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... Galaxy A21 Set up your device: Charge the battery 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 | Bixby Home | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Multi window | Enter text | Emergency mode Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel Camera and Gallery Camera: Navigate the camera screen...
... Galaxy A21 Set up your device: Charge the battery 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 | Bixby Home | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Multi window | Enter text | Emergency mode Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel Camera and Gallery Camera: Navigate the camera screen...
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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 Customization: Display | Notifications | Sounds and vibration Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition | Fingerprint scanner Accounts: Samsung Cloud | Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Backup and restore | Google settings Backup: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer Accessibility: Screen Reader...
... | 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 Customization: Display | Notifications | Sounds and vibration Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition | Fingerprint scanner Accounts: Samsung Cloud | Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Backup and restore | Google settings Backup: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer Accessibility: Screen Reader...
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... device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Bixby Home | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Multi window | Enter text | Emergency mode Turn on your device Use the Side key to a Wi-Fi® network, set up your device on , the Setup Wizard guides you turn your device. Do not use the device if the body is powered by a rechargeable battery. Getting started Charge the battery Your device is cracked or broken. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect...
... device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Bixby Home | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security | Multi window | Enter text | Emergency mode Turn on your device Use the Side key to a Wi-Fi® network, set up your device on , the Setup Wizard guides you turn your device. Do not use the device if the body is powered by a rechargeable battery. Getting started Charge the battery Your device is cracked or broken. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect...
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... mode to your device. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home. App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel App icons Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen. ◌ From Apps, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpaper. 2. Getting started Customize your home screen The Home screen is the starting point for available wallpapers: • My wallpapers: Choose from featured and downloaded wallpapers. • Gallery: Choose pictures and videos saved...
... mode to your device. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home. App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel App icons Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen. ◌ From Apps, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpaper. 2. Getting started Customize your home screen The Home screen is the starting point for available wallpapers: • My wallpapers: Choose from featured and downloaded wallpapers. • Gallery: Choose pictures and videos saved...
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... Volume key to: Use the Volume key to have your shots (Galaxy A11 only). • Pictures as previewed: Save selfies as they appear in a few seconds. • Storage location: Select a memory location. - Floating shutter button: Add an extra shutter button that you can also reorder or hide your pictures. (Galaxy A21 only). • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings (Galaxy A11 only). • Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members (Galaxy A11 only). • About Camera: View app and software information. 41 Camera and...
... Volume key to: Use the Volume key to have your shots (Galaxy A11 only). • Pictures as previewed: Save selfies as they appear in a few seconds. • Storage location: Select a memory location. - Floating shutter button: Add an extra shutter button that you can also reorder or hide your pictures. (Galaxy A21 only). • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings (Galaxy A11 only). • Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members (Galaxy A11 only). • About Camera: View app and software information. 41 Camera and...
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Il l 0 46 Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps Microsoft apps Search e II Ci 0 Calculator Calendar Camera Clock I) !, Contacts Galaxy Store ox 00 Game Launcher = Messages ® My Files (B Phone (!) Internet a Play Store •Samsung Global Goals ® Samsung Notes 0 Settings . .
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... 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. Existing app data is not deleted. 3. App settings • Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device's information. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for certain features, like email or browsing the Internet. • Permission manager: Control which apps have...
... 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. Existing app data is not deleted. 3. App settings • Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device's information. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for certain features, like email or browsing the Internet. • Permission manager: Control which apps have...
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... settings View and configure settings for the timer. Configure the countdown time and timer name. 3. Tap ••• More options > Settings. • Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own. • Vibration: Enable to set to either Mute or Vibrate. • Customization Service: Sign in supported apps. • About Clock: View the current software version and check for updates. 59 Preset timer Name and save the timer. • To edit a saved...
... settings View and configure settings for the timer. Configure the countdown time and timer name. 3. Tap ••• More options > Settings. • Sound: Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own. • Vibration: Enable to set to either Mute or Vibrate. • Customization Service: Sign in supported apps. • About Clock: View the current software version and check for updates. 59 Preset timer Name and save the timer. • To edit a saved...
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... Contacts, tap a contact. 2. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts. Call or message a contact You can add more fields to quickly share the information with others by using their default phone number. 1. Tap Call or Message. Tap Edit. 3. Favorites When you mark contacts as a favorite. * * • To remove the contact from other apps. Share a contact Share a contact with friends or family. Tap either File or Text. 4. TIP When viewing a contact, tap QR code to the contact's list...
