Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Manuals

Getting started 7 Rear camera NFC antenna / Wireless charging coil Rear camera GPS antenna Laser AF sensor Main antenna Speaker Microphone Air vent hole Flash Microphone

Getting started 8 ▶ Galaxy S23+ , Galaxy S23 : Front camera Volume button Side button SIM card tray Speaker Fingerprint recognition sensor Side button Volume button Touch screen Front camera Proximity/Light sensor Headphone jack / Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C) SIM card tray Microphone

Getting started 12 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Wired charging Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the cable into the device’s multipurpose jack to charge the battery. After fully charg...

Getting started 13 Precautions for wireless charging If you do not follow the precautions, the device may not charge properly or may overheat, or the device and any cards may be damaged. • Do not place the device on the wireless charger with a credit card or radio-frequency identification (RFID) car...

Getting started 14 Wireless power sharing You can charge another device with your phone’s battery. You can still charge another device even while charging your phone. Depending on the type of accessories or cover being used, the Wireless power sharing feature may not work properly. It is recommended...

Getting started 15 Setting the limit for power sharing You can set the device to stop power sharing when the remaining battery power drops below a certain level.Open Settings , tap Battery → Wireless power sharing → Battery limit , and then set the limit. Reducing the battery consumption Your device...

Getting started 16 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 18 ▶ Galaxy S23+ , Galaxy S23 : 2 1 3 4 <Underside> Single SIM card tray Dual SIM card tray 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot. 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured con...

Getting started 19 Activating an eSIM Open Settings and tap Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM . When a mobile plan is found, follow the on-screen instructions to activate the eSIM.If you have a QR code provided by your carrier, open Settings , tap Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM → Scan QR co...

Getting started 20 Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device, press and hold the Side button and the Volume Down button simultaneously. Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap . 2 Tap Power off . To restart the device, tap Restart . You can set the device to t...

21 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 22 Samsung account Using the Samsung account, you can use a variety of Samsung services that are provided through mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website.To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit account.samsung.com . 1 Open Settings and t...

Apps and features 23 Understanding the screen Controlling the touch screen Tapping Tap the screen. Touching and holding Touch and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Dragging Touch and hold an item and drag it to the target position. Double tapping Double tap the screen. Swiping Swipe upwar...

Apps and features 24 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 25 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 26 Editing the Home screen On the Home screen, touch 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 27 Launching Finder Search for content on the device. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Search . 2 Enter a keyword.Apps and content on your device will be searched.If you tap on the keyboard, you can search for more content. Moving items Drag an item to a new location. To move the item to ...

Apps and features 28 • Moving apps from a folder Drag an app to a new location. • Deleting a folder Touch 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 access your favourite apps and feature...

Apps and features 29 Lock screen Pressing the Side button 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 ...

Apps and features 30 Icon Meaning / LTE network connected5G network connectedLTE network connected in LTE network that includes the 5G networkWi-Fi connectedBluetooth feature turned on / S Pen connected/disconnectedS Pen battery power levelLocation services being usedCall in progressMissed callNew t...

Apps and features 31 Notification panel When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To check out more information about the icons, open the notification panel and check the details.To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notificat...

Apps and features 32 Tap each button to turn the specific feature on or off. To access more detailed settings, tap the button’s text or touch and hold a button.To edit buttons, tap → Edit . Controlling media playback Control media on your phone and connected nearby devices on the notification panel....

Apps and features 33 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. Access more keyboard functions. Text...

Apps and features 34 Copying and pasting 1 Touch 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 Touch and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste . To paste text that you ...

Apps and features 35 Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Store Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices.Open the Galaxy Store app. Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. • This app may not be available depending on the carr...

Apps and features 37 Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls. Making calls 1 Open the Phone app and tap Keypad . 2 Enter a phone number. 3 Tap to make a voice call, or tap or to make a video call. Preview the phone number. More options Search for a contact. Add the number to the cont...

