Samsung Galaxy A11 User manual

Galaxy A11 | A21
User manual

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Contents
Features
Bixby Home | Biometric security | Dark mode
Getting started
Device layout: Galaxy A11
Device layout: Galaxy A21
Set up your device: Charge the battery
Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Transfer data from
an old device | Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail |
Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Bixby Home | Digital wellbeing
and parental controls | Face recognition | Biometric security | Multi window | Enter text |
Emergency mode
Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home
screen settings | Status bar | Notification panel
Camera and Gallery
Camera: Navigate the camera screen | Configure shooting mode | Live focus | Record
videos | Camera settings
Gallery: View pictures | Edit pictures | Play video | Edit video | Share pictures and videos |
Delete pictures and videos | Take a screenshot
Samsung apps
Galaxy Store | Game Launcher | Samsung Global Goals | Calculator | Calendar | Clock |
Contacts | Email | Internet | Messages | My Files | Phone | Samsung Notes
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Google apps
Chrome | Drive | Duo | Gmail | Google | Google Pay | Maps | Photos | Play Movies & TV |
Play Store | YouTube | YT Music
Carrier apps
Call Filter | Cloud | Digital Secure | My Verizon | Visual Voicemail | Message+
Microsoft apps
Outlook | LinkedIn | Office | OneDrive
Settings
Connections: Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | NFC and payment | Airplane mode | Mobile networks |
Data usage | Mobile hotspot | Tethering | Nearby device scanning | Connect to a printer |
Virtual Private Networks | Private DNS | Ethernet
Customization: Display | Notifications | Sounds and vibration
Security: Lock screen and security | Face recognition | Fingerprint scanner
Accounts: Add an account | Account settings | Remove an account | Backup and restore |
Google settings
Backup: Google Account | External storage transfer
Accessibility: Screen Reader | Visibility enhancements | Hearing enhancements |
Interaction and dexterity | Advanced settings | Installed services | About Accessibility
Other: Help | Dual Messenger | About phone
Learn more
Legal information

Getting started
Galaxy A11
Galaxy A21
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy A11
Front camera
Microphone
Volume keys
USB charger/Accessory port
Flash
Rear cameras
Side key
Speaker
Headphone jack
Fingerprint
scanner
Microphone
SIM/microSD
card tray
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Galaxy A21
Front camera
Headphone
jack
Volume keys
USB charger/Accessory port
Flash
Rear cameras
Fingerprint
scanner
Microphone
Side key
MicrophoneSpeaker
SIM/microSD
card tray
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Set up your device
Charge the battery
Your device uses a nano-SIM card. A SIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able
to use your previous SIM card. Contact your carrier for more details.
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
Install SIM/microSD card
Place the SIM card and
optional microSD card (sold
separately) into the tray
with the gold contacts
facing down.
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
NOTE Use only charging devices and batteries (if applicable) that are approved
by Samsung. Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your
device to maximize battery life. Using other charging devices and batteries may
void your warranty and may cause damage.

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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery. A charger (charging head and USB
Type-C cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from a power
outlet.
TIP While charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop
charging. This usually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is
in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the device
and wait for the device to cool down. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
Start using your device
Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Transfer data from an old device | Lock or
unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation |
Navigation bar | Customize your home screen | Bixby Home | Digital wellbeing and parental
controls | Face recognition | Biometric security | Multi window | Enter text | Emergency
mode
Turn on your device
Use the Side key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked or
broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.
◌ Press and hold the Side key to turn the device on.
• To turn the device off, open the Notification panel, and tap Power >
Power off. Confirm when prompted.
• To restart your device, open the Notification panel, and tap Power >
Restart. Confirm when prompted.

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Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard 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.
Transfer data from an old device
Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes,
calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data via
USB cable, Wi-Fi, or computer.
Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch to learn more.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Smart Switch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

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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. For more information about screen
locks, see Lock screen and security.
Side key
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then swipe
the screen to unlock it.
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.