Samsung Galaxy A13 5G - Manuals

Getting started 7 • Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations: – If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device – If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device – If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or ...

Getting started 9 Quick charging Launch the Settings app, tap Battery and device care → Battery → More battery settings , and then activate the feature you want. • Fast charging : To use the fast charging feature, use a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging. You can charge the battery...

Getting started 10 Battery charging tips and precautions Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. • Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious da...

Getting started 11 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.For dual SIM models, you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. In some areas, data transfer speeds ...

Getting started 13 microSD card Inserting an SD card Your device’s SD card capacity may vary from other models and some SD cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the SD card manufacturer and type. To check out your device’s maximum SD card capacity, refer to the Samsung website. 2...

Getting started 14 • The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for SD cards. When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card. To use the SD card, you must format it. If your device cannot format or recog...

Getting started 15 Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. Side key Turning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the...

16 Apps and features Introduction Use apps and various features of the device. This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices.Depending on the model, some content may differ, or descriptions of apps or features not available on your device may be included.

Apps and features 18 Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen Tapping Tap the screen. Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap the screen. Swiping Swipe upwards, do...

Apps and features 19 Navigation bar (soft buttons) When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according t...

Apps and features 20 Home screen and Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. Switching between Home and Apps screens On ...

Apps and features 21 Editing the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add, delete, or rearrange Home screen panels. • Adding panels: Swipe to the left, ...

Apps and features 22 Launching Finder Search for content on the device quickly. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Search . Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap . 2 Enter a keyword.Apps and content on your device will be searched.If you tap on the keyboard, you can search...

Apps and features 23 • Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location. • Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder, and then tap Delete folder . Only the folder will be deleted. The folder’s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen. Edge panel You can quickly access your f...

Apps and features 24 Lock screen Pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.To unlock the screen, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on.If the screen is off, press the Side key...

Apps and features 26 Notification panel When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details.To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification pan...

Apps and features 27 To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button.To rearrange buttons, tap → Edit buttons , tap and hold a button, and then drag it to another location. Controlling media playback Take control of music or video pla...

Apps and features 28 Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text. Break to the next line. Delete a preceding character. Enter symbols. Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap it twice. Additional keyboard functions Enter a space. View more keyboard functions. Text e...

Apps and features 29 Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. 3 Tap Copy or Cut . The selected text is copied to the clipboard. 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste . To paste text that you have...

Apps and features 30 Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Store Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices.Launch the Galaxy Store app. Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. • This app may not be available depending on the se...

Apps and features 33 Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad . 2 Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. 3 Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap . Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a...

Apps and features 34 Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap . 2 Select a storage location. 3 Enter contact information and tap Save . Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from o...

Apps and features 35 Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app. Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions: • : Make a voice call. • / : Make a video call. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email. Deleting contacts ...

Apps and features 36 Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation.You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. Sending messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap . 2 Add recipients and enter a message.To record and send a voice message, tap...

Apps and features 37 Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations . 2 On the messages list, select a contact or a phone number. • To reply to the message, tap the message input field, enter a message, and then tap . • To adjust the font size, spread two fingers apart or pinch on ...

Apps and features 38 Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. 1 Launch the Internet app. 2 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go . To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.To ...

Apps and features 39 Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view. Split screen view Pop-up view Some apps may not support this feature. Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents b...

Apps and features 40 Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 While using an app, drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. 2 Tap and hold an app, drag it to the left, and then drop it where Drop here to open appears.The selected app will launch in the split screen view. You can set t...

Apps and features 41 Pop-up view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps. 2 Swipe to the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap Open in pop-up view . The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.If you tap the Home button while using a pop-up window, the window will ...

Apps and features 42 Samsung Kids You can restrict children’s access to certain apps, set their usage times, and configure settings to provide a fun and safe environment for children when they use the device.Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap ( Kids ) to activate it. If you c...

Apps and features 44 Samsung Notes Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen. You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes. Some features may not be available depending on the model. Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app, tap...

Apps and features 45 Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis, and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest news and tips. Samsung Members ...

Apps and features 46 Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner. Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double-tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . 2 Enter event details and tap Save . Syncing events with...

Apps and features 47 Reminder Register to-do items as reminders and receive notifications according to the condition you set. • To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be activated. Location reminders may not be ...

Apps and features 48 My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device.Launch the My Files app. To check for unnecessary data and free up the device’s storage, tap Analyse storage . To search for files or folders, tap . Clock Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the w...

Apps and features 49 Game Launcher (Galaxy A13 5G) Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store into one place for easy access. You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily.Launch the Game Launcher app and select the game you want. • If Game Launcher ...

Apps and features 50 Game Booster Game Booster lets you play games in a better environment. You can use Game Booster while playing games.To open the Game Booster panel while playing games, tap on the navigation bar. If the navigation bar is hidden, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen to show ...