Apps and features 38 Making an international call 1 Open the Phone app and tap Keypad . 2 Touch 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 39 Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Open 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 oth...

Apps and features 40 • / : Make a video call. • : Compose an email. Deleting contacts 1 Open the Contacts app and tap → Edit . 2 Select contacts and tap Delete . To delete contacts one by one, tap a contact from the contacts list and tap More → Delete . Sharing contacts You can share contacts with o...

Apps and features 43 Multi window (Using multiple apps at once) Introduction Run two apps at the same time in 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.

Apps and features 45 Using additional features Using the multi window menus When you tap the multi window handle, the available menus will appear. Split screen view Pop-up view Multi window handle Adjusting the window size Drag the circles between the app windows to adjust the size of the windows.Wh...

Apps and features 49 Samsung Internet Browse the internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. 1 Open the Samsung Internet app. 2 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go . If the toolbar does not appear, swipe downwards slightly on t...

Apps and features 50 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 ). If you cannot find ( Ki...

Apps and features 51 Samsung Health Introduction Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals, check your progress, and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness. You can also compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users and check out health t...

Apps and features 52 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 check the latest news and tips. Samsung Members...

Apps and features 55 My Files (Checking and managing the files) Access and manage various files stored in the device.Open the My Files app. To check for unnecessary data and free up the device’s storage, tap Manage storage . To search for files or folders, tap . Clock Set alarms, check the current t...

Apps and features 57 Game Booster (Configuring your gaming environment) You can play games in a better environment with Game Booster. 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 upwa...

Apps and features 61 Link to Windows (Using the device through a computer connection) Access and use the mobile device’s data, such as apps or pictures, on a Windows computer. • It is recommended to use the latest version of Windows and the Phone Link app to fully use this feature. • A Microsoft acc...

Apps and features 62 Samsung DeX Introduction Using Samsung DeX, you can use your phone like a computer by connecting the phone to an external display, such as a TV or monitor. Accomplish tasks you want done on your phone on a large screen using a keyboard and mouse. While using Samsung DeX, you can...

Apps and features 63 3 On your phone’s screen, tap Start . Without changing your phone’s screen, the Samsung DeX screen will appear on the connected TV or monitor. HDMI cable HDMI adapter (USB Type-C to HDMI) Connecting to a TV wirelessly You can use Samsung DeX by connecting your phone to a TV wire...

Apps and features 64 Controlling the Samsung DeX screen Controlling on an external display Controlling with an external keyboard and mouse You can use a wireless keyboard/mouse. Refer to the respective device’s manual for more information. • You can set the mouse pointer to flow from the external di...

Apps and features 67 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google Account to access some apps.To check out more app information, access each app’s help menu. • Chrome : Search for information and browse webpages. • Gmail : Send or receive ema...

Apps and features 69 Detaching the S Pen Press the end of the S Pen to disengage it. Then, pull the S Pen from the slot. To store the S Pen, reinsert it into the slot and push it until it clicks into place. 2 1 Charging the S Pen The S Pen must be charged before you can control apps remotely by usin...

Apps and features 73 Smart select Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving. You can also select an area from a video and capture it as a GIF. 1 When there is content you want to capture, such as a part of an image, open the Air command panel and tap Smart select...

Apps and features 74 3 Adjust the position and size of the capturing area. Drag a corner of the frame to resize. Adjust the position. 4 Tap Record to start capturing. • Before capturing a video, make sure that the video is playing. • The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will...

Apps and features 75 Screen write Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image. 1 When there is content you want to capture, open the Air command panel and tap Screen write . The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears. 2 Write...

Apps and features 78 3 Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate or the unit you want to convert.The translated text will appear. To listen to the pronunciation of the original text, tap . The icon may not appear depending on the language you select. Text selecting granularity (word or sen...

Apps and features 80 Air view Hover the S Pen over an item on the screen to preview content or access information in a pop-up window.In some apps, Action buttons will be displayed on the preview window. Action buttons If this feature is not turned on, open Settings , tap Advanced features → S Pen , ...

