Samsung Galaxy J6 - User Manual

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 7 When the device heats up during use When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods, your device may temporarily heat up due to increased battery consumption. Close any running apps and do not use the device for a while. The following are examples of s...

Basics 8 Do the following when the device heats up: • Keep the device updated with the latest software. • Conflicts between running apps may cause the device to heat up. Restart the device. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth features when not using them. • Close apps that increase battery co...

Basics 9 Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to avoid shortening the battery’s lifespan, damaging the device, or causing a fire. • Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures. • Do not expose...

Basics 10 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 c...

Basics 11 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 • When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using speakerphone, do not place the device close to your ears. • Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as direct sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, such as direc...

Basics 13 Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. Refer to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.

Basics 14 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 chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. Connecting the...

Basics 15 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 16 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 20 3 ► Single SIM models : Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold- coloured contacts facing downwards. ► Dual SIM models : Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the tray 1 and the s...

Basics 21 Removing the SIM or USIM card 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 Remove the SIM or USIM card. 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot. Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models) If you insert two SI...

Basics 22 Memory card (microSD card) Installing a memory card Your device’s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type. To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to th...

Basics 24 3 Place a memory card on the tray 2 with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Tray 2 Tray 1 4 Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it. If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the memory card may leave or fall out of the tray. 5 Insert the tray back into the t...

Basics 25 3 Remove the memory card. 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot. Do not remove external storage, such as a memory card or USB storage, while the device is transferring or accessing information, or right after transferring data. Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause d...

Basics 26 Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.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.To turn off the device, press and hold the Power key,...

Basics 27 Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption. Some apps and functions will be restricted. In emergency mode, you can make an emergency call, send your current location information to others, sound an emergency alarm, and more. Activating emergenc...

Basics 28 2 Select your preferred device language and select . Select a language. 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap Next . 4 Get your content from a previous device. 5 Select a Wi-Fi network and connect to it. If you do not connect to a Wi-Fi network, you may not be able to set up...

Basics 29 Samsung account Introduction 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. Once your Samsung account has been registered, you can keep your data up to date and secure acro...

Basics 30 Registering an existing Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account, register it to the device. 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 31 Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) Connect with your previous device via Smart Switch to transfer data.Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup → Smart Switch . • This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers. • Limitations apply. Visit w...

Basics 32 Transferring data using external storage Transfer data using external storage, such as a microSD card. 1 Transfer 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 Accounts a...

Basics 33 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device’s USB cable. 4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer. 5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable. 6 On the co...

Basics 34 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 35 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 37 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 where the so...

Basics 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 Enter folder name and enter a folder name. ...

Basics 42 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 43 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 44 Icon Meaning Vibration 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 used for a specified...

Basics 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 Changing the keyboard 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 General management → La...

Basics 50 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...

51 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 52 Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option. • Disable : Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. • Uninstall : Uninstall downloaded apps. Enabling apps Launch the Settings app, tap Apps → → Disabled , se...

Apps and features 53 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. Add t...

Apps and features 54 Making calls from call logs or contacts list 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 tap the Swipe to call...

Apps and features 55 Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the Send message bar upwards. If the Add reminder switch is activate...

Apps and features 56 Options during calls If the area around the rear camera and the fingerprint recognition sensor is covered, unwanted noises may incur during a call. Remove accessories, such as a screen protector or stickers, around the rear camera area. During a voice call The following actions ...

Apps and features 57 Adding a phone number to Contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad . 2 Enter the number. 3 Tap Add to Contacts . 4 Tap Create contact to create a new contact, or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact. A...

Apps and features 58 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 and tap Select . 3 Enter contact information. Select a storage location. Add an image. Open more inf...

Apps and features 59 Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device. 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → Manage contacts → Import/export contacts → Import . 2 Select a storage location to import contacts from. 3 Tick VCF files or contacts to import and tap Done ...

Apps and features 60 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 61 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 62 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 63 Sending My Emoji stickers You can send My Emoji stickers that look like you via messages.While composing a message, tap and tap the My Emoji icon. My Emoji stickers will appear. Select the sticker that you want to share. My Emoji stickers will appear after you create My Emoji in...

