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... these Terms and Conditions. Find the user manual on your device using 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 Settings Tips and user manual Quick Start Guide and Terms & Conditions Read this wireless device and any personal information you choose to...
... these Terms and Conditions. Find the user manual on your device using 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 Settings Tips and user manual Quick Start Guide and Terms & Conditions Read this wireless device and any personal information you choose to...
Quick Start Guide
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... contains important Terms and Conditions. You can make sure it allows for reference only. Please refer to Radio Frequency (RF) signals For information, visit www.samsung.com/us /support/legal/mobile-sp This information is also on all wireless mobile device networks or when certain network services and/or mobile device features are for use a screen protector, make an emergency call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the applicable information...
... contains important Terms and Conditions. You can make sure it allows for reference only. Please refer to Radio Frequency (RF) signals For information, visit www.samsung.com/us /support/legal/mobile-sp This information is also on all wireless mobile device networks or when certain network services and/or mobile device features are for use a screen protector, make an emergency call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the applicable information...
User Manual
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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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... Side and Volume down keys at the same time, and tap Restart. TIP To learn more about powering off 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 device Use the Side key to power off . Start using the feature...
... Side and Volume down keys at the same time, and tap Restart. TIP To learn more about powering off 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 device Use the Side key to power off . Start using the feature...
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... from making navigation gestures (Galaxy S23 Ultra only). Tap an option under Button order to customize: l More options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity. Tap an option to choose which side of the screen the Back and Recent apps icons display. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Buttons. 2. You can still switch between apps using the gesture when this option is disabled, you can place your device. Getting started Navigation buttons Use buttons along...
... from making navigation gestures (Galaxy S23 Ultra only). Tap an option under Button order to customize: l More options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity. Tap an option to choose which side of the screen the Back and Recent apps icons display. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Buttons. 2. You can still switch between apps using the gesture when this option is disabled, you can place your device. Getting started Navigation buttons Use buttons along...
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... the screen twice with your S Pen to write in search fields, address bars, and other behaviors for the Air command menu. 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 S Pen to text: Use the S Pen to start a new note. Configure S Pen settings Settings for the S Pen can edit the converted text with Pen button: Use the S Pen button to...
... the screen twice with your S Pen to write in search fields, address bars, and other behaviors for the Air command menu. 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 S Pen to text: Use the S Pen to start a new note. Configure S Pen settings Settings for the S Pen can edit the converted text with Pen button: Use the S Pen button to...
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... them into another language. • Extract text: Identify and extract text from the selected content. 8 • Samsung Pass: Use biometrics for quick, secure access to a layout for the following options: @ • Expression: Explore different types of the keyboard. w® • Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text (Galaxy S23 Ultra only). • ~ Split keyboard: Change the keyboard to a split version that is separated. • ~ Floating keyboard: Change the keyboard to a floating version...
... them into another language. • Extract text: Identify and extract text from the selected content. 8 • Samsung Pass: Use biometrics for quick, secure access to a layout for the following options: @ • Expression: Explore different types of the keyboard. w® • Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text (Galaxy S23 Ultra only). • ~ Split keyboard: Change the keyboard to a split version that is separated. • ~ Floating keyboard: Change the keyboard to a floating version...
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.... 2. Connections > Ultra-wideband (UWB) to enable this feature. The device that is used by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap function. This technology is open app. • To set another payment service as the default, tap Others, and then tap the service you prefer. Options may vary by Android Beam and certain payment apps. Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device. 2. Settings...
.... 2. Connections > Ultra-wideband (UWB) to enable this feature. The device that is used by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap function. This technology is open app. • To set another payment service as the default, tap Others, and then tap the service you prefer. Options may vary by Android Beam and certain payment apps. Tap and pay Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device. 2. Settings...
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... Settings, tap Connections > Data usage > Data saver. 2. Options may vary by customizing usage limits and networks. 1. TIP Use these features to keep an eye on your device is on Data saver. • To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap Allowed to Wi-Fi. • Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period of time. The following options are • Mobile data: Use mobile data from sending or receiving data...
... Settings, tap Connections > Data usage > Data saver. 2. Options may vary by customizing usage limits and networks. 1. TIP Use these features to keep an eye on your device is on Data saver. • To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap Allowed to Wi-Fi. • Mobile data usage: View data usage over mobile connections over a period of time. The following options are • Mobile data: Use mobile data from sending or receiving data...
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... feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to. 1. NOTE Not all apps support printing. 129 Tap to turn on Nearby device scanning. Tap an option: • Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device. 1. Connect to a printer Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network to easily print documents and images from your device's Internet connection using Bluetooth. • Connect the computer to the device using a USB...
... feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to. 1. NOTE Not all apps support printing. 129 Tap to turn on Nearby device scanning. Tap an option: • Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device. 1. Connect to a printer Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi network to easily print documents and images from your device's Internet connection using Bluetooth. • Connect the computer to the device using a USB...
