SM-G360H/DS SM-G360H User Manual English. 12/2014. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com Contents Read Before Use Network Connection 34 Mobile Data 34Wi-Fi 35 Tethering and Mobile Hotspot Getting Started 6 7 9 16 18 18 What's Included Personalization Appearance devices Using a SIM or USIM card and battery Using a memory card Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen 37 39 40 40 42 Basic device information 19 22 26 27 28 30 32 32 33 33 Managing the home and application screens Setting wallpapers and ringtones Change the screen lock method Transfer data from an old device Set up accounts Phone 43 45 45 Touch screen Home screen interface Notification panel Launch apps Install and uninstall apps Enter text Screenshot My files Power saver View help Make calls Incoming calls Call options Contacts 47 47 48 2 Add contacts Import and export contacts Search for contacts Contents Messages and email Manage your device and data 49Messages 51E-mail 74 75 76 Camera 77 Update your device Share files between your device and your computer Back up and restore data Reset your device 53 Shooting 54 Shooting modes 56 Settings cameras Settings 78 About the settings menu 78 CONNECTIONS 82 DEVICE 86 PERSONAL 88 SYSTEM Gallery 58 View content on your device Useful apps and features Troubleshooting 59 S Planner 60 Internet 61 Video 62 Clock 63 Calculator 64 Notes 64 Radio 66 Voice Recorder 67 Google Apps Connect to other devices 69Bluetooth 71 Wi-Fi Direct 73 Mobile Printing 3 Read Before Use Please for correct and safe use device, please read the manual before operating it. The descriptions below are based on the device's default settings. Some of the information provided may not correspond to the functions of this device. This may vary by region, software or service provider. Content (high-quality content) with high CPU and RAM consumption affects the overall performance of the device. Applications that use such content may not function correctly depending on the characteristics of the device and operating environment used. Samsung is not responsible for device malfunctions caused by non-Samsung applications. Samsung is not responsible for performance or compatibility issues resulting from editing registry settings or changes to operating system. Attempting to change operating system settings may cause the device or applications to malfunction. The software, sounds, wallpapers, images and other content that come pre-installed on your device are licensed for limited use. Copying or using these materials for commercial purposes is a violation of copyright. Users bear full responsibility for any illegal use of multimedia content. Data services such as messaging, file upload and download, auto-sync, or location services may incur additional charges depending on your tariff plan. For large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi function. Pre-installed applications on your device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without notice. If you have any questions regarding pre-installed applications, please contact service center Samsung. For questions regarding applications you have installed, contact your service provider. 4 Read Before Use Changing your device's operating system or installing software from unofficial sources may cause your device to malfunction and cause data corruption or loss. Doing so is a violation of Samsung's license agreement and will void your warranty. Supported features may differ or have different names depending on whether your phone model supports one or two SIM cards. Symbols used in this manual Caution - Situations that could result in injury to you or others Caution - Situations that could result in damage to the product or other equipment Note - Notes, tips, or additional information 5 Getting Started Package Contents B The package contains the following items: Device Battery Quick Start Guide What's included and available accessories may vary by region and are determined by your service provider. The supplied accessories are intended solely for use with this device and may not be compatible with other devices. Appearance of products and specifications subject to change without prior notice. Additional accessories can be purchased from your local Samsung dealers. Please make sure they are compatible with your device before purchasing. Use only accessories recommended by Samsung. The use of non-recommended accessories may result in performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty. The availability of any accessories depends entirely on the manufacturer. For more information about available accessories, visit the Samsung website. 6 Getting started Device appearance Proximity sensors Speaker Front camera Touch screen Power button Home button Back button Recent apps button Microphone Multi-jack Headset jack Flash GPS antenna Main camera Volume button External speaker Battery cover Main antenna 7 Getting started Not touch the antenna and do not cover it with your hands or any objects. This may cause connection signal deterioration or battery drain. Recommended use protective film, approved by Samsung. Using non-recommended protective films may cause sensor malfunction. Do not allow liquid to come into contact with touch screen. High humidity and liquid ingress may cause the touch screen to malfunction. Buttons Button Function Power Recent Apps Main screen Press and hold to turn your device on or off. Turn on or lock the screen. Tap to open a list of recently used apps. Press and hold to bring up additional options on the current screen. Turn on the screen when it is locked. Touch to return to the main screen. Press and hold to launch the Google app. Back Touch to return to the previous screen. Volume Press to adjust the volume of device sounds. 8 Getting started Using a SIM or USIM card and battery Installing a SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card obtained from your service provider mobile communications, and the included battery. Only micro-SIM cards work with the device. 1 Remove the battery cover. Be careful not to injure your fingers when removing the battery cover. Do not bend or twist the battery cover. It could damage her. 9 Getting started 2 Dual SIM models: Insert the SIM or USIM card into your device with the gold contacts facing down. Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 (1) and the secondary SIM card into SIM card slot 2 (2). 2 1 Single SIM models: Insert the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold contacts facing down. Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card was inserted into the SIM card slot by mistake, contact a Samsung service center to remove it from the device. Do not lose or allow others to use your SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for damage or inconvenience caused by a lost or stolen card. 10 Getting started 3 Install the battery so that its gold contacts are aligned with the contacts on the device. 2 1 4 Replace the battery cover. Make sure the battery cover is tightly closed. Use only Samsung-approved battery covers and accessories with your device. 11 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Dual SIM models: Press your finger on the SIM or USIM card and pull it out. Single SIM models: Press your finger on the SIM or USIM card and pull it out. 12 Getting started Using two SIM cards or a USIM card (dual SIM models) If you have two SIM or USIM cards inserted into your device, you can use two numbers or services from two operators. Activating a SIM or USIM card From the Home screen, select → Settings → SIM card manager. Drag one or both SIM or USIM card switches to the right. If both cards are activated, they will receive calls and messages. At the same time, during telephone conversation When using one card, calls cannot be sent to the second card. Change the name and icon of a SIM or USIM card From the Home screen, select → Settings → SIM card manager. Select a SIM or USIM card and tap Select icon or Register name. Select a display name and icon for each card. Switch between cards When two SIM or USIM cards are activated, card selection icons are displayed in the notification panel. Open the notification panel and select a map. 13 Getting started Charging the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery using the charger. You can also connect the device to your computer using a USB cable to charge the battery. Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, and cables. Using incompatible chargers and cables may cause the battery to explode or damage the device. When the battery is running low, the empty battery icon appears. If the battery is completely discharged, it is impossible to turn on the device, even if you connect it to a charger. To turn on the device, you should wait a few minutes until the battery charges a little. Using multiple apps at the same time, or apps that require connection to other devices, drains your battery faster. To avoid being disconnected from the network or draining the battery while data is being transferred, these applications should always be run with a fully charged battery. Insert the charger plug into the universal connector of your device, then connect Charger to an electrical outlet. Connecting the charger incorrectly can cause serious damage to your device. The warranty does not cover any damage resulting from misuse of the device and accessories. 14 Getting Started You can use the device while the battery is charging, but this will slow down the charging process. If the device receives unstable power while charging, the touch screen may not respond to touch. In this case, disconnect the charger from your device. The device may become warm while charging. This is normal and does not affect the performance or life of the device. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop working. In case of violation normal operation your device or charger, contact a Samsung service center. When charging is complete, disconnect your device from the charger. First unplug the charger from your device, then from the electrical outlet. Before removing the battery, you must disconnect the charger. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so it must be turned off to interrupt the charging process and save power. When in use, the charger must fit snugly into the outlet and be easily accessible. Reducing power consumption Here are some tips to save your device's battery power. By using these tips and turning off features that run in the background, you can extend your device's battery life between charges: When you're not using your device, put it to sleep by pressing the power button. Close unnecessary applications using the task manager. Disable bluetooth connection. Turn off the Wi-Fi function. Disable auto-syncing of applications. Reduce the backlight operating time. Reduce screen brightness. 15 Getting started Using a memory card Inserting a memory card The device supports memory cards with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. The compatibility of memory cards with your device depends on the type of card and its manufacturer. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device, the card itself, or the data stored on it. Insert the memory card with the correct side up. The device supports memory cards with file system FAT and exFAT. If you insert a memory card with a file system other than FAT, the device will prompt you to format the card. Frequently deleting and writing data will shorten the life of memory cards. When you insert a memory card into your device, a list of files stored on the card is displayed in the My files → Memory card folder. 1 Remove the battery cover and remove the battery. 2 Insert the memory card into the device with the gold contacts facing down. 3 Reinstall the battery and battery cover. 