Samsung account is accepted almost anywhere...
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... Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN, and each transaction uses a unique token each time, so your device only allows payments with the latest security technology and works on page 25. ◌ From Apps, tap Bixby. 45 contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support. For more information see Bixby on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Apps Use gift cards with Samsung Pay Purchase, send, and...
... Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are authorized with your fingerprint or PIN, and each transaction uses a unique token each time, so your device only allows payments with the latest security technology and works on page 25. ◌ From Apps, tap Bixby. 45 contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support. For more information see Bixby on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Apps Use gift cards with Samsung Pay Purchase, send, and...
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... Contacts, tap a contact. 2. Tap Add to Favorites to add, change or delete information, or you can add more fields to enable the feature. Apps Edit a contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change , or delete information. 4. From Contacts, tap a contact. 2. Call or message a contact You can quickly call or message a contact using various sharing methods and services. From Contacts, tap a contact. 2. Once enabled, your contacts from Favorites, tap Favorite. Direct share Share content directly with others by using their default phone number...
... Contacts, tap a contact. 2. Tap Add to Favorites to add, change or delete information, or you can add more fields to enable the feature. Apps Edit a contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change , or delete information. 4. From Contacts, tap a contact. 2. Call or message a contact You can quickly call or message a contact using various sharing methods and services. From Contacts, tap a contact. 2. Once enabled, your contacts from Favorites, tap Favorite. Direct share Share content directly with others by using their default phone number...
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... Status bar down to display the Notification panel and tap the call. From Phone, tap Places. 2. You can set up speed dials, block numbers, and use another app, your Contacts list, the caller's name is indicated in a call log. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list. 8 1. Apps Multitask If you exit the call screen to use voicemail. Places Explore nearby places and easily contact them. 8 1. A list of the calls...
... Status bar down to display the Notification panel and tap the call. From Phone, tap Places. 2. You can set up speed dials, block numbers, and use another app, your Contacts list, the caller's name is indicated in a call log. Tap the call that contains the information that you want to save to your Contacts list. 8 1. Apps Multitask If you exit the call screen to use voicemail. Places Explore nearby places and easily contact them. 8 1. A list of the calls...
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.... 1. Tap Settings next to make 91 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. • Media volume sync: Sync the volume level set on the connected Bluetooth devices to your device. • Ringtone sync: Use the ringtone set on your device visible. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth. 2. Connections > Phone visibility, and then tap C) to the device, and then tap Unpair. -'lj- From Settings, tap Bluetooth. TIP You will need to...
.... 1. Tap Settings next to make 91 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. • Media volume sync: Sync the volume level set on the connected Bluetooth devices to your device. • Ringtone sync: Use the ringtone set on your device visible. From Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth. 2. Connections > Phone visibility, and then tap C) to the device, and then tap Unpair. -'lj- From Settings, tap Bluetooth. TIP You will need to...
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...8226; Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected. • Dialing keypad tone: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard. • Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard. • Touch vibration: Vibrate when you unlock the screen. • Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to hear a preview and select it , or tap Add to be unique for all notification alerts. 1. Settings Ringtone Customize your call ringtone by choosing from preset sounds or adding your device...
...8226; Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected. • Dialing keypad tone: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard. • Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard. • Touch vibration: Vibrate when you unlock the screen. • Emergency tone: Set the emergency tone to hear a preview and select it , or tap Add to be unique for all notification alerts. 1. Settings Ringtone Customize your call ringtone by choosing from preset sounds or adding your device...
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... choose a music genre. Tap Equalizer to different genres of music and videos for Atmos. From Settings, tap -4>) Sounds and vibration > Advanced sound settings > Sound quality and effects > Adapt sound. 0 2. Settings Dolby Atmos Enjoy Dolby Atmos quality when playing content that was specifically mixed for a clearer listening experience. Headset audio options Enhance the sound resolution of music, or manually change your listening experience. 1. Adapt sound Customize the sound for you...
