SAMSUNG SM-A505F Galaxy A50 Smartphone User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Samsung
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SM-A505F Galaxy A50 Smartphone
Product Information
The Samsung Galaxy A50/A70 is a smartphone that comes in
multiple models, including SM-A505F, SM-A505F/DS, SM-A505FM/DS,
SM-A505FN/DS, SM-A505GN, SM-A505GN/DS, SM-A505YN, SM-A507FN/DS,
SM-A705F/DS, SM-A705FN, SM-A705FN/DS, SM-A705GM/DS, SM-A705MN, and
SM-A705MN/DS. It was released in March 2020 and has a user manual
with revision 1.0. The device has various features such as a
battery, SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card), memory card (microSD
card), and connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and
mobile data. It also supports features like Bixby, Bixby Vision,
Bixby Routines, and Samsung Pass.
Product Usage Instructions
Before using the Samsung Galaxy A50/A70 smartphone, it is
recommended to read the user manual first. The manual contains
important information about the device’s features, functions, and
troubleshooting tips. To turn on the device, press and hold the
power button. To turn off the device, press and hold the power
button and select ‘Power off’. To charge the device, connect the
charger to a power source and plug it into the device’s charging
port. During wireless or fast charging, the device may become
hotter than usual. If this happens, stop using the device for a
while to let it cool down.
To insert a nano-SIM card into the device, locate the SIM card
tray on the side of the device and use the ejection pin to open it.
Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold contacts facing down
and push the tray back into the device. To insert a microSD card,
follow the same process but insert the card into the separate
memory card tray. To use the device’s features and apps, navigate
through the home screen and app drawer. To install or uninstall
apps, go to the Google Play Store or Galaxy Store. To connect the
device to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, go to the ‘Connections’ section in
the settings menu and select the appropriate option.
If the device overheats while charging or using certain features
or apps, close any running apps and let the device cool down before
using it again. If the battery becomes too hot, the charger may
stop charging. It is also recommended to keep the device away from
direct sunlight or hot environments to prevent overheating. For
more information about using the device’s features, refer to the
user manual or contact Samsung support.
USER MANUAL
SM-A505F SM-A505F/DS SM-A505FM/DS SM-A505FN/DS SM-A505GN SM-A505GN/DS SM-
A505YN SM-A507FN/DS SM-A705F/DS SM-A705FN SM-A705FN/DS SM-A705GM/DS SM-A705MN
SM-A705MN/DS SM-A707F/DS SM-A707F/DSM
English. 03/2020. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com
Table of Contents
Basics
4 Read me first 6 Device overheating situations and
solutions 9 Device layout and functions 15 Battery 17 SIM or USIM card (nano-
SIM card) 20 Memory card (microSD card) 22 Turning the device on and off 24
Initial setup 25 Samsung account 27 Transferring data from your previous
device (Smart Switch) 29 Understanding the screen 42 Notification panel 44
Entering text
Apps and features
47 Installing or uninstalling apps 49 Finder 49 Bixby 53 Bixby Vision (Galaxy
A50, A70s) 56 Bixby Vision (Galaxy A50s, A70) 59 Bixby Routines 63 Phone 68
Contacts 72 Messages 75 Internet
77 Email (Galaxy A50, A70) 78 Camera 95 Gallery 99 AR EMOJI 106 AR Doodle (Galaxy A50s, A70, A70s) 107 Always On Display 109 Edge screen (Galaxy A50s) 113 Multi window 116 Samsung Pay (Galaxy A70, A70s) 119 Samsung Pay mini (Galaxy A50) 119 Samsung Health 123 Galaxy Wearable 123 Samsung Members 124 Samsung Notes 125 Calendar 126 Reminder 129 Radio 130 Voice Recorder 131 My Files 132 Clock 134 Calculator 134 Game Launcher 136 Game Booster 137 Samsung Daily 139 Kids Home 141 SmartThings 145 Sharing content 146 Samsung Global Goals 146 Google apps
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Settings
148 Introduction 148 Connections
149 Wi-Fi 151 Bluetooth 153 NFC and payment (NFC-enabled
models) 155 Data saver 155 Mobile data only apps 156 SIM card manager (dual
SIM
models) 156 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering 158 More connection settings 160
Sounds and vibration 160 Dolby Atmos (surround sound) 161 Separate app sound
161 Notifications 162 Display 163 Blue light filter 163 Dark mode 164 Changing
the screen mode or
adjusting the display colour 165 Screensaver 165 Wallpaper 165 Themes 166 Lock
screen 167 Smart Lock 167 Biometrics and security 168 Face recognition 171
Fingerprint recognition 174 Samsung Pass 177 Secure Folder
182 Privacy 182 Location 183 Accounts and backup
183 Samsung Cloud 185 Google 185 Advanced features
186 Link to Windows 187 Motions and gestures 188 Dual Messenger 189 Digital
Wellbeing and parental controls 189 Digital Wellbeing 191 Device care 191
Optimising your device 192 Battery 193 Storage 193 Memory 193 Security 194
Ultra data saving 194 Apps 194 General management 195 Accessibility 196
Software update 196 About phone
Appendix
197 Troubleshooting 202 Removing the battery
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Read me first
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
· Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. · Some content may
differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, model
specifications, or device’s software. · Content (high quality content) that
requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the
device. Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the
device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in. · Samsung is
not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung. · Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating
system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the
device or apps to work improperly. · Software, sound sources, wallpapers,
images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited
use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is
an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media. · You may incur additional charges for data services, such as
messaging, uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services
depending on your data plan. For large data transfers, it is recommended to
use the Wi-Fi feature. · Default apps that come with the device are subject to
updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have
questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service
Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.
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· Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from
unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or
loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will
void your warranty.
· Depending on the region or service provider, a screen protector is attached
for protection during production and distribution. Damage to the attached
screen protector is not covered by the warranty.
· You can see the touchscreen clearly even in strong outdoor sunlight by
automatically adjusting the contrast range based on the surrounding
environment. Due to the nature of the product, displaying fixed graphics for
extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. It
is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for
extended periods and turn off the touchscreen when not using the device. You
can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it.
Launch the Settings app, tap Display Screen timeout, and then select the
length of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen.
To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the
surrounding environment, launch the Settings app, tap Display, and then tap
the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it.
· Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive
approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If your device is
approved by the FCC, you can view the FCC ID of the device. To view the FCC
ID, launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status. If your device does
not have an FCC ID, it means that the device has not been authorised for sale
in the U.S. or its territories and may only be brought to the U.S. for the
owner’s personal use.
· Depending on the region, you can view the regulatory information on the
device. To view the information, launch the Settings app and tap About phone
Regulatory information.
Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information
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Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. During wireless
charging or fast charging, the device may feel hotter to the touch. This does
not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal
range of operation. If the battery becomes too hot, the charger may stop
charging.
Do the following when the device heats up:
· Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. Wait for
the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again.
· If the lower part of the device overheats, it could be because the connected
USB cable is damaged. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-
approved one.
· When using a wireless charger, do not place foreign materials, such as metal
objects, magnets, and magnetic stripe cards, between the device and the
wireless charger.
The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported
models.
When the device heats up during use
When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended
periods, your device may temporarily heat up due to increased battery
consumption. Close any running apps and do not use the device for a while.
The following are examples of situations in which the device may overheat.
Depending on the functions and apps you use, these examples may not apply to
your model.
· During the initial setup after purchase or when restoring data · When
downloading large files · When using apps that require more power or using
apps for extended periods
When playing high-quality games for extended periods When recording videos
for extended periods
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When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When
connecting to a TV · While multitasking (or, when running many apps in the
background) When using Multi window When updating or installing apps while
recording videos When downloading large files during a video call When
recording videos while using a navigation app · When using large amount of
data for syncing with the cloud, email, or other accounts · When using a
navigation app in a car while the device is placed in direct sunlight · When
using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature · When using the device in
areas with weak signals or no reception · When charging the battery with a
damaged USB cable · When the device’s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed
to foreign materials, such as liquid, dust, metal powder, and pencil lead ·
When you are roaming
Do the following when the device heats up:
· Keep the device updated with the latest software. · Conflicts between
running apps may cause the device to heat up. Restart the device. · Deactivate
the Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth features when not using them. · Close apps that
increase battery consumption or that run in the background when
not in use. · Delete unnecessary files or unused apps. · Decrease the screen
brightness. · If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do
not use it for a while. If
the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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Precautions for device overheating
If you begin to feel uncomfortable due to the device overheating, stop using
the device. When the device heats up, the features and performance may be
limited or the device may turn off to cool down. The feature is only available
on supported models.
· If the device overheats and reaches a certain temperature, a warning message
will appear to prevent device failure, skin irritations and damages, and
battery leakage. To lower the device’s temperature, the screen brightness and
the performance speed will be limited and battery charging will stop. Running
apps will be closed and all calling and other features will be limited, except
for emergency calls, until the device cools down.
· If the second message appears due to a further increase of the device’s
temperature, the device will turn off. Do not use the device until the
device’s temperature drops below the specified level. If the second warning
message appears during an emergency call, the call will not be disconnected by
a forced shut down.
Precautions for operating environment
Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions.
Use caution to avoid shortening the battery’s lifespan, damaging the device,
or causing a fire.
· Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures. · Do not
expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods. · Do not use or
store your device for extended periods in very hot areas, such as inside a
car in the summertime. · Do not place the device in any areas that may
overheat, such as on an electric heating
mat. · Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking
equipment, or high
pressure containers. · Do not use a cable whose covering is peeled off or
damaged, and do not use any charger
or battery that is damaged or malfunctioning.
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Device layout and functions
Package contents
Refer to the quick start guide for package contents. · The items supplied with
the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or
service provider. · The supplied items are designed only for this device and
may not be compatible with other devices. · Appearances and specifications are
subject to change without prior notice. · You can purchase additional
accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible
with the device before purchase. · Use only Samsung-approved accessories.
Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and
malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty. · Availability of all
accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing
companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the
Samsung website.
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Device layout
Galaxy A50s:
Proximity sensor SIM card / Memory card
tray Front camera Touchscreen
Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)
GPS antenna
Rear camera (Triple)
Flash
Speaker Light sensor Volume key Side key (Power/Bixby)
Fingerprint recognition sensor
Microphone Main antenna NFC antenna
Main antenna
Speaker Microphone
Earphone jack
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Proximity sensor Front camera
Touchscreen
Speaker Light sensor Volume key Side key (Power/Bixby)
Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)
GPS antenna
Rear camera (Triple)
Fingerprint recognition sensor
NFC antenna (NFC-enabled models) Microphone
SIM card / Memory card tray
Flash
MST antenna (MST-enabled models)
Speaker Microphone
Main antenna Earphone jack
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Proximity sensor Front camera
Touchscreen
Speaker Light sensor Volume key Side key (Power/Bixby)
Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C)
GPS antenna
Rear camera (Triple)
Flash
Fingerprint recognition sensor
NFC antenna (NFC-enabled models) Microphone
SIM card / Memory card tray
MST antenna (MST-enabled models)
Main antenna
Speaker Microphone
Earphone jack
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· When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using
speakerphone, do not place the device close to your ears.
· Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as
direct sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, such
as direct sunlight, the camera image sensor may be damaged. A damaged image
sensor is irreparable and will cause dots or spots in pictures.
· If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a
risk of injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung
Service Centre.
· Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following
situations: If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the
device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the
device If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other
objects while using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data
connection
· Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen
protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
· Do not cover the proximity/light sensor area with screen accessories, such
as a screen protector, stickers, or a cover. Doing so may cause the sensor to
malfunction.
· Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen. The touchscreen may
malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Hard keys
Volume key
Side key (Power/Bixby)
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Key Volume key
Side key
Side key + Volume Down key
Function · Press to adjust the device volume. · When the device is off, press
and hold to turn it on. · Press to turn on or lock the screen. · Press and
hold to start a conversation with Bixby. Refer to Using
Bixby for more information. · Press twice or press and hold to launch the app
or feature you set. · Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot. · Press
and hold simultaneously to turn off the device.
Setting the Side key
Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing
and holding the Side key. Launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features Side
key, and then select an option you want.
Soft buttons
Recents button
Back button
Home button
When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the
screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back
button by default. Refer to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more
information.
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Battery
Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been
unused for extended periods.
Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed
for your device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious
injuries or damage to your device. · Connecting the charger improperly may
cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. · Use only USB Type-C
cable supplied with the device. The device may be damaged
if you use Micro USB cable. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in
use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger
from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger
should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while
charging.
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor. 2 Plug the USB cable into
the device’s multipurpose jack.
3 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket. 4 After fully charging,
disconnect the charger from the device. Then, unplug the charger
from the electric socket.
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Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power. ·
Optimise the device using the device care feature. · When you are not using
the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side key. · Activate power
saving mode. · Close unnecessary apps. · Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when
not in use. · Deactivate auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced. ·
Decrease the backlight time. · Decrease the screen brightness.
Battery charging tips and precautions
· When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty. · If the
battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately
when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few
minutes before turning on the device. · If you use multiple apps at once,
network apps, or apps that need a connection to another device, the battery
will drain quickly. To avoid losing power during a data transfer, always use
these apps after fully charging the battery. · Using a power source other than
the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower charging speed due to
a lower electric current. · The device can be used while it is charging, but
it may take longer to fully charge the battery. · If the device receives an
unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not function. If
this happens, unplug the charger from the device. · While charging, the device
and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s
lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging. If this occurs during wireless charging, disconnect the
device from the charger to let it cool down, then charge the device again
later. · If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the
device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging
the device. · If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the
charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
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Fast charging
The device has a built-in fast charging feature. You can charge the battery
more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off.
Increasing the charging speed
To increase the charging speed, turn the device or its screen off when you
charge the battery. If the fast charging feature is not activated, launch the
Settings app, tap Device care Battery Charging, and then tap the Fast charging
switch to activate it.
· While charging, you cannot activate or deactivate this feature. · You cannot
use the built-in fast charging feature when you charge the battery
using a standard battery charger. · If the device heats up or the ambient air
temperature rises, the charging speed may
decrease automatically. This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage
to the device.
SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)
Installing the SIM or USIM card
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.
For dual SIM models, you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two
phone numbers or service providers for a single device. In some areas, data
transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than
when one SIM card is inserted.
· Use only a nano-SIM card. · Use caution not to lose or let others use the
SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not
responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending
on the service provider.
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Dual SIM models:
1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to the tray to loosen the tray.
Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the
device may be damaged.
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2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot. 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on
the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing
downwards.
4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it.
If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SIM card may leave or fall
out of the tray.
5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
· If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device
may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.
· Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering
your device.
Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models)
If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service
providers for a single device.
Activating SIM or USIM cards
Launch the Settings app and tap Connections SIM card manager. Select a SIM or
USIM card and tap the switch to activate it.
Customising SIM or USIM cards
Launch the Settings app, tap Connections SIM card manager, and then select a
SIM or USIM card to access the following options:
· Icon: Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card. · Name: Change the display
name of the SIM or USIM card. · Network mode: Select a network type to use
with the SIM or USIM card.
Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards
When two cards are activated, you can assign voice calls, messaging, and data
services to specific cards. Launch the Settings app, tap Connections SIM card
manager, and then set the feature preferences for your cards in Preferred SIM
card.
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Memory card (microSD card)
Installing a memory card
Your device’s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory
cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card
manufacturer and type. To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity,
refer to the Samsung website.
· Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the
data stored in it.
· Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up. · The device supports
the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device will ask to
reformat the card or will not recognise the card. To use the memory card, you
must format it. If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card,
contact the memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre. · Frequent
writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards. · When
inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the My Files SD card folder.
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1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to the tray to loosen the tray.
Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the
device may be damaged.
2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
When you remove the tray from the device, the mobile data connection will be
disabled.
3 Place a memory card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing
downwards. 4 Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it.
If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the memory card may leave or
fall out of the tray.
5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
· If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device
may be damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.
· Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering
your device.
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. Launch the
Settings app and tap Device care Storage Advanced SD card Unmount.
Do not remove external storage, such as a memory card or USB storage, while
the device is transferring or accessing information, or right after
transferring data. Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause
damage to the external storage or device. Samsung is not responsible for
losses, including loss of data, resulting from the misuse of external storage
devices.
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Formatting the memory card
A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device.
Format the memory card on the device. Launch the Settings app and tap Device
care Storage Advanced SD card Format.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored in the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Turning the device on and off
Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and
hospitals.
Turning the device on
Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device. When you
turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset,
follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.
Turning the device off
1 To turn off the device, press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down key
simultaneously. Alternatively, open the notification panel and tap .
Volume Down key Side key
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2 Tap Power off.
To restart the device, tap Restart. You can set the device to turn off when
you press and hold the Side key. Launch the Settings app, tap Advanced
features Side key, and then tap Power off menu under Press and hold.
Forcing restart
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Side key and the
Volume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
Emergency mode
You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption.
Some apps and functions will be restricted. In emergency mode, you can make an
emergency call, send your current location information to others, sound an
emergency alarm, and more. To activate emergency mode, press and hold the Side
key and the Volume Down key simultaneously. Alternatively, open the
notification panel and tap Emergency mode. To deactivate emergency mode, tap
Turn off Emergency mode.
The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating
conditions.
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Initial setup
When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data
reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.
1 Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device. 2
Select your preferred device language and select .
Select a language.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
The Home screen will appear. If you do not connect to a Wi-Fi network, you may
not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup.
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Samsung account
Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a
variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung
website. To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung
account, visit account.samsung.com. For more information on Samsung accounts,
launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Samsung account
Help.
Creating a Samsung account
If you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one. You can create a
Samsung account using your email address.
1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account
Samsung account. Alternatively, launch the Settings app and tap .
2 Tap Create account. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete creating
your account.
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Signing in to your Samsung account
If you already have a Samsung account, sign in to your Samsung account.
1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account
Samsung account. Alternatively, launch the Settings app and tap .
2 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap Sign in. 3 Follow the on-
screen instructions to complete signing in to your Samsung account.
Finding your ID and resetting your password
If you forget your Samsung account ID or password, tap Find ID or Reset
password on the Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset
your password after you enter the required information.
Removing your Samsung account
When you remove your Samsung account from the device, your data, such as
contacts or events, will also be removed.
1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts. 2 Tap Samsung
account Personal info Remove account. 3 Tap Remove, enter your Samsung account
password, and then tap OK.
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Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch)
You can use Smart Switch to transfer data from your previous device to your
new device. Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch.
· This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers. ·
Limitations apply. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details. Samsung
takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the
right to transfer.
Transferring data wirelessly
Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly via Wi-Fi
Direct.
1 On the previous device, launch Smart Switch.
If you do not have the app, download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store.
2 On your device, launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart
Switch.
3 Place the devices near each other. 4 On the previous device, tap Send data
Wireless. 5 On your device, select an item to bring and tap Transfer. 6 Follow
the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device.
After the data is done transferring, you can view a list of the transferred
data on your device.
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Backing up and restoring data using external storage
Transfer data using external storage, such as a microSD card.
1 Back up data from your previous device to external storage. 2 Insert or
connect the external storage device to your device. 3 On your device, launch
the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch
Restore.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from external storage.
Transferring backup data from a computer
Transfer data between your device and a computer. You must download the Smart
Switch computer version app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch. Back up data
from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device.
1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download Smart Switch.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer
using a program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth
step.
3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device’s USB cable. 4
On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the
device.
Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.
5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable. 6 On the computer,
follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your device.
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Understanding the screen
Controlling the touchscreen
· Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical
devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.
· To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or
apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
· It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the
touchscreen for extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen
burn-in) or ghosting.
· The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen,
which are outside of the touch input area.
· It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen.
Tapping
Tap the screen.
Tapping and holding
Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds.
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Dragging
Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap the screen.
Swiping
Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right.
Spreading and pinching
Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.
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Navigation bar (soft buttons)
When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation
bar at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents
button, Home button, and Back button by default. The functions of the buttons
can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment.
Button
Recents
Home
Back
Function · Tap to open the list of recent apps. · Tap to return to the Home screen. · Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app. · Tap to return to the previous screen.
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Hiding the navigation bar
View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar. Launch
the Settings app, tap Display Navigation bar, and then tap Full screen
gestures under Navigation type. The navigation bar will be hidden and the
gesture hints will appear. Tap More options and select an option you want.
· Swipe from bottom: The gesture hints will appear where the soft buttons are
located. To use the soft buttons, drag the gesture hint of the desired button
upwards.
· Swipe from sides and bottom: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to
move to the Home screen. Swipe up and hold to view the list of recent apps.
Swipe inward from either side of the screen to return to the previous
screen. Swipe inward from one of the bottom corners to launch the Google
Assistant app.
Swipe from bottom
Swipe from sides and bottom
If you want to hide the gesture hints at the bottom of the screen, tap the Gesture hints switch to deactivate it.
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Home screen and Apps screen
The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s
features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. The Apps screen
displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.
The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider.
Edge panel handle (Galaxy A50s)
A widget Navigation bar (soft buttons)
Screen indicator Favourite apps
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Switching between Home and Apps screens
On the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen. To
return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen.
Alternatively, tap the Home button or the Back button.
Home screen
Apps screen
If you add the Apps button on the Home screen, you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Home screen settings, and then tap the Apps button switch to activate it. The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen.
