Samsung SM-J600FN - Manuals

Basics 6 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 or perfor...

Basics 8 Precautions for device overheating If you begin to feel uncomfortable due to the device overheating, stop using the device.When the device heats up, the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down. The feature is only available on supported models. • If t...

Basics 9 Device layout and functions Package contents 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 service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be co...

Basics 10 Device layout Power key Touchscreen Multipurpose jack Volume key SIM card tray ► Single SIM models: Memory card tray ► Dual SIM models: SIM card / Memory card tray Speaker Front camera Proximity sensor Flash Speaker Fingerprint recognition sensor Main antenna GPS antenna Flash NFC antenna ...

Basics 12 Hard keys Volume key Power key Key Function Power key • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press to turn on or lock the screen. Volume key • Press to adjust the device volume. Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will...

Basics 13 Battery Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuri...

Basics 14 Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power. • Optimise the device using the device care feature. • When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Power key. • Activate power saving mode. • Close unneces...

Basics 15 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) Installing the SIM or USIM 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...

Basics 17 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot. 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts f...

Basics 18 Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated, you can assign voice calls, messaging, and data services to specific cards.Launch the Settings app, tap Connections → SIM card manager , and then set the feature preferences for your cards in Preferred SIM card . Memory card...

Basics 20 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot. • If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry. • Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device. Removing the memory card Before ...

Basics 21 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. Turning the device on Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you ...

Basics 22 Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key and the Volume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it. Power key Volume Down key Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption. Some app...

Basics 23 Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. 1 Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device. 2 Select your preferred device language and select . Select a lan...

Basics 24 Samsung account Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by 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 . For more...

Basics 25 Signing in to your Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account, sign in to your Samsung account. 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account . Alternatively, launch the Settings app and tap . 2 Enter your Samsung account ID and...

Basics 26 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 → Smart Switch . • This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers. • Limitat...

Basics 27 Backing up and restoring data using external storage Transfer data using external storage, such as a microSD card. 1 Back up data from your previous device to external storage. 2 Insert or connect the external storage device to your device. 3 On your device, launch the Settings app and tap...

Basics 28 Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen • Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessi...

Basics 29 Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap the screen. Swiping Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.

Basics 31 Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar.Launch the Settings app, tap Display → Navigation bar , and then tap Full screen gestures under Navigation type . The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear. Tap More op...

Basics 32 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. The screen may appear differently depending on the reg...

Basics 33 Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen.To return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap the Home button or the Back button. Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps but...

Basics 34 Display the screen in landscape mode On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Home screen settings , and then tap the Rotate to landscape mode switch to activate it. Rotate the device until it is horizontal to view the screen in landscape mode. Moving items Tap and hold an item,...

Basics 35 Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps.On the Home screen or the Apps screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Folder name and enter a folder name. • Addi...

Basics 36 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, and then ta...

Basics 37 Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all apps on the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Home screen settings → Home screen layout → Home screen only → Apply . You can now access...

Basics 38 Icon Meaning Mute mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery chargingBattery power level Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not u...

Basics 39 Changing the screen lock method To change the screen lock method, launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen → Screen lock type , and then select a method. When you set a pattern, PIN, password, or your biometric data for the screen lock method, you can protect your personal information by p...

Basics 40 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.Use the following methods to capture a screenshot. Captured screenshots will be saved in Gallery . • Key capture: Pre...

Basics 41 Notification panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, 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 clo...

Basics 42 Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons. To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button.To rearrange buttons, tap → ...

Basics 43 Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create notes, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Break to the next line. Delete a ...

Basics 44 Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar, tap to change the keyboard. To change the keyboard type, tap → Languages and types , select a language, and then select the keyboard type you want. • If the keyboard button ( ) does not appear on the navigation bar, launch the Settings app, tap ...

Basics 45 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 previously...

46 Apps and features 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. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by c...

Apps and features 47 Play Store Purchase and download apps.Launch the Play Store app. Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword.Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap Install . To purchase and download apps where charges apply, tap the pric...

Apps and features 48 Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information on your device.To view your app permission settings, launch the Settings app and tap Apps . Select an app and tap Permissions . You can view the app’s permissions lis...

