Samsung Cricket Wireless Galaxy S8 User manual

Samsung Galaxy S8
User Manual

User manual

Table of contents
Features 1
Meet Bixby 1
Camera 1
Security 1
Night mode 1
Expandable storage 1
Water and dust resistance 1
Getting started 2
Device layout 3
Assemble your device 5
Accessories 6
Start using your device 7
Use the Setup Wizard 7
Lock or unlock your device 8
Accounts 9
Transfer data from an old device 10
Set up voicemail 11
Navigation 12
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Navigation bar 17
Customize your home screen 19
Edge screen 26
Bixby 30
Always On Display 31
Flexible security 32
Multi window 36
Enter text 37
Emergency mode 40
Apps 42
Using apps 43
Uninstall or disable apps 43
Search for apps 43
Sort apps 43
Create and use folders 44
Samsung apps 45
Galaxy Essentials 45
Galaxy Apps 45
Galaxy Wearable 45
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Samsung Health 46
Samsung Members 47
Samsung Notes 48
Samsung Pay 50
SmartThings 52
Smart Switch 52
Calculator 53
Calendar 54
Camera 56
Clock 62
Contacts 66
Email 71
Gallery 74
Internet 79
Messages 82
My Files 84
Phone 86
Google apps 94
Chrome 94
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Drive 94
Duo 94
Gmail 94
Google 94
Maps 95
Photos 95
Play Movies & TV 95
Play Music 95
Play Store 95
YouTube 95
Carrier apps 96
myCricket 96
Visual Voicemail 96
Settings 97
Access Settings 98
Search for Settings 98
Connections 98
Wi-Fi 98
Bluetooth 100
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Phone visibility 101
NFC and payment 102
Airplane mode 103
Mobile networks 103
Data usage 103
Mobile hotspot 104
Tethering 106
Nearby device scanning 106
Connect to a printer 106
MirrorLink 107
Virtual Private Networks 107
Private DNS 108
Ethernet 108
Sounds and vibration 108
Sound mode 108
Vibrations 109
Volume 109
Ringtone 110
Notification sounds 110
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System sounds and vibration 111
Dolby Atmos 111
Equalizer 111
Headset audio options 112
Adapt sound 112
Separate app sound 112
Notifications 113
Manage notifications 113
Customize app notifications 113
Smart alert 114
Smart pop-up view 114
Display 114
Screen brightness 114
Blue light filter 115
Night mode 115
Screen mode 115
Font size and style 116
Screen zoom 116
Screen resolution 116
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Lift to wake 116
Full screen apps 117
Screen timeout 117
Accidental touch protection 117
Screen saver 117
Smart stay 118
Reduce animations 118
One-handed mode 118
Device maintenance 119
Quick optimization 119
Battery 119
Storage and memory card 120
Memory 121
Language and input 121
Date and time 124
Troubleshooting 124
Lock screen and security 127
Screen lock types 127
Clock and information 128
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Google Play Protect 129
Find My Mobile 129
Security update 130
Samsung Pass 130
Install unknown apps 130
Secure Folder 130
Secure startup 131
Encrypt SD card 131
Factory data reset password 131
Set up SIM card lock 132
View passwords 132
Security update service 132
Device administration 132
Credential storage 133
Advanced security settings 133
Location 134
App permissions 135
Permission usage monitor 135
Send diagnostic data 135
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