Apps button
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Display the screen in landscape mode
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Home screen settings, and
then tap the Rotate to landscape mode switch to activate it. Rotate the device
until it is horizontal to view the screen in landscape mode.
Moving items
Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to
another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. To add a shortcut to an app
on the Home screen, tap and hold an item on the Apps screen, and then tap Add
to Home. A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen. You can also
move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home
screen.
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Creating folders
Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps. On
the Home screen or the Apps screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over
another app. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap
Folder name and enter a folder name.
· Adding more apps Tap on the folder. Tick the apps to add and tap Done. You
can also add an app by dragging it to the folder.
· Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location.
· Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder, and then tap Delete folder. Only
the folder will be deleted. The folder’s apps will be relocated to the Apps
screen.
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Editing the Home screen
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together
to access the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and
more. You can also add, delete, or rearrange Home screen panels.
· Adding panels: Swipe to the left, and then tap . · Moving panels: Tap and
hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. · Deleting panels:
Tap on the panel.
· Wallpapers: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked
screen. · Themes: Change the device’s theme. Visual elements of interface,
such as colours, icons,
and wallpapers, will change depending on the selected theme. · Widgets:
Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide
information and convenient access on your Home screen. Tap and hold a widget,
and then drag it to the Home screen. The widget will be added on the Home
screen. · Home screen settings: Configure settings for the Home screen, such
as the screen grid or layout.
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Displaying all apps on the Home screen
Without using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all
apps on the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and
then tap Home screen settings Home screen layout Home screen only Apply. You
can now access all your apps by swiping to the left on the Home screen.
Indicator icons
Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons
listed in the table below are most common.
· The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To
display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
· Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel. · The
indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or
model.
Icon
Meaning
No signal
Signal strength
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
HSPA+ network connected
/
LTE network connected
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
Location services being used
Call in progress
Missed call
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
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Icon
Meaning
Mute mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery charging
Battery power level
Lock screen
Pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen
turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified
period. To unlock the screen, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on.
If the screen is off, press the Side key to turn on the screen. Alternatively,
double-tap the screen.
Locked screen
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Changing the screen lock method
To change the screen lock method, launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen
Screen lock type, and then select a method. When you set a pattern, PIN,
password, or your biometric data for the screen lock method, you can protect
your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device.
After setting the screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code
whenever unlocking it.
· Swipe: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it. · Pattern: Draw a
pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen. · PIN: Enter a PIN with
at least four numbers to unlock the screen. · Password: Enter a password with
at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock
the screen. · None: Do not set a screen lock method. · Face: Register your
face to unlock the screen. Refer to Face recognition for more
information. · Fingerprints: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen.
Refer to Fingerprint
recognition for more information. You can set your device to perform a factory
data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and
reach the attempt limit. Launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen Secure lock
settings, unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method, and then tap
the Auto factory reset switch to activate it.
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Screen capture
Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on, draw on, crop, or
share the captured screen. You can capture the current screen and scrollable
area. Use the following methods to capture a screenshot. Captured screenshots
will be saved in Gallery.
· Key capture: Press the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously. ·
Swipe capture: Swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen.
· It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and
features. · If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated, launch the
Settings app, tap
Advanced features Motions and gestures, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture
switch to activate it. After capturing a screenshot, use the following options
on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen:
· : Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page,
such as a webpage. When you tap , the screen will automatically scroll down
and more content will be captured.
· : Write or draw on the screenshot or crop a portion from the screenshot. The
cropped area will be saved in Gallery.
· : Share the screenshot with others. If the options are not visible on the
captured screen, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features Screenshots /
Screenshots and screen recorder, and then tap the Screenshot toolbar switch to
activate it.
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Notification panel
When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls,
indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the
icons, open the notification panel and view the details. To open the
notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification
panel, swipe upwards on the screen.
You can use the following functions on the notification panel.
Access the power options.
Quick setting buttons
Control media on your device and connected nearby devices.
View the notification details and perform various actions.
Launch Settings.
Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes.
Access the notification settings.
Clear all notifications.
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Using quick setting buttons
Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the
notification panel to view more buttons.
To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more
detailed settings, tap and hold a button. To rearrange buttons, tap Button
order, tap and hold a button, and then drag it to another location.
Controlling media playback
Take control of music or video playback easily using the Media feature. You
can also continue playback on another device.
1 Open the notification panel and tap Media. 2 Tap the icons on the controller
to control the playback.
To continue playback on another device, tap and select the device you want.
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Entering text
Keyboard layout
A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create
notes, and more.
Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change
the input language to one of the supported languages.
Additional keyboard functions
View more keyboard functions.
Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap it twice.
Enter symbols.
Delete a preceding character.
Break to the next line. Enter a space.
Changing the input language
Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to
use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input
languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key.
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Changing the keyboard
On the navigation bar, tap to change the keyboard.
To change the keyboard type, tap Languages and types, select a language, and
then select the keyboard type you want.
· If the keyboard button ( ) does not appear on the navigation bar, launch the
Settings app, tap General management Language and input On-screen keyboard,
and then tap the Show Keyboard button switch to activate it.
· On a 3×4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character,
tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears.
Additional keyboard functions
Some features may not be available depending on the region or service
provider. · : Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. To
return to the
keyboard functions list, tap . (Galaxy A50, A70, A70s) · : Enter emoticons. ·
: Enter stickers. You can also enter My Emoji stickers that look like you.
Refer to Using
My Emoji stickers in chats for more information. · : Attach animated GIFs. · :
Enter text by voice. · : Change the keyboard settings. · : Add an item from
the clipboard. · : Change the keyboard mode or size. · : Open the text editing
panel.
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Copying and pasting
1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select
all to select all text. 3 Tap Copy or Cut.
The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste.
To paste text that you have previously copied, tap Clipboard and select the
text.
Dictionary
Look up definitions for words while using certain features, such as when
browsing webpages.
1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up. 2 Tap Dictionary on the
options list.
If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device, tap Move to Manage
dictionaries, tap next to a dictionary, and then tap Install to download it.
3 View the definition in the dictionary pop-up window.
To switch to the full screen view, tap . Tap the definition on the screen to
view more definitions. In the detailed view, tap to add the word to your
favourite words list or tap Search Web to use the word as a search term.
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Installing or uninstalling apps
Galaxy Store
Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for
Samsung Galaxy devices. Launch the Galaxy Store app.
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. Select an app to view
information about it. To download free apps, tap Install. To purchase and
download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen
instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap Auto update apps, and then select an
option.
Play Store
Purchase and download apps. Launch the Play Store app.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword. Select an app to view
information about it. To download free apps, tap Install. To purchase and
download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen
instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap Settings Auto-update apps, and then
select an option.
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Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Tap and hold an app and select an option. · Disable: Disable selected default
apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. · Uninstall: Uninstall
downloaded apps. Some apps may not support this feature.
Enabling apps
Launch the Settings app, tap Apps Disabled, select an app, and then tap
Enable.
Setting app permissions
For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use
information on your device. To view your app permission settings, launch the
Settings app and tap Apps. Select an app and tap Permissions. You can view the
app’s permissions list and change its permissions. To view or change app
permission settings by permission category, launch the Settings app and tap
Apps Permission manager. Select an item and select an app.
If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may
not function properly.
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Finder
Search for content on the device quickly.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Search. Alternatively, open the notification panel,
swipe
downwards, and then tap .
2 Enter a keyword.
Apps and content on your device will be searched. If you tap on the keyboard,
you can search for more content.
Bixby
Introduction
Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your device more conveniently.
You can talk to Bixby or type text. Bixby will launch a function you request
or show the information you want. It also learns your usage patterns and
environments. The more it learns about you, the more precisely it will
understand you.
· To use Bixby, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. ·
To use Bixby, you must sign in to your Samsung account. · Bixby is only
available in some languages, and certain features may not be
available depending on your region.
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Starting Bixby
When you launch Bixby for the first time, the Bixby intro page will appear.
You must select the language to use with Bixby, sign in to your Samsung
account according to the on-screen instructions, and then agree to the terms
and conditions.
1 Press and hold the Side key. Alternatively, launch the Bixby app.
Select a language.
Side key
Sign in to your Samsung account.
2 Select the language to use with Bixby. 3 Tap Sign in to Samsung account and
follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your
Samsung account.
If you are already signed in, your account information will appear on the
screen.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
The Bixby screen will appear.
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Using Bixby
When you say what you want to Bixby, Bixby will launch corresponding functions
or show the information you requested. While pressing and holding the Side
key, say what you want to Bixby, and then release your finger from the key
when you are finished speaking. Alternatively, say “Hi, Bixby”, and when the
device emits a sound, say what you want. For example, while pressing and
holding the Side key, say “How’s the weather today?”The weather information
will appear on the screen. If you want to know the weather tomorrow, while
pressing and holding the Side key, just say “Tomorrow?” Because Bixby
understands the context of the conversation, it will show you tomorrow’s
weather.
“How’s the weather today?”
Starting a conversation
Listening
Corresponding function launched
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If Bixby asks you a question during a conversation, while pressing and holding
the Side key, answer Bixby. Or, tap and answer Bixby. If you are using
headphones or Bluetooth audio, or start a conversation by saying “Hi, Bixby”,
you can continue the conversation without tapping the icon. Launch the Bixby
app and tap
Automatic listening Hands-free only.
Waking up Bixby using your voice
You can start a conversation with Bixby by saying “Hi, Bixby”. Register your
voice so that Bixby will respond to your voice when you say “Hi, Bixby”.
1 Launch the Bixby app and tap Voice wake-up. 2 Tap the Wake with “Hi, Bixby”
switch to activate it. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
setup.
Now you can say “Hi, Bixby”, and when the device emits a sound, start a
conversation.
Communicating by typing text
If your voice is not recognised due to noisy environments or if you are in a
situation where speaking is difficult, you can communicate with Bixby via
text. Launch the Bixby app and tap , and then type what you want. During the
communication, Bixby also will answer you through text instead of voice
feedback.
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Bixby Vision (Galaxy A50, A70s)
Introduction
Bixby Vision is a service that provides various features based on image
recognition. You can use Bixby Vision to quickly search for information by
recognising objects. Use a variety of useful Bixby Vision features.
Search (including similar images)
Translate or extract text.
Scan QR code.
· To use this feature, the device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile
network. · The available features and search results may vary depending on the
region or
service provider. · This feature may not be available or you may not get
correct search results
depending on the image size, format, or resolution. · Samsung is not
responsible for the product information provided by Bixby Vision.
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Launching Bixby Vision
Launch Bixby Vision using one of these methods. · In the Camera app, tap MORE
on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBY VISION. · In the Gallery app, select
an image and tap . · In the Internet app, tap and hold an image and tap Bixby
Vision. · If you added the Bixby Vision app icon to the Apps screen, launch
the Bixby Vision app.
