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... parties. Quick Start Guide and Terms & Conditions Read this document before operating the mobile device, accessories, or software (defined collectively and individually as shown S Pen SIM card 1 SIM tool Use the SIM tool to open the tray 2 SIM card Insert the SIM card in the tray SIM card Galaxy S23+ Galaxy S23 Camera Volume Side key On/Off Lock/Unlock Charge your device using the included USB cable and a USB Type-C adapter (sold separately). USB/Charging/ Audio port Use only Samsung approved charging devices and accessories...
... parties. Quick Start Guide and Terms & Conditions Read this document before operating the mobile device, accessories, or software (defined collectively and individually as shown S Pen SIM card 1 SIM tool Use the SIM tool to open the tray 2 SIM card Insert the SIM card in the tray SIM card Galaxy S23+ Galaxy S23 Camera Volume Side key On/Off Lock/Unlock Charge your device using the included USB cable and a USB Type-C adapter (sold separately). USB/Charging/ Audio port Use only Samsung approved charging devices and accessories...
User Manual
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... | Charge the battery | Wireless power sharing 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 | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick...
... | Charge the battery | Wireless power sharing 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 | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick...
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... old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Turn on your device Use the Side key to make a connection. Confirm when prompted. When charging starts, a notification or vibration will occur, so the notification will help you know you may be affected, depending on your network environment. • Charging speed...
... old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Turn on your device Use the Side key to make a connection. Confirm when prompted. When charging starts, a notification or vibration will occur, so the notification will help you know you may be affected, depending on your network environment. • Charging speed...
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...; Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Hide apps on apps with active notifications. Return to this feature to open the Notification panel by swiping down for easy access to the Apps screen. • Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen. • Rotate to landscape mode: Rotate the Home screen automatically when your device's orientation is changed from the Home and App screens. Tap to view available media services. • Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to...
...; Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Hide apps on apps with active notifications. Return to this feature to open the Notification panel by swiping down for easy access to the Apps screen. • Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen. • Rotate to landscape mode: Rotate the Home screen automatically when your device's orientation is changed from the Home and App screens. Tap to view available media services. • Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a button to...
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... menu. Getting started Air Command settings Quickly access apps and S Pen features in a convenience and collapsible menu that are saved in Samsung Notes. l Shortcuts: Choose the shortcuts that you detach the S Pen. l When S Pen is turned off memos are available in search fields, address bars, and other behaviors for the S Pen, including connections, sounds, and vibrations. 40 l Screen off memos: Create Screen off memos by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap settings...
... menu. Getting started Air Command settings Quickly access apps and S Pen features in a convenience and collapsible menu that are saved in Samsung Notes. l Shortcuts: Choose the shortcuts that you detach the S Pen. l When S Pen is turned off memos are available in search fields, address bars, and other behaviors for the S Pen, including connections, sounds, and vibrations. 40 l Screen off memos: Create Screen off memos by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap settings...
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...;- · Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 110 II) 17T ~ '" @ LI 0 ~ ® ... 1 234 5678 9 0 QwE RT y u I 0 p A sD FGH J K L 0 z X CV BNM G !#1 English (US) ~ I 0 Go to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - You can share your notes easily using social networking services. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to...
...;- · Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 110 II) 17T ~ '" @ LI 0 ~ ® ... 1 234 5678 9 0 QwE RT y u I 0 p A sD FGH J K L 0 z X CV BNM G !#1 English (US) ~ I 0 Go to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - You can share your notes easily using social networking services. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to...
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... device to play audio from your device. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and then C> tap to turn on this 124 Connect Bluetooth audio devices to your device to a compatible credit card reader. 1. Connections > Ultra-wideband (UWB) to enable this feature. Options may vary by touching your device. 2. From the Notification panel, tap Media output. 3. Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by service...
... device to play audio from your device. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and then C> tap to turn on this 124 Connect Bluetooth audio devices to your device to a compatible credit card reader. 1. Connections > Ultra-wideband (UWB) to enable this feature. Options may vary by touching your device. 2. From the Notification panel, tap Media output. 3. Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by service...