Apps and features 64 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. 3 View your conversation.To reply to t...

Apps and features 65 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 66 Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. Browsing webpages 1 Launch the Internet app. 2 Tap the address field. 3 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go . To view the toolbar...

Apps and features 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 On the shooting modes list, tap Photo or Video . 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video. Camera settings AR Emoji Take a photo. Preview thumbnail Shoot...

Apps and features 71 Zooming in and out 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. Editing the shooting modes list You can edit the shooting modes list on the preview screen. 1 On the preview screen, tap →...

Apps and features 72 Using the focus and exposure features Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE) You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources.Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE fra...

Apps and features 73 AR Emoji Create a My Emoji that look just like you. You can now send stickers made with My Emoji to liven up any conversation.You can take photos and record videos using AR Emojis, such as My Emoji or Live stickers, which mimic your expressions. Creating My Emoji Make a My Emoji...

Apps and features 74 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, or tap . Deleting My Emoji Tap , select the My Emoji that you want to d...

Apps and features 75 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. Enjoying My Emoji stickers while chatting You can use My Emoji stickers during a conversation via messages or on ...

Apps and features 76 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. Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically based on the surroundings to...

Apps and features 77 Pro mode Capture photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.On the shooting modes list, tap Pro . Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo. Available options • : Change the exposure value. This de...

Apps and features 78 Night mode Take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.On the shooting modes list, tap Night . Sports mode Take clearer photos of fast-moving subjects, such as a person running or a pet in motion.On the shooting modes list, tap Sports . Continuous shot mode Tak...

Apps and features 79 Wide selfie mode Take a wide self-portrait and include as many people in the photo as possible to avoid leaving people out. 1 On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. 2 On the shooting modes list, tap Wide selfie...

Apps and features 80 Customising camera settings Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen, use the following options. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode. • : Activate or deactivate the flash. Do not use the flash close to your eyes. Using a flash close to th...

Apps and features 82 Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories. Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures . 2 Select an image. Access additional options. Delete the image. Share the image with ot...

Apps and features 83 Viewing videos 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures . 2 Select a video to play. 3 Tap Play video to play the video. Lock the playback screen. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to rewind. Switch to the pop-up video player. Capture the current screen. Rewind or fast-fo...

Apps and features 84 Viewing the details of images and videos You can view file details, such as people, location, and basic information. If there is auto created content, such as a story or a GIF, the content will also be displayed.While viewing an image or on the video preview screen, drag upwards...

Apps and features 85 Viewing albums You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums. The animated GIFs or collages that you have created will also be sorted in your folders on the albums list.Launch the Gallery app, tap Albums , and then select an album. Hiding albums You can hide al...

Apps and features 86 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 87 Adding images or videos to an album 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Shared . 2 Select an album to add images or videos. 3 Tap and tick images or videos to add. 4 Tap Done . Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud When you sync your Gallery app with Samsung Cloud, photos an...

Apps and features 88 Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. Some apps may not support this feature. 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...

Apps and features 89 Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen, the window will be maximised. Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support service...

Apps and features 90 Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app. 2 Tap and hold a note to delete.To delete multiple notes, tick more notes to delete. 3 Tap Delete . Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and ta...

Apps and features 91 Adding a reminder Launch the Calendar app and tap → Reminder to launch the Reminder app. Add a task on the Reminder app. Refer to Reminder for more information. Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app, tap Accounts and backup → Accounts and select the account...

Apps and features 92 Using Samsung Health Launch the Samsung Health app. When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Some features may not be available depending on the region. To add items to the Sams...

Apps and features 93 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 94 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 95 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 96 Scanning radio stations Launch the Radio app and tap Scan . The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the radio station you want from the stations list. Voice Recorder Introduction Use this app to record or play voice memos. Making voice recordings 1 L...

Apps and features 97 3 Tap to finish recording. 4 Enter a file name and tap Save . My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services.Launch the My Files app. View files that are stored in each storage.To check for unnecessary data and...

Apps and features 98 Stopping alarms Tap Dismiss to stop an alarm. If you have previously enabled the snooze option, tap Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time. Deleting alarms Tap and hold an alarm, tick alarms to delete, and then tap Delete . World Clock Launch the Clock app a...