Translating or extracting text
Recognise and show the translated text on the screen. You can also extract
text from a document or an image file. For example, if you want to know what a
sign says while travelling abroad, use the Bixby Vision features. The device
will translate the sign’s text into the language you select.
1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION.
2 Select and keep the text within the screen to recognise it.
The translated text will appear on the screen. · To extract text, tap . If you
tap , you can use additional features with the extracted
text, such as sharing or saving it. · To change the source or target language,
tap the language settings panel at the
bottom of the screen.
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Searching for similar images and related information
Search for images similar to the recognised object online and related
information. You can view various images with properties similar to the
object, such as colour or shape, and view the related information. For
example, if you want to know the information about a building, use the Bixby
Vision features. The device will search for and show you related information
or images with similar characteristics.
1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION.
2 Select and keep the object within the screen to recognise it. 3 Select a
search result.
The similar images and related information will appear.
Reading QR codes
Recognise QR codes and view a variety of information, such as websites,
photos, videos, maps, and business cards.
1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION.
2 Select and keep the QR code within the screen to recognise it.
The information connected to the QR code will appear.
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Bixby Vision (Galaxy A50s, A70)
Introduction
Bixby Vision is a service that provides various features based on image
recognition. You can use Bixby Vision to quickly search for information by
recognising objects or your current location. You can also experience the AR
feature, which makes virtual images appear on the preview screen. Use a
variety of useful Bixby Vision features.
Extract or translate text.
Search for locations.
Search for images. (Galaxy A70)
Experience the AR feature. (Galaxy A70)
· To use this feature, the device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile
network. · The available features and search results may vary depending on the
region or
service provider. · This feature may not be available or you may not get
correct search results
depending on the image size, format, or resolution. · Samsung is not
responsible for the product information provided by Bixby Vision.
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Launching Bixby Vision
Launch Bixby Vision using one of these methods. · In the Camera app, tap MORE
on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBY VISION. · In the Gallery app, select
an image and tap . · In the Internet app, tap and hold an image and tap Bixby
Vision. · If you added the Bixby Vision app icon to the Home screen and Apps
screen, launch the Bixby Vision app.
Searching for similar images (Galaxy A70)
Search for images similar to the recognised object online. You can view
various images with properties similar to the object, such as colour or shape.
For example, if you want to know the title of a photo or image, use the Bixby
Vision features. The device will search for and show you related information
or images with similar characteristics.
1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION.
2 Tap Lens and keep the object within the screen to recognise it. 3 Select a
search result with Images on it.
The similar images will appear.
Translating or extracting text
Recognise and show the translated text on the screen. You can also extract
text from a document or an image file. For example, if you want to know what a
sign says while travelling abroad, use the Bixby Vision features. The device
will translate the sign’s text into the language you select.
1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION.
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2 Tap and keep the text within the screen to recognise it.
The translated text will appear on the screen. · To extract text, tap . You
can share or save the extracted text. · To save the screen with the translated
text as an image, tap . The screen will be
saved in Gallery. · To change the source or target language, tap the language
settings panel at the top of
the screen.
Searching for places
Search for information about nearby places by recognising your current
location. Available features may vary depending on the region or service
provider.
1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION.
2 Tap and point the camera towards the direction you want to search for
places.
You can view basic information about nearby places. · If you want to search
for places in another direction, point the camera towards the
direction. · You can view your current location and weather information. To
view your current
location on the map, point the camera towards the ground. To view the current
weather information, point the camera towards the sky.
3 Select a search result on the screen.
The device will show the information of nearby places.
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Experiencing various AR features (Galaxy A70)
Various apps include the AR feature, which makes virtual images appear on the
background or person on the preview screen. You can conveniently experience
products and view information without visiting stores or trying them in
person. Experience Bixby Vision’s fun and useful AR feature.
Available apps may vary depending on the region or service provider.
1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap
BIXBY
VISION.
2 Tap Apps and select the feature you want.
Bixby Routines
Bixby Routines are a service that automates settings you use repeatedly and
suggests useful features according to your frequent situations by learning
your usage patterns. For example, a `before bed’ routine will perform actions,
such as turning on silent mode and dark mode, to not be jarring on your eyes
and ears when you use the device before going to bed.
Adding routines
Add routines to use your device more conveniently. When you add a routine, you
can set its running condition to auto or manual. Adding recommended routines
When your device learns your usage patterns, it will recommend adding useful
or frequently used features as routines. When the recommendation notification
appears, tap View all and add it as your own routine.
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Apps and features Adding routines from the recommendation list View the list
of useful features and add them as your own routines.
1 Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines. 2 On the
Discover list, select a routine you want and tap Save.
· To set the routine’s conditions and actions, tap Edit. Alternatively, tap
the condition or action you want to edit.
· If you want to set the routine’s running condition to manual, tap Start
button tapped. This option will appear only when there are no running
conditions set. For manual routines, you can add them to the Home screen as
widgets and access them quickly. When a pop-up window appears, tap Add.
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Adding your own routines Add features you want to use as routines.
1 Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines . 2 Tap ,
set conditions, and then tap Next.
If you want to set the routine’s running condition to manual, tap Start button
tapped.
3 Tap , set actions, and then tap Done. 4 Enter a routine name and tap Done.
For manual routines, you can add them to the Home screen as widgets and access
them quickly. When a pop-up windows appears, tap Add.
Using routines
Running auto routines Auto routines will run automatically when their
conditions are detected. Running manual routines For manual routines which you
set the running condition as Start button tapped, you can run them manually by
tapping the button whenever you want. Launch the Settings app, tap Advanced
features Bixby Routines My routines and tap
next to the routine you want to run. Alternatively, tap the routine’s widget
on the Home screen.
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appear on the notification panel. To view a routine’s details, tap the
notification. Stopping running routines You can quickly stop running routines.
On the notification panel, select a routine and tap Stop.
Managing routines
Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines My routines.
Your routines will appear. To deactivate a routine, tap the routine’s switch
or . To edit a routine, select a routine and tap Edit. Alternatively, tap the
condition or action you want to edit. To delete routines, tap Delete, tick
routines to delete, and then tap Delete.
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Phone
Introduction
Make or answer voice and video calls.
Making calls
1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2 Enter a phone number. 3 Tap to make a
voice call, or tap to make a video call.
Add the number to the contacts list.
Access additional options. Search for a contact.
Preview the phone number.
Delete a preceding character.
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Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Launch the Phone app, tap Recents or Contacts, and then swipe to the right on
a contact or a phone number to make a call. If this feature is deactivated,
launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features Motions and gestures, and then
tap the Swipe to call or send messages switch to activate it.
Using speed dial
Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls. To set a number to speed dial,
launch the Phone app, tap Keypad or Contacts Speed dial numbers, select a
speed dial number, and then add a phone number. To make a call, tap and hold a
speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial numbers 10 and up, tap the
first digit(s) of the number, and then tap and hold the last digit. For
example, if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number, tap 1, tap 2, and
then tap and hold 3.
Making calls from the locked screen
On the locked screen, drag outside the circle.
Making an international call
1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2 Tap and hold 0 until the + sign
appears. 3 Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap .
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Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To send a message when
rejecting an incoming call, drag the Send message bar upwards and select a
message to send. If the Add reminder switch is activated, a reminder will be
saved to alert you of the rejected call one hour later. To create various
rejection messages, launch the Phone app, tap Settings Quick decline messages,
enter a message, and then tap .
Missed calls
If a call is missed, the icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification
panel to view the list of missed calls. Alternatively, launch the Phone app
and tap Recents to view missed calls.
Blocking phone numbers
Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list.
1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers. 2 Tap Recents or
Contacts, select contacts or phone numbers, and then tap Done.
To manually enter a number, tap Add phone number, enter a phone number, and
then tap .
When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications.
The calls will be logged in the call log.
You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller
ID. Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature.
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Options during calls
During a voice call
The following actions are available: · : Access additional options. · Record:
Record a call conversation. (Galaxy A50s) · Add call: Dial a second call. The
first call will be put on hold. When you end the second call, the first call
will be resumed. (Galaxy A50, A70) · Hold call: Hold a call. Tap Resume call
to retrieve the held call. · Bluetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is
connected to the device. · Speaker: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone.
When using the speakerphone, keep the device away from your ears. · Mute: Turn
off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. · Keypad / Hide:
Open or close the keypad. · : End the current call.
During a video call
Tap the screen to use the following options: · : Access additional options. ·
Camera: Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you. · Switch:
Switch between the front and rear cameras. · : End the current call. · Mute:
Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. · Speaker:
Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, keep the
device away from your ears.
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Adding a phone number to Contacts
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2 Enter the number. 3 Tap Add to
Contacts. 4 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact, or tap Update
existing contact to add
the number to an existing contact.
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents. 2 Tap a caller’s image and tap Add, or
tap a phone number and tap Add to Contacts. 3 Tap Create new contact to create
a new contact, or tap Update existing contact to add
the number to an existing contact.
Adding a tag to a phone number
You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contacts. This allows you
to view the caller’s information when they call without having them listed in
Contacts.
1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents. 2 Tap a phone number . 3 Tap Add note,
enter a tag, and then tap Add.
When a call comes from that number, the tag will show under the number.
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Contacts
Introduction
Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device.
Adding contacts
Creating a new contact
1 Launch the Contacts app and tap . 2 Select a storage location. 3 Enter
contact information.
Select a storage location.
Add an image.
Open more information fields.
Enter contact information.
Depending on the selected storage location, the types of information you can
save may vary.
4 Tap Save.
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Importing contacts
Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device.
1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts
Import.
2 Select a storage location to import contacts from. 3 Tick VCF files or
contacts to import and tap Done. 4 Select a storage location to save contacts
to and tap Import.
Syncing contacts with your web accounts
Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts,
such as your Samsung account.
1 Launch the Settings app, tap Accounts and backup Accounts and select the
account
to sync with.
2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it.
For the Samsung account, tap Sync settings and tap the Contacts switch to
activate it.
Searching for contacts
Launch the Contacts app. Use one of the following search methods:
· Scroll up or down the contacts list. · Drag a finger along the index at the
right side of the contacts list to scroll through it
quickly. · Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.
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Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions: · : Add to favourite
contacts. · / : Make a voice or video call. · : Compose a message. · : Compose
an email.
Sharing contacts
You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options.
1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share. 2 Select contacts and tap Share. 3
Select a sharing method.
Saving and sharing profile
Save and share your profile information, such as your photo and status
message, with others using the profile sharing feature.
· To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. · The profile
sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or
service provider. · The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts
who have activated the
profile sharing feature on their device.
1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile. 2 Tap Edit, edit your
profile, and tap Save. 3 Tap Tap here to share your profile and tap the switch
to activate it.
· To use the profile sharing feature, your phone number must be verified. You
can view your contacts’ updated profile information in Contacts.