Apps and features 49 Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls. Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad . 2 Enter a phone number. 3 Tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character. Access additional options. Searc...

Apps and features 50 Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app, tap Recents or Contacts , and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call.If this feature is deactivated, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → Motions and gestures , and then...

Apps and features 51 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 52 Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list. 1 Launch the Phone app and tap → Settings → Block numbers . 2 Tap Recents or Contacts , select contacts or phone numbers, and then tap Done . To manually enter a number, tap Add phone number , ent...

Apps and features 53 During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options: • : Access additional options. • Camera : Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you. • Switch : Switch between the front and rear cameras. • : End the current call. • Mute : Turn off the microphone...

Apps and features 54 Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents . 2 Tap a caller’s image and tap Add , or tap a phone number and tap Add to Contacts . 3 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact, or tap Update existing contact to add the number ...

Apps and features 55 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. Select a storage location. Add an image. Open more information fields....

Apps and features 56 Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device. 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → Manage contacts → Import or export contacts → Import . 2 Select a storage location to import contacts from. 3 Tick VCF files or contacts to import and tap Do...

Apps and features 57 Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • / : Make a voice or video call. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email. Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options. 1 Launch the Contacts app ...

Apps and features 58 Creating groups You can add groups, such as family or friends, and manage contacts by group. 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → Groups → Create group . 2 Enter a group name.To set a group ringtone, tap Group ringtone and select a ringtone. 3 Tap Add member , select contacts to ...

Apps and features 59 Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation. Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming. 1 Launch the Messages app and tap . 2 Add recipients and enter a message.To record and send a voice message, tap and hold , ...

Apps and features 60 Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact. You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming. 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations . 2 On the messages list, select a contact or a phone number. • To reply to the me...

Apps and features 61 Setting the message notification You can change notification sound, display options, and more. 1 Launch the Messages app, tap → Settings → Notifications , and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Change the notification settings. Setting a message reminder You can set an alert ...

Apps and features 63 Using secret mode In secret mode, you can separately manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can lock secret mode using a password and your biometric data. Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap → Turn on Secret mode . If you are using t...

Apps and features 64 Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. 1 Launch the Email app. 2 On the list, select an email service or tap Other . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To set up another email account, tap → → Add ac...

Apps and features 65 Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or record vid...

Apps and features 66 Taking photos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. Zooming features are available only when using the rear camera. • To adjust the brightness of photos, tap the screen. Wh...

Apps and features 67 Using shooting modes 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.Select a shooting mode you want. Shooting modes list Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically dependin...

Apps and features 68 Applying filter and beauty effects You can select a filter effect and modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape, before taking a photo. 1 On the preview screen, tap . 2 Select a filter effect or beauty effects and take a photo. Locking the focus (AF) and expos...

Apps and features 69 Live focus mode Take selfies that focus on the face by blurring the background. • Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light. • The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions: – The device or the subject is moving. – The subject has a simi...

Apps and features 70 Pro mode Capture photos 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 photo. Available options • : Select an ISO value. This c...

Apps and features 71 HDR mode Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas.On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → HDR . Continuous shot mode Take a series of photos of moving subjects.On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → CONTINUOUS SHOT . Tap and hold to take s...

Apps and features 72 4 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self-portrait.The device will take additional photos when the white frame moves to each end of the viewfinder window. • Make sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window. • The subjects shou...

Apps and features 73 • : Select an aspect ratio for videos. • : Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot. Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the ...

Apps and features 76 Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category, such as types or locations.To search for images by entering keywords, tap the search field. Viewing videos 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures . 2 Select a video to play. 3 Tap Play vide...

Apps and features 77 Viewing albums You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums.Launch the Gallery app, tap Albums , and then select an album. Hiding albums You can hide albums. You cannot hide albums created by default, such as the Camera and Screenshots albums. 1 Launch the Gal...

Apps and features 78 To add images or videos to a story, select a story and tap → Add . To remove images or videos from a story, select a story, tap → Edit , tick images or videos to remove, and then tap Remove from story . Deleting stories 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Stories . 2 Tap and hold a...