Apps and features 84 Composing notes with handwriting On the note composer screen, tap to draw or write in your own handwriting.You can enter your handwriting in a larger size if you magnify the screen by spreading two fingers on it. Highlighter Eraser Select and edit. S Pen to text Undo Pen Redo St...

Apps and features 85 Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options, such as cutting, moving, or resizing. 1 When there is handwriting on the note, tap .To change the shape of the selection, tap once more. 2 Tap or draw a line around the input to select. • To move the...

Apps and features 89 Camera Introduction Take pictures and record videos using various modes and settings. Camera etiquette • Do not take pictures or record videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take pictures or re...

Apps and features 95 Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap VIDEO and tap to record a video. • To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording, swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen or ...

Apps and features 96 Director’s view mode Record videos with various angles of view by changing cameras. You can save the videos of the front and rear cameras separately and edit them. You can also play the videos in various ways, such as in split view or picture-in-picture view. 1 On the shooting m...

Apps and features 97 Controlling the picture-in-picture window while playing the video If you set the screen to Picture-in-picture view , you can change the size or location of the picture-in-picture window while recording or playing the video. 1 On the preview screen, tap to change the saving optio...

Apps and features 98 3 When you are finished, tap the preview thumbnail.To check other results, drag the icon upwards. To save the results individually, tap Select , tick the items you want, and then tap . Customise the shooting options. Portrait mode / Portrait video mode By using Portrait mode or ...

Apps and features 99 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen, tap to take a picture or tap to record a video. Background effect intensity adjustment bar Background effects • The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode. • Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light. • T...

Apps and features 100 Pro mode / Pro video mode Capture pictures or videos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → PRO or PRO VIDEO . Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a picture or ta...

Apps and features 101 Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can separate the focus area and the exposure area.Touch and hold the preview screen. The AF/AE frame will appear on the screen. Drag the frame to the area where you want to separate the focus area and the exposure area. Night ...

Apps and features 102 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. I...

Apps and features 103 Recording super slow motion videos automatically To capture the moment in super slow motion when motion is detected in the motion detection area, tap to turn it on. The motion detection feature will be turned on and the motion detection area will appear on the preview screen.Ta...

Apps and features 104 Hyperlapse mode Record scenes, such as passing people or cars, and view them as fast-motion videos. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → HYPERLAPSE . 2 Tap AUTO and select a frame rate option. • If you set the frame rate to AUTO , the device will automatically adjust the fr...

Apps and features 105 • Advanced picture options : Select how you want to save picture. ‒ High efficiency pictures : Take pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF). ‒ Pro mode picture format : Select the file format for saving pictures taken in pro mode. JPEG files compress pictures and ta...

Apps and features 106 General • Tracking auto-focus : Set the device to track and automatically focus on a selected subject. When you select a subject on the preview screen, the device will focus on the subject even if the subject is moving or you change the camera’s position. Tracking a subject may...

Apps and features 107 Privacy • Privacy Notice : Access the Privacy Notice. • Permissions : Access the permissions required to use the Camera app. • Reset settings : Reset the camera settings. • About Camera : Check the Camera app version and legal information. • Contact us : Ask questions or check ...

Apps and features 108 Gallery Introduction Access images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories. Using Gallery Open the Gallery app. Search for images and videos. Sync images and videos. More options

Apps and features 109 Viewing images Open 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. Image and video thumbnail Modify the image. Check details and additional features. View the conten...

Apps and features 111 Albums Create albums and sort your images and videos. 1 Open the Gallery app and tap Albums → → Album to create an album. 2 Select the images or videos you want to copy or move them to an album. Stories When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date...

Apps and features 112 AR Zone 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: • Open the AR Zone app. • Open the Camera app and tap MORE → AR ZONE . Some features may not be ava...

Apps and features 113 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to create an emoji. Edit the emoji. My emojis list More options Selecting an AR emoji to use Open the AR Zone app, tap AR Emoji Studio → , and then select an emoji you want. Deleting AR emojis Open the AR Zone app, tap AR Emoji Studio → → , t...

