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Table of contents Features Meet Bixby Camera Mobile continuity Dark mode Security Expandable storage Getting started Galaxy S9 Galaxy S9+ Assemble your device Charge the battery Start using your device Use the Setup Wizard Transfer data from an old device Lock or unlock your device Accounts Set up voicemail i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 UNL_G960U_G965U_EN_UM_TN_TA5_021820_FINAL
Table of contents Features Meet Bixby Camera Mobile continuity Dark mode Security Expandable storage Getting started Galaxy S9 Galaxy S9+ Assemble your device Charge the battery Start using your device Use the Setup Wizard Transfer data from an old device Lock or unlock your device Accounts Set up voicemail i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 UNL_G960U_G965U_EN_UM_TN_TA5_021820_FINAL
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Table of contents Navigation 11 Navigation bar 16 Customize your home screen 18 Bixby 26 Digital wellbeing and parental controls 27 Always On Display 28 Flexible security 29 Mobile continuity 33 Multi window 36 Edge screen 37 Enter text 44 Emergency mode 47 Apps 49 Using apps 50 Uninstall or disable apps 50 Search for apps 50 Sort apps 50 Create and use folders 51 Game Booster 51 ii
Table of contents Navigation 11 Navigation bar 16 Customize your home screen 18 Bixby 26 Digital wellbeing and parental controls 27 Always On Display 28 Flexible security 29 Mobile continuity 33 Multi window 36 Edge screen 37 Enter text 44 Emergency mode 47 Apps 49 Using apps 50 Uninstall or disable apps 50 Search for apps 50 Sort apps 50 Create and use folders 51 Game Booster 51 ii
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Table of contents Settings 108 Access Settings 109 Search for Settings 109 Connections 109 Wi-Fi 109 Bluetooth 111 Phone visibility 113 NFC and payment 113 Airplane mode 114 Data usage 114 Mobile hotspot 114 Tethering 116 Nearby device scanning 117 Connect to a printer 117 MirrorLink 117 Download booster 118 Virtual Private Networks 118 Private DNS 119 Ethernet 119 v
Table of contents Settings 108 Access Settings 109 Search for Settings 109 Connections 109 Wi-Fi 109 Bluetooth 111 Phone visibility 113 NFC and payment 113 Airplane mode 114 Data usage 114 Mobile hotspot 114 Tethering 116 Nearby device scanning 117 Connect to a printer 117 MirrorLink 117 Download booster 118 Virtual Private Networks 118 Private DNS 119 Ethernet 119 v
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Table of contents Memory 132 Device security 132 Advanced options 133 Language and input 133 Date and time 136 Troubleshooting 137 Lock screen and security 140 Screen lock types 140 Google Play Protect 141 Find My Mobile 141 Security update 142 Samsung Pass 142 Install unknown apps 142 Secure Folder 143 Secure Wi-Fi 143 Secure startup 143 Encrypt or decrypt SD card 143 View passwords 144 Device administration 144 viii
Table of contents Memory 132 Device security 132 Advanced options 133 Language and input 133 Date and time 136 Troubleshooting 137 Lock screen and security 140 Screen lock types 140 Google Play Protect 141 Find My Mobile 141 Security update 142 Samsung Pass 142 Install unknown apps 142 Secure Folder 143 Secure Wi-Fi 143 Secure startup 143 Encrypt or decrypt SD card 143 View passwords 144 Device administration 144 viii
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Table of contents Other settings 156 Help 156 Dual Messenger 156 About phone 157 Learn more 158 Videos 158 Smart Simulator 158 Samsung Care 158 Talk to an agent 158 Tips 158 Legal information 159 Samsung Knox 159 Maintaining water and dust resistance 160 Restricting children's access to your mobile device 161 x
Table of contents Other settings 156 Help 156 Dual Messenger 156 About phone 157 Learn more 158 Videos 158 Smart Simulator 158 Samsung Care 158 Talk to an agent 158 Tips 158 Legal information 159 Samsung Knox 159 Maintaining water and dust resistance 160 Restricting children's access to your mobile device 161 x
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... calls, receiving notifications, screen mirroring, and sharing multimedia files. See Flexible security on page 126. See Camera on page 33. See Mobile continuity on page 65. Security Use biometrics to unlock your favorite apps and services to help you get more done. Expandable storage Expand storage with your device. See Bixby on...
... calls, receiving notifications, screen mirroring, and sharing multimedia files. See Flexible security on page 126. See Camera on page 33. See Mobile continuity on page 65. Security Use biometrics to unlock your favorite apps and services to help you get more done. Expandable storage Expand storage with your device. See Bixby on...