Apps and features 79 AR EMOJI Introduction Create a My Emoji that looks just like you, and take photos or record videos using stickers. Creating My Emoji Make a My Emoji that looks like you. My Emoji stickers with various expressions will be automatically generated. 1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE...

Apps and features 80 You can use the AR EMOJI feature in both the front and rear cameras. If you are using the rear camera, it will automatically switch to the front camera. To switch between cameras, swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen. Deleting My Emoji Launch the Camera app, tap MORE...

Apps and features 81 Applying stickers randomly You can apply stickers randomly, instead of selecting one from the stickers list.Tap Random repeatedly until the sticker you want appears. Using My Emoji stickers in chats You can use My Emoji stickers during a conversation via messages or on a social ...

Apps and features 82 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. Some apps may not support this feature. Split screen view Pop-up view

Apps and features 83 Split screen 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 split screen view . The selected app will launch in the upper window. 3 On the lower window, swipe left or right to select ano...

Apps and features 84 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. Minimise the window. Close the app. Maximise the window. Adjust the tra...

Apps and features 86 Together Together allows you to set up step count goals and compete with your friends. You can invite friends to walk together, set target step counts, compete in challenges, and view your ranking.On the Samsung Health home screen, tap Together . Steps The device counts the numb...

Apps and features 87 Additional information • Samsung Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. • The available functions, features and addabl...

Apps and features 88 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 Galaxy news and tips. Samsung M...

Apps and features 89 Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or reminders 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. Select a calendar to...

Apps and features 90 Creating reminders You can create tasks as reminders and receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder. Launch the Calendar app and tap → Reminder . Refer to Reminder for more information. Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app, tap ...

Apps and features 91 Radio Listening to the FM radio Launch the Radio app. Before you use this app, you must connect an earphone, which serves as the radio antenna. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time. Select the radio station you want from t...

Apps and features 93 My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device.Launch the My Files app. View files that are stored in each storage.To check for unnecessary data and free up the device’s storage, tap Analyse storage . To search for files or folders, tap . Clock Introduction Set al...

Apps and features 94 Deleting alarms Tap and hold an alarm, tick alarms to delete, and then tap Delete . World Clock Launch the Clock app and tap World Clock . Creating clocks Tap , enter a city name or select a city from the map, and then tap Add . To use the time zone converter, tap → Time zone co...

Apps and features 95 Timer 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Timer . To add a frequently used timer, tap , set the duration and name, and then tap Add . 2 Set the duration, and then tap Start . To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap the duration input field. 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off...

Apps and features 96 Game Launcher Introduction 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. Open games with or without sound. Downloaded apps Library panel Access additiona...

Apps and features 97 Using Game Launcher 1 Launch the Game Launcher app. If Game Launcher does not appear, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features , and then tap the Game Launcher switch to activate it. 2 Drag the Library panel upwards and tap a game. Games downloaded from Play Store and Gala...

Apps and features 98 Game Booster Introduction Game Booster lets you play games in a better environment and provides you with useful options via the Game Booster panel. Using Game Booster To open the Game Booster panel while playing games, tap on the navigation bar. If the navigation bar is hidden, ...

Apps and features 99 • Navigation button lock : Hide the buttons on the navigation bar. To display the buttons, tap on the navigation bar. • Screen touch lock : Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played. To unlock the touchscreen, drag the lock icon in any direction. • Screenshot : Capture...

Apps and features 100 2 Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content. Upcoming reminder Access additional options. Recommended content 3 To close Bixby Home, swipe to the left on the screen or tap the Back button. Using recommended content on Bixby Home When you open Bixby Home, you can vi...

Apps and features 101 Selecting apps to show as cards Add or delete apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen.On the Bixby Home screen, tap → Cards , select an app, and then tap the switches next to items to add or delete them. Customising the Bixby Home settings On the Bixby Home screen, tap →...

Apps and features 102 2 Tap Get started on the Reminder card. The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon ( ) will be added to the Apps screen. Starting Reminder from Calendar Launch the Calendar app and tap → Reminder . The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon ( ) wil...

Apps and features 103 3 Tap Place → Pick a place and set the location to home. 4 Tap When I arrive at → Done . 5 Tap Save to save the reminder. When you arrive at home, the ‘Water the flowers’ notification will appear. Completing reminders Mark reminders that you do not need to be reminded of as com...

