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Table of contents Navigation bar 16 Customize your home screen 18 Bixby 25 Digital wellbeing 25 Flexible security 26 Multi window 29 Enter text 30 Emergency mode 33 Apps 35 Using apps 36 Uninstall or disable apps 36 Search for apps 36 Sort apps 36 Create and use folders 37 Samsung apps 38 Galaxy Essentials 38 Galaxy Store 38 Galaxy Wearable 38 Samsung Health 39 ii
Table of contents Navigation bar 16 Customize your home screen 18 Bixby 25 Digital wellbeing 25 Flexible security 26 Multi window 29 Enter text 30 Emergency mode 33 Apps 35 Using apps 36 Uninstall or disable apps 36 Search for apps 36 Sort apps 36 Create and use folders 37 Samsung apps 38 Galaxy Essentials 38 Galaxy Store 38 Galaxy Wearable 38 Samsung Health 39 ii
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Table of contents Notifications 101 Manage notifications 101 Customize app notifications 101 Smart alert 101 Smart pop-up view 102 Display 102 Screen brightness 102 Blue light filter 102 Night mode 103 Screen mode 103 Font size and style 103 Screen zoom 103 Full screen apps 104 Screen timeout 104 Touch sensitivity 104 Screen saver 104 Reduce animations 104 Double tap to wake 105 Smart stay 105 vi
Table of contents Notifications 101 Manage notifications 101 Customize app notifications 101 Smart alert 101 Smart pop-up view 102 Display 102 Screen brightness 102 Blue light filter 102 Night mode 103 Screen mode 103 Font size and style 103 Screen zoom 103 Full screen apps 104 Screen timeout 104 Touch sensitivity 104 Screen saver 104 Reduce animations 104 Double tap to wake 105 Smart stay 105 vi
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Table of contents One-handed mode 105 Device maintenance 106 Quick optimization 106 Battery 106 Storage and memory card 107 Memory 108 Language and input 108 Date and time 111 Troubleshooting 111 Lock screen and security 115 Screen lock types 115 Clock and information 116 Google Play Protect 116 Find My Mobile 116 Security update 117 Samsung Pass 117 Install unknown apps 118 Secure Folder 118 Encrypt SD card 118 vii
Table of contents One-handed mode 105 Device maintenance 106 Quick optimization 106 Battery 106 Storage and memory card 107 Memory 108 Language and input 108 Date and time 111 Troubleshooting 111 Lock screen and security 115 Screen lock types 115 Clock and information 116 Google Play Protect 116 Find My Mobile 116 Security update 117 Samsung Pass 117 Install unknown apps 118 Secure Folder 118 Encrypt SD card 118 vii
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Table of contents View passwords 119 Security update service 119 Device administration 119 Credential storage 120 Strong Protection 120 Advanced security settings 120 Location 121 App permissions 122 Send diagnostic data 122 Accounts 122 Samsung Cloud 122 Add an account 123 Account settings 123 Synchronize accounts 123 Remove an account 123 Backup and restore 124 Google settings 124 Accessibility 125 Screen Reader 125 viii
Table of contents View passwords 119 Security update service 119 Device administration 119 Credential storage 120 Strong Protection 120 Advanced security settings 120 Location 121 App permissions 122 Send diagnostic data 122 Accounts 122 Samsung Cloud 122 Add an account 123 Account settings 123 Synchronize accounts 123 Remove an account 123 Backup and restore 124 Google settings 124 Accessibility 125 Screen Reader 125 viii
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the illustrations you see Lock screen and security on the screen, and then swipe the screen to secure your device's screen lock features to unlock it. Press to turn on page 115. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. Getting started Lock or unlock your device Use your device. For more information about screen locks, see here are constantly evolving - Devices and software are for reference only. 8 Power key Press to lock.
the illustrations you see Lock screen and security on the screen, and then swipe the screen to secure your device's screen lock features to unlock it. Press to turn on page 115. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. Getting started Lock or unlock your device Use your device. For more information about screen locks, see here are constantly evolving - Devices and software are for reference only. 8 Power key Press to lock.