... Contacts, tap a contact. 2. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts. Call or message a contact You can add more fields to quickly share the information with others by using their default phone number. 1. Tap Call or Message. Tap Edit. 3. Favorites When you mark contacts as a favorite. * * • To remove the contact from other apps. Share a contact Share a contact with friends or family. Tap either File or Text. 4. TIP When viewing a contact, tap QR code to the contact's list...
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... speed dials, block numbers, and use another app, your Contacts list, the caller's name is indicated in a call is displayed. 78 If the caller is displayed. The following options are available: • Full screen: Display an incoming call in your active call log. To return to the call screen: ◌ Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and tap the call. Apps Multitask If you have dialed, received, or missed are received while using apps. Manage calls Your calls are answered. Call...
... speed dials, block numbers, and use another app, your Contacts list, the caller's name is indicated in a call is displayed. 78 If the caller is displayed. The following options are available: • Full screen: Display an incoming call in your active call log. To return to the call screen: ◌ Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and tap the call. Apps Multitask If you have dialed, received, or missed are received while using apps. Manage calls Your calls are answered. Call...
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The Speed dial numbers screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers. 2. Tap Delete by the contact you want to remove from the voicemail center. 80 Voicemail Use your phone's voicemail feature. QD 2. For information on setting up voicemail, see Set up voicemail. 8 1. From Phone, touch and hold the last digit. Follow the voice prompts from Speed dial. Tap an unassigned number. • Tap Menu to select a different Speed dial number than one in sequence. -• • Number 1 is reserved for speed dialing their default number. 8 1. Type in...
The Speed dial numbers screen displays the reserved speed dial numbers. 2. Tap Delete by the contact you want to remove from the voicemail center. 80 Voicemail Use your phone's voicemail feature. QD 2. For information on setting up voicemail, see Set up voicemail. 8 1. From Phone, touch and hold the last digit. Follow the voice prompts from Speed dial. Tap an unassigned number. • Tap Menu to select a different Speed dial number than one in sequence. -• • Number 1 is reserved for speed dialing their default number. 8 1. Type in...
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... text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Q lg ~ i ® 2 3 4 5 67 qw e • a s d t yu f gh 8 9 0 I 0 p k "tr z X C V b n m 0 !#1 English (US) ¢!I r' Al T - "I Ill 0 V ·- · Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 83 You can share your notes easily using social networking services. Apps Q Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to the grocery store 0 Do laundry 0 CallM.mrl Add...
... text, images with footnotes, voice recordings, and music. the illustrations you see here are constantly evolving - Q lg ~ i ® 2 3 4 5 67 qw e • a s d t yu f gh 8 9 0 I 0 p k "tr z X C V b n m 0 !#1 English (US) ¢!I r' Al T - "I Ill 0 V ·- · Set text options Devices and software are for reference only. 83 You can share your notes easily using social networking services. Apps Q Samsung Notes Use Samsung Notes to the grocery store 0 Do laundry 0 CallM.mrl Add...
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... Beam to turn on this feature. 95 Settings Advanced options Additional Bluetooth features are transferring to needs to support NFC, and it needs to be within four centimeters of files received using Bluetooth. • Ringtone sync: Use the ringtone set on your phone when you receive calls through a connected Bluetooth device. • Bluetooth control history: View apps that you to communicate with another device without connecting to a network (Galaxy A21 only). Tap Advanced for the following options: • Phone name: Change the name...
... Beam to turn on this feature. 95 Settings Advanced options Additional Bluetooth features are transferring to needs to support NFC, and it needs to be within four centimeters of files received using Bluetooth. • Ringtone sync: Use the ringtone set on your phone when you receive calls through a connected Bluetooth device. • Bluetooth control history: View apps that you to communicate with another device without connecting to a network (Galaxy A21 only). Tap Advanced for the following options: • Phone name: Change the name...
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... turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in Settings or from the Quick settings panel. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap to 2. Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Settings Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device to your provider. • Network operators: Choose available and preferred networks. While Airplane mode is open instead of the default app...
... turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in Settings or from the Quick settings panel. ◌ From Settings, tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap to 2. Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off all network connections including calling, texting, mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Settings Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device to your provider. • Network operators: Choose available and preferred networks. While Airplane mode is open instead of the default app...