Apps and features 99 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 100 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. View your gameplay information. Downloaded apps. Open games with or without sou...

Apps and features 101 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 Tap a game from the games list.To find more games, drag the screen upwards. Games downl...

Apps and features 102 Using Game Tools You can use various options on the Game Tools panel while playing a game. To open the Game Tools panel, tap on the navigation bar. If the navigation bar is hidden, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen to show it. Set additional features. Record your game ...

Apps and features 103 Bixby Home On the Bixby Home screen, you can view recommended services and information that Bixby provides by analysing your usage patterns and your routine. • To view more content, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • To fully use this feature, you must register and sign in...

Apps and features 104 Using recommended content on Bixby Home When you open Bixby Home, you can view the content that is frequently updated as cards. Swipe upwards or downwards to view the cards.For example, on the way to the office in the morning, you can view your day’s schedule and play your favo...

Apps and features 105 Reminder Create reminders to schedule to-do items or to view content later. You will receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder. • To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • To fully use this feature, you must reg...

Apps and features 106 Creating reminders Create reminders with various methods. Reminder will alert you if you create a reminder with a specified time or location setting. You can also save various content, such as a single memo or webpage address, and view it later.For example, create a reminder to...

Apps and features 107 Checking reminder notifications At the preset time or location, a notification pop-up window will appear. Tap Complete or Snooze . Viewing the reminders list Launch the Reminder app to view your reminders list. To view reminder details, select a reminder.

Apps and features 108 Editing reminder details Add or edit reminder details, such as frequency, date and time, or location. 1 On the reminders list, select a reminder to edit and tap Edit . 2 Edit the conditions and tap Save . Reminder conditions Change the reminder's colour. Reminder information Ad...

Apps and features 109 SmartThings Introduction Connect to nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or other smartphones, easily and quickly. You can also control and manage TVs, home appliances, and Internet of Things (IoT) products with your smartphone. • Connecting with nearby devices : Connect ...

Apps and features 110 Connecting to nearby devices Connect to nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets, easily and quickly. Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content. 1 Launch the SmartThings app. 2 Tap → Add device . 3 Select a device from the li...

Apps and features 111 Viewing and controlling connected devices You can view and control the devices. For example, you can check the ingredients in your refrigerator or adjust the TV volume. 1 Launch the SmartThings app. The list of connected devices will appear. 2 View the status of devices on the ...

Apps and features 112 Adding scenes Add a scene and register devices to it to control multiple devices at the same time with a single tap of a button or with a voice command. 1 Tap → and select a location. 2 Tap → Scenes → Add scene . 3 Enter the scene name. 4 Tap under Add actions to add actions to...

Apps and features 113 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 114 Using additional features • Share large files : Share large files. Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via a Web link or a code. To use this feature, your phone number must be verified. • Smart View : Share content with nearby devices via Wi-Fi...

116 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 118 Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi , and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.Netw...

Settings 119 Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to...

Settings 120 Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. • 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 devices that are trusted and prop...

Settings 121 Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap → ...

Settings 122 Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product information from NFC tags. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it. 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your de...

Settings 123 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 124 4 When Touch to beam. appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item. If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail. Data saver Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data.On the ...

Settings 125 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 126 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 127 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 ...

Settings 128 4 Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it.The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. 5 Select a printer to add. To add printers manually, tap → Add printer . Printing content While viewing content, ...

Settings 129 • System sounds : Set the device to sound for actions, such as turning the screen on or off or controlling the touchscreen. • Advanced sound settings : Optimise the settings for when media is being played. Refer to Dolby Atmos (surround sound) for more information. Dolby Atmos (surround...

Settings 130 App icon badges Change the settings for app icon badges.On the Settings screen, tap Notifications → App icon badges . To display icon badges, tap the switch to activate it. To change the badge style, select an option under Badge style . With number Without number Display Options Change ...

Settings 131 • Screen mode : Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast. Refer to Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour for more information. • Font size and style : Change the font size and style. • Screen zoom : Change the screen zoom setting. • Full scre...

Settings 132 Changing the screen mode or adjusting the display colour Select a screen mode suitable for viewing movies or images, or adjust the display colour to your preference. If you select the Adaptive display mode, you can adjust the display colour balance by colour value. Changing the screen m...