Apps and features 105 Using parental control features You can configure the settings for Kids Home and view the usage history.On the Kids Home screen, tap → Parental control and enter your unlock code. • Kid’s name : Manage your child’s profile. • Set daily playtime : Restrict the usage time for Kid...

Apps and features 106 • Receiving notification : Receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone. For example, when the laundry is finished, you can receive a notification on your smartphone. • To use SmartThings, your smartphone and other devices must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobi...

Apps and features 107 Using home appliances, TVs, and IoT products View the status of your smart appliances, TVs, and IoT products from your smartphone’s screen. You can group devices by location and add rules to control the devices easily and conveniently. Connecting devices 1 Launch the SmartThing...

Apps and features 108 Adding devices and scenes by locations Add devices by locations, view the list of devices in a same location, and control them. You can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the same time. Adding locations 1 Launch the SmartThings app and tap → → Add loc...

Apps and features 109 Adding automations You can also set an automation to operate devices automatically depending on the preset time, the status of devices, and more.For example, add an automation to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7:00 AM. 1 Launch the SmartThings app. 2 Tap → and sel...

Apps and features 110 Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of sharing images. You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network. 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap and select a sharing method, s...

Apps and features 111 Using additional features • Send to device : Share content with nearby devices via Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth, or with SmartThings supported devices. • Smart View : View your device’s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring-enabled TV ...

113 Settings Introduction Customise device settings. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.Launch the Settings app. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . Connections Options Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature an...

Settings 114 • Flight mode : Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel. In cases where it is allowed to use the device, always use it in flight mode...

Settings 115 • Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically, tap next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to deactivate it...

Settings 116 Ending the device connection 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi . 2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct . The device displays the connected devices in the list. 3 Tap the device name to disconnect the devices. Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enab...

Settings 117 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm.The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request. Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files...

Settings 118 NFC and payment (NFC-enabled models) Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps. The device co...

Settings 119 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 120 Data saver Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Data usage → Data saver and tap the switch to activate it.When the data saver feature is activated, the icon will appear on the st...

Settings 121 SIM card manager (dual SIM models) Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models) for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → SIM card manager . • Calls : Select a SIM or USIM card for voic...

Settings 122 Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile Hotspot and Tethering → Mobile Hotspot . 2 Tap the switch to activate it.The icon appears on the status bar. ...

Settings 123 Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Adding printer plug-ins Add printer plug-ins for printers you ...

Settings 124 Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration . • Sound mode : Set the device to use sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode. • Vibrate while ringing : Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for i...

Settings 125 Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps.For example, you can listen to the Navigation app through your device’s speaker while listening to playback from the Music app th...

Settings 126 Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display . • Brightness : Adjust the brightness of the display. • Outdoor mode : Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright conditions. • Blue light filter : Activate the bl...

Settings 127 Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Display → Blue light filter and tap the Turn on now switch to activate it. 2 Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filter’s opacity. 3 To set the schedule to app...

Settings 128 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. • Adaptive display : This optimises the colour range, s...

Settings 129 Adjusting the screen tone by colour value Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the Red, Green, or Blue value individually. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Display → Screen mode → Adaptive display . 2 Tap Advanced settings . 3 Adjust the R (Red), G (Green), or B (Blue) colou...

Settings 130 Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper . 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 Themes . • Themes : ...

Settings 132 Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device.On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security . • Face recognition : Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face. Refer to Face recognition for more information. • Fingerprints : Register ...

Settings 133 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 134 Registering your face For better face registration, register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security → Face recognition . 2 Read the on-screen instructions and tap Continue . 3 Set a screen lock method. 4 Select whether you are...

Settings 135 Deleting the registered face data You can delete face data that you have registered. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security → Face recognition . 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap Remove face data → Remove . Once the registered face is deleted,...

Settings 136 Fingerprint recognition In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in your device. After registering, you can set the device to use your fingerprint for the features below: • Screen lock • Secure Folder • This feature...

Settings 137 For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance: • The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars. • The device may not recognise fingerprin...