Apps and features 51 SmartThings Control and manage smart appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) products.To view more information, launch the SmartThings app and tap Menu → How to use . 1 Launch the SmartThings app. 2 Tap Devices → Add device or . 3 Select a device and connect to it by following t...

Apps and features 52 Music Share (Galaxy A13 5G) Introduction The Music Share feature allows you to share your Bluetooth speaker that is already connected to your device with another person. You can also listen to the same music on your Galaxy Buds and another person’s Galaxy Buds.This feature is av...

Apps and features 53 Listening to music together with Galaxy Buds You can listen to music on your smartphone together through your Buds and your friend’s Buds.This feature is supported only on the Galaxy Buds series. 1 Make sure that each smartphone and pair of Buds are connected.Refer to Pairing wi...

Apps and features 54 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps.To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. • Chrome : Search for information and browse webpages. • Gmail : Send or receive emails v...

Apps and features 56 3 Tap to take a picture.To change the shooting mode, drag the shooting modes list to the left or right, or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen. Camera settings Take a picture. Preview thumbnail Shooting modes list Switch between the front and rear cameras. Options f...

Apps and features 57 Using zoom features Select 0.5x / 1x / 2x or drag it to the left or right to zoom in or out. Alternatively, spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • 0.5x : The Ultra wide camera lets you take wide-angle pictures or record wide-angle videos of t...

Apps and features 59 Taking selfies You can take self-portraits with the front camera. 1 On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. 2 Face the front camera lens.To take self-portraits with a wide-angle shot of the landscape or people, ...

Apps and features 60 Portrait mode The camera allows you to take pictures where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap PORTRAIT . 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level. 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen, t...

Apps and features 61 Pro mode Capture pictures while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → PRO . Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a picture. Available options • ISO : Select an ISO value...

Apps and features 62 Panorama mode Using panorama mode, take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → PANORAMA . 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction.Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. If...

Apps and features 63 Deco Pic mode (Galaxy A13) Capture pictures or videos with various stickers.On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → DECO PIC . Customising camera settings On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode. Intelligent features • Scan QR...

Apps and features 64 General • Auto HDR : Take pictures with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. • Grid lines : Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • Location tags : Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. • GPS signal strength may d...

Apps and features 65 Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories. Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app. Search for images. Group similar images. More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap...

Apps and features 66 Viewing images Launch the Gallery app and select an image. To view other files, swipe to the left or right on the screen. More options Delete the image. Share the image with others. Modify the image. Add the image to favourites. Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app ...

Apps and features 67 Viewing videos Launch the Gallery app and select a video to play. To view other files, swipe to the left or right on the screen. Lock the playback screen. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to rewind. Capture the current screen. Create an animated GIF. Configure the captio...

Apps and features 68 Stories When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories.Launch the Gallery app, tap Stories , and then select a story. Syncing images and videos Launch the Gallery app, tap → Setti...

Apps and features 69 AR Zone (Galaxy A13 5G) Introduction AR Zone provides you AR related features. Choose a feature and capture fun pictures or videos. Launching AR Zone Use the following methods to launch AR Zone: • Launch the AR Zone app. • Launch the Camera app and tap MORE → AR ZONE . Some feat...

Apps and features 70 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to create an emoji. Edit the emoji. My emojis list More options Selecting an AR emoji to use Launch the AR Zone app, tap AR Emoji Studio → , and then select an emoji you want. Deleting AR emojis Launch the AR Zone app, tap AR Emoji Studio → → ...

Apps and features 71 Creating your contact profile with an AR emoji Use an emoji as your profile picture for your Samsung account and in the Contacts app. 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio . 2 Tap Profile and select an emoji. 3 Select a pose you want. 4 Tap Done → Save . Emoji Pose

Apps and features 72 AR Emoji Stickers Create your own stickers with your emoji’s expressions and actions. You can use your emoji stickers when sending messages or on a social network. Creating your own stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers . 2 Tap at the top of the stickers li...

Apps and features 73 AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else. When the camera recognises a face or space, the doodles on the face will follow the face as it moves, and the doodles in the space will be fixed in the same place even if the camera moves...

Apps and features 74 Deco Pic Capture pictures or videos with various stickers.Launch the AR Zone app and tap Deco Pic . Voice Recorder Record or play voice recordings. 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app. 2 Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. • Tap to pause recording. • While making a vo...

Apps and features 75 Samsung Wallet Use various convenient features in Samsung Wallet. You can make a payment, verify your identity via your biometric data, check tickets or boarding passes, and more.Launch the Samsung Wallet app and select a feature you want. • This app may not be available dependi...