16 Getting started Removing the memory card To prevent data loss, disconnect the memory card before removing it. On the Home screen, select → Settings → Storage → Unmount memory card. 1 Remove the battery cover and remove the battery. 2 Remove the memory card. 3 Reinstall the battery and battery cover. Do not remove the memory card while data is being transferred or received. This may result in data corruption or loss, or damage the device or memory card. Samsung is not responsible for any losses caused by the use of damaged memory cards, including loss of data. Formatting a memory card After formatting on a PC, memory cards may not function properly when inserted into the device. Format memory cards only using the device. From the Home screen, select → Settings → Storage → Format. SD memory card → Format. SD memory card → Delete everything. Before formatting the memory card, it is recommended that you back up all important data stored on the device. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover data loss caused by user actions. 17 Getting started Turning your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the power button for a few seconds. When you turn on your device for the first time or after resetting the settings, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the power button, then select Turn off. In public places, follow warning signs and instructions from staff when the use of wireless devices is prohibited, such as on an airplane or in a hospital. Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the power button turns off and locks the screen. The screen also turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a certain period of time. To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button, then swipe your finger across the lock screen in any direction. If necessary, you can change the screen lock code. For more information, see Change how you lock your screen. 18 Product Basics Touch Screen Be careful not to let the touch screen come into contact with electronic devices. The resulting electrostatic discharge may cause the touch screen to malfunction or become damaged. To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not touch it with sharp objects or press too hard with your fingers. The device may not recognize touches near the edges of the screen because they are outside the touch input area. If the touchscreen is left in standby mode for a long time, image trailing (screen burn-in) and artifacts may appear on the touchscreen. Turn off the touch screen if you do not plan to use the device in the near future. It is recommended to manage touch display using your fingers. Tap Tap the screen with your finger to open an application, select a menu item, press an on-screen key, or enter a character using the on-screen keyboard. 19 Basics Touch and hold To access available options, touch and hold an item or screen for at least 2 seconds. Drag To move an item, touch and hold it and drag it to Right place. Double-tap Double-tap a web page or image to zoom in. To return to the original zoom, double-tap the screen again. 20 Basics Scrolling Scroll your finger on the Home screen or Apps screen left or right to move to another panel. Scroll up or down with your finger to move around a web page or a list of items, such as a contacts list. Zoom in and out Spread your fingers on the screen of a web page, map, or image to zoom in on an area. Pinch them together to zoom out. 21 Device Basics Home Screen Interface Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all features of your device. It contains widgets, hotkeys for applications and much more. Widgets are small applications on the home screen that launch specific functions of the application to display information on the screen and make it easier to access. To move to other panels, scroll the screen left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom. To customize your Home screen, see Control your Home screen. Widget App Folder Screen indicator Favorite apps 22 Device basics Home screen options To access options on the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together. 23 Basics Apps screen The Apps screen shows icons for all applications, including any recently installed ones. From the Home screen, select to open the Apps screen. To move to other panels, scroll the screen left or right, or tap the screen indicator at the bottom. To customize the Apps screen, see Manage the Apps screen. Access additional options. Appendix Screen Indicators 24 Basics About Your Device Status Icons Status icons appear in the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons shown in the table below are the most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some applications. To bring up the status bar, pull down on top part screen. Icon Description No signal / Signal strength / Accessing SIM or USIM card (dual SIM models) / Roaming (outside home network coverage) Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to UMTS network Connected to an HSDPA network Connected to an HSPA+ network Connected to a Wi-Fi network Bluetooth enabled GPS enabled Call in progress Missed call Synchronized with web server Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New SMS or MMS message Enabled Alarm tone Silent mode is on Vibrate mode is on Offline mode is on An error has occurred or requires user attention Battery level 25 Device basics Notification panel Notification panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, icons appear in the status bar condition. More detailed information Status icons can be found in the notification panel. To open the notification panel, pull down the status bar. To close the notification panel, pull the status bar up from the bottom edge of the screen. From the notification panel, you can take advantage of the following features. Turn options on or off. To view more options, press and hold the button. Launch the Settings application. Brightness setting. Select SIM or USIM card. (Dual SIM models) Clear all notifications. Tap a notification to perform various operations. 26 Basics Using the Quick Settings buttons In the notification panel, you can turn some features on or off. Select the following options to enable or disable the corresponding features. To view more options, press and hold the button. Wi-Fi: See Wi-Fi for more information. Location: For more information, see Location. Sound / Vibration / Silent: Select a sound mode. Screen rotation: Allow or disable automatic change of interface orientation when the device is rotated. Some applications do not support the auto-rotate feature. Bluetooth: See Bluetooth for more information. Mobile Data: For more information, see Data usage or Mobile networks. Mode max. Energy: For more information, see Extreme Energy Saving. Mobile exact Access: For more information, see Tethering and Mobile Hotspot. Sync: Activate or disable automatic synchronization of applications, such as calendar or Email. Autonomous mode: See Offline mode for more information. Launching applications To launch an application, tap its icon on the Home screen or Applications screen. To open the list recently running applications, click the application button. and select Close application Touch and drag the icon left or right to close the application. To close all active applications, select. 27 Basics Installing and Uninstalling Applications Samsung GALAXY Apps Use this application to purchase and download applications. Select GALAXY Apps from the Apps screen. Availability of this application may vary by region or service provider. Installing applications Search for an application by category or click the word button. to search by keyword Select an app to view its description. To download, select Free. To purchase and download paid applications tap the button that shows the cost of the application. To change your automatic update settings, tap → Settings → Auto-update apps and select the option you want. Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications. Select Play item Market on the application screen. Installing applications Search for an application by category or click the word button. to search by keyword Select an app to view its description. To download, select INSTALL. To purchase and download paid apps, tap the button that shows the cost of the app and follow the onscreen instructions. To change your automatic update settings, tap → SETTINGS → Auto-update apps and select the option you want. 28 Basics about your device Managing applications Uninstalling or disabling applications To disable default applications, open the Applications screen and tap → Uninstall/disable. appears in applications that can be disabled. Select an application and select OK. To remove downloaded applications, open the Applications screen and select → Downloaded applications → → Delete. Or, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Application manager, select an app, and tap Uninstall. To turn on apps On the Apps screen, tap → Show. off Applications, select applications, and then select Done. Or, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select an app, and tap Enable. Hide apps: You can only hide apps from the Apps screen. Hidden applications can continue to be used. Disable apps: Disable default apps that cannot be removed from your device. Disabled applications cannot be used. Uninstall apps: Remove downloaded apps. 29 Basics Entering text Keyboard layout When you enter a message, write notes, and do many other things, the keyboard automatically appears on your screen. Text input is not supported for some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Entering capital letters. To ensure that all characters you enter are in uppercase, tap it twice. Delete the previous character. Entering punctuation marks. Move to next line. Change keyboard settings. Enter a space. Changing the input language Click the button → Select input languages and specify the working languages. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between them by swiping left or right on the keyboard spacebar. Changing the keyboard layout Press the keyboard button. , select a language in the INPUT LANGUAGES menu and specify the desired layout. Each key of the 3x4 keyboard has three or four characters. To enter the desired character, touch the key the appropriate number of times until the desired character appears. 30 Basics More about your keyboard Press and hold to access various features. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function used. : Change the keyboard settings. : Insert emoticons. : Voice input of text. Changing the language. Opening the keyboard. Enable voice input mode or pause it. Copy and paste text 1 Touch and hold the text. 2 Drag or to select the text you want, or select Select All to select all the text. 3 Select Copy or Cut. The selected text will be pasted to the clipboard. 4 Place the cursor where you want to insert the text, then click → Insert. 31 Basics about your device Screenshot Take a screenshot while you're using your device. Press and hold the Home button and the Power button at the same time. The screenshot will be saved in the Gallery → → Albums → Screenshots folder. Once you take a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with other users. Some applications may not allow you to take screenshots. My files Use this application to access various files, stored on the device or in other places. Select My Files on the Applications screen. Search files or folders. Access additional options. Browse files by category. View your download history. View files stored on your device. 32 Basic information about the device Power saving function Extreme power saving In this mode, you can extend the battery life of the device. Maximum power saving mode does the following: Restricts access to applications to the list of main and selected applications. Disables mobile data when the screen is turned off. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions are disabled. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Extreme power saving, and then toggle the Extreme power saving switch to turn the feature on. You can also open the notification panel and select Max Mode. energy to activate. To add an app to your home screen, touch and select the app. To remove an app from the Home screen, tap → Remove, select the app with the icon, and select OK. To change settings for maximum power saving mode, such as network connection or sound, select → Settings. To turn off the maximum power saving mode, select → Off. extreme mode. The maximum standby time is the amount of time remaining before the battery runs out (if the device is not used). The waiting time depends on the device settings and the conditions in which it is used. View Help To view help open application select → Help. Some applications may not contain help information. 33 Connect to a network Mobile data To browse the Internet or share media with other devices, you need to be connected to a mobile network. For information about the available options, see Data Usage. Dual SIM models: On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage → select SIM card or USIM, then check the box next to Mobile data. You can also open the notification panel and select Mobile. activation data. Single SIM models: On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage, and then select the Mobile data checkbox. You can also open the notification panel and select Mobile. activation data. Wi-Fi To browse the Internet or share media with other devices, you must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. For information about the available options, see Wi-Fi. To save battery power, we recommend turning off Wi-Fi when not in use. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi and slide the WiFi switch to turn it on. 2 Select a network from the list of Wi-Fi networks. Password-protected networks are indicated by a padlock icon. 3 Select Connect. Once connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device will connect to it whenever the network is available without asking for a password. If you don't want your device to connect to a network automatically, select the network in the list of networks and click Forget. 34 Connecting to a network Modem and mobile hotspot About modem and mobile hotspot functions mobile points access Use these features to access your mobile connection device from a computer or other device. Connection can be made via Wi-Fi, USB or Bluetooth. Additional charges may apply for using this feature. Mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to let other devices access your device's mobile connection. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and mobile hotspot, and then select the Mobile hotspot check box. will appear in the status bar. Your device can be discovered by other devices in the list of Wi-Fi networks. To set a password for connecting to a mobile hotspot, click Mobile settings. access points and select a security level. Then enter your password and select Save. 2 Find and list your device in the list of Wi-Fi networks on your other device. 3 Use mobile data to access the Internet on your connected device. 35 Connect to a network USB modem Provide access to mobile transmission device data to other devices via a USB cable. 1 On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Tethering and mobile hotspot. 2 Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 3 Tap the USB tethering icon. When the devices are connected to each other, an icon will appear in the status bar. 4 On your computer, you can use mobile data using your device. Bluetooth tethering Share your device's mobile data with other devices via Bluetooth. Make sure the computer you are connecting supports Bluetooth functionality. 1 Pair your device with another device via Bluetooth. For more information, see Connecting to other Bluetooth devices. 2 On your device's Applications screen, tap Settings → Tethering and mobile hotspot. 3 Select the checkbox for Bluetooth tethering. 4 On the connected device, open the Bluetooth settings screen, tap → Internet access. When the devices are connected to each other, an icon will appear in the status bar. 5 Use mobile data to access the Internet on your connected device. Connection methods depend on the type of devices being connected. 36 Personalization Manage the Home and Apps screen Manage the Home screen Add items Touch and hold an app icon on the Apps screen, then drag it to the Home screen. To add widgets, open the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area, select Widgets, touch and hold the widget icon, and then drag it to the Home screen. Move or delete an item Touch and hold an app icon on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move an item to another panel, drag it to the edge of the screen. You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the home screen. To remove an item, touch and hold it. Then drag it to the Delete option that appears at the top of the screen. Create a folder 1 Touch and hold an app on the Home screen, then drag it to Create folder, which appears at the top of the screen. 2 Enter a folder name. 3 Tap the icon, select the apps you want to move to the folder, and then tap Done. 37 Personalization Manage panels To add, remove, or move a panel, on the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area. To add a panel, scroll left to the last page and click the button. To move a panel, touch and hold the panel's thumbnail, then drag it to a new location. To remove a panel, touch and hold the panel's thumbnail, then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen. To assign a panel main panel, press the button. Managing the Applications screen Changing the sorting method On the Applications screen, tap → View and select a sorting method. Hide apps Hide apps you don't want to see on the Apps screen. On the Apps screen, tap → Hide apps, select apps, and then tap Done. To show hidden apps , tap → Show. hidden apps, select apps, and then select Done. Move items On the Applications screen, tap → Edit. Touch and hold an item, then drag it to the desired location on the screen. To move an item to another panel, drag it to the edge of the screen. To move an item to a new panel, drag it to the New Page option that appears at the top of the screen. You can only move folders to the folder panel. 38 Personalization Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper You can set an image or photo stored in your device as the wallpaper for your home or lock screen. 1 On the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area, then tap Wallpaper. Or, open the Applications screen, tap Settings → Display → Wallpaper. 2 Select the screen for which you want to set or change the wallpaper. 3 Select an option and an image. 4 Select Select wallpaper or Done. If you are using a dual SIM model, continue to the next step. 5 Set the image as the wallpaper for one or both SIM or USIM cards. Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notification sounds. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Sound. Dual SIM models: To set a ringtone for incoming calls, tap Ringtones → SIM or USIM card → Ringtones, select a ringtone, and tap Yes. To set a ringtone saved in the device memory or in your account as a ringtone, select Add. To set a notification tone, tap Ringtones → SIM or USIM card → Notifications, select a ringtone, and tap Yes. Single SIM models: To set a ringtone for incoming calls, select Ringtones → Ringtones, enter a ringtone, and select Yes. To set a ringtone saved in the device memory or in your account as a ringtone, select Add. To set a notification tone, select Ringtones → Notifications, specify a ringtone, and select Yes. 39 Personalization Changing the screen lock method To prevent unauthorized access to your personal information, you can change the screen lock method. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then choose a lock method. An unlock code is required to unlock your device. If you have forgotten your unlock code, please contact a Samsung service center to reset the code. Drawing Create a drawing by connecting four or more dots with a line, then repeat it to confirm. Set a backup PIN to unlock your screen in case you forget the pattern. PIN The PIN code consists of numbers only. Enter at least four digits, then repeat the PIN to confirm. Password The password consists of letters and numbers. Enter at least four characters, including numbers and letters, then repeat the password to confirm. Transferring data from an old device Using backup accounts You can transfer backup data from an old device to a new one using a Google account. For more information, see Data backup and recovery. 40 Personalization Use Samsung Smart Switch The Smart Switch app allows you to transfer data from your old device to your new one. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch. Samsung Smart Switch may not be supported by all devices or computers. Smart Switch Mobile App Use this app to transfer data from your old one iPhone devices or Android to a new device. This app can be downloaded from the GALAXY Apps store or Play Store. 1 On your device, select Smart Switch Mobile. 2 On your device, select an option based on the type of your previous device and follow the onscreen instructions. If your previous device used Android OS, make sure it has Smart app Switch Mobile. For more information, see Help. Smart Switch PC App Use this feature to import backup data (from certain brands of mobile devices) from your computer to your device. The app can be downloaded from www.samsung.com/smartswitch. 1 Create on your computer backup copy old mobile device data. For more information, contact your device manufacturer. 2 Launch the Smart Switch application on your computer. 3 Connect your current device to your computer using a USB cable. 4 To transfer data to your mobile device, select the manufacturer of your old mobile device on your computer and follow the instructions. 41 Personalization Use Samsung Kies Import backup data from your computer using the Samsung Kies app to restore data to your device. You can also back up your data on your computer using the Samsung Kies app. For more information, see Connect using Samsung programs Kies. Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to get the most out of your device. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Add account and specify the account service. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an account. To sync content across your accounts, select an account and check the boxes next to the items you want to sync. Deleting accounts On the Applications screen, tap Settings, tap the account name under PERSONAL, tap the account to delete, and tap → Delete account. zap. 42 Phone Making calls Select Phone from the Applications screen. Dual SIM models: Select Keypad, enter a phone number, and then press the or button to start a voice call or press the button for a video call. View your favorite contacts. View call and message logs. View your contact list. Entering a phone number using the keyboard. Access additional options. Adding a number to your contact list. Phone number preview. Delete the previous character. 