Settings 138 4 Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor. After the device detects your finger, lift it up and place it on the fingerprint recognition sensor again.Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered. 5 When you are finished registering your fingerprints, tap Done . ...

Settings 139 Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security → Fingerprints . 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove . Unlocking the screen with your finge...

Settings 140 Samsung Pass Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and easily verify your identity when using services which require your login or personal information. • To use this feature, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • To use this feature, you must sign in to y...

Settings 141 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 Open an app that you want to sign in to. 2 Enter your ID and password, and then tap the app’s sign in button. 3 When a pop-up window asking whether you want ...

Settings 142 Entering your personal information automatically You can use Samsung Pass to easily enter your address or payment card information on apps that support personal information autofill. 1 On the Samsung Pass main screen, tap Autofill forms and select Add address or Add card . 2 Enter the i...

Settings 143 Secure Folder Secure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as photos and contacts, from being accessed by others. You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is unlocked. Secure Folder is a separate, secured storage area. The data in Secure Folde...

Settings 144 3 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap Sign in . 4 Select a lock method to use for Secure Folder and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.The Secure Folder screen will appear and the Secure Folder app icon ( ) will be added to the Apps screen.To change t...

Settings 145 3 Tap Move . The selected items will be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder. To copy items, tap Copy . The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type. Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app...

Settings 146 Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with the apps in Secure Folder. 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap → Settings → Accounts → Add account . 2 Select an account service. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. H...

Settings 147 Restoring data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap → Settings → Backup and restore . 2 Tap Restore . 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data. 4 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore . Backed up data will be restored to your device. Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uni...

Settings 148 Location Change settings for location information permissions.On the Settings screen, tap Location . • App permissions : View the list of apps that have permission to access the device’s location and edit the permission settings. • Improve accuracy : Set the device to use the Wi-Fi or B...

Settings 149 Samsung Cloud Sync the data saved in your device, such as images and videos with Samsung Cloud and view the data you have saved on Samsung Cloud. You can also back up your device’s data to Samsung Cloud and restore it later. To use Samsung Cloud, you must sign in to your Samsung account...

Settings 150 Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup → Samsung Cloud . 2 Tap Restore data → and select a device you want. 3 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore . Google Configure settings for some...

Settings 151 • Direct share : Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly. • Reduce animations : Set the device to reduce the screen effects of certain actions, such as opening or closing apps. • Motions and gestures : Activa...

Settings 152 • Palm swipe to capture : Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen. You can view the captured images in Gallery . It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features. • Swipe to call or send messages...

Settings 153 Digital Wellbeing and parental controls Options View 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 Wellbei...

Settings 154 Setting timers for apps You can limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a timer. When you reach the limit, the app will be deactivated and you cannot use it. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls → App timers . 2 Tap No timer next to the app yo...

Settings 155 Device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger. Optimising your device On the Settings screen, tap Device care → ...

Settings 156 Power mode Select a power mode that suits your device usage purposes.Tap Power mode and select an option. • Optimised : Optimised for a balance between the device’s performance and battery usage. • Medium power saving : Activate power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time. • Ma...

Settings 157 Managing the memory To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more, select a category. Then, tick items to select and tap Delete . Memory On the Settings screen, tap Device care → Memory . To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background, tick apps from...

Settings 158 General management Customise your device’s system settings or reset the device.On the Settings screen, tap General management . • Language and input : Select device languages and change settings, such as keyboards and voice input types. Some options may not be available depending on the...

Settings 159 Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility . • Screen reader : Activate Voice Assistant, which provides voice feedback. To view help information to learn how to use this feature, tap Tutorial . • Visibility e...

Settings 160 Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information. For security updates for your model, visit security.samsungmobile.com . The website supports only some languages. User manual View help information...

161 Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the devi...

Appendix 162 The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen, or if you tap the screen with ...

Appendix 164 Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: • Charge the battery. • Free some memory by transferring files to a ...

Appendix 165 Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions, try the following: • Ensure that the device you wish to connect with is ready to be scanned or connected to. • Ensure that your device and the other Blu...

Appendix 166 A small gap appears around the outside of the device case • This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur. • Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly. There is not enough space in the device’s storage ...