Apps and features 114 Creating your contact profile with an AR emoji Use an emoji as your profile picture for your Samsung account and in the Contacts app. You can choose from various poses or create your own expressions. 1 Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio . 2 Tap Profile and select an e...

Apps and features 115 AR Emoji Camera Create fun pictures or videos with emojis using various shooting modes. 1 Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera . 2 Select the emoji and the mode you want to use. The available modes may vary depending on the emoji you select. • SCENE : The emoji mimics y...

Apps and features 116 Deleting AR emoji stickers Open the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers → → Edit . Select the emoji stickers to delete and tap Delete . Using your AR emoji stickers in chats You can use your emoji stickers during a conversation through messages or on a social network. The fol...

Apps and features 118 Voice Recorder Record or play voice recordings. 1 Open the Voice Recorder app. 2 Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. • Tap to pause recording. • While making a voice recording, tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark. 3 Tap to finish recording. 4 Enter a file name and ...

Apps and features 119 Playing selected voice recordings When you review interview recordings, you can mute or unmute certain sound sources in the recording. 1 Tap List and select a voice recording made in interview mode. 2 To mute certain sound sources, tap for the corresponding direction that sound...

Apps and features 120 Samsung Wallet Use various convenient features in Samsung Wallet. You can make a payment, verify your identity through your biometric data, check tickets or boarding passes, and more.Open the Samsung Wallet app and select a feature you want. • This app may not be available depe...

Apps and features 121 Using a digital key with the NFC feature Touch the NFC antenna area of the phone with the digital key registered to the vehicle’s door. The door will unlock or lock.After you place the phone on the vehicle’s wireless charging pad and the digital key is authenticated, you can st...

Apps and features 123 Making payments 1 Drag a card image at the bottom of the screen upwards. Alternatively, open 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 the back of your dev...

Apps and features 124 Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of sharing images. 1 Open the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap and select a sharing method you want. You may incur additional charges when sharing files through the mobile...

Apps and features 125 Private sharing Encrypt content and share it with others. Shared content cannot be saved, copied, or resent by the recipient. 1 Open the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap → Quick Share → → Turn on Private sharing . 3 Select a device to transfer the image to, or tap View co...

Apps and features 126 Screen capture and screen record Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on, draw on, crop, or share the captured screen. You can capture the current screen and scrollable area. How to capture a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a scre...

Apps and features 127 Screen record Record the screen while using your device. 1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap ( Screen recorder ). 2 Select a sound setting and tap Start recording . After a countdown, recording will start. • To write or draw on the screen, tap . • To sh...

Apps and features 128 Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) You can use Smart Switch to transfer data from your previous device to your new phone.Open Settings and tap Accounts and backup → Bring data from old device . • This feature may not be supported on some devices or compu...

Apps and features 129 Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your new phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi Direct. 1 On the previous device, open Smart Switch . If you do not have the app, download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store . 2 On your new phone, open Settings and...

130 Settings Introduction Customise device settings.On the Apps screen, tap Settings . Alternatively, open the notification panel and tap . To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . You can also search for settings by selecting a tag under Suggestions . This chapter is a common manual for s...

Settings 131 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 : Turn on the Wi-Fi feature ...

Settings 132 • Data usage : Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit.You can turn on the data saver feature to preve...

Settings 133 Checking out the Wi-Fi network quality information Check out the Wi-Fi network quality information, such as the speed and stability.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi and tap the switch to turn it on. The network quality information will appear under the Wi-Fi networks. If ...

Settings 136 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 138 More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings . • Nearby device scanning : Set the phone to scan for nearby devices to connect to. • Printing : Configure settings for printer plug-ins i...

Settings 142 • System sound : Change the sound to use for certain actions, such as charging the device. • Volume : Adjust the device’s volume level. • Call vibration : Change the call vibration settings. • Notification vibration : Change the notification vibration settings. • System vibration : Set ...

