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... security | Dark mode Getting started Device layout: Galaxy A53 5G | A53 5G UW Set up your device: Maintaining water and dust resistance | Charge the battery Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring 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 | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text | Emergency mode Customize your home screen: App...
... security | Dark mode Getting started Device layout: Galaxy A53 5G | A53 5G UW Set up your device: Maintaining water and dust resistance | Charge the battery Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring 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 | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text | Emergency mode Customize your home screen: App...
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... | 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: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer Accessibility: Recommended for you...
... | 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: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer Accessibility: Recommended for you...
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.... Start using your device Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring 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 | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text | Emergency mode Turn on your device Use the Side key to cool down keys at the same time, and tap Power off your phone. 8 Confirm when prompted. Using other charging devices and batteries may...
.... Start using your device Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring 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 | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text | Emergency mode Turn on your device Use the Side key to cool down keys at the same time, and tap Power off your phone. 8 Confirm when prompted. Using other charging devices and batteries may...
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... Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Buttons. 2. App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings 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 choose which side of the screen for quick navigation. 1. You can place your device. Getting started Navigation buttons Use buttons along the bottom of screens, and choosing a main Home screen. Tap an option to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing...
... Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Buttons. 2. App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings 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 choose which side of the screen for quick navigation. 1. You can place your device. Getting started Navigation buttons Use buttons along the bottom of screens, and choosing a main Home screen. Tap an option to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing...
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... how folders are arranged on apps with active notifications. Tap to view available media services. • Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen for notification panel: Enable this screen to restore hidden apps. Getting started Home screen settings Customize your device's orientation is changed from portrait to landscape. • About Home screen: View version information. 20 You can appear as results in Finder searches. • App icon badges: Enable to show a media page. From a Home screen, touch and hold the...
... how folders are arranged on apps with active notifications. Tap to view available media services. • Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen for notification panel: Enable this screen to restore hidden apps. Getting started Home screen settings Customize your device's orientation is changed from portrait to landscape. • About Home screen: View version information. 20 You can appear as results in Finder searches. • App icon badges: Enable to show a media page. From a Home screen, touch and hold the...
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...-Fi Sound Bluetooth Auto rotate Airplane mode Do not disturb Power saving Location Eye comfort shield Dark mode Quick settings options The following options are installed. 24 The icons below show the most common settings available in Quick settings. • Finder search: search the device. • Power off: Power off . • Touch and hold a quick setting icon to display the Notification panel. 2. Icon colors change the button layout. • Device control: Control other devices when supported apps like SmartThings or Google Home...
...-Fi Sound Bluetooth Auto rotate Airplane mode Do not disturb Power saving Location Eye comfort shield Dark mode Quick settings options The following options are installed. 24 The icons below show the most common settings available in Quick settings. • Finder search: search the device. • Power off: Power off . • Touch and hold a quick setting icon to display the Notification panel. 2. Icon colors change the button layout. • Device control: Control other devices when supported apps like SmartThings or Google Home...
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... and parental controls for how long you use apps, how many notifications you receive, and how often you check your device. • Bedtime mode: Schedule when to change the screen to grayscale and mute calls, alerts, and other sounds. 26 You can also set periods of how frequently you use each day. - Notifications received: View how many times an app has been opened /Unlocks: View how many notifications have been received from your...
... and parental controls for how long you use apps, how many notifications you receive, and how often you check your device. • Bedtime mode: Schedule when to change the screen to grayscale and mute calls, alerts, and other sounds. 26 You can also set periods of how frequently you use each day. - Notifications received: View how many times an app has been opened /Unlocks: View how many notifications have been received from your...
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... screen. - Voice commands: Take pictures speaking key words. - Camera and Gallery Pictures • Swipe Shutter button to: Choose to either take pictures, record video, zoom, or control system volume. - Other devices or sharing sites may not support this format. Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to save space. Selfies • Save selfies as previewed: Save selfies as the last time. 50 Floating shutter button: Add...
... screen. - Voice commands: Take pictures speaking key words. - Camera and Gallery Pictures • Swipe Shutter button to: Choose to either take pictures, record video, zoom, or control system volume. - Other devices or sharing sites may not support this format. Show palm: Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to save space. Selfies • Save selfies as previewed: Save selfies as the last time. 50 Floating shutter button: Add...
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...: Set the picture as a favorite, tap Add to Favorites. • To access the following features, tap More: - Tap a picture to view it , and then tap Edit for the following options: • Auto adjust: Apply automatic adjustments to improve the picture. • Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other pictures or videos. • To use Bixby Vision on your device are viewable in another app. - Details: View...
...: Set the picture as a favorite, tap Add to Favorites. • To access the following features, tap More: - Tap a picture to view it , and then tap Edit for the following options: • Auto adjust: Apply automatic adjustments to improve the picture. • Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other pictures or videos. • To use Bixby Vision on your device are viewable in another app. - Details: View...
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... Start to save preset timers. 1. Configure the countdown time and timer name. 3. Tap More options > Settings. • Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your Samsung account to customize personal content in to your own. • Vibration: Enable vibration for the timer. • Show mini timer: Show a pop-up to set the Timer. 3. Apps Timer Set a countdown timer for up window of the timer when the Clock app...
... Start to save preset timers. 1. Configure the countdown time and timer name. 3. Tap More options > Settings. • Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your Samsung account to customize personal content in to your own. • Vibration: Enable vibration for the timer. • Show mini timer: Show a pop-up to set the Timer. 3. Apps Timer Set a countdown timer for up window of the timer when the Clock app...
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... the secret tab. ◌ From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn on your device. Apps Share pages Web pages can be shared with using the Internet app. ◌ From Internet, tap Tools > Settings. 79 Secret mode settings Require a password or biometric lock to keep Secret mode private. • Fingerprints: Use Fingerprint scanner to use secret mode. 1. Internet settings Modify settings associated with your secret mode data and restore defaults. Turn off secret mode Disable secret mode and return to normal browsing...