Apps and features 77 Making payments 1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards. Alternatively, launch the Samsung Pay app. Then, on the cards list, swipe to the left or right and select a card to use. 2 Scan your fingerprint or enter the payment PIN you set. 3 Touch...

Apps and features 78 Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of sharing images. 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap and select a sharing method you want. You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile ne...

Apps and features 79 Sharing via Web link Upload large files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others through Web link. 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap → Quick Share and select an option you want under Share link to any person or device . • Copy link : Share the l...

Apps and features 80 Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Press the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously. You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery . It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features. After capturing a screenshot, ...

Apps and features 81 Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) You can use Smart Switch to transfer data from your previous device to your new device.Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup → Bring data from old device . • This feature may not be supported on some device...

Apps and features 82 Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct. 1 On the previous device, launch Smart Switch . If you do not have the app, download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store . 2 On your device, launch the Settings app an...

Apps and features 83 Transferring backup data from a computer Transfer data between your device and a computer. You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch . Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device. 1 On the...

84 Settings Introduction Customise device settings.Launch the Settings app.To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung devices.Depending on the model, some content may differ, or descriptions of options or features ...

Settings 85 Samsung account Sign in to your Samsung account and manage it.On the Settings screen, tap Samsung account . Connections Options Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth.On the Settings screen, tap Connections . • Wi-Fi : Activate the Wi-Fi feature ...

Settings 86 • SIM manager (dual SIM models): Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. Refer to SIM manager (dual SIM models) for more information. • Mobile Hotspot and Tethering : Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other d...

Settings 87 Sharing Wi-Fi network passwords If you make a request to a person who is connected to a secured Wi-Fi network to share its password, you can connect to the network without entering the password. This feature is available between the devices which have contacts each other and the screen o...

Settings 88 Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Precautions for using Bluetooth • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with de...

Settings 89 2 Tap → Bluetooth and select a device to transfer the image to. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device. NFC and contactless payments (NFC-enabled models)...

Settings 90 Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections and tap the NFC and ...

Settings 91 Mobile data only apps Select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.For example, you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected. Even if you do not deactivat...

Settings 92 More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings . • Nearby device scanning : Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to. • Printing : Configure settings for printer plug-ins i...

Settings 93 Printing content While viewing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap Print → → All printers... , and then select a printer. Printing methods may vary depending on the content type. Connected devices Change settings for device connections.On the Settings scree...

Settings 94 Modes and Routines Introduction Select a mode based on your current activity or location, or add your repeated usage patterns as routines and use your device more conveniently.On the Settings screen, tap Modes and Routines . Using modes Adding modes 1 On the Settings screen, tap Modes an...

Settings 95 Running routines Auto routines will run automatically when their conditions are detected. For routines which you set the running condition as Start manually , you can run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want.To run routines manually, tap next to the routine you want to r...

Settings 96 Sound quality and effects Set the device’s sound quality and effects.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration → Sound quality and effects . • Dolby Atmos : Select a surround sound mode optimised for various types of audio, such as movies, music, and voice. With Dolby Atmos, you c...

Settings 97 Notifications Change the notification settings.On the Settings screen, tap Notifications . • App notifications : Select the apps you want to receive notifications from. • Lock screen notifications : Set how to show notifications on the locked screen. • Notification pop-up style : Select ...

Settings 98 • Full screen apps : Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio. • Camera cutout : Set the device to hide the front camera from the screen. • Screen timeout : Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • Edge panels : Change the settings...

Settings 99 Wallpaper and style Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper and style . Themes Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen, locked screen, and icons.On the Settings screen, tap T...

Settings 100 • Touch and hold to edit : Set the device to display the editing options when you tap and hold the locked screen. • Roaming clock : Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming. • About Lock screen : View the Lock screen version and legal...

Settings 101 Security and privacy Options Check the device’s security and privacy status and change the settings.On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy . • Lock screen : Change the settings for the locked screen. • Accounts : Change the settings for your accounts. • Find My Mobile : Activa...

Settings 102 Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face. • If you use your face as a screen lock method, your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device. To use the device, you must unlock the screen using the pa...

Settings 103 4 Position your face inside the frame on the screen.The camera will scan your face. • If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly, tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and register your face again. • To enhance the face recognition, tap Add alternative ...

Settings 105 • Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry. • If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints. Make sure to cover the entire fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger. • In dry environments, static...

Settings 106 Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy → Biometrics → Fingerprints . 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap the F...

Settings 108 Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to apps that support ID and password autofill. 1 On the sign-in page of the app, enter your ID and password, and then tap the app’s sign-in button. 2 When a pop-up window asking whether you want to save the...

Settings 110 Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Security and privacy → Secure Folder . 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.When a pop-up window asking whether you want to reset the Secure Folder lock type with your Samsung account appears, tap Activate ....