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... turn off when there are no connected devices. 1. From Settings, tap Mobile hotspot. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. 2. Auto hotspot Share your hotspot connection automatically with other devices signed in to your Mobile Hotspot at once. • Protected management frames: Enable this feature for your Mobile hotspot. • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you manage your Samsung account (Galaxy A21 only). 1. Settings • Security: Choose the security...
... turn off when there are no connected devices. 1. From Settings, tap Mobile hotspot. From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. 2. Auto hotspot Share your hotspot connection automatically with other devices signed in to your Mobile Hotspot at once. • Protected management frames: Enable this feature for your Mobile hotspot. • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you manage your Samsung account (Galaxy A21 only). 1. Settings • Security: Choose the security...
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.... • Power mode: Select a power mode to extend battery life. • App power management: Configure battery usage for malware. Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced options | Language and input | Date and time | Troubleshooting Quick optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following options to support fast charging capabilities: - Fast charging 111 Settings Device maintenance View the status of your device's system resources. To use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. • Deleting...
.... • Power mode: Select a power mode to extend battery life. • App power management: Configure battery usage for malware. Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced options | Language and input | Date and time | Troubleshooting Quick optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following options to support fast charging capabilities: - Fast charging 111 Settings Device maintenance View the status of your device's system resources. To use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. • Deleting...
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... and input. 2. Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. Settings Show keyboard button Show a button on the screen. • Change language shortcut: Enable or disable language key shortcuts for your service. From Settings, tap General management > Language and input > On-screen keyboard. 2. Physical keyboards Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to change your device (sold separately). 1. From Settings, tap General Management > Language and input. 2. l Tap Autofill service to your default service. 115 Tap Physical...
... and input. 2. Autofill service Save time entering information using autofill services. 1. Settings Show keyboard button Show a button on the screen. • Change language shortcut: Enable or disable language key shortcuts for your service. From Settings, tap General management > Language and input > On-screen keyboard. 2. Physical keyboards Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to change your device (sold separately). 1. From Settings, tap General Management > Language and input. 2. l Tap Autofill service to your default service. 115 Tap Physical...
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...: - Contact your service provider for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device. Settings Date and time By default, your wireless network. From Settings, tap General management > Date and time. Troubleshooting You can set the date and time manually. System updates Check for and install available software updates for your user profile information. • UICC unlock: Enable the SIM slot to a Wi-Fi network. • Last update: View information about the last software update. • Update PRL: Download and install the Preferred Roaming List update...
...: - Contact your service provider for software updates and, if necessary, reset services on your device. Settings Date and time By default, your wireless network. From Settings, tap General management > Date and time. Troubleshooting You can set the date and time manually. System updates Check for and install available software updates for your user profile information. • UICC unlock: Enable the SIM slot to a Wi-Fi network. • Last update: View information about the last software update. • Update PRL: Download and install the Preferred Roaming List update...
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...Lock screen and security You can choose from the device. 1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Auto restart. 2. For more information, see Biometric security. 120 Tap C> to activate Auto restart, and then set times. Auto restart Optimize your device. Screen lock types | Google Play Protect | Find My Mobile | Security update | Install unknown apps | Encrypt or decrypt SD card | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Location | Permission manager | Send diagnostic data Screen lock types You can secure your device...
...Lock screen and security You can choose from the device. 1. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Auto restart. 2. For more information, see Biometric security. 120 Tap C> to activate Auto restart, and then set times. Auto restart Optimize your device. Screen lock types | Google Play Protect | Find My Mobile | Security update | Install unknown apps | Encrypt or decrypt SD card | View passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings | Location | Permission manager | Send diagnostic data Screen lock types You can secure your device...
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... deleted remotely. The following options are checked for security risks and threats. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Google Play Protect. • Updates are available: • Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to store your PIN, pattern, or password, allowing you can configure Google Play to the Lock screen. • About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen's software. A Samsung account is required, and Google location service must turn it on in to your device to send its last location...
... deleted remotely. The following options are checked for security risks and threats. ◌ From Settings, tap Biometrics and security > Google Play Protect. • Updates are available: • Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to store your PIN, pattern, or password, allowing you can configure Google Play to the Lock screen. • About Lock screen: Update the Lock screen's software. A Samsung account is required, and Google location service must turn it on in to your device to send its last location...