Settings 143 Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset.For example, you can listen to the Navigation app through your device’s speaker while listening to playback from the Music app through the vehicle’s Bluetooth speaker....

Settings 144 Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display . • Light / Dark : Turn Dark mode on or off. • Dark mode settings : Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place. You can set a schedule ...

Settings 145 • Easy mode : Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen. • Edge panels : Change the settings for the Edge panel. • Navigation bar : Change the navigation bar settings. Refer to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information. • Accident...

Settings 146 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour Change the screen mode or adjust the display colour to your preference. Changing the screen mode On the Settings screen, tap Display → Screen mode and select a mode you want. • Vivid : This optimises the colour range, saturation, ...

Settings 147 Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by turning on power saving features.On the Settings screen, tap Battery . • Power saving : Turn on power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time. • Ba...

Settings 148 Home screen Configure settings for the Home screen, such as the screen layout.On the Settings screen, tap Home screen . Lock screen Options Change the settings for the locked screen.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen . • Screen lock type : Change the screen lock method. • Extend Un...

Settings 149 Extend Unlock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected.For example, if you have set your home as a trusted location, when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself.On the Settings s...

Settings 150 Turning off the Always On Display feature Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap ( Always On Display ) to turn it off. If you cannot find ( Always On Display ) on the quick settings panel, tap → Edit and drag the button over to add it. Alternatively, on the Settings ...

Settings 151 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 152 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 153 Fingerprint recognition In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in your device. • This feature may not be available depending on the carrier or model. • Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of ea...

Settings 154 • Your device has a built-in fingerprint recognition sensor at the bottom centre of the screen. Ensure that the screen protector or the touch screen on the fingerprint recognition sensor area is not scratched or damaged by objects, such as coins, keys, pens, and necklaces. • Ensure that...

Settings 155 Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Security and privacy → Biometrics → Fingerprints . 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove . Secure Folder Secure Folde...

Settings 156 Setting an auto lock condition for Secure Folder 1 Open the Secure Folder app and tap → Settings → Auto lock Secure Folder . 2 Select a lock option. To manually lock your Secure Folder, tap → Lock and exit . Moving content to Secure Folder Move content, such as pictures and videos, to S...

Settings 157 Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with the apps in Secure Folder. 1 Open the Secure Folder app and tap → Settings → Manage accounts → Add account . 2 Select an account service. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account set...

Settings 158 Secure Wi-Fi Secure Wi-Fi is a service that secures your Wi-Fi network connection. It encrypts data using Wi-Fi networks and disables tracking apps and websites so that you can use Wi-Fi networks safely. For example, when using an unsecure Wi-Fi network in public places, such as cafes o...

Settings 159 Samsung Pass Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and verify your identity when using services which require your login or personal information. • The website sign-in feature is only available for websites that you access through the Samsung Internet app. Some websites may not s...

Settings 160 Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps You can use Samsung Pass to 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 sign-i...

Settings 161 Using Samsung Pass with websites and apps When using websites or apps that support Samsung Pass, you can sign in with Samsung Pass.To check out the list of websites and apps that support Samsung Pass, on the Samsung Pass main screen, tap → Settings → Partners . If there are no websites ...

Settings 162 Location Change settings for location information permissions.On the Settings screen, tap Location . • App permissions : Check the list of apps that have permission to access the device’s location and edit the permission settings. • Location services : Set the device to use the Wi-Fi or...

Settings 163 Accounts and backup Options Sync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud. You can also sign in to accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google Account, or transfer data to or from other devices through Smart Switch.On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup ...

Settings 164 3 Tap Done . • Some data will not be backed up. To check which data will be backed up, on the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud . • To check the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud, on the Settings screen, tap Accounts and ...

Settings 165 • Motions and gestures : Turn on the motion feature and configure settings. Refer to Motions and gestures for more information. • One-handed mode : Turn on one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand. • Bixby : Bixby is a user interface that helps ...

