SAMSUNG A12 Smartphone User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Samsung

Table of Contents

Samsung Care
Install your SIM card
About your phone
Samsung account
Switching made simple
Customize
Essential apps
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

SAMSUNG A12 Smartphone User Guide

Samsung Care

Get to know your product

Visit Samsung.com/us/support or download the Samsung Members app

Contact us

Questions

Visit us.community.samsung.com for questions

Get Support

Call 1.800.SAMSUNG for support

Service locations

Find a service location near you at Samsung.com/us/support/service/locations

Learn more

Setting menu

Install your SIM card

Your SIM card may be pre-installed. If you
need to install a SIM, follow these steps.

Locate the SIM card tray.
Insert and push the SIM ejector pin into the hole beside the SIM card tray.
Pull out the card tray.
Insert the nano-SIM card in the tray with the gold contacts facing down.
Insert the card tray back into the slot.

About your phone

Samsung account

Get the most out of your phone with your Samsung account.

You can sign in to your Samsung account, create an account, or sign up with your Google account.

With your phone and your Samsung account, you can:

Schedule repairs
Back up your phone
Restore your phone and more

Switching made simple

Whether you’re coming from an iOS or Android platform, you can easily transfer your data with Smart Switch.

Back up your old phone

Back up your old phone using your favorite back-up app.

Samsung Smart Switch

From your new Galaxy device, tap Settings > Accounts and backup > Smart Switch.
Download Smart Switch and tap Receive data.
Select your old device type and follow the prompts to connect your phones.

Customize

From the Apps panel, tap Settings to customize your phone.

Essential apps

APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS
This device will only operate with firmware versions that have been approved for use by your wireless carrier and the device manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not function.

INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING DEVICES

We encourage customers to take appropriate measures to secure their devices and invite them to take advantage of the features available on this device to help secure it from theft and/or other unauthorized access and use. This device has a locking function (e.g., user-defined codes or patterns) that can serve as a first line of defense against unauthorized use or access to stored information. Preloaded security applications that allow customers to track or locate misplaced devices can be found on several devices. Lost or stolen devices should be immediately reported to your wireless carrier so that proper measures can be taken to protect accounts. For additional information, visit your wireless carrier’s Privacy Policy.

For more information
Samsung.com/us/support/account

For more information
Samsung.com/us/smart-switch
To download Smart Switch
Samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart- switch

For more information
Google Duo: duo.google.com
Google Photos: support.google.com/photos
Google Drive: support.google.com/drive

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