Samsung SM-A750FN - 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 ► Galaxy A6 : 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 / RGB sensor Flash Speaker Fingerprint recognition sensor Main antenna GPS antenn...

Basics 14 Hard keys ► Galaxy A6, A6+ : Volume key Power key ► Galaxy A7 : 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 but...

Basics 15 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 16 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 17 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 1 ► Galaxy A6, A6+ : Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. ► Galaxy A7 : 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 th...

Basics 21 Customising SIM or USIM cards Launch the Settings app, tap Connections → SIM card manager , and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options: • Icon : Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card. • Name : Change the display name of the SIM or USIM card. • Network mode : Selec...

Basics 23 1 ► Galaxy A6, A6+ : Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray. ► Galaxy A7 : 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 th...

Basics 24 Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.Launch the Settings app and tap Device care → Storage → Advanced → SD card → Format . Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copi...

Basics 25 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. ► Galaxy A6, A6+ : Power key Volume Down key ► Galaxy A7 : Volume Down key Power key Emergency mode You can switch the devic...

Basics 26 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 Turn on the device. 2 Select your preferred device language and select . Select a language. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to comp...

Basics 27 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 28 Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password, tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information. Removing your Samsung account When you r...

Basics 29 3 Place the devices near each other. 4 On the previous device, tap Send data → Wireless . 5 On your device, select an item to bring and tap Transfer . 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device.After the data is done transferring, you can view a list of ...

Basics 30 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 31 Tapping Tap the screen. Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap the screen.

Basics 32 Swiping Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.

Basics 33 Navigation bar (soft buttons) When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app c...

Basics 34 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 35 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 36 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 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 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.Use the following methods to capture a screenshot. Captured screenshots will be save...

Basics 45 Screen record Record the screen while using your device.Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap ( Screen recorder ) to activate it. After a countdown, recording will start. • To write or draw on the screen, tap . • To record the screen with a video overlay of yourself, t...

Basics 46 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 47 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...

48 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls.To set a number to speed dial, launch the Phone app, tap Keypad or Contacts → → Speed dial numbers , select a speed dial number, and then add a phone number. To make a call, tap and hold a speed dial number on the key...

Apps and features 53 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. If the Ad...

Apps and features 54 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 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 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 61 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 62 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 64 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 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 Selecting a lens for shooting (Galaxy A7) On the preview screen, select the lens you want and take a photo or record a video. This feature is only available in some shooting modes. • : The Ultra wide lens lets you take wide-angle photos or record wide-angle videos which look jus...

Apps and features 68 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 (Intelligent camera) (Galaxy A7) The camera adjusts the shooti...

Apps and features 69 • If this feature is not activated, tap on the preview screen and tap the Scene optimiser switch to activate it. • To use additional features, tap on the preview screen, tap Scene optimiser , and then tap the switches next to the features you want. • If you do not want to use th...

Apps and features 70 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 71 Live focus mode The camera allows you to take photos where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly. • 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 su...

Apps and features 72 Editing the background of the Live Focus photos You can also edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live focus feature. 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap Change background effect . 2 To adjust the intensity of the background effect, dra...

Apps and features 73 Recording super slow motion videos Record a video by capturing a single moment that the subject is moving. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → SUPER SLOW-MO . Start recording a video. Camera settings Super Slow-mo 2 Tap .The device will capture the moment in super slow moti...

Apps and features 74 Editing super slow motion videos On the playback screen, you can edit the video and save it as a different file or share it.To crop out a desired section of the video, drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the desired points to select the section to keep.To edit the supe...

Apps and features 75 Night mode (Galaxy A6+) Take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → NIGHT . Panorama mode Using panorama mode, take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. To get the best shots using panor...

Apps and features 76 Available options • : Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly lit objects. However, higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos. • : Select an appropriat...

Apps and features 78 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone. 4 Tap to take a photo. Continuous shot mode (Galaxy A6+) Take a series of photos of moving subjects.On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → CONTINUOUS SHOT . Tap and hold to take several photos continuously. Sports mode...

Apps and features 79 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 80 • : 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 83 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87 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 88 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 89 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 brightness of the Always On Display may change automatically dependin...

Apps and features 90 Controlling music playback on the Always On Display 1 Launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen → FaceWidgets , and then tap the Music switch to activate it. 2 To control music playback on the Always On Display, double-tap the clock. 3 Swipe to the left or right on the clock to m...

Apps and features 91 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 92 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 93 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 94 Samsung Pay Introduction Register frequently used cards to Samsung Pay, a mobile payment service, to make payments quickly and securely. Samsung Pay supports magnetic secure transmission (MST) as well as near field communication (NFC) to allow payment through standard credit car...

Apps and features 95 Setting up Samsung Pay When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. 1 Launch the Samsung Pay app. 2 Sign in to your Samsung account. 3 Read and agree to the terms and condit...

Apps and features 96 Making payments 1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards. Alternatively, launch the Samsung Pay app. Then, on the cards list, swipe to the left or right and select a card to use. 2 Scan your fingerprint.Alternatively, enter the payment PIN you ...

Apps and features 98 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 99 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 100 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 ...

Apps and features 101 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 t...

Apps and features 102 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 103 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 104 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 ...

Apps and features 106 Changing the recording mode (Galaxy A7) Launch the Voice Recorder app. Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen. • Standard : This is the normal recording mode. • Speech-to-text : The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to on-screen text. For...

Apps and features 107 Alarm Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm . Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap Save . To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap the time input field.To activ...

Apps and features 108 Stopwatch 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch . 2 Tap Start to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap Lap . 3 Tap Stop to stop timing. • To restart the timing, tap Resume . • To clear lap times, tap Reset . Timer 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Timer ...

Apps and features 109 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 addition...

Apps and features 110 2 Drag the Library panel upwards and tap a game. Games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store will be automatically shown on the Game Launcher screen. If you cannot see your games, drag the Library panel upwards and tap → Add apps . Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag ...

Apps and features 111 Using Game Booster To open the Game Booster panel while playing games, tap on the navigation bar. If the navigation bar is hidden, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen to show it. If you have set the navigation bar to use Full screen gestures , open the notification panel...

Apps and features 112 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. Scan QR co...

Apps and features 113 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 ad...

Apps and features 114 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 exa...

Apps and features 115 Samsung Daily View the latest news and various content, such as videos and games. • To use Samsung Daily, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • To fully use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. • Bixby Home is supported on some models....

Apps and features 117 Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the Parental control feature or closing Kids Home. Using parental control features You can configure the settings for Kids Home and view the usage history.On the Kids Home screen, tap → Parental con...

Apps and features 118 • Registering and controlling home appliances, TVs, and IoT products : Register smart refrigerators, washers, air conditioners, air purifiers, TVs, and Internet of Things (IoT) products on your smartphone, and view their status or control them from your smartphone’s screen. • R...

Apps and features 119 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 120 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 121 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 122 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 123 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 ...

125 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 126 • 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 127 • 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 128 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 129 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 130 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 131 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 132 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 133 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 134 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 135 • MirrorLink : Use the MirrorLink feature to control your device’s MirrorLink apps on the vehicle’s head unit monitor. Refer to MirrorLink (Galaxy A7) for more information. (Galaxy A7) • Download booster : Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile n...

Settings 136 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 137 Ending the MirrorLink connection Unplug the USB cable from your device and the vehicle. Download booster (Galaxy A7) Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed.On t...

Settings 138 • Ringtone : Change the call ringtone. • Notification sound : Change the notification sound. • Volume : Adjust the device’s volume level. • Vibration pattern : Select a vibration pattern. • System sound : Set the device to sound for actions, such as controlling the touchscreen. • Sound ...

Settings 139 Notifications 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 the settin...

Settings 140 • Screen zoom : Change the screen zoom setting. • Full screen apps : Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio. You can also set the device to hide the front camera from the screen. • Screen timeout : Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s ba...

Settings 141 Dark mode 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, and the...

Settings 142 Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference.On the Settings screen, tap Display → Screen mode → Adaptive display and adjust the colour adjustment bar under White balance . When you drag the colour adjustment bar ...

Settings 143 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images. 4 When you are finished, tap the Back button.To preview the selected option, tap Preview . When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed, the screen will turn on. Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and ...

Settings 145 Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected.For example, if you have set your home as a trusted location, when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself. • This feature will...

Settings 147 Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device, keep the following precautions in mind. • Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image. • Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. F...

Settings 148 6 Position your face inside the frame on the screen.The camera will scan your face. • If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly, tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and register your face again. • To enhance the face recognition, tap Add alternative ...

Settings 149 4 On the locked screen, look at the screen.When your face is recognised, you can unlock the screen without using any additional screen lock method. If your face is not recognised, use the preset screen lock method. Fingerprint recognition In order for fingerprint recognition to function...

Settings 150 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 152 Checking registered fingerprints You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by placing your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security → Fingerprints . 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap Check...

Settings 153 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 154 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 155 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 156 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 157 Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security → Secure Folder . 2 Agree to the terms and conditions of Secure Folder. 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-scr...

Settings 158 Moving content to Secure Folder Move content, such as photos and videos, 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 t...

Settings 159 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 160 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 follow the on-screen instru...

Settings 161 Secure Wi-Fi Secure Wi-Fi is a service that secures your Wi-Fi network connection. It encrypts data using Wi-Fi networks and disables tracking apps and websites so that you can use Wi-Fi networks safely. For example, when using an unsecure Wi-Fi network in public places, such as cafes o...

Settings 162 Privacy Change the settings for privacy.On the Settings screen, tap Privacy . • Permission manager : View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them. You can also edit the permission settings. • Send diagnostic data : Set the device to automatically send the device’s...

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

Settings 164 Syncing data You can sync data saved in your device, such as images, videos, and events, with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup → Samsung Cloud . 2 Tap → Settings → Sync and auto backup settings → Sync . 3 Tap the switches ...

Settings 165 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 167 Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Motions and gestures . • Smart stay : Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it. (Galaxy A7) • Smart alert : Set the device to...

Settings 168 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 169 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 170 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 171 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 172 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 173 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 174 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 175 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 176 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. About phone Access your device’s ...

177 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 178 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 180 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 181 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 182 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 ...