· To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with, tap Select
what’s shared, select an item to share, and then select an option.
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Creating groups
You can add groups, such as family or friends, and manage contacts by group.
1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group. 2 Enter a group name.
To set a group ringtone, tap Group ringtone and select a ringtone.
3 Tap Add member, select contacts to add to the group, and then tap Done. 4
Tap Save.
Sending a group message
You can send a group message to a group’s members at the same time. Launch the
Contacts app, tap Groups, select a group, and then tap Send message.
Merging duplicate contacts
When you import contacts from other storages, or sync contacts with other
accounts, your contacts list may include duplicate contacts. Merge duplicate
contacts into one to streamline your contacts list.
1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts. 2 Tick
contacts and tap Merge.
Deleting contacts
1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Delete. 2 Select contacts and tap Delete.
To delete contacts one by one, open the contacts list and tap a contact. Then
tap Delete.
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Messages
Introduction
Send and view messages by conversation.
Sending messages
You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming.
1 Launch the Messages app and tap . 2 Add recipients and enter a message.
To record and send a voice message, tap and hold , say your message, and then
release your finger. The recording icon appears only while the message input
field is empty.
Recipient
Enter recipients.
Attach files. Enter a message.
3 Tap to send the message.
Send the message. Enter stickers.
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Viewing messages
Messages are grouped into message threads by contact. You may incur additional
charges for receiving messages when you are roaming.
1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations. 2 On the messages list,
select a contact or a phone number.
· To reply to the message, tap the message input field, enter a message, and
then tap .
· To adjust the font size, spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.
Blocking unwanted messages
Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list.
1 Launch the Messages app and tap Settings Block numbers and messages
Block numbers.
2 Tap Conversations and select a contact or a phone number. Or, tap Contacts,
select
contacts, and then tap Done. To manually enter a number, enter a phone number
under Enter phone number and tap
.
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Setting the message notification
You can change notification sound, display options, and more.
1 Launch the Messages app, tap Settings Notifications, and then tap the switch
to
activate it.
2 Change the notification settings.
Setting a message reminder
You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked
notifications. If this feature is not activated, launch the Settings app, tap
Accessibility Advanced settings Notification reminders, and then tap the
switch to activate it.
Deleting messages
1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations. 2 On the messages list,
select a contact or a phone number. 3 Tap and hold a message, tap Delete.
To delete multiple messages, tick messages you want to delete.
4 Tap Delete.
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Internet
Introduction
Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite
webpages to access them conveniently.
Browsing webpages
1 Launch the Internet app. 2 Tap the address field. 3 Enter the web address or
a keyword, and then tap Go.
To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. To switch between tabs quickly, swipe to the left or right on the address field.
Bookmark the current webpage.
Refresh the current webpage.
Open the homepage. Move between pages.
View your bookmarks.
Open the browser’s tab manager.
Access additional options.
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Using secret mode
In secret mode, you can separately manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved
pages. You can lock secret mode using a password and your biometric data.
Activating secret mode
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Turn on Secret mode. If you
are using this feature for the first time, set whether to use a password for
secret mode. In secret mode, the device will change the colour of the
toolbars.
In secret mode, you cannot use some features, such as screen capture.
Changing security settings
You can change your password or the lock method. Tap Settings Privacy and
security Secret mode settings Change password. To use your registered
biometric data as a lock method along with the password, tap an option switch
under Biometrics to activate it.
Deactivating secret mode
In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Turn off Secret mode.
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Email (Galaxy A50, A70)
Setting up email accounts
Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time.
1 Launch the Email app. 2 On the list, select an email service or tap Other. 3
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
To set up another email account, tap Add account. If you have more than one
email account, you can set one as the default account. Tap
Set default account.
Sending emails
1 Tap to compose an email. 2 Add recipients and enter a subject line and text.
3 Tap to send the mail.
Reading emails
When Email is open, the device will automatically retrieve new emails. To
manually retrieve emails, swipe downwards on the top of the emails list. Tap
an email on the screen to read it.
If email syncing is disabled, new emails cannot be retrieved. To enable email
syncing, tap your account name, and then tap the Sync emails switch to
activate it.
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Camera
Introduction
Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Camera
etiquette
· Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their
permission. · Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited. ·
Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other
people’s
privacy.
Launching Camera
Use the following methods to launch Camera: · Launch the Camera app. · Press
the Side key twice quickly. · On the locked screen, drag outside the circle. ·
Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
· Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from
the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock
method is set. · If photos you take appear blurry, clean the camera lens and
try again.
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Taking photos
1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
· Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
Zooming features are available only when using the rear camera.
· To adjust the brightness of photos, tap the screen. When the adjustment bar
appears, drag the adjustment bar towards or .
2 Tap to take a photo.
Camera settings
Options for current shooting mode
Select a lens
Scene optimiser button
Shooting modes Preview thumbnail
Take a photo.
Current mode
Switch between the front and rear cameras.
· The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera
is being used.
· The camera automatically shuts off when unused. · Make sure that the lens is
not damaged or contaminated. Otherwise, the device
may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions. · Your
device’s camera features a wide-angle lens. Minor distortion may occur in
wide-angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems.
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Selecting a lens for shooting
On the preview screen, select the lens you want and take a photo or record a
video. This feature is only available in some shooting modes.
· : The Ultra wide lens lets you take wide-angle photos or record wide-angle
videos which look just like the actual view. Use this feature to take
landscape photos.
· : The wide-angle lens lets you take basic photos or record normal videos.
Ultra wide shooting
Basic shooting
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Using shooting modes
To change the shooting mode, drag the shooting modes list to the left or
right, or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen. Select a shooting
mode you want.
Shooting modes list
Photo mode (Intelligent camera)
The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the
surroundings to capture photos easily. The intelligent camera feature
automatically recognises the subject and optimises the colour and any effects.
On the shooting modes list, tap PHOTO and tap to take a photo.
Scene optimiser
The camera adjusts the colour settings and applies the optimised effect
automatically by recognising the subject. On the shooting modes list, tap
PHOTO. When the camera recognises the subject, the scene optimiser button will
change and the optimised colour and effect will be applied.
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screen and tap the Scene optimiser switch to activate it. · To use additional
features, tap on the preview screen, tap Scene optimiser, and then tap the
switches next to the features you want. (Galaxy A50s, A70, A70s) · If you do
not want to use this feature, tap the scene optimiser button on the preview
screen.
Shot suggestions (Galaxy A50s, A70s)
The camera suggests the ideal composition for the photo by recognising the
position and angle of your subject. On the preview screen, tap and tap the
Shot suggestions switch to activate it.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap PHOTO.
A guide will appear on the preview screen.
2 Point the guide at the subject.
The camera recognises the composition, and the recommended composition appears
on the preview screen.
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3 Adjust the position and angle of the camera to fit the composition.
When the ideal composition is achieved, the guide will change to yellow.
4 Tap to take a photo.
Ideal composition Guide
Taking selfies
You can take self-portraits with the front camera.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap PHOTO. 2 On the preview screen, swipe
upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front
camera for self-portraits.
3 Face the front camera lens.
To take self-portraits with a wide-angle shot of the landscape or people, tap
.
4 Tap to take a photo.
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Applying filter and beauty effects
You can select a filter effect and modify facial features, such as your skin
tone or face shape, before taking a photo.
1 On the preview screen, tap . 2 Select a filter effect or beauty effects and
take a photo.
Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE)
You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera
from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light
sources. Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the
area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked. The setting remains
locked even after you take a photo.
Video mode
The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the
surroundings to record videos easily.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap VIDEO. 2 Tap to record a video.
· To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . · To change the
focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus. To use auto
focus mode, tap AF to cancel the manually set focus.
3 Tap to stop recording the video.
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Live focus mode
The camera allows you to take photos where the background is blurred and the
subject stands out clearly.
Blur
Spin
Zoom
Colour point
· Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light. · The background blur
may not be applied properly in the following conditions:
The device or the subject is moving. The subject is thin or transparent.
The subject has a similar colour to the background. The subject or
background is plain.
Taking portraits that stand out using the Live focus feature
1 On the shooting modes list, tap LIVE FOCUS. 2 Drag the background blur
adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level.
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3 When Ready appears on the preview screen, tap to take a photo.
Background blur adjustment bar
Editing the background of the Live Focus photos
You can also edit the background effect and the intensity of the background
effect for a photo taken with the Live focus feature.
1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap Change background
effect.
2 Select a background effect you want.
To adjust the intensity of the background effect, drag the adjustment bar to
the left or right.
3 Tap Apply to save the photo.
Adjust the intensity of the background effect.
Change the background effect.
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Super Slow-mo mode
Super slow motion is a feature that records a quickly passing moment slowly so
that you can appreciate it later. After the video is recorded, background
music will be added automatically.
· Some super slow motion features may differ depending on the model. · Use
this feature in a place that has sufficient light. When recording a video
indoors
with insufficient or poor lighting, some of the following situations may
occur: The screen may appear dark due to the small amount of light. The
screen may flicker in certain lighting conditions, such as in places with
fluorescent lighting. Noise may occur.
Recording super slow motion videos
Record a video by capturing a single moment that the subject is moving.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE SUPER SLOW-MO.
Camera settings
Super Slow-mo
Start recording a video.
2 Tap .
The device will capture the moment in super slow motion and save it as a
video.
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Playing super slow motion videos
Select a super slow motion video and tap Play super slow-mo video. Random
background music will automatically accompany the video during playback. To
capture an image while playing a video, tap .
Editing super slow motion videos On the playback screen, you can edit the
video and save it as a different file or share it. To crop out a desired
section of the video, drag the start bracket and the end bracket to the
desired points to select the section to keep. To edit the super slow motion
section, drag the section editing bar to the left or right.
Change the background music.
Start bracket
Section editing bar End bracket
Slow motion mode
Record a video for viewing it in slow motion. You can specify sections of your
videos to be played in slow motion.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE SLOW MOTION. 2 Tap to start recording.
3 When you are finished recording, tap to stop.
4 On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail.
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5 Tap Play slow motion video.
The fastest section of the video will be set as a slow motion section and the
video will start playing. Up to two slow motion sections will be created based
on the video. To edit the slow motion section, drag the section editing bar to
the left or right.
Start bracket
Section editing bar End bracket
Food mode (Galaxy A50s, A70s)
Take photos of food with more vibrant colours.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE FOOD.
2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight.
The area outside the circular frame will be blurred. To resize the circular
frame, drag a corner of the frame.
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3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone. 4 Tap to take a
photo.
Night mode
Take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash. On the shooting
modes list, tap MORE NIGHT.
Panorama mode
Using panorama mode, take a series of photos and then stitch them together to
create a wide scene.
