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...: Galaxy Tab A9+ | Tab A9+ 5G Set up your device: Charge the battery | Accessories Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side button settings | Accounts | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Memory card | Taskbar | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings Camera and...
...: Galaxy Tab A9+ | Tab A9+ 5G Set up your device: Charge the battery | Accessories Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side button settings | Accounts | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Memory card | Taskbar | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings Camera and...
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...Play Store | YouTube | YT Music Microsoft apps Outlook | LinkedIn | Microsoft 365 | OneDrive Settings Connections: Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Airplane mode | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet | Connected devices Customization: Display | Notifications | Sound Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition Accounts: Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Users | Backup and restore | Google settings Backup: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage...
...Play Store | YouTube | YT Music Microsoft apps Outlook | LinkedIn | Microsoft 365 | OneDrive Settings Connections: Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Airplane mode | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet | Connected devices Customization: Display | Notifications | Sound Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition Accounts: Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Users | Backup and restore | Google settings Backup: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage...
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... may only appear after you have connected an accessory to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Getting started Charge the battery Your device is in the device's normal range of operation. This usually does not affect the device's lifespan or performance and is powered by a rechargeable battery. This option may cause damage. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. A USB Type-C 3A cable is included.
... may only appear after you have connected an accessory to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries, chargers or cables. Getting started Charge the battery Your device is in the device's normal range of operation. This usually does not affect the device's lifespan or performance and is powered by a rechargeable battery. This option may cause damage. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. A USB Type-C 3A cable is included.
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Getting started Start using your device Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side button settings | Accounts | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Memory card | Taskbar | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Turn on your device Use Side button to turn your device. NOTE Best 5G performance requires optimal 5G connection and unobstructed antennas (rear of setting up accounts, choose location services, learn about...
Getting started Start using your device Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side button settings | Accounts | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Memory card | Taskbar | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Turn on your device Use Side button to turn your device. NOTE Best 5G performance requires optimal 5G connection and unobstructed antennas (rear of setting up accounts, choose location services, learn about...
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... the screen to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen. Switch apps when hint hidden: When gesture hint is in addition to hide the keyboard when the device is disabled, you can place your device. l Show button to navigate your home screen The Home screen is enabled. From Settings, tap feature. You can still switch between apps using the gesture when this option is the starting point...
... the screen to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen. Switch apps when hint hidden: When gesture hint is in addition to hide the keyboard when the device is disabled, you can place your device. l Show button to navigate your home screen The Home screen is enabled. From Settings, tap feature. You can still switch between apps using the gesture when this option is the starting point...
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...-Fi network to access the Internet without using your device settings. From a Home screen, swipe down and tap From Apps, tap Settings. Tap an entry to go to access your mobile data. 1. Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Airplane mode | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet | Connected devices Wi-Fi You can search for available networks. 2. Tap a network, and enter a password if required. 3. Settings Access Settings...
...-Fi network to access the Internet without using your device settings. From a Home screen, swipe down and tap From Apps, tap Settings. Tap an entry to go to access your mobile data. 1. Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Airplane mode | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet | Connected devices Wi-Fi You can search for available networks. 2. Tap a network, and enter a password if required. 3. Settings Access Settings...
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... mobile networks and use of other features of Airplane mode, which will disable all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Options may be turned off all network connectivity. Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off by use your device's ability to connect to configure your device. While Airplane mode is prohibited aboard aircraft or ships and must be subject to help manage connection settings that may vary by service...
... mobile networks and use of other features of Airplane mode, which will disable all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Options may be turned off all network connectivity. Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off by use your device's ability to connect to configure your device. While Airplane mode is prohibited aboard aircraft or ships and must be subject to help manage connection settings that may vary by service...
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... the following settings: 87 Settings Data usage Check your device's Mobile hotspot. Options may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage for the following options: • Data saver: Enable to prevent selected apps from your service provider. • Wi-Fi data usage: Display data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of entering a password. TIP Tap QR code to connect another device to create a Wi-Fi network that...
... the following settings: 87 Settings Data usage Check your device's Mobile hotspot. Options may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage for the following options: • Data saver: Enable to prevent selected apps from your service provider. • Wi-Fi data usage: Display data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of entering a password. TIP Tap QR code to connect another device to create a Wi-Fi network that...
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Settings • Network name: Change the name of your Mobile hotspot. • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you turn on the Mobile Hotspot, the password is reset. 1. Tap Auto hotspot, and tap to use your Mobile hotspot. • Advanced: Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings. One-time password You can display or change it. • Band: Select one of the available bandwidth options. • Security: Choose...
Settings • Network name: Change the name of your Mobile hotspot. • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you turn on the Mobile Hotspot, the password is reset. 1. Tap Auto hotspot, and tap to use your Mobile hotspot. • Advanced: Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings. One-time password You can display or change it. • Band: Select one of the available bandwidth options. • Security: Choose...
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...; Auto switch Buds: Automatically switch your Galaxy Buds from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account. • Continue apps on other connected devices. 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. 2. Settings Ethernet If wireless network connection is not available, you make a call, answer a call, or play videos on a nearby TV. • SmartThings: Use...
...; Auto switch Buds: Automatically switch your Galaxy Buds from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account. • Continue apps on other connected devices. 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. 2. Settings Ethernet If wireless network connection is not available, you make a call, answer a call, or play videos on a nearby TV. • SmartThings: Use...
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... device. Tap a sound 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 the volume setting, tap Set volume limit PIN. l To require a PIN to make changes to make selections. • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad. • Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard. 93 Options may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Sound > System sound...
... device. Tap a sound 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 the volume setting, tap Set volume limit PIN. l To require a PIN to make changes to make selections. • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad. • Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard. 93 Options may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Sound > System sound...