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Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Getting started Navigation A touch screen responds best to select or launch them. Tap Lightly touch items to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - l Tap an item to zoom in or out. Devices and software are for reference only. 11 l Double-tap an image to select it.
Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Getting started Navigation A touch screen responds best to select or launch them. Tap Lightly touch items to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - l Tap an item to zoom in or out. Devices and software are for reference only. 11 l Double-tap an image to select it.
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the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Devices and software are for reference only. 12 Getting started Swipe Lightly drag your finger across the screen. l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options. l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Devices and software are for reference only. 12 Getting started Swipe Lightly drag your finger across the screen. l Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options. l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
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the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a new location. Getting started Drag and drop Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a Home screen. l Drag a widget to place it in a new location. Devices and software are for reference only. 13
the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a new location. Getting started Drag and drop Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a Home screen. l Drag a widget to place it in a new location. Devices and software are for reference only. 13
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l Bring your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom in and out. l Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom out. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Getting started Zoom in and out Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart to zoom in . Devices and software are for reference only. 14
l Bring your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom in and out. l Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom out. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Getting started Zoom in and out Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart to zoom in . Devices and software are for reference only. 14
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l Touch and hold items to activate them. Devices and software are for reference only. 15 Getting started Touch and hold Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.
l Touch and hold items to activate them. Devices and software are for reference only. 15 Getting started Touch and hold Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.
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the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Recent apps Home Back Devices and software are for reference only. 16 Getting started Navigation bar The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen, displays the navigation keys.
the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Recent apps Home Back Devices and software are for reference only. 16 Getting started Navigation bar The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen, displays the navigation keys.
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... display on the Navigation bar. ◌ From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar, and tap an option under Button order. 17 Simply swipe up on the screen where the navigation buttons used to display to navigate the device. ◌ From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Full.... • Tap Gesture hints to navigate the device. Getting started Navigation gestures To make more space on the screen, you can also quickly switch between navigation gestures and navigation buttons using the Quick settings menu. TIP You can hide the navigation keys, and instead ...
... display on the Navigation bar. ◌ From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar, and tap an option under Button order. 17 Simply swipe up on the screen where the navigation buttons used to display to navigate the device. ◌ From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Full.... • Tap Gesture hints to navigate the device. Getting started Navigation gestures To make more space on the screen, you can also quickly switch between navigation gestures and navigation buttons using the Quick settings menu. TIP You can hide the navigation keys, and instead ...
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...delete the app, it . 4. For more information, see Create and use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen. ◌ From Apps, touch and hold the screen. 2. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to choose it just removes the icon from Home. Tap Wallpapers. ...3. Getting started Customize your home screen The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your favorite apps and widgets here. Use folders Organize App shortcuts in folders on page 37. Wallpapers You...
...delete the app, it . 4. For more information, see Create and use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen. ◌ From Apps, touch and hold the screen. 2. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to choose it just removes the icon from Home. Tap Wallpapers. ...3. Getting started Customize your home screen The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your favorite apps and widgets here. Use folders Organize App shortcuts in folders on page 37. Wallpapers You...
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... > Icons to replace the default icons. 1. Tap an icon set . Tap Widgets, and then touch and hold the screen. 2. Getting started Themes Set a theme to be applied to your home screens for quick access to info or apps. 1. Tap View all to My themes. 5. Icons Apply different icon sets to... customize. 3. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it to see downloaded icons. 4. Tap Themes to apply the selected theme. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply...
... > Icons to replace the default icons. 1. Tap an icon set . Tap Widgets, and then touch and hold the screen. 2. Getting started Themes Set a theme to be applied to your home screens for quick access to info or apps. 1. Tap View all to My themes. 5. Icons Apply different icon sets to... customize. 3. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it to see downloaded icons. 4. Tap Themes to apply the selected theme. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply...
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...determine how icons are still installed and can also choose the badge style. • Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from the Home and App screens. Getting started Home screen settings Customize your device's orientation is changed from portrait to landscape. • Hide apps: ...Choose apps to hide from being removed or repositioned. • Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Quick-open the Notification panel by swiping down anywhere on apps with active notifications. Return to this ...