To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: · Move the
camera slowly in one direction. · Keep the image within the frame on the
camera’s viewfinder. If the preview
image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device, the device will
automatically stop taking photos. · Avoid taking photos of indistinct
backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain wall.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE PANORAMA. 2 Tap and move the device
slowly in one direction. 3 Tap to stop taking photos.
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Pro mode
Capture photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as
exposure value and ISO value. On the shooting modes list, tap MORE PRO. Select
options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo. Available
options
· : Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values
are for stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving
or poorly lit objects. However, higher ISO settings can result in noise in
photos.
· : Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour
range. You can set the colour temperature.
· : Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
Separating the focus area and the exposure area
You can separate the focus area and the exposure area. Tap and hold the
preview screen. The AF/AE frame will appear on the screen. Drag the frame to
the area where you want to separate the focus area and the exposure area.
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Hyperlapse mode
Record scenes, such as passing people or cars, and view them as fast-motion
videos.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE HYPERLAPSE. 2 Tap and select a frame
rate option.
If you set the frame rate to Auto, the device will automatically adjust the
frame rate according to the changing rate of the scene.
3 Tap to start recording. 4 Tap to finish recording. 5 On the preview screen,
tap the preview thumbnail and tap Play hyperlapse to view the
video.
Customising camera settings
Options for current shooting mode
On the preview screen, use the following options.
The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode.
· : Activate or deactivate the flash. · : Select the length of the delay
before the camera automatically takes a photo. · : Select an aspect ratio for
photos. · : Apply a filter effect or beauty effects. · : Select a frame rate.
· : Select an aspect ratio for videos. · : Stabilise a video. · : Record fun
videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else.
Refer to AR Doodle (Galaxy A50s, A70, A70s) for more information. (Galaxy
A50s, A70, A70s)
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· : Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Centre-weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate
the exposure of the shot. Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of
the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot. Matrix averages the entire
scene.
· : In FOOD mode, focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the
image outside the frame. (Galaxy A50s, A70s)
· : In FOOD mode, adjust the colour tone. (Galaxy A50s, A70s)
Camera settings
On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on
the shooting mode.
Intelligent features · Scene optimiser: Set the device to adjust the colour
settings and apply the optimised effect automatically depending on the subject
or scene. · Shot suggestions: Set the device to suggest the ideal composition
for the photo by recognising the position and angle of your subject. (Galaxy
A50s, A70s) · Scan QR codes: Enable or disable the QR code reader.
Pictures · Hold Shutter button to: Select an action to perform when you tap
and hold the camera button. · HEIF pictures (Photo): Take photos in the High
Efficiency Image Format (HEIF). Your HEIF photos will be saved as compressed
files to conserve the device’s memory.
Videos · Rear video size: Select a resolution for videos you want to take with
the rear camera. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality
videos, but they will take up more memory. · Front video size: Select a
resolution for videos you want to take with the front camera. Using a higher
resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more
memory.
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· High efficiency video: Record videos in the High Efficiency Video Codec
(HEVC) format. Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve
the device’s memory. · You cannot play the HEVC videos on other devices or
share them online. · Super slow motion and slow motion videos cannot be
recorded in the HEVC format.
· Video stabilisation: Activate anti-shake to reduce or eliminate blurry image
resulting from camera shake while recording a video. (Galaxy A50s, A70s)
Useful features · HDR (rich tone): Take photos with rich colours and reproduce
details even in bright and dark areas. · Pictures as previewed: Set the device
to save photos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front
camera without flipping them. · Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help
composition when selecting subjects. · Location tags: Attach a GPS location
tag to the photo. · GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the
signal is obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in
poor weather conditions. · Your location may appear on your photos when you
upload them to the Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the location tag
setting. · Shooting methods: Select additional shooting methods for taking a
photo or recording a video. · Storage location: Select the memory location for
storage. This feature will appear when you insert a memory card. · Watermark:
Add a watermark in the bottom left corner when taking pictures. · Reset
settings: Reset the camera settings. · Contact us: Ask questions or view
frequently asked questions. · About Camera: View the Camera app version and
legal information.
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Gallery
Introduction
View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and
videos by album or create stories.
Viewing images
1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures. 2 Select an image.
Access additional options. Bixby Vision
Modify the image.
Share the image with others.
Add the image to favourites.
Delete the image.
Galaxy A50s, A70, A70s: You can create a movie, animated GIF, or collage from
multiple images. On the list, tap or tap Create GIF or Create collage, and
then select images.
Galaxy A50: You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images. On
the list, tap Create GIF or Create collage, and then select images.
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Searching for images
Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category, such as
types or locations. To search for images by entering keywords, tap the search
field.
Viewing videos
1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures. 2 Select a video to play. 3 Tap
Play video to play the video.
Rewind or fast-forward by dragging the bar.
Capture the current screen.
Access additional options.
Create an animated GIF.
Switch to the pop-up video
player.
Lock the playback screen.
Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to
rewind.
Change screen ratio.
Rotate the screen.
Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to fast-forward.
Pause and resume playback.
Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust
the brightness, or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the
playback screen to adjust the volume.
To rewind or fast-forward, swipe to the left or right on the playback screen.
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Viewing albums
You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums. Launch the
Gallery app, tap Albums, and then select an album.
Hiding albums
You can hide albums. You cannot hide albums created by default, such as the
Camera and Screenshots albums.
1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Albums. 2 Tap Hide or unhide albums. 3 Tap an
album switch to hide.
Viewing stories
When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date
and location tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories. To
create stories automatically, you must capture or save multiple images and
videos. Launch the Gallery app, tap Stories, and then select a story.
Creating stories
Create stories with various themes.
1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Stories. 2 Tap Create story. 3 Enter a title
for the story and tap Create. 4 Tick images or videos to include in the story
and tap Done.
To add images or videos to a story, select a story and tap Add. To remove
images or videos from a story, select a story, tap Edit, tick images or videos
to remove, and then tap Remove from story.
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Deleting stories
1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Stories.
2 Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap Delete.
Syncing images and videos
Galaxy A50s, A70s: When you sync your Gallery app with Samsung Cloud, photos
and videos you take will also be saved in Samsung Cloud. You can view images
and videos saved in Samsung Cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices.
Launch the Gallery app, tap Settings, and then tap the Cloud sync switch to
activate it. The Gallery app and Samsung Cloud will be synced. Galaxy A50,
A70: When you sync your Gallery app with the cloud, photos and videos you take
will also be saved in the cloud. You can view images and videos saved in the
cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices. Launch the Gallery app, tap
Settings Cloud sync, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the sync. The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced.
When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account, you can set the
cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive.
Deleting images or videos
1 Launch the Gallery app.
2 Select an image or a video to delete.
To delete multiple files, tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick
more files to delete.
3 Tap or Delete.
Using the recycle bin feature
You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin. The files will
be deleted after a certain period. Launch the Gallery app, tap Settings, and
then tap the Recycle bin switch to activate it. To view files in the recycle
bin, launch the Gallery app and tap Recycle bin.
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AR EMOJI
Introduction
Create a My Emoji that looks just like you, and take photos and record videos
using My Emojis, character Emojis, or stickers. You can customise My Emoji’s
features, such as the face shape or hairstyle, and decorate My Emoji with
various accessories. You can also express yourself in fun ways using My Emoji
stickers during a conversation.
My Emojis
Character Emojis
Stickers
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Creating My Emoji
Make a My Emoji that looks like you. My Emoji stickers with various
expressions will be automatically generated.
1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap AR
EMOJI
Create My Emoji.
2 Align your face on the screen and tap to take a photo. 3 Select My Emoji’s
gender and age range and tap Next. 4 Decorate a My Emoji and tap Next. 5 Tap
Done.
The My Emoji and My Emoji stickers are now created. You can view My Emoji
stickers in the My Emoji Studio. Refer to My Emoji stickers for more
information.
Create My Emoji.
You can use the AR EMOJI feature in both the front and rear cameras. If you
are using the rear camera, it will automatically switch to the front camera.
To switch between cameras, swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen.
Deleting My Emoji
Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap AR
EMOJI. Tap and hold the My Emoji that you want to delete and tap . The My
Emoji and My Emoji stickers will be deleted.
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Customising My Emoji
Edit or decorate a My Emoji in the My Emoji Studio. You can also create your
own My Emoji stickers.
Available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
My Emoji Studio
Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap AR
EMOJI Studio. My Emoji Studio will appear.
Select a My Emoji to edit.
Capture the current screen.
Change the My Emoji home screen’s background.
Edit the My Emoji.
Create stickers.
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My Emoji stickers
Create your own stickers with My Emoji expressions and actions. You can use My
Emoji stickers when sending messages or on a social network.
Viewing My Emoji stickers
In the My Emoji Studio, tap Stickers. Then, you can view My Emoji stickers.
Add stickers. Create your own stickers.
Creating your own stickers
1 In the My Emoji Studio, tap Stickers Make custom stickers. 2 Edit stickers
how you want.
· : Add stickers. · : Select the sticker’s background. · : Select an
expression. · : Select an action. · : Enter text. · : Write or draw on
stickers.
3 Tap Save.
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Using My Emoji stickers in chats
You can use My Emoji stickers during a conversation via messages or on a
social network. The following actions are an example of using My Emoji
stickers in the Messages app.
1 While composing a message in the Messages app, tap on the Samsung keyboard.
2 Tap the My Emoji icon. 3 Select one of the My Emoji stickers.
The My Emoji sticker will be inserted.
My Emoji icon
Deleting My Emoji stickers On the Samsung keyboard, tap and tap at the bottom
of the keyboard. Select the My Emoji stickers you want to delete and tap
Delete.
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Capturing photos or videos with My Emoji
Create fun photos or videos with My Emoji using various shooting modes.
Basic
Mask
1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap AR EMOJI. 2 Select a My Emoji you want to use.
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3 Select the mode you want to use.
· (Mask): My Emoji’s face appears over your face so it looks like you are
wearing a mask.
· (Basic): My Emoji mimics your expressions.
4 Tap to take a photo, or swipe to the left on the preview screen and tap to
record a
video. You can view and share the photos and videos that you have captured in
Gallery.
Capturing photos or videos with character Emojis or stickers
Character Emojis mimic your expressions. You can also apply sticker effects
that follow your face.
1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap AR
EMOJI. 2 Select a character Emoji, or tap Stickers and select a sticker you
want to use.
Stickers
Character Emoji
3 Tap to take a photo, or swipe to the left on the preview screen and tap to
record a
video. You can view and share the photos and videos that you have captured in
Gallery.
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AR Doodle (Galaxy A50s, A70, A70s)
Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere
else. When the camera recognises a face or space, the doodles on the face will
follow the face as it moves, and the doodles in the space will be fixed in the
same place even if the camera moves.
1 Launch the Camera app and tap VIDEO on the shooting modes list.
2 Tap and select a mode you want.
When the camera recognises the subject, the recognition area will appear on
the screen. · Face: Doodle on a face. · Everywhere: Doodle anywhere else.