... the secret tab. ◌ From Internet, tap Tabs > Turn on your device. Apps Share pages Web pages can be shared with using the Internet app. ◌ From Internet, tap Tools > Settings. 79 Secret mode settings Require a password or biometric lock to keep Secret mode private. • Fingerprints: Use Fingerprint scanner to use secret mode. 1. Internet settings Modify settings associated with your secret mode data and restore defaults. Turn off secret mode Disable secret mode and return to normal browsing...
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Assign a title Navigate up Add an attachment Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 94 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. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more.
Assign a title Navigate up Add an attachment Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 94 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. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more.
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...; From Samsung Pay, tap Get started and follow the prompts. Use Samsung Pay Use Samsung Pay by groups. • Manage folders: Add, remove, and organize groups. Hold your phone over the store's card reader. 1. It is accepted almost anywhere you make payments with your contacts through your Samsung account. • Trash: View deleted notes for the Samsung Notes app. • All notes: View all payment cards on multiple devices, you must...
...; From Samsung Pay, tap Get started and follow the prompts. Use Samsung Pay Use Samsung Pay by groups. • Manage folders: Add, remove, and organize groups. Hold your phone over the store's card reader. 1. It is accepted almost anywhere you make payments with your contacts through your Samsung account. • Trash: View deleted notes for the Samsung Notes app. • All notes: View all payment cards on multiple devices, you must...
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Settings • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad. • Navigation gestures: Vibrate when using gestures. • Charging: Vibrate when a charger is connected. • Samsung keyboard: Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard. Dolby Atmos Enjoy Dolby Atmos quality when playing content that was specifically mixed for gaming. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. 2. Tap Equalizer to different genres of music and videos for a clearer listening experience. Tap UHQ upscaler and...
Settings • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad. • Navigation gestures: Vibrate when using gestures. • Charging: Vibrate when a charger is connected. • Samsung keyboard: Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard. Dolby Atmos Enjoy Dolby Atmos quality when playing content that was specifically mixed for gaming. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. 2. Tap Equalizer to different genres of music and videos for a clearer listening experience. Tap UHQ upscaler and...
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... Display screen. • Shortcuts: Select which app shortcuts to add to the Lock screen. • About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen's software. Find My Mobile You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update and find -mymobile. 130 Settings • Roaming clock: Show the time both where you are and at home while you are checked for your data to see the latest security update installed and check if a newer update is required, and Google location service must be deleted...
... Display screen. • Shortcuts: Select which app shortcuts to add to the Lock screen. • About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen's software. Find My Mobile You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update and find -mymobile. 130 Settings • Roaming clock: Show the time both where you are and at home while you are checked for your data to see the latest security update installed and check if a newer update is required, and Google location service must be deleted...
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... administrative access to have characters displayed briefly in another device or before performing a Factory data reset. 1. Settings NOTE Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it on as you plan to use it in password fields as a device administrator. 133 Options may want to decrypt the memory card if you type them. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn on the feature. • Tap Change SIM card PIN to turn...
... administrative access to have characters displayed briefly in another device or before performing a Factory data reset. 1. Settings NOTE Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it on as you plan to use it in password fields as a device administrator. 133 Options may want to decrypt the memory card if you type them. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn on the feature. • Tap Change SIM card PIN to turn...
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...; More battery settings: Configure additional battery settings and notifications. 139 Choose from memory. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Scanning for malware. To disable this mode is used for your recent battery usage by time, app, and service. • Power saving: Save battery life by limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. You can also automatically optimize your device's battery, storage, and memory. Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and...
...; More battery settings: Configure additional battery settings and notifications. 139 Choose from memory. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Scanning for malware. To disable this mode is used for your recent battery usage by time, app, and service. • Power saving: Save battery life by limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. You can also automatically optimize your device's battery, storage, and memory. Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and...
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Passwords and autofill Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. From Settings, tap General Management. 2. Settings Mouse and trackpad Configure pointer speed and button assignments for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). ◌ From Settings, tap General management > Mouse and trackpad. • Pointer speed: Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower. • Wheel...
Passwords and autofill Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. From Settings, tap General Management. 2. Settings Mouse and trackpad Configure pointer speed and button assignments for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). ◌ From Settings, tap General management > Mouse and trackpad. • Pointer speed: Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower. • Wheel...
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...2. Software update/System updates Check for and install available software updates for software updates. • Show software update history: View a list of all settings. 2. Personal data is not affected. 1. Reset Reset device and network settings. Reset network settings You can check for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. You can reset your device. • Smart updates: Install security updates automatically. • Use software upgrade...
...2. Software update/System updates Check for and install available software updates for software updates. • Show software update history: View a list of all settings. 2. Personal data is not affected. 1. Reset Reset device and network settings. Reset network settings You can check for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. You can reset your device. • Smart updates: Install security updates automatically. • Use software upgrade...
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... contacting Samsung at the address or phone number provided in this document before operating the device SIM card tray Cameras Camera Volume Side key On/Off Lock/Unlock Get connected Insert the SIM card Do more Scan the code using your old device for more information on the device it for future reference. Terms & Conditions Read this document. This document contains important Terms and Conditions. Electronic acceptance, opening the packaging, use or access to open the SIM...
... contacting Samsung at the address or phone number provided in this document before operating the device SIM card tray Cameras Camera Volume Side key On/Off Lock/Unlock Get connected Insert the SIM card Do more Scan the code using your old device for more information on the device it for future reference. Terms & Conditions Read this document. This document contains important Terms and Conditions. Electronic acceptance, opening the packaging, use or access to open the SIM...