...determine how icons are still installed and can also choose the badge style. • Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from the Home and App screens. Getting started Home screen settings Customize your device's orientation is changed from portrait to landscape. • Hide apps: ...Choose apps to hide from being removed or repositioned. • Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen. • Quick-open the Notification panel by swiping down anywhere on apps with active notifications. Return to this ...
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Tap Easy mode to confirm. From Settings, tap Display > Easy mode > Standard mode. 2. Tap Apply to enable this feature. 3. Tap Apply to exit Easy mode. From Settings, tap Display > Easy mode. 2. Getting started Easy mode The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for reference only. 21 Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. To disable Easy mode: 1. Devices and software are for a more straightforward visual experience. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps list 1.
Tap Easy mode to confirm. From Settings, tap Display > Easy mode > Standard mode. 2. Tap Apply to enable this feature. 3. Tap Apply to exit Easy mode. From Settings, tap Display > Easy mode. 2. Getting started Easy mode The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for reference only. 21 Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. To disable Easy mode: 1. Devices and software are for a more straightforward visual experience. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Apps list 1.
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Swipe down the list to see notification details. • To open an item, tap it on the Galaxy A20 only. 1. Drag upward from any screen. 1. This is featured on or off. • Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting. • Tap Search to search the...tap Clear. • To customize notifications, tap Notification settings. 3. Finger sensor gestures You can access the Notification panel from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to change the button layout. 3. Quick settings The Notification panel also provides quick access to display the Notification panel. 2. Drag the...
Swipe down the list to see notification details. • To open an item, tap it on the Galaxy A20 only. 1. Drag upward from any screen. 1. This is featured on or off. • Touch and hold a quick setting icon to open the setting. • Tap Search to search the...tap Clear. • To customize notifications, tap Notification settings. 3. Finger sensor gestures You can access the Notification panel from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to change the button layout. 3. Quick settings The Notification panel also provides quick access to display the Notification panel. 2. Drag the...
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Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby for each app has been opened : Tap the Unlocks ...information. Digital wellbeing You can also set to limit usage throughout the day. • Wind down: Enable to turn the screen to grayscale and limit notifications before going to you wind down before going to bed. ◌ From Settings, tap Digital ...wellbeing for the following features: • Screen time: Tap the time value in to see how many times each app. 25 It learns your interactions. You can ...
Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby for each app has been opened : Tap the Unlocks ...information. Digital wellbeing You can also set to limit usage throughout the day. • Wind down: Enable to turn the screen to grayscale and limit notifications before going to you wind down before going to bed. ◌ From Settings, tap Digital ...wellbeing for the following features: • Screen time: Tap the time value in to see how many times each app. 25 It learns your interactions. You can ...
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... in dark conditions. • Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts using an image or video of your screen. • Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Follow the prompts to unlock your likeness. • Brighten screen: Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that you are.... • Remove face data: Delete existing faces. • Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security. • Stay on Lock screen: When you unlock your device and log in a well-lit area and the camera lens is featured on the Galaxy A20 only. 26 Getting...
... in dark conditions. • Samsung Pass: Access your online accounts using an image or video of your screen. • Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Follow the prompts to unlock your likeness. • Brighten screen: Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that you are.... • Remove face data: Delete existing faces. • Face unlock: Enable or disable face recognition security. • Stay on Lock screen: When you unlock your device and log in a well-lit area and the camera lens is featured on the Galaxy A20 only. 26 Getting...
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Getting started Biometrics Preferences Configure your preferences for biometric security options. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Biometrics preferences for the following options: • Preferred biometric: Choose your device. 28 Only biometrics that have already been set up are listed (Galaxy A20 only). • Screen transition effect: Show a transition effect when you use biometrics to unlock your preferred biometric.
Getting started Biometrics Preferences Configure your preferences for biometric security options. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Biometrics preferences for the following options: • Preferred biometric: Choose your device. 28 Only biometrics that have already been set up are listed (Galaxy A20 only). • Screen transition effect: Show a transition effect when you use biometrics to unlock your preferred biometric.