Settings 166 Motions and gestures Turn on the motion feature and configure settings.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Motions and gestures . • Lift to wake : Set the device to turn on the screen when you pick it up. • Double tap to turn on screen : Set the device to turn on the screen ...

Settings 167 • Auto framing : Turn the auto framing feature on or off. When you turn on this feature, the device changes the shooting angle and zoom automatically by recognising and tracking people during video calls. • Mic mode : Block background noise to make the sound clearer. ‒ Standard : Remove...

Settings 168 Digital Wellbeing and parental controls Check the history of your device usage and use features to prevent your device from interfering with your life. You can also set up parental controls for your children and manage their digital use.On the Settings screen, tap Digital Wellbeing and ...

Settings 169 Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by turning on power saving features.On the Settings screen, tap Device care → Battery . Refer to Battery for more information. Storage Check the status of th...

Settings 172 3 To set the selected language as the default language, tap Set as default . To keep the current language setting, tap Keep current . The selected language will be added to your languages list. If you changed the default language, the selected language will be added to the top of the li...

Usage notices 178 Notes on package contents and accessories Refer to the quick start guide for package contents. • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or carrier. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compa...

Usage notices 179 Maintaining water and dust resistance Your device is water- and dust-resistant and meets the following international standards. • IP68 water resistance rating certification: According to the requirements of the IEC 60529 standard, it was tested in 15-35 °C, 86-106 kPa, 1.5 m fresh ...

Usage notices 180 Device overheating situations and solutions When the device heats up while charging the battery While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. During wireless charging or fast charging, the device may feel hotter to the touch. This does not affect the device’s lifespan ...

Usage notices 181 • When using apps that require more power or using apps for extended periods ‒ When playing high-quality games for extended periods ‒ When recording videos for extended periods ‒ When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting ‒ When connecting to a TV • While mult...

Appendix 186 Displaying button shapes Display button shapes with frames to make them stand out.Open Settings , tap Accessibility → Vision enhancements , and then tap the Highlight buttons switch to turn it on. Reversing the display colours Improve screen visibility to help users recognise text on th...

Appendix 190 TalkBack (Voice feedback) Turning TalkBack on or off When you turn on TalkBack, the device will start voice feedback. When you tap the selected feature once, the device will read the text on the screen aloud. Tapping the feature twice will turn on the feature.Open Settings , tap Accessi...

Appendix 191 Configuring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenience.Open Settings and tap Accessibility → TalkBack → Settings . • New features in TalkBack : Check for key updates and changes to TalkBack. • Text-to-speech settings : Change the settings for text-to-spee...

Appendix 192 Hearing enhancements Live Transcribe Set the device to capture speech using the device’s microphone and convert it to on-screen text.Open Settings , tap Accessibility → Hearing enhancements → Live Transcribe → Live Transcribe shortcut , and then tap the switch to turn it on. Tick the ac...

Appendix 193 Sound notifications Set the device to detect sounds, such as the beeping of smoke detectors or crying babies. The device will vibrate when it detects sound and the alert will be saved as a log. While this feature is turned on, the voice recognition will not operate. 1 Open Settings and ...

Appendix 196 Interaction control Turn on the interaction control mode to restrict the device’s reaction to inputs while using apps. 1 Open Settings and tap Accessibility → Interaction and dexterity → Interaction control . 2 Tap the Interaction control shortcut switch to turn it on. 3 Press the Side ...

Appendix 198 Advanced settings Launching accessibility features directly Set to open the accessibility features directly.Open Settings and tap Accessibility → Advanced settings . Tap Accessibility button → Select actions , or select Side and Volume up buttons or Volume up and down buttons , and then...

Appendix 202 The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced. • Battery consumption will increase when you use certain features or apps, such as GPS, games, or the internet. • Th...

Appendix 203 • Your device supports pictures and videos captured with the device. Pictures and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your carrier or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the inter...

Appendix 204 Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is damaged or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device. A small gap appears around the outside of the ...

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