43 Phone Single SIM models: Select Keypad, enter a phone number, and then press the button to make a voice call or press the button to make a video call. View call and message logs. View your favorite contacts. Entering a phone number using the keyboard. View your contact list. Adding a number to your contact list. Access additional options. Phone number preview. Delete the previous character. You can also dial phone numbers from the list in the Journals, Favorites and Contacts sections. Dial numbers from your call history or contacts list To dial a number, select Logs or Contacts and drag the contact or phone number to the right. International calls Select Keypad. Dual SIM models: Press and hold the 0 button until the + sign appears. Enter your country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap the or icon. To block outgoing international calls, tap the button → Settings → Calls → Extra options→, select a SIM or USIM card and tap → Call barring. After that, select the call type and check the International calls checkbox. Single SIM models: Press and hold the 0 button until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code and phone number, then tap the icon. To block outgoing international calls, tap → Settings → Calls → Advanced settings → Call barring. After that, select the call type and check the International calls checkbox. 44 Phone Incoming calls Answer a call When there is an incoming call, drag the icon outside the large circle. Reject a call When there is an incoming call, drag the icon outside the large circle. To reject an incoming call and send the caller a message, drag the reject message bar up. To create messages for rejected calls, on the Apps screen, tap Phone → → Settings → Calls → Rejected messages → . Missed calls When you have missed calls, an icon appears in the status bar. To view a list of missed calls, open the notification panel. Or, on the Applications screen, tap Phone → Logs to view missed calls. Options during a call During a voice call, the following actions are available: Add. call: make another call. Typing: Access the keyboard. End: End the current call. Speaker: On and off speakerphone . When using speakerphone, speak into the microphone located on the top of the device, and do not hold the device close to your ear. Off Mic: turn off the microphone (the other person will no longer be able to hear you). Bluetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset (if your device is paired with it). To view more options, click the icon. 45 Phone During a video call The following actions are available: → Hide me: Hide your image from the other party. → Outgoing image: Select an image to show to the other party. → Take Photo: Take a photo of the person you are talking to. → Record video: Record a video of the person you are talking to → Notes: Create a note. → Messages: Send a message. → Keyboard: Access the keyboard. → Speaker off / Speaker on: Turn the speakerphone on or off. When using speakerphone, speak into the microphone located on the top of the device, and do not hold the device close to your ear. → Switch to headset / Switch to phone: Change the audio output mode (through a connected Bluetooth headset or device speaker). Tap the screen to access the following options: Switch: Switch between the front and rear cameras. Off Mic: turn off the microphone (the other person will no longer be able to hear you). End: End the current call. 46 Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts to your device from other devices. For more information, see Transfer data from your old device. Adding contacts manually 1 From the Applications screen, select Contacts. 2 Tap and enter the contact information. : Add an image. / : Add or remove a contact information field. 3 Select Save. To add a phone number to your contacts using your keyboard, select Keypad, enter the number, and select Add to contacts. Importing and exporting contacts With this feature, you can import contacts from other storage devices to your device or export them to other storage devices. On the Applications screen, select Contacts. Tap the button → Settings → Contacts → Import/Export and select the import or export function. 47 Contacts Find contacts On the Applications screen, tap Contacts. Here are ways to find contacts: Scroll up or down in your contacts list. Tap the search field at the top of your contacts list and enter your search criteria. After you select a contact, you can do one of the following: : Add the contact to your favorites list. / : Make a voice or video call. : Send a message. : Send an email message. Add contact shortcuts to your Home screen Use this feature to add shortcuts to the contacts you communicate with most often on your Home screen. 1 From the Applications screen, select Contacts. 2 Select a contact. 3 Tap → Add a shortcut to your home screen. 48 Messaging and email Messaging Sending messages Send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages. Additional charges may apply for sending and receiving messages while roaming. 1 Select Messages from the Applications screen. 2 Tap the icon. 3 Add recipients and enter the message text. Dual SIM models: Access additional options. Entering recipients. Select contacts from the contact list. Entering a message. Sending a message. Attaching files. 49 Messages and email Single SIM models: Access additional settings. Entering recipients. Select contacts from the contact list. Sending a message. Entering a message. Attaching files. 4 Dual SIM models: Touch or Single SIM models: Touch the icon to send a message. to send a message. Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into threads by contact. Select a contact to view messages from them. Additional charges may apply for sending and receiving messages while roaming. While reading a message, tap the icon to view more options. 50 Messages and email E-mail Setting up email accounts Select E-mail on the Applications screen. When first opened Email applications You will be prompted to set up your account. Enter your email address and password. Select Next to set up a personal account or Manual Setup to set up a business email account. mail. Then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. To set up a different email account, click Accounts → . → Manage If you have multiple email accounts, you can set one of them as the default account. Tap → Manage accounts, select an account, and check the box next to Account. zap. by default Sending email messages Select Email from the Applications screen. Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message. Save the message for future sending. Deleting a message. Attaching images, videos and other materials. Sending a message. Access additional options. Adding recipients. Adding CC or BCC. Entering a topic. Adding recipients from your contacts list. Entering a message. 51 Messages and email Reading email messages Select Email from the Applications screen. Tap the icon, select the email account you want, and new messages will start downloading. To download new messages manually, tap the icon. Tap the message to view it. Deleting a message. Access additional options. Add an email address to your contacts list or view other options. Open or download an attachment. Mark the message as a reminder. Forwarding a message. Reply to all recipients. Go to the next or previous message. Message reply. 52 Camera Capture Taking photos and videos 1 Select Camera from the Applications screen. 2 On the preview screen, tap the area of the image you want the camera to focus on. 3 Touch to take photos or take videos. Touch the screen with two fingers and spread them apart to zoom in (pinch your fingers together to zoom out). Displays the current mode. Start video recording. Switch between front and rear cameras. Photography. Change the photo mode. Change camera settings. View captured photos and videos. The camera automatically turns off when not in use. Make sure the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not operate correctly in modes with high resolution shooting. 53 Camera Turn on the camera when the screen is locked To quickly capture special moments when the screen is locked, the Camera icon is always available on the screen. Drag the icon outside the large circle on the lock screen. If not displayed, open the Applications window, tap Settings → Lock screen and select the Camera shortcut checkbox. This feature may not be available depending on your region or service provider. Photography Etiquette Do not take photographs or videos of people without their consent. Do not take photos or videos in prohibited areas. Do not take photos or videos in places where you may invade other people's privacy. Shooting modes Auto The camera independently evaluates the lighting level and selects the most suitable photography mode. On the Applications screen, tap Camera → → Auto. Retouch Use this mode to highlight faces in a photo and create a softer image. On the Applications screen, tap Camera → 54 → Retouch. Camera Panorama Use this mode to take a photo from several combined photos. The device identifies the photo using the Gallery app. On the Applications screen, tap Camera → → Panorama. To get optimal shots, follow the tips below: Move the camera slowly in one direction. The image must remain within the camera's viewfinder. Avoid photographing subjects against an unclear background, such as an empty sky or a blank wall. Best Photo Use this mode to take multiple shots and save the best ones. To view other photos in the series, scroll the image left or right. The device recommends the best shot and marks it with an icon. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Best photo. Continuous Capture Use this mode to take a series of photographs of moving objects. On the Applications screen, select Camera → → Continuous. shooting. Hold your device steady and press and hold the shutter button to take multiple photos in succession. Night This mode is for shooting in low light conditions without flash. On the Applications screen, tap Camera → 55 → Night. Sports Camera Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. On the Applications screen, tap Camera → → Sports. Camera settings On the Applications screen, tap Camera → Photo and video modes. . Not all options are available in both Image size: Select the shooting resolution. The higher the resolution, the higher the image quality. However free space More memory is consumed. Focus Mode: Select a focus mode. Autofocus is controlled by the camera. Macro is used for close objects. ISO: Select ISO sensitivity. This setting controls the camera's light sensitivity. It is measured in units equivalent to those of a film camera. Low values are for stationary and brightly lit objects. High values are used for fast moving or poorly lit objects. Measurement modes: select the type of exposure meter. This setting determines how light intensity is measured. Center-weighted - the intensity of the background light is measured in the center of the frame. Spot - measuring the illumination value in a specific location. Matrix - the average value for the entire frame is measured. Tap to Capture: Tap an image on the preview screen to take a photo. Video size: Select the recording resolution. The higher the resolution, the higher the image quality. However, more free memory space is consumed. Recording Mode: Change the recording mode. Effects: Choose a filter effect to use when taking photos or videos. Flash: Turn the flash on or off. Timer: The timer is for delayed photography. Geotagging: Attaching a location tag to a photo. In poor weather conditions, as well as in places where there may be obstacles in the path of the GPS signal (spaces between buildings, lowlands), the quality of communication may decrease. When you post a photo with a location tag attached to it, your location data will be visible to other users. 56 Camera Storage location: Select a memory location to store photos and videos. White Balance: Select an appropriate white balance to create a more natural color range in your image. Settings are designed for specific lighting conditions. These settings are similar to the thermal white balance exposure characteristics of professional cameras. Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This setting determines the amount of light received by the camera's sensor. To shoot in low light conditions, set the exposure to high. Grid: Displays guides in the viewfinder to help you compose your composition when choosing your subjects. Volume key: Use the volume key to control the shutter or zoom. Reset Settings: Reset the camera settings. The available options depend on the mode you are using. 57 Gallery View content on your device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or video. Video files are marked with an icon in the preview thumbnail. To hide or show the menu bar and preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Send an image to other users. Changing the image. Go to the previous screen. Access additional options. Deleting an image. Image and video preview thumbnails 58 Useful S Planner apps and features Create events or tasks 1 Select S Planner from the Apps screen. 2 Tap the icon. Alternatively, select a date that doesn't have any events or tasks saved for it, and tap it again. If you already have any events or tasks saved for that date, tap the date and press the button. 3 Select an event or task and enter the details. Add Event: Set the start and end date for the event. You can also set the repeat setting. Add task: Set a task to run on a specific day. You can also set the priority setting. Element selection. Selecting a calendar to synchronize. Entering a name. Setting the start and end date of the event. Adding details. 4 Select Save to save the event or task. 59 Useful apps and features Sync events and tasks with your accounts Select S Planner from the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync. To add accounts to sync, tap → Calendars → Add account. Then select the accounts to sync and sign in. Once an account is added, a green circle will appear next to its name. To change how you sync with your account, open the Applications screen, select Settings, and select the account service under PERSONAL. Internet 1 Select Internet from the Applications screen. 2 Tap the address field. in order to change search engine , tap the search engine icon next to the address field. 3 Enter a web address or keyword, and then select Go. To search the web with speech, tap the icon. To view the toolbars, lightly swipe down on the screen. Launch the Web Page Window Manager. Reading an article in reading mode. Access additional options. Bookmark the current web page. Update the current web page. Opening the home page. Return to the previous page visited. View bookmarks and recently visited web pages. 60 Useful apps and features Videos View videos Select Videos from the Apps screen. Select a video to watch. Changing the aspect ratio. Volume adjustment. Access additional options. Move forward or backward within a file by dragging the slider. Pause and resume playback. Changing screen orientation. Go to the previous video. Touch and hold to quickly go back. Skip to next video. Touch and hold to fast forward. 61 Useful apps and features Clock Alarm clock On the Applications screen, tap Clock → Alarm clock. Setting alarms Click the icon in the alarm list, set the alarm trigger time, specify the trigger days, configure other alarm parameters, and select Save. To turn an alarm on or off, click the icon next to the desired alarm in the list. Pause: Set the interval and number of times the alarm will repeat after a specified time. Smart Alarm: Set the time and melody for the smart alarm. The smart alarm sounds at a low volume a few minutes before the set alarm goes off. The volume of the smart alarm gradually increases until you turn it off or the set alarm goes off. Turning off an alarm To turn off an alarm, drag the icon outside the large circle. If the alarm was previously snoozed, drag the icon outside the large circle to snooze after a specified period of time. Delete an alarm Press the button → Select, mark the alarms and press. World clock On the Applications screen, tap Clock → World clock. Setting the clock Press the button and enter the city name or select the city from the list. 62 Useful apps and features Deleting a clock Tap → Select, select the clock you want, and select an item. Stopwatch On the Applications screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch. Select Start to start timing. Select Interval to save an intermediate result. Select Stop to stop the stopwatch. To reset the time, select Reset. Timer On the Applications screen, tap Clock → Timer. Set the duration and select Start. When the time is up, drag the icon outside the large circle. Calculator Using the calculator you can make simple and complex calculations. Select Calculator on the Applications screen. Rotate the device clockwise to enter landscape mode and use the engineering calculator. If Screen Rotation is disabled, tap → Engineering Calculator. 63 Useful apps and features Notes You can use this app to take notes and organize them into categories. Select Notes from the Applications screen. Creating notes Tap in the list of notes and create a note. When creating a note, you have the following options: : Create or assign a category. : Insert an image. : Create a voice recording in a note. To save the note, select Save. To edit a note, tap the note, and then tap the note's contents. Searching for notes Tap in the list of notes and enter a keyword to search for notes that contain that keyword. Radio Listen to FM radio Select Radio from the Applications screen. Before using this application, connect a headset that functions as a radio antenna. When you start it for the first time, FM radio will start automatic search and saving available radio stations. 64 Useful apps and features Tap the icon to turn on the FM radio. Select the desired radio station from the list and press the button to return to the FM radio screen. Volume adjustment. Record songs broadcast on FM radio. Access additional options. Enter the radio station frequency manually. Add the current radio station to your favorites list. Frequency fine tuning. Turn FM radio on or off. View a list of available stations. View a list of your favorite radio stations. Search for an available radio station. Search for radio stations Select Radio on the Applications screen. Click the button → Search and select a search option. It will automatically search for and save available radio stations. Select the desired radio station from the list and press the button to return to the FM radio screen. 65 Useful apps and features Voice Recorder Record voice memos Select Voice Recorder from the Applications screen. Tap the icon to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap the icon to pause recording. Click the icon to cancel the recording. Tap the icon to stop recording. Access additional options. Recording time Start of recording. Display a list of voice notes. Listen to voice memos Select Voice Memo on the Applications screen. Click the button and select a voice memo to listen to. / : Pause or resume playback. / : Go to the next or previous voice note. 66 Useful apps and features Google apps Google provides apps for entertainment, communication, and work. To use some Google applications an account may be required. For more information, see Setting up accounts. To view more information about an application, open the application's home screen and tap → Help. The availability or name of some applications may vary depending on the region or service provider. Chrome Search for information or browse the web. Google Mail Send or receive emails via Google service Mail. Google+ Exchange news and the ability to follow updates in the lives of your loved ones, friends and other users. You can also store your photos, videos and other materials. Maps Search for places on the map and view information about different places. Play Music Ability to search, play and share music on your device. Play Movies Watch videos on your device or download videos to watch from Play store Market. Play Books Ability to download and read books from the Play Store. 67 Useful applications and functions Play Press Interesting news and magazines collected in one place. Play Games Ability to download games from the Play Store and play with other users. Disk Storing materials in the cloud, accessing them from anywhere and the ability to share files with other users. YouTube Watch or create videos and share your videos with other users. Photos Manage photos, albums, and videos that were saved on your device and uploaded to Google+. Hangouts Chat with friends individually or in groups; the ability to use images, emoticons and video calls. Google Quickly find what you need on the web or on your device. Voice search Voice search for objects by keyword or phrase. Google Settings Configure settings for various Google features. 68 Connecting to other Bluetooth devices About Bluetooth technology With Bluetooth communication, you can create direct wireless connection between two devices over a short distance. Thanks to Bluetooth connectivity, you can exchange data and media files with other devices. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or unauthorized use of data sent or received using Bluetooth. Make sure you are communicating with a trusted device that has the appropriate level of security. If there are obstacles between devices, the range may be reduced. Some devices, particularly those that have not been tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may not be compatible with your device. Do not use Bluetooth connectivity for illegal purposes (such as distributing pirated copies of files or illegally intercepting conversations for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the consequences of such use of Bluetooth communications. 69 Connecting to other devices Connecting to other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, slide the Bluetooth switch to turn it on, and tap Search. A list of detected devices appears. To make a device visible to others, tap the device name. 2 Select the device to pair. If your device has previously been paired with this device, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated key. If the device you are connecting to is not listed, you must enable the visibility setting on it. 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorization request on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many applications support Bluetooth data transfer. You can share data such as contact information or media files with other Bluetooth devices. The following is an example of how you can send an image to another device. Share an image 1 On the Applications screen, select Gallery. 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Bluetooth and select the device you want to send the image to. If the device you are connecting to is not listed, you must enable the visibility setting on it. Or make your device visible to others. 4 Accept the Bluetooth authorization request on the other device. 70 Connecting to other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, you must accept the Bluetooth authorization request. The resulting image will be saved in the Gallery → Download folder. Unpair Bluetooth devices 1 On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. A list of paired devices will appear on the screen. 2 Tap next to the name of the device you want to unpair. 3 Select End connection. Wi-Fi Direct About Wi-Fi Direct Using Wi-Fi technology Direct allows you to directly connect two devices to each other over a Wi-Fi network without an access point. Connecting to other devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi and slide the WiFi switch to turn it on. 2 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct. A list of detected devices appears. 3 Select the device to connect. To connect to multiple devices, select → Multi-connection. To change the device name, select → Rename device. 4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorization request on the other device. 