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... your phone Cameras S21 5G S21+ 5G S21 Ultra 5G Camera Volume Side key Audio / USB port SIM card tray Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Insert the card tray back into the hole on the card tray. 3. Quick Reference Guide Printed in the tray with the gold contacts facing up. If you at Samsung.com/us/support/service/ locations Learn more Settings Tips and help Install your product Visit Samsung.com/us/support or download the Samsung Members app Play Store Samsung Members Contact us .community.samsung...
... your phone Cameras S21 5G S21+ 5G S21 Ultra 5G Camera Volume Side key Audio / USB port SIM card tray Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Insert the card tray back into the hole on the card tray. 3. Quick Reference Guide Printed in the tray with the gold contacts facing up. If you at Samsung.com/us/support/service/ locations Learn more Settings Tips and help Install your product Visit Samsung.com/us/support or download the Samsung Members app Play Store Samsung Members Contact us .community.samsung...
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... transfer your data with your new Galaxy device, tap Settings > Accounts and backup > Bring data from any device. For more information Samsung.com/us/smart-switch To download Smart Switch Samsung.com/us /support/account Switching made simple Whether you can: Use Samsung Pay Schedule repairs Back up with firmware versions that proper measures can serve as a first line of touch-screen features. Google Drive Store, share and access your Google account. If unauthorized firmware is connected to help secure...
... transfer your data with your new Galaxy device, tap Settings > Accounts and backup > Bring data from any device. For more information Samsung.com/us/smart-switch To download Smart Switch Samsung.com/us /support/account Switching made simple Whether you can: Use Samsung Pay Schedule repairs Back up with firmware versions that proper measures can serve as a first line of touch-screen features. Google Drive Store, share and access your Google account. If unauthorized firmware is connected to help secure...
User Manual
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... started Device layout: Galaxy S21 5G | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Set up your device: Charge the battery | Wireless power sharing Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Transfer 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 | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text | Emergency mode Customize your home screen: App icons...
... started Device layout: Galaxy S21 5G | Galaxy S21+ 5G | Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Set up your device: Charge the battery | Wireless power sharing Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Transfer 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 | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text | Emergency mode Customize your home screen: App icons...
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... | OneDrive Settings Connections: Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | NFC and payment | Airplane mode | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet | Network unlock Customization: Display | Notifications | Sounds and vibration Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition | Fingerprint scanner Accounts: Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Backup and restore | Google settings Backup: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer Accessibility: Recommended...
... | OneDrive Settings Connections: Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | NFC and payment | Airplane mode | Mobile networks | Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer | Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet | Network unlock Customization: Display | Notifications | Sounds and vibration Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition | Fingerprint scanner Accounts: Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Backup and restore | Google settings Backup: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer Accessibility: Recommended...
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... voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text | Emergency mode Turn on your device Use the Side key to turn your device on the type of accessory or cover, Wireless power sharing may not work properly. • The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device, so you 've made a connection. • Call reception or data services may need...
... voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | S Pen | Bixby | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Always On Display | Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text | Emergency mode Turn on your device Use the Side key to turn your device on the type of accessory or cover, Wireless power sharing may not work properly. • The location of the wireless charging coil may vary by device, so you 've made a connection. • Call reception or data services may need...
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... the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is in portrait mode. l Block gestures with S Pen: Prevent the S Pen from making navigation gestures (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only). 23 Tap an option under Button order to customize: l More options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity. l Gesture hints: Display lines at the bottom of the screen for quick navigation. 1. Getting started Navigation buttons Use buttons along the bottom of...
... the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is in portrait mode. l Block gestures with S Pen: Prevent the S Pen from making navigation gestures (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only). 23 Tap an option under Button order to customize: l More options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity. l Gesture hints: Display lines at the bottom of the screen for quick navigation. 1. Getting started Navigation buttons Use buttons along the bottom of...
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... description of an icon or a button. The following Air view features are available: • Preview an email message before opening it. • Preview the contents of helpful functions. Double tap to adjust the line thickness. • Eraser: Tap to preview content or view information about an item on the screen. 1. Double tap to use the eraser tool. Getting started S Pen The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G supports the S Pen...
