Samsung Galaxy M51 - 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 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 Speaker Side key (Power/Fingerprint recognition sensor) Touchscreen Volume key Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C) SIM card / Memory card tray Front camera Proximity/Light sensor Flash Rear camera (Quadruple) Speaker Microphone Earphone jack Main antenna Microphone GPS antenna NFC...

Basics 12 Hard keys Side key (Power/Fingerprint recognition sensor) Volume key Key Function Volume key • Press to adjust the device volume. Side key • When the device is off, press and hold to turn it on. • Press to turn on or lock the screen. • Place your finger on the Side key to register your fin...

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 3 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket. 4 After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the device. Then, unplug the charger from the electric socket. Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power. • Optimise th...

Basics 15 • While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. If this occurs during wireless charging, disconnect the device from the charger to let ...

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.You can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. In some areas, data transfer speed...

Basics 17 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to 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 conta...

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 Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you t...

Basics 22 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.To activate emergenc...

Basics 23 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, launch the Settings app and tap Acco...

Basics 24 Signing in to your Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account, sign in to your Samsung account. You can also sign in using your Google account. 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account . Alternatively, launch the Settings a...

Basics 25 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 26 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 27 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 28 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. Navigation bar (soft buttons) When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the...

Basics 29 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 30 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 31 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 Finder If you add the A...

Basics 32 Launching Finder Search for content on the device quickly. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Search . Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap . 2 Enter a keyword.Apps and content on your device will be searched.If you tap on the keyboard, you can search for more c...

Basics 33 Moving items Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen, tap and hold an item on the Apps screen, and then tap Add to Home . A shortcut to the app will be adde...

Basics 34 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 35 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 36 Icon Meaning Mute mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery chargingBattery power level Lock screen Pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not us...

Basics 37 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 38 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 39 Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons. Access additional options. Adjust the brightness of the display. Finder To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view mo...

Basics 40 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 screenshot. You ...

Basics 41 Screen record Record the screen while using your device. 1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap ( Screen recorder ) to activate it. 2 Select a sound setting and tap Start recording . After a countdown, recording will start. • To write or draw on the screen, tap . • To...

Basics 42 Changing the input language Tap → Languages and types → Manage input languages and select the languages to use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key. Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar, t...

Basics 43 • → : Open the text editing panel. • → : Change the keyboard mode. • → : Change the keyboard size. 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 T...

44 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 45 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. Some apps may not support this feature. Enabling apps Launch the ...

Apps and features 46 Bixby Vision Introduction Bixby Vision is a service that provides various features based on image recognition. You can use Bixby Vision to quickly search for information by recognising objects. Use a variety of useful Bixby Vision features. Translate or extract text. Search (inc...

Apps and features 47 Launching Bixby Vision Launch Bixby Vision using one of these methods. • In the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBY VISION . • In the Gallery app, select an image and tap . • In the Internet app, tap and hold an image and tap Bixby Vision . • If you add...

Apps and features 48 2 Select and keep the object within the screen to recognise it. 3 Select a search result.The similar images and related information will appear. Searching for shopping information Recognise a product to search for information even when you do not know the product’s name.For exam...

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 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 and select a message to send.To create ...

Apps and features 52 Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Access additional options. • Add call : Dial a second call. The first call will be put on hold. When you end the second call, the first call will be resumed. • Hold call : Hold a call. Tap Resume c...

Apps and features 53 Adding a phone number to Contacts 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 new contact to create a new contact, or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existi...

Apps and features 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 62 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 63 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 65 Using the camera button Tap and hold the camera button to record a video.To take burst shots, swipe downwards on the camera button and hold it. Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen, use the following options. Options for current shooting mode The available opt...

Apps and features 66 • : 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 shot to calculate the exposure of the s...

Apps and features 67 Selecting a camera for shooting On the preview screen, select the camera you want and take a photo or record a video. This feature is only available in some shooting modes. • (Ultra wide): The Ultra wide camera lets you take wide-angle photos or record wide- angle videos which l...

Apps and features 68 Photo mode (Intelligent camera) The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture photos easily. The intelligent camera feature automatically recognises the subject and optimises the colour and any effects.On the shooting modes list, ...

Apps and features 69 Scene optimiser The camera adjusts the colour settings and applies the optimised effect automatically by recognising the subject.On the shooting modes list, tap PHOTO . When the camera recognises the subject, the scene optimiser button will change and the optimised colour and ef...

Apps and features 70 3 Adjust the position and angle of the camera to fit the composition.When the ideal composition is achieved, the guide will change to yellow. 4 Tap to take a photo. Guide Ideal composition Taking selfies You can take self-portraits with the front camera. 1 On the shooting modes ...

Apps and features 71 Creating filters Select an image with a colour tone you like from Gallery , and save the colour tone as a new filter. When you then take a photo with the filter, you can get a similar look. 1 On the preview screen, tap → My filters . When you create a filter for the first time, ...

Apps and features 72 Stabilising videos (Super steady) When recording videos, stabilise them using the Super steady feature.Tap VIDEO on the shooting modes list, tap on the shooting options to activate it, and then record a video. Single take mode Take photos or videos in single take mode when you w...