71 Connecting to other devices Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contact information or media files, with other devices. The following is an example of how you can send an image to another device. Share an image 1 On the Applications screen, select Gallery. 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct and select the device you want to send the image to. 4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorization request on the other device. Receiving an image When an image is sent from another device, you must accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorization request. The resulting image will be saved in the Gallery → Download folder. To disconnect from your device 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi. 2 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct. The device will display a list of paired devices. 3 Select End connection → Yes to end the connection. 72 Connecting to other devices Mobile printing Connect your device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct to print images and documents. Some printers may not be compatible with your device. Adding printer plugins Add printer plugins to which you want to connect the device. On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Printing → Add a printer and find the desired printer plugin in the Play Store section. Select a plugin and install it. Connecting to a Printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing, select the printer plug-in, and toggle the switch at the top right of the screen to enable this feature. It will begin searching for printers connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. Select your default printer. To add a printer manually, select required plugin, click → Add a printer → , enter the information and click Yes. To change print settings, select the printer plug-in and click → Print settings. Print content While viewing content (images or documents), tap → Print and select a printer. 73 Managing your device and data Updating your device You can update your device software to the latest version. Over-the-air update You can download and install software updates using the FOTA (over-the-air firmware download) service. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update. Updating using Samsung Kies You can download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung Kies and connect your device to your computer. Samsung Kies will automatically recognize your device and show available updates in a dialog box (if available). Click the Update button in the dialog box to begin the update process. For more information about updating, see Samsung Kies Help. Do not turn off the computer or disconnect USB cable while updating your device. Do not connect other media to the computer while the device is being updated. This may interfere with the update process. 74 Managing your device and data Transferring files between your device and your computer You can move audio, video, images, and other types of files back and forth between your device and your computer. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device while files are being transferred. This may result in data loss or damage to the device. Do not disconnect the device from the computer when playing files stored on the device on the connected computer. Disconnect the device from the computer after the file has finished playing. When using a USB hub, devices may not be connected correctly. Connect the device directly to the computer's USB port. Connecting as a media device 1 Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Open the notification panel and select Connected as a media device → Media. device (MTP). If your computer does not support MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) or does not have the appropriate driver installed, select Camera (PTP). 3 Transfer files between your device and computer. 75 Managing your device and data Connecting using Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application, which allows you to manage your multimedia content and personal data on Samsung devices. The latest version of Samsung Kies can be downloaded from the Samsung website. 1 Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch automatically, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your computer. 2 Transfer files between your device and your computer. For more information, see Samsung Kies Help. Backup and restore your data Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe. You can back up your important data to a backup account and access it later. 1 Select Settings from the Applications screen. 2 Select Backup and reset and select the Back up data check box. 3 Select Backup Account and specify the account to back up. To restore your data, sign in to your Google account in the setup wizard. The Setup Wizard can be launched and opened by restoring the device to factory settings. If you don't sign in to your Google account in the setup wizard, you won't be able to restore your backup data. 76 Managing your device and data Resetting your device This function deletes all settings and data on your device. Before resetting your device, it is recommended that you back up all important data stored on your device. For more information, see Data backup and recovery. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup & reset → Reset data → Reset device → Erase everything. The device will automatically restart. 77 Settings About the settings menu B this application you can configure device and application settings, and add accounts. Select Settings on the Applications screen. Supported features may differ or have different names depending on whether your phone model supports one or two SIM cards. Wi-Fi CONNECTIONS Turn on the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet and other network devices. On the Settings screen, select Wi-Fi and slide the Wi-Fi switch to turn on the feature. Press the button to access the options. Search: search available networks. Wi-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly to your Wi-Fi network to share files. Advanced: Configure Wi-Fi settings. WPS Button: Connect to a secure Wi-Fi network using the WPS button. Enter WPS PIN: Connect to a secure Wi-Fi network using a WPS PIN. Set a sleep policy for Wi-Fi Tap → More → Wi-Fi in sleep mode. When the device screen turns off, everything Wi-Fi connections are switched off. In this case, the device automatically accesses mobile networks , if the settings indicate their use. This may result in data charges. To avoid additional charges, set the option to Always. 78 Bluetooth settings Turn on Bluetooth to share data with other devices within a short distance. On the Settings screen, select Bluetooth and slide the Bluetooth switch to turn on the feature. To access additional options, press the button. Discovery Timeout: Set how long the device should be displayed. Received Files: View received files via Bluetooth. Tethering and mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to let other devices access your device's mobile connection. For more information, see Tethering and mobile hotspot. On the Settings screen, select Tethering and mobile hotspot. Mobile hotspot: Use a mobile hotspot to share your device's data with computers or other devices over a Wi-Fi network. You can use this feature when network connection is not available. Setting up mobile Hotspot: Configure mobile hotspot settings such as password, network SSID, etc. USB tethering: Use the device as a wireless USB modem for your computer (access mobile data connection via USB). When connected to a computer, the device acts as a wireless modem. Bluetooth tethering: Use your device as a wireless Bluetooth modem for your computer (access your mobile data connection via Bluetooth). Standalone mode This mode disables all wireless functions of the device. You can only use the device's non-network functions. On the Settings screen, select Offline mode. 79 Settings Data usage Monitor your data usage and set data usage limit settings. On the Settings screen, select Data Usage. Mobile data: The device's data usage over any mobile network. Mobile data limit: Set your mobile data limit settings. Usage Period: Enter a monthly data reset date to track your data usage by period. To access additional options, press the button. Data roaming: The device uses data on any mobile network while roaming. Limit background data: Disable synchronization in the background when using a mobile network. Automatic data sync: Enable or disable automatic synchronization of applications, such as calendar or email. Information to sync for each account can be selected in the Settings → PERSONAL menu. Show using Wi-Fi: View your Wi-Fi data usage. Mobile hotspots: Select mobile hotspots to prevent background apps from using them. SIM Card Manager (Dual SIM Models) Activate the SIM or USIM cards you are using and configure each one. On the settings screen, select SIM card manager. Voice call: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls. Video call: Select a SIM or USIM card to make video calls. Data Network: Select a SIM or USIM card for data transfer. Active mode: Allow incoming calls from another SIM or USIM card during a call. If this function is enabled, call forwarding may incur additional charges depending on your region or service provider. 80 Settings Location Change settings for location restrictions. On the Settings screen, select Location and toggle the Location switch to enable this feature. Mode: Select how you want to receive your location. RECENT LOCATION REQUESTS: View a list of apps that request information about your current location and battery usage. LOCATION: View a list of location services used by your device. Printing Configure the settings for the printer plug-ins installed on this machine. To print files, you can search for available printers or add a printer manually. On the Settings screen, select Print. Other networks Configure network management settings. On the Settings screen, select Other networks. Default messaging app Select your default messaging app. VPN Set up virtual private networks (VPN) and connect to them. 81 Settings Mobile networks Mobile data: Set the device to use data over any mobile network. Data roaming: The device uses data on any mobile network while roaming. Access points: set the access point (APN). SIM 1 Network Mode / SIM 2 Network Mode (Dual SIM models): Select the network type. Network mode (single SIM models): Select the network type. Network Operators: Search for available networks and register the network manually. DEVICE Sound Change the device sound settings. On the Settings screen, select Sound. Volume: Adjust the volume of ringtones, music, videos and notifications, and system sounds devices. Ringtones (Dual SIM models): – – Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. – – Notifications: Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and missed calls. Ringtones (single SIM models): Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. Vibrate on call: Select whether to vibrate and sound at the same time for incoming calls. Key sounds: Enable a sound when you touch the keyboard. Touch sound: turn on sound signal when you select an application or option on the touch screen. Screen lock sound: Set a sound to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen. 82 Settings Display Change display settings. On the Settings screen, select Display. Wallpaper: – – Home screen: select background image for the main screen. – – Lock screen: Select a background image for the lock screen. – – Home screen and lock screen: Select a background image for the home screen and lock screen. Notification panel: Select items for the notification panel. – – Brightness adjustment: Display the brightness adjustment item on the notification panel. – – Quick Settings buttons: Change the order of the Quick Settings buttons that appear on the notification panel. Brightness: Set the display brightness. Auto-rotate screen: Automatically change orientation when you rotate the device. Screen Timeout: Set the amount of time after which the display backlight turns off. Screen saver: Set the device to start a screen saver when the device is docked or charging. Font Style: Change the font style for the displayed text. Font Size: Change the font sizes. 