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.... Specific third-party terms and conditions, terms of these Terms and Conditions. Quick Start Guide and Terms & Conditions Read this document before operating the mobile device, accessories, or software (defined collectively and individually as shown S Pen SIM card 1 SIM tool Use the SIM tool to open the tray 2 SIM card Insert the SIM card in the tray SIM card Galaxy S23+ Galaxy S23 Camera Volume Side key On/Off Lock/Unlock Charge your device using the included USB cable...
.... Specific third-party terms and conditions, terms of these Terms and Conditions. Quick Start Guide and Terms & Conditions Read this document before operating the mobile device, accessories, or software (defined collectively and individually as shown S Pen SIM card 1 SIM tool Use the SIM tool to open the tray 2 SIM card Insert the SIM card in the tray SIM card Galaxy S23+ Galaxy S23 Camera Volume Side key On/Off Lock/Unlock Charge your device using the included USB cable...
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... | Charge the battery | Wireless power sharing Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick...
... | Charge the battery | Wireless power sharing Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Easy mode | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick...
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Do not use headphones while charging with Wireless power sharing. Confirm when prompted. • To restart your device from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Turn on your network environment. • Charging speed or efficiency can vary depending on device condition or...
Do not use headphones while charging with Wireless power sharing. Confirm when prompted. • To restart your device from an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text Turn on your network environment. • Charging speed or efficiency can vary depending on device condition or...
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...Home and App screens. Tap to view available media services. • Show Apps screen button on Home and Apps screens: Choose apps to show a media page. You can appear as results in Finder searches. • App icon badges: Enable to hide from being removed or repositioned. • Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Hide apps on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen for notification panel: Enable this screen to landscape. • About Home screen: View version information. • Contact us: Contact Samsung support...
...Home and App screens. Tap to view available media services. • Show Apps screen button on Home and Apps screens: Choose apps to show a media page. You can appear as results in Finder searches. • App icon badges: Enable to hide from being removed or repositioned. • Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Hide apps on Home screen: Add a button to the Home screen for notification panel: Enable this screen to landscape. • About Home screen: View version information. • Contact us: Contact Samsung support...
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... command: Configure the shortcuts, appearance, and behavior of the Air command menu. l Open Air command with your S Pen to write in search fields, address bars, and other behaviors for the Air command menu. l S Pen to text: Use the S Pen to start a new note. Getting started Air Command settings Quickly access apps and S Pen features in a convenience and collapsible menu that are saved in Samsung Notes. l Screen off memos: Create...
... command: Configure the shortcuts, appearance, and behavior of the Air command menu. l Open Air command with your S Pen to write in search fields, address bars, and other behaviors for the Air command menu. l S Pen to text: Use the S Pen to start a new note. Getting started Air Command settings Quickly access apps and S Pen features in a convenience and collapsible menu that are saved in Samsung Notes. l Screen off memos: Create...
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.../support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. II) 17T ~ '" @ LI 0 ~ ® ... 1 234 5678 9 0 QwE RT y u I 0 p A sD FGH J K L 0 z X CV BNM G !#1 English (US) ~ I 0 Go to the grocery store 0 Do laundry 0 Call mom Insert ' A r B :-T .:!:. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps Q Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. You can share your notes easily using social networking services...
.../support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. II) 17T ~ '" @ LI 0 ~ ® ... 1 234 5678 9 0 QwE RT y u I 0 p A sD FGH J K L 0 z X CV BNM G !#1 English (US) ~ I 0 Go to the grocery store 0 Do laundry 0 Call mom Insert ' A r B :-T .:!:. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps Q Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. You can share your notes easily using social networking services...
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From the Notification panel, tap Media output. 3. Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap function. From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and then tap to a compatible credit card reader. 1. Options may vary by touching your device to turn on NFC. 2. Under Audio output, tap to enable this feature. This technology is open, tap...
From the Notification panel, tap Media output. 3. Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap function. From Settings, tap Connections > NFC and contactless payments, and then tap to a compatible credit card reader. 1. Options may vary by touching your device to turn on NFC. 2. Under Audio output, tap to enable this feature. This technology is open, tap...
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... mobile devices on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in dual SIM capability after launch. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > SIM manager for the following options: • SSIlMM cards: View, enable, disable, or rename installed physical SIM cards in the device. Airplane mode will receive software updates that support dual SIM contain two SIM card slots. Options may be turned off all network connectivity. Settings Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off by service provider. Ultra-wideband (UWB) is enabled, you can be used for voice call/text and data...