Apps and features 73 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 74 Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can separate the focus area and the exposure area.Tap 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. Panorama ...

Apps and features 75 Food mode Take photos of food with more vibrant colours. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → FOOD . 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight.The area outside the circular frame will be blurred.To resize the circular frame, drag a corner of the...

Apps and features 76 Live focus mode The camera allows you to take photos where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly. You can also apply a background effect and edit it after taking a photo. Blur Spin Zoom Colour point • Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light. ...

Apps and features 77 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen, tap to take a photo. Background blur adjustment bar Editing the background of the Live Focus photos You can also edit the background effect and the intensity of the background effect for a photo taken with the Live focus feature. 1 Sel...

Apps and features 79 3 On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. 4 Tap Play super slow-mo video . Random background music will automatically accompany the video during playback.To edit the super slow motion section, drag the section editing bar to the left or right. Start bracket End bracket...

Apps and features 80 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 and select a frame rate option.If you set the frame rate to Auto , the device will automatically adjust the frame rate ...

Apps and features 82 • Contact us : Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. • About Camera : View the Camera app version and legal information. Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories. Using Gallery...

Apps and features 83 Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images. When you tap the image preview, you can view all the images in the group. The icon appears only when there are similar images. Searching for...

Apps and features 84 Cropping images by enlarging an area 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures . 2 Select an image. 3 Double-tap or spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap .The cropped area will be saved as a file. Saved image thumbnail Viewing videos 1 Launch the Gallery ...

Apps and features 85 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-forward by dragging the bar. Create an animated GIF. Access additional options. Rotate ...

Apps and features 86 Moving photos and videos to albums 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Albums . 2 Select an album and tap Add items . 3 Tap Pictures , or tap Albums and select an album with the images or videos you want. 4 Tick files and tap Done . 5 Tap Move . The files will be deleted from the o...

Apps and features 87 Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories. To create stories automatically, you must capture or save multiple images and videos.Launch the Gallery app, tap St...

Apps and features 88 AR Zone Introduction AR Zone provides you AR related features, such as AR Emoji and AR Doodle. Choose a feature and capture fun photos or videos. Launching AR Zone Use the following methods to launch AR Zone: • Launch the AR Zone app. • Launch the Camera app and tap MORE → AR ZO...

Apps and features 89 • AR Emoji Studio : Edit or decorate your emoji and create clothes with custom patterns and colours for your emoji. • AR Emoji Stickers : Create your own stickers with your emoji’s expressions and actions. • Deco Pic : Capture photos or videos with various stickers. Creating AR ...

Apps and features 90 Creating an emoji Make an emoji that looks like you. Emoji stickers with various expressions will be automatically generated. 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera → . 2 Align your face on the screen and tap to take a photo. 3 Select your emoji type and tap Next . 4 D...

Apps and features 91 AR Emoji Camera Capturing photos or videos with your emojis Create fun photos or videos with your emoji using various shooting modes. MIRROR MASK SCENE PLAY 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera . 2 Select the emoji you want to use. 3 Select the mode you want to use. ...

Apps and features 92 4 Tap to take a photo or tap and hold to record a video.You can view and share the photos and videos that you have captured in Gallery . Capturing photos or videos with character emojis Character emojis mimic your expressions. 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera . 2...

Apps and features 93 Creating your own stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers . 2 Tap Make custom stickers at the bottom of the screen. 3 Edit stickers how you want. • : Select the sticker’s background. • : Select an expression. • : Select an action. • : Add stickers. • : Enter ...

Apps and features 94 Using your emoji stickers in chats You can use your emoji stickers during a conversation via messages or on a social network. The following actions are an example of using your emoji stickers in the Messages app. 1 While composing a message in the Messages app, tap on the Samsun...

Apps and features 96 Designing your emoji’s clothes 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio . 2 Tap Design your own clothes . 3 Select a clothing type and select an image or pattern to use.If you tap Gallery , you can design clothes using images saved in your device. 4 Design your outfit an...

Apps and features 99 Always On Display You can view information, such as the clock or calendar, or control music playback on the screen when it is turned off.You can also check notifications for new messages or missed calls.The Always On Display is set to appear only when you tap the screen. To chan...

Apps and features 100 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 101 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 an...

Apps and features 102 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 tr...

Apps and features 103 Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis, and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest news and tips. Samsung Members...

Apps and features 104 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 in your planner. Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or dou...

Apps and features 105 3 Tap Save to save the event. Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app, tap Accounts and backup → Accounts , and then select the account to sync with. 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it. For the Samsung account, tap → Sync settings ...

Apps and features 106 Radio Launch the Radio app. Before you use this app, you must connect an earphone, which serves as the radio antenna. • This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for th...

Apps and features 108 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 a...

Apps and features 109 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 converter . Deleting clocks Tap and hold a clock, tick clocks to delete, and then tap...