... description of an icon or a button. The following Air view features are available: • Preview an email message before opening it. • Preview the contents of helpful functions. Double tap to adjust the line thickness. • Eraser: Tap to preview content or view information about an item on the screen. 1. Double tap to use the eraser tool. Getting started S Pen The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G supports the S Pen...
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...; Modes: Select a keyboard layout. • Keyboard size: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard. Options may vary by carrier. ◌ From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand toolbar for secure access to apps and services. • Spotify: Add music from Spotify™. • YouTube: Add videos from YouTube. • Clipboard: Access the clipboard. • Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to enter text (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only). • Search: Locate specific...
...; Modes: Select a keyboard layout. • Keyboard size: Adjust the height and width of the keyboard. Options may vary by carrier. ◌ From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand toolbar for secure access to apps and services. • Spotify: Add music from Spotify™. • YouTube: Add videos from YouTube. • Clipboard: Access the clipboard. • Text editing: Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to enter text (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only). • Search: Locate specific...
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Getting started Other settings • Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback. • Handwriting: Customize handwriting options (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only). • Select third-party content to use: Enable third-party keyboard features. • Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data. • About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard. • Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members (if supported by your carrier). 57
Getting started Other settings • Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback. • Handwriting: Customize handwriting options (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only). • Select third-party content to use: Enable third-party keyboard features. • Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data. • About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard. • Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members (if supported by your carrier). 57
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... Displays estimated remaining battery charge time based on the Home screen. l Emergency call screen. Emergency contacts: Manage your emergency contacts. Turn off Emergency mode. 60 Getting started Emergency mode features While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are enabled in Emergency mode. l Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren. Edit: Add or remove apps from the screen. - l Phone: Launch the call : Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). l Flashlight: Use the device's flash as a steady source of call can be made even without activated service...
... Displays estimated remaining battery charge time based on the Home screen. l Emergency call screen. Emergency contacts: Manage your emergency contacts. Turn off Emergency mode. 60 Getting started Emergency mode features While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are enabled in Emergency mode. l Emergency alarm: Sound an audible siren. Edit: Add or remove apps from the screen. - l Phone: Launch the call : Dial the emergency telephone number (for example, 911). l Flashlight: Use the device's flash as a steady source of call can be made even without activated service...
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... mode uses AI to capture multiple angles and views. Tap 10s and select a timer option. 3. The videos and images will change automatically based on what the camera detects, such as a single entry in the frame, and tap Zoom lock for fast and accurate zoom focusing (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only). 2. From Camera, swipe to select a magnification setting. • When capturing photos at the same time...
... mode uses AI to capture multiple angles and views. Tap 10s and select a timer option. 3. The videos and images will change automatically based on what the camera detects, such as a single entry in the frame, and tap Zoom lock for fast and accurate zoom focusing (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only). 2. From Camera, swipe to select a magnification setting. • When capturing photos at the same time...
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... screenshots. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Palm swipe to enable this feature. l Hide status and navigation bars: Do not display the status bar or navigation bars on the screen when using your S Pen (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only). • Tap Selfie video to include a recording from side to finish recording. Tap to capture. 2. l Screenshot format: Choose if you take a screenshot. Tap Stop to side...
... screenshots. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Motions and gestures > Palm swipe to enable this feature. l Hide status and navigation bars: Do not display the status bar or navigation bars on the screen when using your S Pen (Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G only). • Tap Selfie video to include a recording from side to finish recording. Tap to capture. 2. l Screenshot format: Choose if you take a screenshot. Tap Stop to side...
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... > Settings. • Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your Samsung account to save preset timers. 1. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to disable vibration for the timer. From Clock, tap Timer. 2. General settings View and configure settings for updates. 91 Tap Add to customize personal content in supported apps. • About Clock: View the current software version and check for all Clock tools. ◌ From Clock, tap More options > Settings. • Customization Service...
... > Settings. • Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your Samsung account to save preset timers. 1. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to disable vibration for the timer. From Clock, tap Timer. 2. General settings View and configure settings for updates. 91 Tap Add to customize personal content in supported apps. • About Clock: View the current software version and check for all Clock tools. ◌ From Clock, tap More options > Settings. • Customization Service...