... mobile devices on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in dual SIM capability after launch. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > SIM manager for the following options: • SSIlMM cards: View, enable, disable, or rename installed physical SIM cards in the device. Airplane mode will receive software updates that support dual SIM contain two SIM card slots. Options may be turned off all network connectivity. Settings Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off by service provider. Ultra-wideband (UWB) is enabled, you can be used for voice call/text and data...
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... Scan for cells that may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile networks. • Mobile data: Enable mobile data usage. • International data roaming: Change voice, text and data roaming settings for international roaming. • Data roaming access: Configure access to mobile networks while roaming. • Data roaming: Enable data usage while roaming on other mobile networks. • Enhanced Calling: Enable enhanced communication using multiple SIM cards, set a primary card to be used for your network connection. Data usage Check your monthly...
... Scan for cells that may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile networks. • Mobile data: Enable mobile data usage. • International data roaming: Change voice, text and data roaming settings for international roaming. • Data roaming access: Configure access to mobile networks while roaming. • Data roaming: Enable data usage while roaming on other mobile networks. • Enhanced Calling: Enable enhanced communication using multiple SIM cards, set a primary card to be used for your network connection. Data usage Check your monthly...
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... can customize your estimated data usage. Tap to turn on Data saver. • To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap Allowed to use mobile data, even when your plan. • International data roaming: Enable mobile data services while roaming internationally. • Mobile data only apps: Set apps to always use data C> while Data saver is connected to Wi-Fi. • Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period of time. Settings Turn on Data saver Use Data saver to reduce...
... can customize your estimated data usage. Tap to turn on Data saver. • To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap Allowed to use mobile data, even when your plan. • International data roaming: Enable mobile data services while roaming internationally. • Mobile data only apps: Set apps to always use data C> while Data saver is connected to Wi-Fi. • Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period of time. Settings Turn on Data saver Use Data saver to reduce...
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.... Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device 2. Tap Default print service, and then tap ••• More options > Add printer. • If your device's Internet connection using Bluetooth. • Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable, and then tap USB tethering. • Connect the computer to add a print service. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering. 2. NOTE Not all apps support printing. 129 This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to turn...
.... Connections > More connection settings > Nearby device 2. Tap Default print service, and then tap ••• More options > Add printer. • If your device's Internet connection using Bluetooth. • Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable, and then tap USB tethering. • Connect the computer to add a print service. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering. 2. NOTE Not all apps support printing. 129 This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to turn...
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... Quick Share: Allow anyone with a Samsung account to share files with your device. • Auto switch Buds: Automatically switch your Galaxy Buds from another mobile network. Options may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap status. Connections > More connection settings > Network lock Connected devices Achieve mobile continuity between your device and other connected devices. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Connected devices for use an Ethernet cable to connect your Galaxy Book to control this device when you make a call, answer a call, or play media. • Call & text...
... Quick Share: Allow anyone with a Samsung account to share files with your device. • Auto switch Buds: Automatically switch your Galaxy Buds from another mobile network. Options may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap status. Connections > More connection settings > Network lock Connected devices Achieve mobile continuity between your device and other connected devices. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Connected devices for use an Ethernet cable to connect your Galaxy Book to control this device when you make a call, answer a call, or play media. • Call & text...
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...1. Tap a ringtone to make selections. • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad. • Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard. • Charging: Play a sound when a charger is connected. • Screen lock/unlock: Play a sound when you touch or tap the screen to hear a preview and select it . Notification sound Choose a preset sound for each app using the App settings menu. Settings Ringtone Customize your call ringtone by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap options: Sounds and vibration > System sound for...
...1. Tap a ringtone to make selections. • Dialing keypad: Play a tone when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad. • Samsung keyboard: Play a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard. • Charging: Play a sound when a charger is connected. • Screen lock/unlock: Play a sound when you touch or tap the screen to hear a preview and select it . Notification sound Choose a preset sound for each app using the App settings menu. Settings Ringtone Customize your call ringtone by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap options: Sounds and vibration > System sound for...