Apps and features 110 Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations.Launch the Calculator app. • : View the calculation history. To clear the history, tap Clear history . To close the calculation history panel, tap . • : Use the unit conversion tool. You can convert various values, such as area,...

Apps and features 111 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 Gal...

Apps and features 112 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 113 Launching apps in pop-up windows while playing games You can launch apps in pop-up windows while playing a game.Tap and select an app from the apps list. To edit the apps list, tap . Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an ex...

Apps and features 114 Quick Share Share content with nearby devices via Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth, or with SmartThings supported devices. This feature does not support sharing videos with TVs or SmartThings supported devices. To watch videos on TV, use the Smart View feature. 1 Launch the Gallery ap...

Apps and features 115 Shared album Create a shared album to share photos or videos with others, and download your files whenever you want. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap → Shared album . 3 Select an album to share.If...

Apps and features 116 2 Your smartphone Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap ( Music Share ) to activate it. You can use additional features, such as setting who to share your device with, by launching the Settings app and tapping Connections → Bluetooth → → Advanced → Music Sh...

Apps and features 117 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps.To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or...

Apps and features 118 YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others. Photos Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device. Duo Make a simple video call.

119 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 120 • 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 activate the data saver feature to prev...

Settings 121 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi and tap the switch to activate it. 2 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct . The detected devices are listed.If the device you want to connect to is ...

Settings 122 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 123 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 124 NFC and payment 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 contains a built-in NFC...

Settings 125 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 126 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 127 SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → SIM card manager . • Calls : Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls. • Text messages : Select a ...

Settings 128 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 129 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 130 4 Select the installed printer plug-in.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, such as images or docume...

Settings 131 • Sound quality and effects : Set the device’s sound quality and effects. Refer to Dolby Atmos (surround sound) for more information. • Separate app sound : Set the device to play media sound from a specific app separately on the other audio device. Refer to Separate app sound for more ...

Settings 132 Notifications Options Change the notification settings.On the Settings screen, tap Notifications . • Suggest actions and replies : Set the device to suggest actions and replies for notifications. • Show snooze option : Set whether to show the snooze option. • App icon badges : Change th...

Settings 133 Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display . • Light / Dark : Activate or deactivate dark mode. • Dark mode settings : Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place. Refer to Dark m...

Settings 134 Dark mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place. • The dark theme may not be applied in some apps. • You can quickly activate or deactivate dark mode on the notification panel. Open the notification panel, swipe downwards...

Settings 135 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 136 Font size and style Change the font size and style. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Display → Font size and style . 2 Change the font style and boldness setting and drag the adjustment bar under Font size to change the size. Screensaver You can set to display images as a screensaver when ...

Settings 137 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 : Change the device’s theme. • Wallpapers : Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. • Icons...

Settings 138 • Notifications : Set how to show notifications on the locked screen. • Shortcuts : Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen. • About Lock screen : View the Lock screen version and legal information. Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlo...

Settings 139 • Find My Mobile : Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find My Mobile website ( findmymobile.samsung.com ) to track and control your lost or stolen device. • Security update : View the version of your device’s software and check for updates. • Google Play syste...

Settings 140 For better face recognition Consider the following when using face recognition: • Consider the conditions when registering, such as wearing glasses, hats, masks, beards, or heavy makeup • Ensure that you are in a well-lit area and that the camera lens is clean when registering • Ensure ...

Settings 141 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 142 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 • This feature may not be avai...

Settings 143 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 144 4 Place your finger on the side key. After the device detects your finger, lift it up and place it on the side key again.Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered. 5 When you are finished registering your fingerprints, tap Done . Checking registered fingerprints You can che...

Settings 145 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 146 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 147 Samsung Cloud Sync your device’s data with Samsung Cloud and view the data you have synced in each app. 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. Syncing data You can sync data saved in ...

Settings 148 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 149 • Screenshots and screen recorder : Change the settings for screenshots and screen recorder. • 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...

Settings 150 • Easy mute : Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device’s screen downwards. • Finger sensor gestures : Set the device to open or close the notification panel when you swipe upwards or downwards on the fingerprint recognition sensor. This ...

Settings 151 Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Dual Messenger . 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to uninstall and tap Disable or Uninstall . All data related to the second app will be deleted. If you uninstall the first app, the second app will also be d...

Settings 152 Digital Wellbeing View the daily usage history of your device. You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app.On the Settings screen, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls → Digital Wellbeing . Number of unlocks Number of notifications App timers Se...

Settings 153 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 154 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 155 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 156 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 157 Ultra data saving Monitor and reduce your mobile data usage by preventing background apps from using the mobile data connection. You can also use the data compression feature to compress Internet data, such as images, videos, and webpages, accessed via the mobile network. • This feature...

Settings 158 • Contact us : Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. • Reset : Reset your device’s settings or perform a factory data reset. You can reset all your settings, or only network settings, or accessibility settings. You can also set the device to restart at a preset time for devi...

Settings 159 • Hearing enhancements : Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment. • Interaction and dexterity : Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity. • Advanced settings : Configure settings for Direct access and ...

Settings 160 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 : ...

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 ...

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