83 Settings Lock screen Change lock screen settings. On the Settings screen, select Lock screen. Screen lock: Change the screen lock method. The following options may vary depending on the screen lock feature you select. Dual Clock: Display dual clock. Show Date: Displays the date along with the clock. Camera shortcut: Set to display a camera shortcut on the lock screen. This feature may not be available depending on your region or service provider. Owner Details: Enter user details to display with the clock. Unlock effect: choice visual effect when unlocking the screen. Help text: Display help text on the locked screen. Calls Configure call feature settings. On the Settings screen, select Calls. Reject messages: Create and edit a message to send when a call is rejected. Answer/end calls: – – Press the Home key: Answer a call by pressing the Home key. – – Press the Power key: Set to end a call when you press the Power key. 84 Settings Additional options: – – Caller ID: Show your ID to other callers when making an outgoing call. – – Call Forward: Forward incoming calls to another number. – – Automatic area code: Automatically inserts a prefix (country or city code) before the phone number. – – Call barring: Restrict outgoing or incoming calls. – – Call waiting: Alerts you to an incoming call even during a call. – – Fixed numbers: Enable or disable FDN mode to make outgoing calls only to numbers in the FDN list. You will need to enter the PIN2 code provided with your SIM or USIM card. Ringtones and key sounds: – – Ring tones: Add or select a ring tone for incoming calls. – – Vibrate on call: Select whether to vibrate and sound at the same time for incoming calls. – – Key sounds: Enables a sound when you press keys on the keyboard. Hide my video: Select an image to show to your interlocutor. Voicemail (dual SIM models): – – Service voicemail: Select and configure your voicemail provider settings. – – Voicemail Settings: Enter a number to access your voicemail. This number can be obtained from your service provider. Voicemail service (single SIM models): Select and configure voicemail service provider settings. Voicemail settings (single SIM models): Enter a number to access your voicemail. This number can be obtained from your service provider. Application Manager View and manage applications installed on your device. On the Settings screen, select Application Manager. 85 Settings PERSONAL Add account Add email or social network accounts. On the settings screen, select Add account. Backup and Reset Change settings to manage settings and data. On the Settings screen, select Backup & reset. Data Backup: Configures the backup of application settings and data to a Google server. Backup Account: Create or edit a Google backup account. Auto-Recovery: Configures the restoration of application settings and data when they are reinstalled. Data Reset: Resets all settings to factory defaults and deletes all data. Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility on your device. On the Settings screen, select Accessibility. Direct access: Enables selected accessibility menus to open on your device when you press the Home button three times. Answer/end calls: – – Press the Home key: Answer a call by pressing the Home key. – – Press the Power key: Set to end a call when you press the Power key. One-touch mode: Set your device to control incoming calls or notifications with the tap of a button rather than dragging it. SERVICES: View accessibility services installed on your device. 86 TalkBack Settings: Turn on the TalkBack app for voice feedback. To view help information on using this feature, select Settings → Explore by Touch Guide. Speak passwords: Set the device to read passwords aloud as you type when TalkBack is active. Font Size: Change the font sizes. Negative: Reversing display colors to improve readability. Zoom Gestures: Allows you to zoom your device screen and enlarge certain areas of it. Label special Features: Activate Talkback by pressing and holding the Power key and then tapping and holding the screen with two fingers. TTS Options: – – PREFERRED TTS MODULE: Select the text-to-speech module. To change the voice synthesis module settings, tap the icon. – – Speech Rate: Select the text reading speed for text-to-speech conversion. – – Listen to an example: listen to a fragment of text as a sample. – – Default Language: View the status of the current language for the text-to-speech feature. Flash Notification: Set the flash to flash when there is an incoming call, new message, or notification. Mute all sounds: Mute all device sounds, including media sounds and caller voice. Google Subtitles: Set whether to display subtitles on Google-supported content and change subtitle settings. Mono sound: Set the device to switch the sound output from stereo to mono when you connect headphones. Sound Balance: Adjust the sound balance when using a headset. Touch and Hold Delay: Set the length of time you want to hold a touch. Interaction Control: Enable Interaction Control mode to limit how your device responds to input while apps are running. 87 SYSTEM Settings Language and input Change text input settings. The available options depend on the selected language. On the Settings screen, select Language & input. Language Select the display language for all menus and applications. Default Select the default keyboard for text input. Samsung Keyboard To change settings Samsung keyboards, tap the icon. Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider. English(US) / Russian: Select the default keyboard language. Select input languages: Select languages for text input. T9 Mode: Enables XT9 mode to display word predictions as you type and suggest suggestions. Word suggestions can be customized. AutoCorrect: Use your device to correct typos and misspelled words by pressing the spacebar or punctuation mark. Auto capitalization: Set to enter automatically capital letter after punctuation marks such as periods and question or exclamation marks. Spaces automatically: setting automatic input space between words. Automatic punctuation: Insert a period by double-tapping the space bar. 88 Settings Conduct. finger on the keyboard: – – No: Cancel the “swipe” function of the virtual keyboard. – – Continuous typing: Enter text by sliding your fingers across the keyboard. Sound: Set whether to enable sound when you press the enter keys. Symbol Preview: Enable a preview of the selected symbol. Reset settings: Reset your Samsung keyboard. Google Voice Typing To change settings voice input, tap the icon. Select input languages: Select text input languages. Censorship: Remove offensive words from voice input results. Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline speech recognition. Voice Search Language: Select a language for speech recognition. Voice output: Enables the device to provide voice notifications about current activities. "Okay Google" recognition: Set up voice recognition when you say the wake command while using the search app. Availability of this feature may vary by region or service provider. Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline speech recognition. Censorship: Hide offensive speech. words from voice search results. Bluetooth headset: Voice input setting keywords to search via the Bluetooth microphone when connecting Bluetooth headphones. 89 Settings TTS Options PREFERRED TTS MODULE: Select a voice synthesis module. To change the voice synthesis module settings, tap the icon. Speech Rate: Select the text reading speed for text-to-speech conversion. Listen to an example: Listen to a piece of text as a sample. Default Language: View the selected default language for the text-to-speech feature. Pointer Speed Adjust the speed of the mouse pointer or touchpad devices. Date and Time Change the time and date display options. On the Settings screen, select Date & Time. If the battery is completely discharged or removed from the device, the date and time settings will be reset. Automatic date and time detection: automatic update dates and times while moving across time zones. Auto detect hour. belts: receiving network settings time when moving to another time zone. Set date: manual installation current date. Set time: manually set the current time. Select Time Zone: Set your home time zone. 24-hour format: Displays the time in 24-hour format. Date Format: Select a date format. 90 Settings Extreme Power Saver Increases standby time and reduces battery consumption by using a simplified interface and limiting access to some applications. For more information, see Extreme Energy Saving. On the Settings screen, tap Extreme Power Saver and toggle the Extreme Power Saver switch to enable this feature. The maximum standby time is the amount of time remaining before the battery runs out (if the device is not used). The waiting time depends on the device settings and the conditions in which it is used. Battery View information about the amount of energy your device uses. On the Settings screen, select Battery. Battery percentage: Enable a feature on your device that displays information about the remaining battery power on the screen. Memory View information about your device's memory and external map memory, as well as formatting the memory card. On the Settings screen, select Memory. Once the memory card is formatted, the data will be deleted and cannot be recovered. Actual volume available internal memory less than stated, since part of the memory is reserved for the operating system and pre-installed applications. The available capacity may change after updating your device. 91 Settings Security Change the security settings of your device and SIM or USIM card. On the Settings screen, select Security. Device Administrators: View the admin applications installed on your device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to devices. Unknown sources: Allow installation of applications from unknown sources. Scan apps: Set up a check for malicious code in apps before they are installed. Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data stored on the device. The password will be required each time you turn on the device. Since data encryption may take more than an hour, it is recommended to fully charge the battery before starting it. Encrypt SD card: Encrypt files on the memory card. If you enable this feature and reset your device to factory settings, you will not be able to read encrypted files. Disable this feature before resetting your device. Remote control: enable function remote control via the Internet with a lost or stolen device. To use this feature, you must be signed in to your Samsung account. Alert About changing SIM cards: Enable or disable the Find My Phone feature, which allows you to locate a lost or stolen device. Go to website: Call the Find My Phone website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can locate your stolen or lost device by visiting the Find My Phone website. SIM card lock: – – SIM card lock: Enable or disable the PIN code requirement when the device is turned on. – – Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN required to access data on your SIM or USIM card. Show passwords: You can set your device to display your password as you type it. 92 Settings Security Update: Check for and download security updates. Storage Type: Set the storage type for account file information. Trusted credentials: Use certificates and identities to securely use different applications. Install from memory: Install encrypted certificates from a USB storage device. Delete Credentials: Delete the contents of the credentials from the device and reset the password. About Device Access device information, change the device name, and update device software. On the Settings screen, select About device. 