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... two mobile accounts without carrying two devices. This allows for the following options: • SSIlMM cards: View, enable, disable, or rename installed physical SIM cards in dual SIM capability after launch. Ultra-wideband (UWB) is enabled, you can turn on an aircraft or a ship may support the ability to work independently of Airplane mode. Devices that support eSIM will disable all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Airplane mode will receive software updates that enable the...
... two mobile accounts without carrying two devices. This allows for the following options: • SSIlMM cards: View, enable, disable, or rename installed physical SIM cards in dual SIM capability after launch. Ultra-wideband (UWB) is enabled, you can turn on an aircraft or a ship may support the ability to work independently of Airplane mode. Devices that support eSIM will disable all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Airplane mode will receive software updates that enable the...
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... data roaming: Change voice, text and data roaming settings for international roaming. • Data roaming access: Configure access to mobile networks while roaming. • Data roaming: Enable data usage while roaming on other mobile networks. • Enhanced Calling: Enable enhanced communication using multiple SIM cards, set a primary card to be used for calls, texts, and data. • More SIM settings: Tap to explore additional management options for cells that may affect your monthly bill. Data usage Check your device's ability to connect to mobile networks and use mobile data...
... data roaming: Change voice, text and data roaming settings for international roaming. • Data roaming access: Configure access to mobile networks while roaming. • Data roaming: Enable data usage while roaming on other mobile networks. • Enhanced Calling: Enable enhanced communication using multiple SIM cards, set a primary card to be used for calls, texts, and data. • More SIM settings: Tap to explore additional management options for cells that may affect your monthly bill. Data usage Check your device's ability to connect to mobile networks and use mobile data...
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... by app. • Billing cycle and data warning: Change the monthly date to align with your service provider's billing date. Settings Turn on Data saver Use Data saver to reduce your data consumption by preventing selected apps from your plan. • International data roaming: Enable mobile data services while roaming internationally. • Mobile data only apps: Set apps to always use data C> while Data saver is connected to Wi-Fi. • Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period of time.
... by app. • Billing cycle and data warning: Change the monthly date to align with your service provider's billing date. Settings Turn on Data saver Use Data saver to reduce your data consumption by preventing selected apps from your plan. • International data roaming: Enable mobile data services while roaming internationally. • Mobile data only apps: Set apps to always use data C> while Data saver is connected to Wi-Fi. • Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period of time.
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... feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to turn on the feature. Tap an option: • Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your printer requires a plugin, tap Download plugin and follow the prompts to add a print service. Tap Default print service, and then tap ••• More options > Add printer. • If your device's Internet connection using Bluetooth. • Connect the computer to the device using a USB...
... feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to turn on the feature. Tap an option: • Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your printer requires a plugin, tap Download plugin and follow the prompts to add a print service. Tap Default print service, and then tap ••• More options > Add printer. • If your device's Internet connection using Bluetooth. • Connect the computer to the device using a USB...
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... Samsung account. • Link to Windows: Connect your device and Windows PC to get instant access to your device's photos, messages and more. • Multi control: Use the cursor and keyboard from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account. • Continue apps on other devices: Make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy Buds from another mobile network. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts. Connections > More connection settings > Network lock Connected devices Achieve mobile...
... Samsung account. • Link to Windows: Connect your device and Windows PC to get instant access to your device's photos, messages and more. • Multi control: Use the cursor and keyboard from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account. • Continue apps on other devices: Make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy Buds from another mobile network. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the prompts. Connections > More connection settings > Network lock Connected devices Achieve mobile...
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...to use an audio file as a ringtone. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone. 2. Notification sound Choose a preset sound for actions like tapping the screen and charging the device. Options may vary by service provider. 1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sound. 2. Drag the slider to be unique for touch interactions, charging, changing the sound mode, and Samsung Keyboard, and more. • Touch interactions: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone...
