SAMSUNG Galaxy A14 5G Smartphone User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Samsung

SAMSUNG Galaxy A14 5G Smartphone

Product Information: Samsung A14

Welcome to the Samsung A14 smartphone! With a wide range of advanced features, this phone is the perfect choice for both personal and business communication needs.

About Your Phone

The Samsung A14 comes with the following features:

Main Camera with Macro, Depth, and Flash capabilities
SIM/MicroSD Card Tray for SIM card and expandable storage
Recent Applications for multitasking
Headset Jack for audio connectivity
Volume controls for adjusting audio levels
Side Key/Fingerprint Scanner for added security and quick access
Home button for returning to the home screen
Back button for navigating back to previous screens
USB/Charger Port for charging and data transfer

P roduct Usage Instructions

Opening Apps in Split Screen Mode

To open an app in split screen mode, follow these steps:

Tap the icon located at the top of the app you want to open.
Tap the “Open in split screen” icon.
To open another app, tap it.
Note: Not all apps are supported in split screen mode.

Opening Apps in Pop-up View

To open an app in pop-up view, follow these steps:

Tap the icon located at the top of the app you want to open.
Tap “Open in pop-up view”.
The app will appear in a small pop-up window that you can move around.

Accessing Unique Identifier Numbers

To access the unique identifier numbers of your phone, follow these steps:

Swipe up on the home screen to access the app drawer.
Tap “Settings”.
Tap “About phone”.
Your Serial Number will appear next to IMEI.
Your Phone Number will appear next to Phone number.
To check your SIM Number, go to “Status information” > “SIM card status”. Your SIM Number will appear under ICCID.
Note: Your SIM number begins with 89 and can also be found on the red Activation Card or on the SIM card itself.

Using Cloud Storage

Cloud storage solutions allow you to free up memory space on your device and have full access to your information. To use cloud storage, follow these steps:

Samsung Cloud: Go to “Settings” > “Accounts and backup” > “Samsung Cloud”.
OneDrive: Swipe up on the home screen, tap “Microsoft”, then tap “OneDrive”.
Google One: Go to “Settings” > “Google” > “Backup” > “Backup by Google One”.

Note: You will need to create a Samsung account or a Gmail account to access cloud services, Google services, and several phone features. Backups to the Cloud are encrypted using account passwords.

Accessibility Features

The Samsung A14 offers accessibility options to enhance the device usage experience. To access these features, follow these steps:

Go to “Settings”.
Tap “Accessibility”.
Customize the device settings to improve the experience for users with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
You can turn Accessibility features ON/OFF as needed.

Android Auto Integration

Android Auto integrates your phone into your car’s entertainment system. To use Android Auto, follow these steps:

Go to “Settings” > “Connected devices” > “Android Auto”.
If your car is compatible and has a display or touchscreen, Android Auto can mirror your phone’s screen on the car’s display screen.
You can access your phone using voice commands or the car’s touchscreen or buttons.
This feature helps minimize the need to reach for your phone while driving.
MAIN CAMERA / MACRO / DEPTH / FLASH
SIM / MicroSD CARD TRAY
RECENT APPLICATIONS
- Press to open recently used applications.
- Split screen view: Tap the recently-used applications icon. Tap the icon located at the top of the app you want to open. Tap Open in split screen icon. To open another app, tap it. Not all apps are supported.
- Pop-up view: Tap the recently-used applications icon.
- Tap the icon located at the top of the app you want to open. Tap Open in pop-up view. The app will appear in a small pop-up window you can move around.
HEADSET JACK
VOLUME
- Vibrate mode ON/OFF
- Adjust volume settings
- Tap for Live captions ON/OFF
SIDE KEY / FINGERPRINT SCANNER
- Wake up or lock the screen with a quick press.
- Press and hold for additional options:
- Power off » Restart » Emergency call
- Double press to launch camera.
- App shortcuts
- Hold registered fingerprint to the Side key for identification.
HOME
- Press to access the Home screen.
- Press and hold to open Google Assistant.
BACK
USB / CHARGER PORT

WELCOME TO THE Samsung A14

With so many advanced features, this phone is the perfect choice for your personal and business communication needs. In this booklet, we’d like to share an introduction to some of those
features.

Get more information about these features online:
Go to your service provider’s website > Help >

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Your phone has several unique identifier numbers that you may need for activation and other functions. You can access these numbers as follows:

Home > Swipe up > Settings > About phone
Your Serial Number will appear next to IMEI.
Your Phone Number will appear next to Phone numberUnique Numbers
Tutorials and User Manuals > Enter S146VL in the Search bar > Click phone image > About Phone

SIM Number

Home > Swipe up > Settings > About phone > Status information > SIM card status
Your SIM Number will appear under ICCID.

Your SIM number begins with 89. You can also find it on the red Activation Card that came with your phone or, on the SIM card.

CLOUD STORAGE

Samsung Cloud
Settings > Accounts and backup > Samsung Cloud

OneDrive
Home screen > Swipe up > Microsoft > OneDrive

Google One

Settings > Google > Backup > Backup by Google One

Cloud storage solutions allow you to free up memory space on your device and still have full access to your information, allowing you to collaborate on documents and to share files, photos and more. You will need to create a Samsung account or a Gmail account to access cloud services, Google services, and several phone features.
When you use the Cloud, you will get an easy and seamless backup, sync, restore, and upgrade experience across all your Galaxy devices. Backups to the Cloud are encrypted using those account passwords. Account settings can be changed as necessary.

ACCESSIBILITY

Settings > Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features and enhancements that make using the device easier. The Accessibility options allow you to customize the device to improve the experience for those with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. You can turn Accessibility features ON/OFF as needed.
Accessibility features on your device include enhancements for:

Visibility
Hearing
Interaction and dexterity
Advanced settings

ANDROID AUTO

Settings > Connected devices > Android Auto
Android Auto integrates your phone into your car’s entertainment system. If your car is compatible, and has a display or a touchscreen, Android Auto can mirror the phone’s screen on the car’s display screen, and you will be able to access your phone using voice commands or the car’s touchscreen or buttons. This will help minimize the need to reach for your phone while you drive.

CAMERA

Home screen > Camera
Main Rear Camera: 50MP / Front: 13MP
Macro Camera: 2MP / Depth: 2MP
Video recording resolution: 1080P@30fps

Pictures and videos taken with the camera are saved to the Gallery by default. You can save these to a compatible microSD card of up to 1TB if you have one installed. You can also back up pictures to the Cloud to free up memory space on your device.

Special features

Scene optimizer
Scan QR codes
Swipe shutter button
Panorama
Video stabilization
AR Zone
Night mode
Macro mode

Screenshots
Capture an image of your screen by pressing the Side key and Volume DOWN key at the same time. Images will be saved to a Screenshots album in Gallery.

DIGITAL WELLBEING AND PARENTAL CONTROLS

Settings > Digital wellbeing and parental controls

You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily or weekly view of your digital usage. When your device is connected to your car via Bluetooth, Driving Monitor shows you the amount of screen time you use while driving, excluding apps you may use for navigation. This can help you monitor your habits and focus on driving.
You can set Parental controls to supervise your children’s digital life with Google’s Family Link app available in the Play Store. You can add restrictions to Google services, set app approvals, content filters, and set screen time limits for each user.

DOLBY ATMOS

Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects > Dolby Atoms

This sound technology amplifies the sound on your phone’s loudspeaker and connected devices when you stream a compatible movie, listen to music, or play a game with sound so that you get a clearer audio experience similar to 3D audio. You can adjust the settings from your headphones or connected speaker.

DUAL MESSENGER

Settings > Advanced features > Dual Messenger

This feature lets you set up and run a clone of compatible messaging apps on your phone so that you can use two different accounts for the same app. This can help keep your personal and business communications separate on your device. You can create a separate contacts list for each version of the app or share one main contacts list. If you delete the main app, the clone will also be uninstalled. Not all messaging apps are compatible.