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... Screen lock types | Find My Mobile | Google Play Protect | Security update | Permission manager | Controls and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Security options | Other security settings | Location Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your secure lock settings. The following options are available: • Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel. • Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to exit the menu. 4. Settings Lock screen and security You can choose from the following screen lock types...
... Screen lock types | Find My Mobile | Google Play Protect | Security update | Permission manager | Controls and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Security options | Other security settings | Location Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your secure lock settings. The following options are available: • Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel. • Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to exit the menu. 4. Settings Lock screen and security You can choose from the following screen lock types...
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... your apps and device for security risks and threats. ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > App security > Google Play Protect. • Updates are roaming. • About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen's software. Google Play Protect You can use Find My Mobile. Learn more : samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find this feature to find -my-mobile Turn on Find My Mobile Before you can configure Google Play to regularly check your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Security and...
... your apps and device for security risks and threats. ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > App security > Google Play Protect. • Updates are roaming. • About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen's software. Google Play Protect You can use Find My Mobile. Learn more : samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find this feature to find -my-mobile Turn on Find My Mobile Before you can configure Google Play to regularly check your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Security and...
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... use Secure Wi-Fi. • Install unknown apps: Allow installation of unknown third-party apps from anyone who may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy for the following options to customize: • Samsung Privacy: Review Samsung's privacy information. • Send diagnostic data: Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having technical problems. Google Privacy Customize Android and Google privacy features. 1. Settings Samsung...
... use Secure Wi-Fi. • Install unknown apps: Allow installation of unknown third-party apps from anyone who may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy for the following options to customize: • Samsung Privacy: Review Samsung's privacy information. • Send diagnostic data: Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having technical problems. Google Privacy Customize Android and Google privacy features. 1. Settings Samsung...
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... security settings to access your location information. 1. Location Location services use a combination of GPS, mobile network and Wi-Fi to determine the location of servers for secure connections. • Advanced: Use these options to configure advanced security settings to function. From Settings, tap Location > App permissions. 2. Tap to turn on to better protect your device. App permissions Configure permissions for the • Set up/change password: Require a password to reset your device to factory settings. • Set up SIM card lock: Set a PIN to lock your SIM...
... security settings to access your location information. 1. Location Location services use a combination of GPS, mobile network and Wi-Fi to determine the location of servers for secure connections. • Advanced: Use these options to configure advanced security settings to function. From Settings, tap Location > App permissions. 2. Tap to turn on to better protect your device. App permissions Configure permissions for the • Set up/change password: Require a password to reset your device to factory settings. • Set up SIM card lock: Set a PIN to lock your SIM...
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... your data to an SD card or a USB storage device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. Learn more: Bring data from an old device ◌ From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > External storage transfer. Available options depend on your Google Account. ◌ From Settings, tap Google, and select an option to your personal accounts. Google settings You can configure your device's Google settings. Settings Backup and restore You can configure your device to back up data. Under Google Drive, tap...
... your data to an SD card or a USB storage device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. Learn more: Bring data from an old device ◌ From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > External storage transfer. Available options depend on your Google Account. ◌ From Settings, tap Google, and select an option to your personal accounts. Google settings You can configure your device's Google settings. Settings Backup and restore You can configure your device to back up data. Under Google Drive, tap...
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... apps that you don't use the quick optimization feature: ◌ From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Optimize now. Choose from additional power saving options to save more power when this feature, tap Put unused apps to sleep. • Usage since last full charge: Review your various device activities. ◌ From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Battery for malware. Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and input | Date and time | Troubleshooting...
... apps that you don't use the quick optimization feature: ◌ From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Optimize now. Choose from additional power saving options to save more power when this feature, tap Put unused apps to sleep. • Usage since last full charge: Review your various device activities. ◌ From Settings, tap Battery and device care > Battery for malware. Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and input | Date and time | Troubleshooting...
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... and install available software updates for your device. Set time: Enter the current time. • Automatic time zone: Use the time zone provided by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Software update/System updates, and then tap an available update option. 118 The following options are available: • Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from the wireless network. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options are available: - Settings Date and time By default, your location. • Use...
... and install available software updates for your device. Set time: Enter the current time. • Automatic time zone: Use the time zone provided by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Software update/System updates, and then tap an available update option. 118 The following options are available: • Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from the wireless network. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options are available: - Settings Date and time By default, your location. • Use...
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... sound. • Time to take action: Choose how long to take action, but are installed. The following information • Version: Check the current Accessibility software version. • Open source licenses: Review information for the open source licenses used for your service provider). ◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Contact us If you to show messages that ask you have any questions or problems while using your device, contact Samsung support...
... sound. • Time to take action: Choose how long to take action, but are installed. The following information • Version: Check the current Accessibility software version. • Open source licenses: Review information for the open source licenses used for your service provider). ◌ From Settings, tap Accessibility > Contact us If you to show messages that ask you have any questions or problems while using your device, contact Samsung support...
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... WARNING: Your Samsung device contains magnets. Diagnostic software This device may be awakened from credit cards and devices that support wireless power sharing at the address or phone number provided in a fire because they may cause undesired operation. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/us / support/legal/mobile then select Health and Safety Information > Radio Frequency (RF) signals Safe Handling & Recycling of batteries in this document...
... WARNING: Your Samsung device contains magnets. Diagnostic software This device may be awakened from credit cards and devices that support wireless power sharing at the address or phone number provided in a fire because they may cause undesired operation. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/us / support/legal/mobile then select Health and Safety Information > Radio Frequency (RF) signals Safe Handling & Recycling of batteries in this document...