Settings 133 Adjusting the screen tone by colour value Increase or lower certain colour tones by adjusting the values individually. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Display → Screen mode → Adaptive display . 2 Tap Advanced settings . 3 Adjust the colour bars to your preference.The screen tone screen wi...

Settings 134 Wallpapers and themes Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various themes to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Wallpapers and themes . • Wallpapers : Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. • Themes : Chan...

Settings 136 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 137 • Other security settings : Configure additional security settings. • Location : Change settings for location information permissions. • App permissions : View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them. You can also edit the permission settings. • Permission usage m...

Settings 138 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 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.If you have not set a screen lock method, create ...

Settings 139 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 140 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: • Samsung Pass (Samsung account verification...

Settings 141 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 fingerprint recognition sensor recognises fingerprints. Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor is not scratched...

Settings 142 3 Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor. Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered. When you are finished registering your fingerprints, tap Done . Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Biome...

Settings 143 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 Biometrics and security → Fingerprints . 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap the Fingerprint...

Settings 144 Registering Samsung Pass Before using Samsung Pass, register your biometric data to Samsung Pass. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security → Samsung Pass . 2 Read the on-screen instructions and tap Sign-in . 3 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap Sign in . 4 A...

Settings 145 Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill. 1 Open a website that you want to sign in to. 2 Enter your user name and password, and then tap the website’s sign in button. 3 When a pop-up window as...

Settings 146 Managing sign-in information View the list of websites and apps you have set to use Samsung Pass and manage your sign-in information. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security → Samsung Pass . 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap Sign-in and select ...

Settings 147 Entering your personal information automatically You can use Samsung Pass to easily enter your address or payment card information on apps that support autofilling personal information. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security → Samsung Pass . 2 Unlock the screen using the ...

Settings 148 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 149 Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security → Secure Folder . 2 Tap Continue . 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 setu...

Settings 150 Moving content to Secure Folder Move content, such as photos and contacts, to Secure Folder. The following actions are an example of moving an image from the default storage to Secure Folder. 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add files . 2 Tap Images , tick images to move, and then...

Settings 151 Adding apps Add an app to use in Secure Folder. 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add apps . 2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap Add . To install apps from Play Store or Galaxy Store , tap Download from Play Store or Download from Galaxy Store . Removing apps fr...

Settings 152 Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them later. Backing up data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap → Settings → Backup and restore . 2 Tap Add account and sign in to your Samsung acc...

Settings 153 Accounts and backup Options Sync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud. You can also register and manage accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google account, or transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch.On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and ba...

Settings 154 Samsung Cloud Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your new device. You can also sync data saved in your device with Samsung Cloud and view data saved on the Samsung Cloud. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cl...

Settings 155 Restoring data from your previous device 1 On your new device, launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup → Samsung Cloud . 2 Tap Restore data → and select a previous device. 3 Tick the data types you want to restore and tap Restore . Syncing data from your device You can sync ...

Settings 156 Advanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features . Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors. • Accessories : Change the accessory...

Settings 157 Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Dual Messenger . Supported apps will appear. 2 Tap the switch of an app to install the second app.The second app will be installed. The secon...

Settings 158 Device care 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. Battery Storage Security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature On the Se...

Settings 159 Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features.On the Settings screen, tap Device care → Battery . • The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery pow...

Settings 160 Storage Check the status of the used and available memory.On the Settings screen, tap Device care → Storage . • The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. The available...

Settings 161 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 162 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 163 User manual View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings.On the Settings screen, tap User manual . About phone Access your device’s information.On the Settings screen, tap About phone . To change your device’s name, tap Edit . • Status : ...

164 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 165 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 167 The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • Ensure that the charger is connected properly. • Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the device or the battery to very...

Appendix 168 Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device, try the following: • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Ensure that the music file...

Appendix 170 The Apps button does not appear on the Home screen Without using the Apps button, you can open the Apps screen by swiping upwards or downwards on the Home screen. To display the Apps button at the bottom of the Home screen, launch the Settings app, tap Display → Home screen , and then t...