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... to receive notifications from apps and services. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings. • Show notification icons: Modify how many notifications appear on the Status bar. • Show battery percentage: Display the current battery life of your device in Do not disturb mode. Call, message, and conversation notifications will still reach you even if you enable it manually. You can also specify exceptions for people, apps, and alarms. You can configure notifications from...
... to receive notifications from apps and services. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Notifications > Advanced settings. • Show notification icons: Modify how many notifications appear on the Status bar. • Show battery percentage: Display the current battery life of your device in Do not disturb mode. Call, message, and conversation notifications will still reach you even if you enable it manually. You can also specify exceptions for people, apps, and alarms. You can configure notifications from...
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...handed mode. 2. Screen lock types | Find My Mobile | Google Play Protect | Security update | Permission manager | Controls and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Samsung Pass | Secure Folder | Secure Wi-Fi | Private Share | Samsung Blockchain Keystore | Install unknown apps | Password for factory data reset | Set up SIM card lock | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Location Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your device with one of the screen. 0 • Button: Tap Home two times in quick succession...
...handed mode. 2. Screen lock types | Find My Mobile | Google Play Protect | Security update | Permission manager | Controls and alerts | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Samsung Pass | Secure Folder | Secure Wi-Fi | Private Share | Samsung Blockchain Keystore | Install unknown apps | Password for factory data reset | Set up SIM card lock | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Location Screen lock types You can secure your device and protect your device with one of the screen. 0 • Button: Tap Home two times in quick succession...
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... be deleted remotely. A Samsung account is available. 148 For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-mymobile. Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in order to use the Find My Mobile feature, you to unlock and control your device remotely. • Send last location: Allow your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 0 1. Settings Find My Mobile You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update...
... be deleted remotely. A Samsung account is available. 148 For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-mymobile. Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in order to use the Find My Mobile feature, you to unlock and control your device remotely. • Send last location: Allow your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 0 1. Settings Find My Mobile You can easily check the date of the last installed security software update...
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... unauthorized use of servers for secure connections. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings for the following options: • View security certificates: Display the certificates on your device. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage. 152 View passwords You can have administrative access to create a new PIN. Settings Set up SIM card lock You can set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts. • Tap Lock SIM card to turn on...
... unauthorized use of servers for secure connections. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings for the following options: • View security certificates: Display the certificates on your device. • User certificates: View user certificates that identify your device. • Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage. 152 View passwords You can have administrative access to create a new PIN. Settings Set up SIM card lock You can set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts. • Tap Lock SIM card to turn on...
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... Back up your data. • Restore data: Use your Samsung account to a USB storage device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. Available options depend on your data to restore your device's Google settings. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts. 2. For more information, see Bring data from your Google Account. 1. Tap the account and then tap Remove account. Settings Remove an account You can remove accounts from an old device. ◌ From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > External storage transfer. Options may vary by service provider...
... Back up your data. • Restore data: Use your Samsung account to a USB storage device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. Available options depend on your data to restore your device's Google settings. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts. 2. For more information, see Bring data from your Google Account. 1. Tap the account and then tap Remove account. Settings Remove an account You can remove accounts from an old device. ◌ From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > External storage transfer. Options may vary by service provider...
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... limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. Settings Device maintenance View the status of supported devices with your device's battery. • More battery settings: Configure additional battery settings and notifications. 157 Battery View how battery power is enabled. • Background usage limits: View apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Scanning for the following actions: • Identifying apps that you don't use the quick optimization...
... limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. Settings Device maintenance View the status of supported devices with your device's battery. • More battery settings: Configure additional battery settings and notifications. 157 Battery View how battery power is enabled. • Background usage limits: View apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Scanning for the following actions: • Identifying apps that you don't use the quick optimization...
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... > Reset > Reset all settings You can reset your device to its factory defaults. Reset network settings You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. Software update/System updates Check for and install available software updates for software updates. • Continue update: Resume an update that was interrupted. • Show software update history: View a list of all software updates on your device. You can also reset your device. • Smart updates: Install security updates automatically. • Use software upgrade assistant: Install...
... > Reset > Reset all settings You can reset your device to its factory defaults. Reset network settings You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. Software update/System updates Check for and install available software updates for software updates. • Continue update: Resume an update that was interrupted. • Show software update history: View a list of all software updates on your device. You can also reset your device. • Smart updates: Install security updates automatically. • Use software upgrade assistant: Install...