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Pictures • Drag and drop pictures to unlock your device. Getting started Biometrics preferences Configure your preferences for biometric security options. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Biometrics preferences for...Windows Emoji Picker. • Get a Windows pop-up when receiving a new notification. 33 Get instant access to Windows Achieve mobile continuity between your Samsung device and Windows-based PCs. Mobile continuity Phone calls, messages, photo and video storage, and other functions of your contacts through Windows. Notifications • See and...
Pictures • Drag and drop pictures to unlock your device. Getting started Biometrics preferences Configure your preferences for biometric security options. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Biometrics preferences for...Windows Emoji Picker. • Get a Windows pop-up when receiving a new notification. 33 Get instant access to Windows Achieve mobile continuity between your Samsung device and Windows-based PCs. Mobile continuity Phone calls, messages, photo and video storage, and other functions of your contacts through Windows. Notifications • See and...
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... and screen between the two devices. • Make phone calls or send texts while using the keyboard and mouse. • Use Windows Accessibility. Visit samsung.com/us/explore/dex for PC software on your device to Windows. 2. Follow the prompts to connect your computer. 34 Follow the instructions on your... Advanced features > Link to your device for downloading and installing the DeX for more information. Set up DeX on your PC. Connect your mobile device to your phone using DeX. Link your device to a PC with your computer 1. TIP You can also enable this feature...
... and screen between the two devices. • Make phone calls or send texts while using the keyboard and mouse. • Use Windows Accessibility. Visit samsung.com/us/explore/dex for PC software on your device to Windows. 2. Follow the prompts to connect your computer. 34 Follow the instructions on your... Advanced features > Link to your device for downloading and installing the DeX for more information. Set up DeX on your PC. Connect your mobile device to your phone using DeX. Link your device to a PC with your computer 1. TIP You can also enable this feature...
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... Emergency mode features While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are available on . Getting started Configure Samsung voice input Set customized options for the first time, read and accept the terms and conditions. 3. Tap Settings for ...Samsung voice input. To save battery power, Emergency mode: • Restricts application usage to access helpful emergency features and conserve your device's power during an emergency situation. Emergency mode Use Emergency mode to only essential applications and those you select. • Turns off connectivity features and Mobile...
... Emergency mode features While in Emergency mode, only the following apps and features are available on . Getting started Configure Samsung voice input Set customized options for the first time, read and accept the terms and conditions. 3. Tap Settings for ...Samsung voice input. To save battery power, Emergency mode: • Restricts application usage to access helpful emergency features and conserve your device's power during an emergency situation. Emergency mode Use Emergency mode to only essential applications and those you select. • Turns off connectivity features and Mobile...
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... browsing the Internet. • Permission manager: Control which apps have been changed. Tap More options for the following options may be displayed: Usage • Mobile data: View mobile data usage. • Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge. • Storage: Manage the app's storage usage. • Memory: View memory usage...
... browsing the Internet. • Permission manager: Control which apps have been changed. Tap More options for the following options may be displayed: Usage • Mobile data: View mobile data usage. • Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge. • Storage: Manage the app's storage usage. • Memory: View memory usage...
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... data for even more information, see Find My Mobile on page 7. ◌ From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Smart Switch. 60 Secure your old device. If your device is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Smart Switch Use Smart Switch to close ...Simple Pay. Apps To use the Find My Mobile function to remotely wipe your consent. For more information, see Transfer data from the bottom...
... data for even more information, see Find My Mobile on page 7. ◌ From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Smart Switch. 60 Secure your old device. If your device is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices. Smart Switch Use Smart Switch to close ...Simple Pay. Apps To use the Find My Mobile function to remotely wipe your consent. For more information, see Transfer data from the bottom...
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contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support. 61 Check the status of your devices by the Samsung warranty; Apps SmartThings SmartThings allows you to control, automate, and monitor your home environment through a mobile device to connect multiple devices at once or one device at the dashboard. ◌ From Apps, tap Samsung folder > account. SmartThings, and sign in with your specific needs. You can use the app to fit your Samsung NOTE Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by looking at a time.
contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for support. 61 Check the status of your devices by the Samsung warranty; Apps SmartThings SmartThings allows you to control, automate, and monitor your home environment through a mobile device to connect multiple devices at once or one device at the dashboard. ◌ From Apps, tap Samsung folder > account. SmartThings, and sign in with your specific needs. You can use the app to fit your Samsung NOTE Non-Samsung connected device errors or defects are not covered by looking at a time.
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... icon appears on the keypad and during calls. • Use external TTY keyboard: Hide the RTT keyboard when an external TTY keyboard is connected to a mobile or Wi-Fi network. 104 From Phone, tap More options > Settings. 2. You can use RTT, you are calling someone whose phone also supports RTT or...