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Assign a title Add an attachment Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 115 Apps Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. You can share your notes easily using social networking services. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music.
Assign a title Add an attachment Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 115 Apps Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to learn more. You can share your notes easily using social networking services. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-notes to create notes containing text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music.
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... all apps support printing. Tap Settings next to remove the VPN. Edit the VPN and tap Save, or tap Delete to a VPN. 3. Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to add a print service. l To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect. 136 You will need the connection information from your device. Tap More options > Add VPN profile. 3. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN. 2. Virtual Private Networks A Virtual Private Network...
... all apps support printing. Tap Settings next to remove the VPN. Edit the VPN and tap Save, or tap Delete to a VPN. 3. Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to add a print service. l To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect. 136 You will need the connection information from your device. Tap More options > Add VPN profile. 3. From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > VPN. 2. Virtual Private Networks A Virtual Private Network...
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TIP Tap Personalize your sound to different genres of music and videos for each ear and enhance your listening experience. 1. Tap Equalizer to make this option available in the Audio device menu. 1. UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music, or manually change the sound settings. 3. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. 2. Connect to a Bluetooth device to choose a music genre. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. 2. This...
TIP Tap Personalize your sound to different genres of music and videos for each ear and enhance your listening experience. 1. Tap Equalizer to make this option available in the Audio device menu. 1. UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music, or manually change the sound settings. 3. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. 2. Connect to a Bluetooth device to choose a music genre. From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects. 2. This...
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... data to see the latest security update installed and check if a newer update is required, and Google location service must be turned on in order to use Find My Mobile. Security update You can configure Google Play to the Lock screen. • About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen's software. Settings • Roaming clock: Show the time both where you are and at home while you are roaming. • Widgets: Enable widgets on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen to get quick access...
... data to see the latest security update installed and check if a newer update is required, and Google location service must be turned on in order to use Find My Mobile. Security update You can configure Google Play to the Lock screen. • About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen's software. Settings • Roaming clock: Show the time both where you are and at home while you are roaming. • Widgets: Enable widgets on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen to get quick access...
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... apps to have characters displayed briefly in another device. Settings Set up SIM card lock You can set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts. • Tap Lock SIM card to turn on the feature. • Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN. View passwords You can have administrative access to your SIM card if someone attempts to use of this feature depends on your carrier. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Set up a PIN to lock your SIM card...
... apps to have characters displayed briefly in another device. Settings Set up SIM card lock You can set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts. • Tap Lock SIM card to turn on the feature. • Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN. View passwords You can have administrative access to your SIM card if someone attempts to use of this feature depends on your carrier. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Set up a PIN to lock your SIM card...
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... service. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time manually. ◌ From Settings, tap General management > Date and time. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options are available: - l Tap Settings to view your selected service. l Tap Autofill service to go faster or to the left to change your default service. Select time zone: Choose a new time zone. - Set time: Enter the current time. • Use 24-hour format: Set the format...
... service. Outside of network coverage, you can set the date and time manually. ◌ From Settings, tap General management > Date and time. When Automatic date and time is disabled, the following options are available: - l Tap Settings to view your selected service. l Tap Autofill service to go faster or to the left to change your default service. Select time zone: Choose a new time zone. - Set time: Enter the current time. • Use 24-hour format: Set the format...
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...: Install security updates automatically. • Use software update assistant: Connect your device to a computer to use the software update assistant tool. • Download and install: Check for software updates and install if any are available. • Last update: View information about you and your use of the current software. • Update PRL: Download and install the Preferred Roaming List update. • Update Profile: Automatically update your user profile information. • UICC unlock: Enable the SIM slot to use another carrier's SIM card. Samsung's Customization Service...
...: Install security updates automatically. • Use software update assistant: Connect your device to a computer to use the software update assistant tool. • Download and install: Check for software updates and install if any are available. • Last update: View information about you and your use of the current software. • Update PRL: Download and install the Preferred Roaming List update. • Update Profile: Automatically update your user profile information. • UICC unlock: Enable the SIM slot to use another carrier's SIM card. Samsung's Customization Service...