3 Write or draw in the recognition area.
If you tap and then begin to doodle, you can record yourself doodling.
Recognition area
Change the pen type and
colour.
Undo Redo
4 Tap to record a video.
5 Tap to stop recording the video.
You can view and share the video in Gallery.
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Always On Display
You can view information, such as the clock or calendar, or control music
playback on the screen when it is turned off. You can also check notifications
for new messages or missed calls.
The brightness of the Always On Display may change automatically depending on
the lighting conditions.
Setting how to display the Always On Display
You can select how to display the Always On Display. The Always On Display can
be set to appear continuously or only appear when tapping the screen while it
is turned off. Also, you can set the time to display the Always On Display.
Launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen Always On Display, and then select
the mode you want.
· Tap to show: The Always On Display appears for 10 seconds when you tap the
screen. · Show always: The Always On Display continuously appears. · Show as
scheduled: The Always On Display appears during the time you set. Tap Set
schedule to set the start and end time.
Opening notifications on the Always On Display
When you receive message, missed call, or app notifications, notification
icons will appear on the Always On Display. Double-tap a notification icon to
view its notification.
If the screen is locked, you must unlock it to view notifications.
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Controlling music playback on the Always On Display
1 Launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen FaceWidgets, and then tap the Music
switch to activate it.
2 To control music playback on the Always On Display, double-tap the clock. 3
Swipe to the left or right on the clock to move to the music controller. 4 Tap
the icons to control the playback.
Displaying an image to the Always On Display
1 Launch the Settings app Lock screen Clock style Always On Display. 2 Drag
the types list to the left and select the type with an image on it. 3 Tap and
select an image.
To insert an animated GIF, tap GIF and select a file.
4 Tap Done.
Deactivating the Always On Display feature
Launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen, and then tap the Always On Display
switch to deactivate it.
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Edge screen (Galaxy A50s)
Introduction
You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels.
Using the Edge panels
Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. If the Edge panel
handle is not visible, launch the Settings app, tap Display Edge screen, and
then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it.
Edge panel handle Edge panel
Edge panel settings
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Editing the Edge panels
Select panels to display on the Edge screen or edit them.
1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen.
2 Tap to open the Edge panel settings screen.
3 Tick Edge panels to display.
· To edit a panel, tap Edit. · To download additional panels, tap Galaxy
Store. · To rearrange the panels, tap Reorder and drag
to another location.
Setting the Edge panel handle
You can change the location, size, transparency, or vibration settings of the
handle. Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. Then, tap
Handle settings.
Apps edge
Quickly launch frequently used apps.
1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. 2 On the Apps
edge panel, select an app to launch it.
Editing the Apps edge panel
· To add an app, tap on the panel and tap an app from the apps list. · To
create a folder on the panel, tap on the panel, tap and hold an app from the
apps
list, and then drag it over another app on the Apps edge panel. · To delete an
app, tap and hold an app on the panel and drag it to Remove at the top of
the panel. · To change the order of apps, tap and hold an app and drag it to
another location.
You can also edit the Apps edge panel by tapping Edit.
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Adding app pairs
Add two frequently used apps, such as a video player and a messenger app, to
the Apps edge panel to launch them together in the split screen view with a
single tap. For more information about the split screen view, refer to Split
screen view.
1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. 2 On the Apps
edge panel, tap Create App pair. 3 Select two apps from the list.
The first app will appear at the top and the second app will appear at the
bottom when opened in the split screen view.
4 Tap Done.
Edge lighting
You can set the device to light up the edges of the screen and display a pop-
up window when you receive notifications, such as new messages. When a pop-up
window appears while using an app, drag the window downwards to quickly view
the content and perform available actions.
Managing notifications to display as the edge lighting
1 Launch the Settings app, tap Display Edge screen Edge lighting, and then tap
the
switch to activate it.
2 Tap Choose apps and tap the switches next to apps to receive notifications
as the edge
lighting. Some notifications may not display as the edge lighting depending on
notification types.
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Viewing notifications via the pop-up window
When you receive a notification with edge lighting, you can quickly view its
content and perform available actions by opening the pop-up window. For
example, if you receive a message while watching a video or playing a game,
you can view the message and reply to it without switching the screen. When
you receive a notification with edge lighting while using an app, drag the
notification downwards.
This feature is only available to apps that support the Multi window and edge
lighting features. To view supported apps, launch the Settings app, tap
Display Edge screen Edge lighting Choose apps.
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Multi window
Introduction
Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view.
You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view.
Some apps may not support this feature.
Split screen view
Pop-up view
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Split screen view
1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps. 2 Swipe to
the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap Open in split screen view.
The selected app will launch in the upper window.
3 On the lower window, swipe left or right to select another app to launch.
To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps, tap the Home button or
Back button and select an app.
Adjusting the window size
Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the
windows. When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom
edge of the screen, the window will be maximised.
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Pop-up view
1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps. 2 Swipe to
the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap Open in pop-up view.
The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.
Minimise the window. Maximise the window. Close the app. Adjust the
transparency level.
Moving pop-up windows
To move a pop-up window, tap the window’s toolbar and drag it to a new
location.
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Samsung Pay (Galaxy A70, A70s)
Introduction
Register frequently used cards to Samsung Pay, a mobile payment service, to
make payments quickly and securely. Samsung Pay supports magnetic secure
transmission (MST) as well as near field communication (NFC) to allow payment
through standard credit card readers. You can view more information, such as
cards that support this feature at www.samsung.com/samsung-pay.
· To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account and register
your biometric data. Refer to Samsung account and Fingerprint recognition for
more information.
· To make payments with Samsung Pay, the device may be required a connection
to a Wi-Fi or mobile network depending on the region.
· This app’s availability and supported features may vary depending on the
region or service provider.
· The procedures for the initial setup and card registration may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
· Magnetic secure transmission (MST) may not be supported depending on the
region.
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Setting up Samsung Pay
When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data
reset, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
1 Launch the Samsung Pay app. 2 Sign in to your Samsung account. 3 Read and
agree to the terms and conditions. 4 Register your fingerprint to use when
making payments. 5 Create a PIN to use when making payments.
This PIN will be used to verify various actions in Samsung Pay, such as making
payments and unlocking the app.
Registering cards
You can easily register cards by capturing their images with the camera. You
can check the cards that support this feature from the Samsung Pay website
(www.samsung.com/samsung-pay).
Launch the Samsung Pay app and follow the on-screen instructions to complete
your card registration.
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Making payments
1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards.
Alternatively,
launch the Samsung Pay app. Then, on the cards list, swipe to the left or
right and select a card to use.
2 Scan your fingerprint.
Alternatively, enter the payment PIN you set when setting up the Samsung Pay.
3 Touch the back of your device to the card reader.
When the card reader recognises the card information, the payment will be
processed. · Payments may not be processed depending on your network
connection. · The verification method for payments may vary depending on the
card readers.
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Cancelling payments
You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them. On the
cards list, swipe to the left or right to select the card you used. Follow the
on-screen instructions to complete payment cancellation.
Samsung Pay mini (Galaxy A50)
Register frequently used mobile wallets and UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
bank accounts to Samsung Pay mini, a mobile payment service, to make payments
quickly and securely. Launch the Samsung Pay mini app.
· This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. ·
To make payments with Samsung Pay mini, the device may be required a
connection to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
Samsung Health
Introduction
Samsung Health helps you manage your wellness and fitness. Set fitness goals,
check your progress, and keep track of your overall wellness and fitness. You
can also compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users,
compete with your friends, and view health tips.
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Using Samsung Health
Launch the Samsung Health app. When running this app for the first time or
restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the setup.
Some features may not be available depending on the region.
To add items to the Samsung Health home screen, tap Manage items at the bottom
of the trackers list and tap on the items to add.
Monitor your health and fitness.
View and manage trackers.
View health tips. Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health
users or compete with your friends.
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Together
Together allows you to set up step count goals and compete with your friends.
You can invite friends to walk together, set target step counts, compete in
challenges, and view your ranking. On the Samsung Health home screen, tap
Together.
Steps
The device counts the number of steps you take and measures the distance
travelled. On the Samsung Health home screen, tap the steps tracker.
Current step total
Target
· You may experience a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps
and then displays your step count. You may also experience a brief delay
before the pop-up window indicates that your goal has been reached.
· If you use the steps tracker while travelling by car or train, vibration may
affect your step count.
· You can check your current steps on the notification panel. To turn off
notifications, on the Samsung Health home screen, tap Notifications, and then
tap the Steps switch under Categories to deactivate it. Alternatively, open
the notification panel, tap and hold the notification, tap Details, and then
tap the Steps switch to deactivate it.
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Additional information
· Samsung Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not
intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the
cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
· The available functions, features and addable applications for Samsung
Health may vary from country to country due to different local laws and
regulations. You should check the features and applications available in your
specific region before use.
· Samsung Health applications and its service can be changed or discontinued
without prior notice.
· The purpose for data collection is limited to providing the service that you
have requested, including providing additional information to enhance your
wellness, sync data, data analysis and statistics or to develop and provide
better services. (But if you sign in to your Samsung account from Samsung
Health, your data may be saved on the server for data backup purposes.)
Personal information may be stored until the completion of such purposes. You
can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Erase personal
data option in the Settings menu. To delete any data you have shared with
social networks or transferred to storage devices, you must delete them
separately.
· You may share and/or sync your data with additional Samsung services or
compatible third party services that you select, as well as with any of your
other connected devices. Access to Samsung Health information by such
additional services or third party devices will only be permitted with your
express approval.
· You assume full responsibility for the inappropriate use of data shared on
social networks or transmitted to others. Use caution when sharing your
personal data with others.
· If you use a wireless connection, such as Bluetooth, the device may be
affected by electronic interference from other devices. Avoid using the device
near other devices that transmit radio waves.
· Please read Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of Samsung Health
carefully before using it.
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Galaxy Wearable
Galaxy Wearable is an app that allows you to manage your wearable devices.
When you connect your device to the wearable device, you can customise the
wearable device’s settings and apps. Launch the Galaxy Wearable app. Tap Get
started to connect your device to the wearable device. Follow the on-screen
instructions to finish the setup. Refer to the wearable device’s user manual
for more information about how to connect and use the wearable device with
your device.
Samsung Members
Samsung Members offers support services to customers, such as device problem
diagnosis, and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also
share information with others in the Galaxy users’ community or view the
latest Galaxy news and tips. Samsung Members can help you solve any problems
you might encounter while using your device.
To submit your feedback or post your comments, you must sign in to your
Samsung account. Refer to Samsung account for more information.
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Samsung Notes
Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing
on the screen. You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes.
Creating notes
1 Launch the Samsung Notes app and tap . 2 Select an input method from the
toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note.