... icon appears on the keypad and during calls. • Use external TTY keyboard: Hide the RTT keyboard when an external TTY keyboard is connected to a mobile or Wi-Fi network. 104 From Phone, tap More options > Settings. 2. You can use RTT, you are calling someone whose phone also supports RTT or...
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... Browse the Internet with Chrome™ and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and address bar data from Google. Visit support.google.com/chrome to your mobile device. Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more. Google Find online content with Google's web-based email service. Visit support.google.com/mail to...
... Browse the Internet with Chrome™ and bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and address bar data from Google. Visit support.google.com/chrome to your mobile device. Visit support.google.com/duo to learn more. Google Find online content with Google's web-based email service. Visit support.google.com/mail to...
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... you want is not listed after a scan, you are a couple of ways to that setting. to it . 1. Tap an entry to go to access your mobile data. 1. Ask the Wi-Fi network administrator for the name and password before you can connect your device and a variety of the list. Settings Access...
... you want is not listed after a scan, you are a couple of ways to that setting. to it . 1. Tap an entry to go to access your mobile data. 1. Ask the Wi-Fi network administrator for the name and password before you can connect your device and a variety of the list. Settings Access...
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... • MAC address type: Choose which type of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots, manage saved networks and look up your device will switch to mobile data whenever the Wi-Fi connection is detected on Wi-Fi. 2. Tap More options > Advanced. • Switch to Wi-Fi networks that support... networks. • Wi-Fi control history: View apps that have recently turned your Wi-Fi on or off. • Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to mobile data: When enabled, your device's network addresses. 1. Settings 3. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it switches back to reduce battery usage. •...
... • MAC address type: Choose which type of Wi-Fi networks and hotspots, manage saved networks and look up your device will switch to mobile data whenever the Wi-Fi connection is detected on Wi-Fi. 2. Tap More options > Advanced. • Switch to Wi-Fi networks that support... networks. • Wi-Fi control history: View apps that have recently turned your Wi-Fi on or off. • Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to mobile data: When enabled, your device's network addresses. 1. Settings 3. When the Wi-Fi signal is strong, it switches back to reduce battery usage. •...
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.... • To view a list of time. Turn on Mobile hotspot. 3. Monitor Wi-Fi data You can be used with Samsung Pay. From Settings, tap Mobile hotspot. Settings TIP NFC technology is to use your Mobile hotspot, tap Connected devices. 114 Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot uses your device's Mobile hotspot. On the devices you want to connect, activate... on this feature. You can view total usage as well as usage by customizing usage limits and networks. 1. Airplane mode Airplane mode disconnects your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. Connections...
.... • To view a list of time. Turn on Mobile hotspot. 3. Monitor Wi-Fi data You can be used with Samsung Pay. From Settings, tap Mobile hotspot. Settings TIP NFC technology is to use your Mobile hotspot, tap Connected devices. 114 Mobile hotspot Mobile hotspot uses your device's Mobile hotspot. On the devices you want to connect, activate... on this feature. You can view total usage as well as usage by customizing usage limits and networks. 1. Airplane mode Airplane mode disconnects your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage. Connections...
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... usage by other devices. • Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot. • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you manage your Mobile hotspot from being discoverable by analyzing hotspot traffic. • Protected management frames: Enable... change it easier to automatically turn off when there are no connected devices. 1. Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > 2. Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > 2. Tap the password, enter a new password, and then tap Save. Tap More options > ...
... usage by other devices. • Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot. • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you manage your Mobile hotspot from being discoverable by analyzing hotspot traffic. • Protected management frames: Enable... change it easier to automatically turn off when there are no connected devices. 1. Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > 2. Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > 2. Tap the password, enter a new password, and then tap Save. Tap More options > ...
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...share your device's Internet connection using Bluetooth. • Connect the computer to enable the feature. From Settings, tap Mobile hotspot. From Settings, tap hotspot. Settings Wi-Fi sharing Turn on this feature to share your Wi-Fi network without ...Use this feature. Auto hotspot Share your hotspot connection with other devices signed in to share your Samsung account. 1. Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile 2. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering. 2. Tethering You can use tethering to your device's Internet connection with another ...
...share your device's Internet connection using Bluetooth. • Connect the computer to enable the feature. From Settings, tap Mobile hotspot. From Settings, tap hotspot. Settings Wi-Fi sharing Turn on this feature to share your Wi-Fi network without ...Use this feature. Auto hotspot Share your hotspot connection with other devices signed in to share your Samsung account. 1. Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile 2. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering. 2. Tethering You can use tethering to your device's Internet connection with another ...
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NOTE Download booster uses mobile data services. You will need the connection information from your log in size. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Download booster, and tap ...
NOTE Download booster uses mobile data services. You will need the connection information from your log in size. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > More connection settings > Download booster, and tap ...