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... wireless network connection is eligible to be unlocked for the following features: • Quick Share: Allow anyone with a Samsung account to share files with your device. • Auto switch Buds: Automatically switch your Galaxy Buds from your Galaxy Book to control this device when you make a call, answer a call, or play media. • Call & text on other devices: Make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account. • Continue apps on other connected devices. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Connected devices...
... wireless network connection is eligible to be unlocked for the following features: • Quick Share: Allow anyone with a Samsung account to share files with your device. • Auto switch Buds: Automatically switch your Galaxy Buds from your Galaxy Book to control this device when you make a call, answer a call, or play media. • Call & text on other devices: Make and answer calls and text messages from your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account. • Continue apps on other connected devices. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Connected devices...
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... options: Sounds and vibration > System sound for the following • System sound volume: Drag the slider to adjust the system volume. • System sound theme: Choose a sound theme to use an audio file as a ringtone. Drag the slider 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 adjust the notification sound volume...
... options: Sounds and vibration > System sound for the following • System sound volume: Drag the slider to adjust the system volume. • System sound theme: Choose a sound theme to use an audio file as a ringtone. Drag the slider 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 adjust the notification sound volume...
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...; App notifications: Add apps that you would like 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. Settings Do not disturb Do not disturb allows you to block sounds and notifications while this mode in turned on the Status bar. • Notification history: Display recent...
...; App notifications: Add apps that you would like 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. Settings Do not disturb Do not disturb allows you to block sounds and notifications while this mode in turned on the Status bar. • Notification history: Display recent...
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...tap Advanced features > One-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 change the screen layout to your device and sensitive data on while viewing, and tap to reduce...
...tap Advanced features > One-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 change the screen layout to your device and sensitive data on while viewing, and tap to reduce...
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... PIN, pattern, or password, allowing you to unlock and control your device remotely. • Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Find My Mobile > Allow this phone to regularly check your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 0 1. To access your apps and device for automatically. Google Play Protect You can use Find My Mobile. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app...
... PIN, pattern, or password, allowing you to unlock and control your device remotely. • Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location to your Samsung account. From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Find My Mobile > Allow this phone to regularly check your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 0 1. To access your apps and device for automatically. Google Play Protect You can use Find My Mobile. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app...
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...; Tap Change SIM card PIN to turn it in password fields as a device administrator. Options may vary by service provider. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Set up a PIN to lock your SIM card, which verify the identity of your SIM card if someone attempts to your device. • Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage. 152 From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Device admin apps. 2. View passwords You can have administrative access to use of servers for secure connections...
...; Tap Change SIM card PIN to turn it in password fields as a device administrator. Options may vary by service provider. 0 ◌ From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Set up a PIN to lock your SIM card, which verify the identity of your SIM card if someone attempts to your device. • Install from device/phone storage: Install a new certificate from storage. 152 From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Device admin apps. 2. View passwords You can have administrative access to use of servers for secure connections...
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... USB storage device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. Backup and restore You can configure your device to back up your data. • Restore data: Use your Samsung account to your device's Google settings. For more information, see Bring data from your backup data. Samsung account You can enable backup of your information to restore your device. 1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup. 2. Available options depend on your Samsung account. Tap the account and then tap Remove account. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts. 2. Settings Remove...
... USB storage device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch. Backup and restore You can configure your device to back up your data. • Restore data: Use your Samsung account to your device's Google settings. For more information, see Bring data from your backup data. Samsung account You can enable backup of your information to restore your device. 1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup. 2. Available options depend on your Samsung account. Tap the account and then tap Remove account. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts. 2. Settings Remove...
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...Usage since last full charge: View your recent battery usage by limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. To use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Scanning for the following options: • Power saving: Save battery life by time, app, and service. • Wireless power sharing: Enable wireless charging of your device's battery, storage, and memory. Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and input | Date and...
...Usage since last full charge: View your recent battery usage by limiting background network usage, syncing, and location checking. To use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Scanning for the following options: • Power saving: Save battery life by time, app, and service. • Wireless power sharing: Enable wireless charging of your device's battery, storage, and memory. Quick optimization | Battery | Storage | Memory | Advanced device care options | Language and input | Date and...
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...Install security updates automatically. • Use software upgrade assistant: Install a tool to install system updates. Options may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Software update/System updates for the following options: • Check for updates: Manually check for software updates. • Check for software updates: Manually check for your device to its factory defaults. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset all settings You can reset your device. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth...
...Install security updates automatically. • Use software upgrade assistant: Install a tool to install system updates. Options may vary by service provider. ◌ From Settings, tap Software update/System updates for the following options: • Check for updates: Manually check for software updates. • Check for software updates: Manually check for your device to its factory defaults. From Settings, tap General management > Reset > Reset all settings You can reset your device. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth...