Samsung CRICKET GALAXY HALO User manual

Samsung Galaxy Halo
User Guide

SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.

Special Features..............................1
Side Speaker.................................2
Getting Started.............................. 3
Set Up Your Device .............................4
Assemble Your Device ........................5
Start Using Your Device......................10
SetUpYourDevice..........................11
Learn About Your Device .......................15
Front View..................................16
Back View ..................................18
Home Screen ...............................19
Navigation ................................ 28
Entering Text ..............................30
Multi Window.............................. 33
Emergency Mode .......................... 35
Apps .........................................37
Using Apps ................................ 38
Applications Settings .......................41
Calculator ................................. 43
Calendar ..................................44
Camera and Video.......................... 47
Clock ..................................... 52
Table of Contents
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Contacts .................................. 55
Cricket Apps ............................... 62
Email ..................................... 63
Galaxy Apps ............................... 66
Gallery .....................................67
Google Apps ................................71
Internet ....................................74
Messages ................................. 78
MyFiles................................... 83
Phone..................................... 85
Samsung Gear ............................. 95
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Samsung+................................. 98
Settings .....................................99
How to Use Settings .......................100
Connections .................................101
Wi-Fi..................................... 102
Bluetooth ................................ 105
Data Usage ............................... 108
Airplane Mode .............................110
Mobile Hotspot ............................111
Tethering..................................114
Location...................................114
Nearby Device Scanning ....................116
Printing ...................................117
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) .............117
Reset Network Settings ....................118
Sounds and Vibration .........................119
Sound Mode .............................. 120
EasyMute................................ 120

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Vibrations ................................ 120
Volume ...................................121
Ringtone ..................................122
Notification Sounds ....................... 123
Do Not Disturb............................ 123
System Sounds ........................... 124
Key-Tap Feedback......................... 124
Sound Quality and Effects ................. 125
Notifications ................................126
Block App Notifications.....................127
Customize App Notifications ................127
Smart Alert................................127
Display ..................................... 128
Screen Brightness......................... 129
Screen Zoom and Font..................... 129
Home Screen ............................. 130
Easy Mode................................ 130
Icon Frames ...............................131
Status Bar .................................131
Screen Timeout ............................131
Screen Saver...............................132
Wallpapers and Themes ..................... 133
Wallpapers ............................... 134
Themes .................................. 134
Icons..................................... 134
Device Maintenance ........................ 135
Quick Optimization........................ 136
Battery................................... 136
Storage ...................................137
Memory .................................. 139

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Language and Input ....................... 139
Date and Time .............................141
Report Diagnostic Info..................... 142
Reset .................................... 142
Factory Data Reset ........................ 143
Software Update .......................... 144
Lock Screen and Security .................... 145
Set a Screen Lock ......................... 146
Find My Mobile ............................147
Unknown Sources ..........................147
Secure Startup............................ 148
Encrypt SD Card .......................... 148
Factory Data Reset Password .............. 148
Set Up SIM Card Lock ...................... 149
ViewPasswords........................... 149
Security Update Service ................... 149
Device Administration ..................... 150
Credential Storage ........................ 150
Advanced Security Settings .................151
Accounts ....................................152
Samsung Cloud ........................... 153
Add an Account ........................... 154
Backup and Restore ....................... 156
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Accessibility ................................ 159
Vision .................................... 160
Hearing ...................................161
Dexterity and Interaction ...................161
More Accessibility Settings ................ 162
Accessibility Services...................... 163

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Other Settings .............................. 164
About Device ............................. 165
Getting Help ...............................166
Videos ....................................167
Simulators ................................167
Tips .......................................167
Samsung Support ..........................167
Legal ........................................168
Legal Information ......................... 169

Learn about your mobile device’s
special features.
Special Features

2Special Features
Side Speaker
This device features the speaker on the side of the
device.
Speaker

Learn about your mobile device
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new device.
Getting Started

Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the
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Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
Lift the cover up and to the left of the device.
Caution: When removing the back cover, use the
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off. Pulling on the Speaker (located next to the
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Do not pull
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Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover
excessively. Using excessive force on the cover during
removal or installation of an internal component can
cause the material to break.

Set Up Your Device 6
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details.
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small children.
Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.
Install an Optional Memory Card
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A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not
necessary to install it prior to using the device.

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Slide the memory card into the slot with the gold
contacts facing down. Install the Battery
The battery is installed in the back of the device.
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of
the device, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.

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Replace the Back Cover
The back cover should be replaced before using
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1. Place the back cover onto the back of the device
and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you
have a secure seal.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.

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Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using
other accessories may void yourwarranty and may
cause damage.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at
regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
View the battery charge indicator located in the top
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( ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea
of the remaining charge on the battery. For more
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While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan
or performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.

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If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin
charging the device again.
• If the lower part of the device overheats,
check for damage to the connected USB cable.
Replace the damaged USB cable with a new
Samsung-approved cable.
Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
To turn the device on:
Press and hold the Power key until the device
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To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
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2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

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Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device.
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
Press the Power key.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
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To unlock the device:
Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.
Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
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restart your device.
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seven seconds.
Set Up Your Device
Use the Set Up Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi®network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.

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Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™Account to fully
utilize its Android™features, including Gmail™, and the
Google Play™store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
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– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your Google
Account on your device at any time, use Accounts
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap  > Google.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without your
permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone
with your Google Account username and password can
use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory
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username and password. For more information, see
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Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung
or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service
center, you should remove your Google Account before
resetting the device back to factory settings. For more
information, visit: samsung.com/us/support/frp.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security
feature.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Google.
• If you have more than one Google Account set
up on your device, tap the Google Account you
want to remove.
3. Tap  > Remove account.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device. When you turn on
your device for the first time, set up your existing
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
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To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap  > .