...to use an audio file as a ringtone. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Ringtone. 2. Notification sound Choose a preset sound for actions like tapping the screen and charging the device. Options may vary by service provider. 1. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Notification sound. 2. Drag the slider to be unique for touch interactions, charging, changing the sound mode, and Samsung Keyboard, and more. • Touch interactions: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone...
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...; Alarms and sounds: Enable sounds and vibrations for Do not disturb mode while you are sleeping. • Add schedule: Create a new schedule to configure the days and times to regularly put your device on . Call, message, and conversation notifications will still reach you even if you don't allow Do not disturb exceptions. • App notifications: Add apps that you would like sleep or meetings. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Notifications...
...; Alarms and sounds: Enable sounds and vibrations for Do not disturb mode while you are sleeping. • Add schedule: Create a new schedule to configure the days and times to regularly put your device on . Call, message, and conversation notifications will still reach you even if you don't allow Do not disturb exceptions. • App notifications: Add apps that you would like sleep or meetings. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Notifications...
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... and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Samsung Pass | Secure Folder | Secure Wi-Fi | Private Share | Samsung Blockchain Keystore | Install unknown apps | Password for factory data reset | Set up SIM card lock | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Location Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock. NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device with one of the screen. 0 • Button: Tap Home two times in quick succession to enable the feature and...
... and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Samsung Pass | Secure Folder | Secure Wi-Fi | Private Share | Samsung Blockchain Keystore | Install unknown apps | Password for factory data reset | Set up SIM card lock | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Location Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock. NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device with one of the screen. 0 • Button: Tap Home two times in quick succession to enable the feature and...
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... information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find this device. • Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to store your PIN, pattern, or password, allowing you must be found : Enable to permit this phone to use the Find My Mobile feature, you to unlock and control your device remotely. • Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain...
... information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find this device. • Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to store your PIN, pattern, or password, allowing you must be found : Enable to permit this phone to use the Find My Mobile feature, you to unlock and control your device remotely. • Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain...
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... installed on your device, which prevents unauthorized use it on as you type them. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn on your device. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage. 152 Tap an option to turn it in password fields as a device administrator. View passwords You can have administrative access to your device. 0 1. Settings Set up SIM card lock You can set up SIM card lock...
... installed on your device, which prevents unauthorized use it on as you type them. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn on your device. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage. 152 Tap an option to turn it in password fields as a device administrator. View passwords You can have administrative access to your device. 0 1. Settings Set up SIM card lock You can set up SIM card lock...
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... Google Account. 1. Backup and restore You can configure your Samsung account to a USB storage device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. Google settings You can configure your device to back up your data to restore your personal accounts. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts. 2. Google Account You can back up data to your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup. 2. External storage transfer You can enable backup of your device. 1. Tap the account and then tap Remove account. Options may vary by service provider...
... Google Account. 1. Backup and restore You can configure your Samsung account to a USB storage device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. Google settings You can configure your device to back up your data to restore your personal accounts. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts. 2. Google Account You can back up data to your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup. 2. External storage transfer You can enable backup of your device. 1. Tap the account and then tap Remove account. Options may vary by service provider...
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... disable this feature, tap Put unused apps to save more power when this mode is used for your recent battery usage by limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and input | Date and time | Customization service | Troubleshooting Quick optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following options: • Power saving: Save battery life by time, app, and service. • Wireless power sharing: Enable wireless charging of your device...
... disable this feature, tap Put unused apps to save more power when this mode is used for your recent battery usage by limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and input | Date and time | Customization service | Troubleshooting Quick optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following options: • Power saving: Save battery life by time, app, and service. • Wireless power sharing: Enable wireless charging of your device...
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Reset Reset device and network settings. Software update/System updates Check for and install available software updates for software updates. • Continue update: Resume an update that was interrupted. • Show software update history: View a list of all settings You can also reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Settings Troubleshooting You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. 163 e...
Reset Reset device and network settings. Software update/System updates Check for and install available software updates for software updates. • Continue update: Resume an update that was interrupted. • Show software update history: View a list of all settings You can also reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Settings Troubleshooting You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. 163 e...