... choose a music genre. Tap Equalizer to different genres of music and videos for Atmos. From Settings, tap -4>) Sounds and vibration > Advanced sound settings > Sound quality and effects > Adapt sound. 0 2. Settings Dolby Atmos Enjoy Dolby Atmos quality when playing content that was specifically mixed for a clearer listening experience. Headset audio options Enhance the sound resolution of music, or manually change your listening experience. 1. Adapt sound Customize the sound for you...
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...: View power usage by app and service. • Power mode: Select a power mode to extend battery life. • Usage by apps: View power usage by app today or over the past week. You can also automatically optimize your device's battery, storage, and memory. Settings Device maintenance View the status of your device's system resources. Battery View how battery power is used for your various device activities. ◌ From Settings, tap @ Device care > Battery for malware. More options > Settings: Configure advanced battery settings and notifications. 110 Quick...
...: View power usage by app and service. • Power mode: Select a power mode to extend battery life. • Usage by apps: View power usage by app today or over the past week. You can also automatically optimize your device's battery, storage, and memory. Settings Device maintenance View the status of your device's system resources. Battery View how battery power is used for your various device activities. ◌ From Settings, tap @ Device care > Battery for malware. More options > Settings: Configure advanced battery settings and notifications. 110 Quick...
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... Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. Tap Settings for options. • Language: Set the default speech language. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. ◌ From Settings, tap General management > Language and input > Text-to-speech for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From Settings, tap General Management > Language and input. 2. Text-to quickly switch between keyboards. 1. From Settings, tap...
... Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. Tap Settings for options. • Language: Set the default speech language. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. ◌ From Settings, tap General management > Language and input > Text-to-speech for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From Settings, tap General Management > Language and input. 2. Text-to quickly switch between keyboards. 1. From Settings, tap...
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... check for software updates, and if necessary, reset services on your device. ◌ From Settings, tap System updates for the following options: • Download and install: Check for software updates. • Autodownload over Wi-Fi: Download software updates automatically when connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Last update: View information about the last software update. • Update PRL: Download and install the Preferred Roaming List update. 115 Outside of network coverage, you favor as primary. 1. Date and time By default, your device receives...
... check for software updates, and if necessary, reset services on your device. ◌ From Settings, tap System updates for the following options: • Download and install: Check for software updates. • Autodownload over Wi-Fi: Download software updates automatically when connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Last update: View information about the last software update. • Update PRL: Download and install the Preferred Roaming List update. 115 Outside of network coverage, you favor as primary. 1. Date and time By default, your device receives...
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... clocks showing both local and home time zones when roaming. • FaceWidgets: Enable widgets on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen to get quick access to useful information. • Contact information: Show your contact information, such as your phone number or email address. • Notifications: Select which apps to open from loss or theft by allowing your device to be deleted remotely. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile. -~- Google Play...
... clocks showing both local and home time zones when roaming. • FaceWidgets: Enable widgets on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen to get quick access to useful information. • Contact information: Show your contact information, such as your phone number or email address. • Notifications: Select which apps to open from loss or theft by allowing your device to be deleted remotely. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile. -~- Google Play...
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... administrative access to check for security updates. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings, and then tap Security policy updates to your memory card. You may want to decrypt the memory card if you type them. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to use it was encrypted by this device. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Device admin apps. 2. Tap an option to decrypt all data on...
... administrative access to check for security updates. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings, and then tap Security policy updates to your memory card. You may want to decrypt the memory card if you type them. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to use it was encrypted by this device. From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Device admin apps. 2. Tap an option to decrypt all data on...
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...: • Storage type: Select a storage location for the following options: • Trust agents: Allow trusted devices to other certificates you have installed. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the password. Strong Protection Better protect your device by encrypting it using a secure lock type. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Strong protection...
...: • Storage type: Select a storage location for the following options: • Trust agents: Allow trusted devices to other certificates you have installed. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. • Clear credentials: Erase credential contents from the device and reset the password. Strong Protection Better protect your device by encrypting it using a secure lock type. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Strong protection...