93 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung service center, try the following troubleshooting methods. Some problems may not occur on your device. When you turn on the device or while using it, you are prompted to enter one of the following codes: Password: If the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the device password. PIN: When you turn on your device for the first time, or if you turn on the PIN request after turning on your device, you must enter the PIN that came with your SIM or USIM card. This feature can be disabled in the SIM card lock menu. PUK code: Typically, the SIM or USIM card is blocked after several attempts to enter the wrong PIN code. In this case, you must enter the PUK code provided by your service provider. PIN2 code: When accessing a menu that requires a PIN2 code, enter the PIN2 code that came with your SIM or USIM card. Additional information available from your service provider. Your device displays network or service error messages. In some areas, the network signal is so weak that you cannot use your device's network functions. Move to a place where the signal is more stable. Error messages may appear during the move. Some features require activation to use. Contact your service provider for more information. The device does not turn on The device will not turn on if the battery is completely discharged. Fully charge the battery before turning on the device. The battery may not be installed correctly. Reinstall the battery. Clean both gold contacts and try installing the battery again. 94 Troubleshooting The touch screen responds slowly or incorrectly to touch If you install a screen protector or optional accessory on the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. The touch screen may not function properly in the following situations: you are wearing gloves, or you touch the screen with dirty hands, sharp objects, or fingertips. High humidity and liquid ingress may cause the touch screen to malfunction. Turn the device off and on again to resolve temporary software problems. Make sure your device has latest version BY. If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, contact a Samsung service center. The device freezes or critical errors occur. If the device freezes, you need to close all applications or reinstall the battery and turn the device on again. If your device is unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds to restart it. If the problem persists, reset your device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup & reset → Reset data → Reset device → Erase everything. Before resetting your device, it is recommended that you back up all important data stored on your device. If the problem persists, contact a Samsung service center. Cannot make or receive calls Make sure you are using the correct cellular network. Check to see if call barring is enabled for the phone number you are dialing. Check if the call barring feature is enabled for incoming number phone. My interlocutors cannot hear me during a call. Check whether the holes in the built-in microphone are blocked by any foreign objects. Move the microphone closer to your mouth. If you are using a telephone headset, make sure it is connected to your device correctly. 95 Troubleshooting There is an echo during a call Adjust the device volume using the volume button or move to another location. The cellular signal or Internet connection often drops, or the sound quality becomes poor. Make sure that the built-in antenna area of your device is not blocked by foreign objects. In some locations, the network signal is so weak that you cannot use the device's network functions. Connection problems may be caused by your service provider's base station. Move to a place where the signal is more stable. When using the device while the service is moving wireless network may be disconnected due to problems with the service provider's network. Battery icon is empty Battery is low. Charge or replace the battery. Battery does not charge (using Samsung approved chargers) Make sure the charger is connected correctly. If the battery contacts are dirty, it may not charge or the device may turn off. Wipe both gold contacts and try charging the battery again. It is not possible to replace batteries yourself in some devices. To replace the battery, you will need to contact a Samsung service center. The battery is draining faster than usual. The battery's effective charge may be reduced when the ambient temperature is too cold or hot. The battery drains faster when you use messaging or run certain applications, such as games or the web browser. The battery is a consumable item and its effective charge will decrease over time. 96 Troubleshooting Your device gets warm When you use applications that consume a lot of power for a long period of time, your device may become warm. This is normal and does not affect the performance or life of the device. Error messages appear when you turn on the camera To use the camera, your device must have enough free space and the battery must be fully charged. If error messages appear when you turn on the camera, follow these steps: Charge the battery or replace it with a new one. Free up space on your device by copying files to your computer or deleting them. Reboot your device. If this does not resolve the issue with the Camera app, contact a Samsung service center. The photo quality is lower than the preview. The quality of the photos may vary depending on the environment and shooting methods. When taking photos in dark places, at night, or indoors, the image may be blurred or appear noisy. Error messages appear when you try to open a media file If you receive error messages or media files won't play on your device, try the following: Free up storage space on your device by copying the files to your computer or deleting them. Make sure the music file is not protected by DRM (Digital Rights Management). If the file is protected by DRM, you can only listen to it if you have the appropriate key or license to play it. Make sure the file formats are supported by your device. If file formats such as DivX or AC3 are not supported, install special application with their support. To check the file formats compatible with your device, go to www.samsung.com. 97 Troubleshooting Your device can play back all the pictures and videos you take with it. Photos and videos taken with other devices may not be played back. Your device supports media files approved by your network service provider or supplementary service provider. Some Internet content, such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not play correctly. Cannot detect Bluetooth device Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on your device wireless connection Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on the device you want to connect to. Make sure Bluetooth devices are within Bluetooth range (10m). If this does not resolve the problem, contact a Samsung service center. I can't connect my device to my computer. Make sure the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device. Make sure that you have installed it on your computer required driver and its updates. If you are using Windows XP, make sure that Service Pack 3 or later is installed on your computer. Make sure that you have installed it on your computer Samsung app Kies or Windows Media Player Player versions 10 or later. The device cannot find my current location. In some places, such as indoors, the GPS signal may experience interference. In such situations, use Wi-Fi network or mobile network. 98 Troubleshooting Data stored on the device has been lost. Perform regular backup all important data stored in the device memory. Otherwise, it will be impossible to recover lost or damaged data. Samsung is not responsible for any loss of data stored in your device. There is some play around the outer case of the device. This play is inevitably introduced during the manufacture of the case and may result in slight vibration or movement of parts of the device. Over time, due to friction between parts, the play may increase. 99 Design, specifications and other details are subject to change without notice. Copyright 2014 Samsung Electronics. This user manual is protected by international copyright laws. 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Dear forum members, this article contains information about mobile device. Here you can download the latest Android firmware on Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos, and you can also find out how to get root rights .
You can learn more about root rights. Instructions for obtaining are below.
In what cases is it necessary to update the firmware?
- I would like to install new firmware to expand the capabilities of the smartphone;
- Recovery after unsuccessful firmware is required
- The device constantly reboots for no reason;
- The device does not turn on.
What firmware do we have?
To download firmware Android 5.1 Lollipop, 6.0 Marshmallow, 7.0 Nougat, Android 8.0 O on Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos, read the entire article - this is very important. By installing the latest available version Android, you will be surprised by the new possibilities. And also you can download official version MIUI firmware different versions and custom original firmware.
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Instructions for installing firmware are located at the links below. Firmware download for Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos is available via torrent with instructions.
Firmware installation instructions
To download, select the firmware you need and click on the link.
For installation:
- Download the file with firmware and special program
- Run the program on your computer
- Select the required firmware version
- Follow instructions from the file archive
Video on Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos firmware
I have such a device, with the native firmware I often had two problems: the first is that you can’t write to a memory card via a wire, the second is that the top bar with notifications disappears. I overcame both problems using this firmware.
Firmware G361HXXU0APK1 5.1.1
Download Samsung SM-G361H/DS firmwareFirmware Guide:
1. Download and extract the file containing the firmware.
2. Open Odin Tool.
3. Boot the device into “Download Mode”:
Press the Volume Down, Power and Home buttons at the same time for 5-8 seconds until the mode turns on.
4. Connect the device to the PC via USB cable while in Download mode.
5. Then, check "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options in Odin Tool.
6. Click the AP button then browse and select the tar.md5 file from the extracted folder.
7. Finally, click on the Start button to start flashing the update on your device.
Root rights to Samsung SM-G361H/DS
- When using the programs for the first time, requiring Root, a window pops up with a request from Superuser on granting superuser rights, should confirm permission, by clicking to the right button .
- Download and install SuperSU.
- Let's launch it.
- Now go to the menu “ Settings«, check the boxes against:
1) Allow Superuser
2) Survival mode
3) Application re-registration
4) Trust the system user - In the same menu in the section " System" select the item " Installation into the system > Continue«.
Setting up 3G on Lifecell (life)
Let's go to Settings-Other Networks-Mobile Networks-Access Points
We write the following:
Don't forget to set Lifecell as default for data transfer in your SIM card manager!
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