Enter text using the keyboard. Write or draw with pens. Paint with brushes.
Insert files.
3 When you are finished composing the note, tap Save.
Deleting notes
1 Launch the Samsung Notes app. 2 Tap and hold a note to delete.
To delete multiple notes, tick more notes to delete.
3 Tap Delete.
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Calendar
Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or reminders in your planner.
Creating events
1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double-tap a date.
If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap .
2 Enter event details.
Enter a title.
Select a sticker to display with the event.
Change the event’s colour.
Set the duration.
Enter the location.
Set an alarm. Add a note.
Select a calendar to save the event to.
Add more details.
3 Tap Save to save the event.
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Creating reminders
You can create tasks as reminders and receive notifications at the preset time
or location for each reminder. Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder. Refer
to Reminder for more information.
Syncing events with your accounts
1 Launch the Settings app, tap Accounts and backup Accounts, and then select
the
account to sync with.
2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it.
For the Samsung account, tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to
activate it. To add accounts to sync with, launch the Calendar app and tap Add
new account. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account
is added, a blue circle is displayed next to the account name.
Reminder
Create reminders to schedule to-do items or to view content later. You will
receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder.
· To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile
network. · To fully use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung
account. · To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be activated.
Starting Reminder
Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder. The Reminder screen will appear and
the Reminder app icon ( ) will be added to the Apps screen.
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Creating reminders
Create reminders with various methods. Reminder will alert you if you create a
reminder with a specified time or location setting. You can also save various
content, such as a single memo or webpage address, and view it later. For
example, create a reminder to alert you to Water the flowers when I get home’. 1 Launch the Reminder app. 2 Tap Write a reminder or and enter
Water the
flowers’. 3 Tap Place Pick a place and set the location to home. 4 Tap When I
arrive at Done.
5 Tap Save to save the reminder.
When you arrive at home, the `Water the flowers’ notification will appear.
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Completing reminders
Mark reminders that you do not need to be reminded of as complete. On the
reminders list, select a reminder and tap Complete. Restoring reminders
Restore reminders that have been completed.
1 On the reminders list, tap Completed Edit. 2 Tick items to restore and tap
Restore.
Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the
preset times.
Deleting reminders
To delete a reminder, select a reminder and tap Delete. To delete multiple
reminders, tap and hold a reminder, tick reminders to delete, and then tap
Delete.
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Radio
Listening to the FM radio
Launch the Radio app. Before you use this app, you must connect an earphone,
which serves as the radio antenna.
The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for
the first time. Select the radio station you want from the stations list.
Record audio from the FM radio. Turn the FM radio on or off.
Enter radio station frequency manually.
Fine-tune the frequency.
Scan and save available stations automatically. Access additional options.
Add the current radio station to the favourites list.
Search for an available radio station.
View the list of favourite stations.
View the list of available stations.
Playing through the speaker
You can listen to the radio through the speaker instead of the connected
earphone. Tap Play through speaker.
Scanning radio stations
Launch the Radio app. Tap Scan. The FM radio scans and saves available
stations automatically. Select the radio station you want from the stations
list.
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Voice Recorder
Introduction
Use this app to record or play voice memos.
Making voice recordings
1 Launch the Voice Recorder app. 2 Tap to start recording. Speak into the
microphone.
· Tap to pause recording. · While making a voice recording, tap BOOKMARK to
insert a bookmark.
3 Tap to finish recording. 4 Enter a file name and tap Save.
Start recording.
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Changing the recording mode (Galaxy A70, A70s)
Launch the Voice Recorder app. Select a mode from the top of the voice
recorder screen.
· Standard: This is the normal recording mode. · Speech-to-text: The device
records your voice and simultaneously converts it to
onscreen text. For best results, keep the device near your mouth and speak
loudly and clearly in a quiet place.
If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are
speaking, the device will not recognise your voice. Before using this feature,
tap the current language to set the voice memo system language.
My Files
Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations,
such as cloud storage services. Launch the My Files app. View files that are
stored in each storage. To check for unnecessary data and free up the device’s
storage, tap Analyse storage. To search for files or folders, tap .
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Clock
Introduction
Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an
event, or set a specific duration.
Alarm
Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm.
Setting alarms
Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm
will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap Save. To open the
keypad to enter an alarm time, tap the time input field. To activate or
deactivate alarms, tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list.
Stopping alarms
Tap Dismiss to stop an alarm. If you have previously enabled the snooze
option, tap Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time.
Deleting alarms
Tap and hold an alarm, tick alarms to delete, and then tap Delete.
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World Clock
Launch the Clock app and tap World Clock.
Creating clocks
Tap , enter a city name or select a city from the map, and then tap Add. To
use the time zone converter, tap Time zone converter.
Deleting clocks
Tap and hold a clock, tick clocks to delete, and then tap Delete.
Stopwatch
1 Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch. 2 Tap Start to time an event.
To record lap times while timing an event, tap Lap.
3 Tap Stop to stop timing.
· To restart the timing, tap Resume. · To clear lap times, tap Reset.
Timer
1 Launch the Clock app and tap Timer.
To add a frequently used timer, tap , set the duration and name, and then tap
Add.
2 Set the duration, and then tap Start.
To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap the duration input field.
3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off.
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Calculator
Perform simple or complex calculations.
Launch the Calculator app.
· : View the calculation history. To clear the history, tap Clear history. To close the
calculation history panel, tap .
·
: Use the unit conversion tool. You can convert various values, such as area, length, or
temperature, into other units.
· : Display the scientific calculator.
Game Launcher
Introduction
Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store
into one place for easy access. You can set the device to game mode to play
games more easily.
Access additional options.
Open games with or without sound.
Downloaded apps
Library panel
View your gameplay information.
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Using Game Launcher
1 Launch the Game Launcher app.
If Game Launcher does not appear, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced
features, and then tap the Game Launcher switch to activate it.
2 Drag the Library panel upwards and tap a game.
Games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store will be automatically shown
on the Game Launcher screen. If you cannot see your games, drag the Library
panel upwards and tap Add apps.
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Drag the Library panel upwards, tap and hold a game, and then tap Remove from
Game Launcher.
Changing the performance mode
You can change the game performance mode. Launch the Game Launcher app, tap
Game performance Game performance, and then select the mode you want.
· Focus on performance: This focuses on giving you the best possible
performance while playing games.
· Balanced: This balances the performance and the battery usage time. · Focus
on power saving: This saves battery power while playing games.
Battery power efficiency may vary by game.
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Game Booster
Introduction
Game Booster lets you play games in a better environment and provides you with
useful options via the Game Booster panel.
Using Game Booster
To open the Game Booster panel while playing games, tap on the navigation bar.
If the navigation bar is hidden, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen to
show it. If you have set the navigation bar to use Full screen gestures, open
the notification panel and tap Tap to open Game Booster.
· You can set to open the Game Booster panel from the navigation bar while the
navigation bar is set to Full screen gestures. On the Game Booster panel, tap
Block during game and tap the Full screen gestures switch to activate it.
· Available options may vary depending on the game.
· : Configure settings for Game Booster. · Monitoring temperature / Monitoring
memory: Set the device to automatically adjust
settings to prevent device overheating and to stop apps running in the
background to better manage memory. · Block during game: Lock some features
during games.
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Apps and features · Navigation button lock: Hide the buttons on the navigation
bar. To display the buttons, tap on the navigation bar. · Screen touch lock:
Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played. To unlock the
touchscreen, drag the lock icon in any direction. · Screenshot: Capture
screenshots.
Launching apps in pop-up windows while playing games
You can launch apps in pop-up windows while playing a game. Tap and select an
app from the apps list. To edit the apps list, tap .
Samsung Daily
View the latest news and various content, such as videos and games. · To use
Samsung Daily, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. ·
To fully use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
1 On the Home screen, swipe to the right.
The Samsung Daily screen will appear. When launching this feature for the
first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the setup.
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Access additional options.
Access additional card options
Contents
· To stop displaying a card on the list, tap at the top of the card and tap
Don’t show again.
· To add or delete content to be shown as cards, tap Cards and tap the
switches next to items to turn them on or off.
· To change the order of the cards, tap Cards Reorder and drag to another
location.
2 Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content.
The content of the cards update automatically at a specified interval. You can
update cards whenever you want by swiping downwards on the screen.
3 To close Samsung Daily, swipe to the left on the screen or tap the Back
button.
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Kids Home
Introduction
You can restrict children’s access to certain apps, set their usage times, and
configure settings to provide a fun and safe environment for children when
they use the device.
Using Kids Home
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (Kids Home) to
activate it. The Kids Home screen will appear. When starting Kids Home for the
first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the setup. On the Kids Home screen, select the app you want to
use.
Access additional options.
Available apps
Kids Phone
Kids Gallery
Kids Camera
Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the Parental control feature or closing Kids Home.
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Using parental control features
You can configure the settings for Kids Home and view the usage history. On
the Kids Home screen, tap Parental control and enter your unlock code.
· Kid’s name: Manage your child’s profile. · Set daily playtime: Restrict the
usage time for Kids Home. · Daily usage: View the daily usage time of Kids
Home. · Activity: View the activity history of Kids Home. · Frequently
contacted: View the frequently used contacts in Kids Home. · My kid’s
creations: View the works created from the apps in Kids Home. · Allowed
content: Check the apps or content supported by Kids Home and add them. · Show
Content page: Set the device to display the Samsung partner’s content page on
the Kids Home screen.
Closing Kids Home
To close Kids Home, tap the Back button or tap Close Kids Home, and then enter
your unlock code.
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SmartThings
Introduction
Control and manage smart appliances and Internet of Things (IoT) products with
your smartphone.
· Connecting with nearby devices: Connect with nearby devices, such as
Bluetooth headsets or wearable devices, easily and quickly.
· Registering and controlling home appliances, TVs, and IoT products: Register
smart refrigerators, washers, air conditioners, air purifiers, TVs, and
Internet of Things (IoT) products on your smartphone, and view their status or
control them from your smartphone’s screen.
· Receiving notification: Receive notifications from connected devices on your
smartphone. For example, when the laundry is finished, you can receive a
notification on your smartphone. · To use SmartThings, your smartphone and
other devices must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. To fully use
SmartThings, you must sign in to your Samsung account. · The devices you can
connect may vary depending on the region or service provider. Available
features may differ depending on the connected device. · Connected devices’
own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty. When errors or
defects occur on the connected devices, contact the device’s manufacturer.
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Connecting to nearby devices
Connect to nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets, easily and quickly.
Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the
shared content.
1 Launch the SmartThings app. 2 Tap Add dev
References
- Samsung Account
- SmartThings Find
- security.samsungmobile.com
- Samsung US | Mobile | TV | Home Electronics | Home Appliances | Samsung US
- SAMSUNG
- Why Switch to Galaxy | Samsung US
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