MODES AND ROUTINES

Settings > Modes and Routines

These tools let you perform tasks and change device settings automatically based on your actions. Modes can be enabled manually or triggered by actions. Your device includes several built-in modes, such as Sleep, Driving, Exercise, Relax, and Work. Once you select a mode, your device settings will change automatically to reflect that mode. You can also create modes based on your needs.
Routines are “If this / Then that” actions that are activated when set criteria are met. You can adjust settings, control apps, and initiate other device actions based on location, time, or when a specific “If this” action is performed. You can also manually set up routines based on where you are and what you’re doing.

SAFETY & EMERGENCY

Settings > Safety and emergency

Medical Info: Store your medical information on your device
so that medical personnel can access it from your Lock screen without requiring your password or an internet connection.

Emergency sharing: In an emergency, quickly make a call or send an SMS text with your location to a designated contact. You can include a front/rear camera picture and/or a five-second audio. Once this feature is activated, and you designate a contact, tap the Side key quickly five times to send the SOS message. Default mode is OFF.

Emergency Location Services (ELS): This Google tool allows first responders to identify the location of an emergency call/text from an Android device faster and more accurately, even if the device’s Location setting is set to OFF. Your phone must be running Android 10 or later. Locations are sent directly to the emergency service contacted and are not viewed by Google.

SECURITY

Screen Lock

Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock type

You should secure your device using a Screen lock to help prevent someone from accessing your device including your personal data, apps, and email accounts. Screen lock types offer different levels of security and include a swipe, a pattern, a numeric PIN, a password, Face recognition or Fingerprint. You can also set a Smart Lock to keep your device unlocked when it’s on you, near other trusted devices, or in a trusted location.

Security and Privacy

Settings > Security and privacy

Find My Mobile: Log in to your Samsung account from findmymobile.samsung.com and remotely perform various functions to keep your information secure and identify your phone’s last known location. Default setting is ON. Google Location service must also be ON.

App security: Using Google Play Protect, you can run a safety check on Play Store apps before you download them, regularly check app updates and your device for security risks, and receive a notification if any threats are detected. Default setting is ON.

Privacy: Some apps, like the camera, microphone, or location services, access features of your device when they are running in the background. You can set your device to notify you when access is requested for each category you select.

Biometrics

Settings > Security and privacy > Biometrics

Face recognition: Unlock the screen by simply raising your phone and looking at the screen. You will need to set a Screen Lock type and allow Face recognition to take pictures and record video to complete the set-up process. The data used to recognize your face will be saved only to your phone and will not be backed-up.

Fingerprints: The fingerprint scanner is built into the Side key on the right edge of the device and can be used by the device to identify you. Use your registered fingerprint to unlock the screen, view locked content, confirm a purchase or sign into an app that supports fingerprint ID. Fingerprint data will be saved only to your phone and will not be backed-up.

Other Security Settings

Settings > Security and privacy > Other security settings

Set up SIM card lock: Information on your SIM card can be compromised if you place your SIM in another device. To help protect it, you can create a PIN that will lock access to the SIM card.

Encrypt SD Card: Your device allows for an optional microSD of up to 1TB for additional storage. You can encrypt it so that it can only be read on your device once you enter the password you create. You must decrypt it before initiating a Factory data reset.

Pin windows: Pin an app to the screen and block all other functions of the phone. This feature is very helpful if you want to lend your phone to another user, such as a child, so that they can only use the pinned app.

WI-FI

Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > On/Off

Wi-Fi is a wireless network technology that provides high-speed internet and network connections without using the data allocated to your service plan. Connecting to a public Wi-Fi network can leave your personal data vulnerable, so it is important that you connect to secure networks and set up passwords as necessary.

Wi-Fi Direct

Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > 3 dots > Wi-Fi Direct

Share data between Android devices even if they are from different manufacturers. You will not need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network.

HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION

FCC ID#	ZCASMA146U
SAR Head	1 W/kg
SAR Body	1.11 W/kg
HAC rating	M3/T3

Before You Start
Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Get more information about these features online:
Go to your service provider’s website > Help > Tutorials and User Manuals > Enter S146VL in the Search bar > Click phone image > About Phone