Samsung Galaxy A14 5G User manual

User manual

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Contents
Features
Biometric security | Dark mode
Getting started
Galaxy A14 5G
Set up your device: Charge the battery
Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Bring data from an old device |
Lock or unlock your device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation
bar | Customize your home screen | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls |
Biometric security | Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text
Customize your home screen: App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen
settings | Status bar | Notification panel | Quick settings
Camera and Gallery
Camera: Navigate the camera screen | Configure shooting mode | AR Zone | 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
AR Zone | Galaxy Store | Galaxy Wearable | Game Launcher | SmartThings | Calculator |
Calendar | Clock | Contacts | Internet | Messages | My Files | Phone | Samsung Notes
Device layout:

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Other:
Contents
Google apps
Chrome | Drive | Gmail | Google | Google TV | Maps | Meet | Messages | Photos | Play Store |
YouTube | YT Music
Microsoft apps
Outlook | 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: Samsung account | Google Account | External storage transfer
Accessibility: Recommended for you | TalkBack | Spoken assistance | Visibility enhancements
| Hearing enhancements | Interaction and dexterity | Advanced settings | Installed apps |
About Accessibility | Contact us
User manual | Android Auto | Dual Messenger | Medical info | SmartThings | Quick Share |
Labs | About phone
Learn more
Legal information

Galaxy A14 5G
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy A14 5G
Microphone Flash
Rear camera
Front camera
Volume keys
Side key
Headset jack Speaker
Microphone USB/charger port
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. Network indicators for 5G service are based on your service provider’s
specifications and network availability. Contact your service provider for more details.
Install SIM/microSD card
Place the SIM card and
optional microSD™ card
(sold separately) into the
tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
microSD
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
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SIM

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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
NOTE Wall charger sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To
avoid injury or damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries,
chargers or cables. Using other charging devices and batteries may not be covered under warranty
and may cause damage. For more information on your device, including charging compatibility,
please visit samsung.com.
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 | Bring data from an old device | Lock or unlock your
device | Side key settings | Accounts | Set up voicemail | Navigation | Navigation bar | Customize
your home screen | Modes and Routines | Digital wellbeing and parental controls | Biometric security
| Mobile continuity | Multi window | Edge panels | Enter text
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, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time,
and tap Power off. Confirm when prompted.
To restart your device, press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time,
and tap Restart. Confirm when prompted.

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NOTE Best 5G performance requires optimal 5G connection and unobstructed antennas
(rear of device); see service provider for network availability; 5G performance may be impacted by
a case or cover.
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.
Bring data from an old device
Download 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/smartswitch for more information.
From Settings, tap
Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
Accounts and backup > Bring data from old device.

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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/Fingerprint
scanner
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then
swipe the screen to
unlock it.
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Add account > Google.
Side key settings
You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key.
Double press
Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.
Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option: l Quick
launch camera (default)
l Open app
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIP Accounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features.
Contact your service provider for more information.
Add a Google Account
Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed from your
account, and make full use of your device’s Android™features.
When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen, Google Device Protection is
activated. This service requires your Google Account information when resetting to factory settings.
For more information, see Google Play Protect.
From Settings, tap
Tap
Add a Samsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full use of
Samsung apps.
From Settings, tap Samsung account.
Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

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Add account > Outlook.
Add an Outlook account
Sign in to your Outlook® account to view and manage email messages.
From Settings, tap
Tap
Set up voicemail
You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time. You can access
voicemail through the Phone app. Options may vary by service provider.
From Phone, touch and hold the 1 key or tap Voicemail.
Follow the tutorial to create a password, record a greeting, and record your name.
Accounts and backup > Manage accounts.

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Navigation
A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the surface of the screen and
the damage will not be covered by the warranty.
Tap
Lightly touch items to select or launch them.
Tap an item to select it.
Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Swipe
Lightly drag your finger across the screen.
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
Drag and drop
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. l Drag a
widget to place it in a new location.
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Zoom in and out
Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.
Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in.
Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.

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Navigation bar
You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures.
Recent apps Back
Home

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Navigation buttons
Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.
From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Buttons.
Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back and Recent apps
icons display.
Navigation gestures
Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen experience.
Instead swipe to navigate your device.
From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Swipe gestures to enable the feature.
Tap an option to customize:
More options: Choose a gesture type and sensitivity.
Gesture hint: Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is
located.
–Switch apps when hint hidden: When gesture hint is disabled, you can still switch
between apps using the gesture when this option is enabled.
Show button to hide keyboard: Show an icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to hide
the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode.
Customize your home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your favorite apps and
widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing the order
of screens, and choosing a main Home screen.
App icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings | Status bar | Notification
panel | Quick settings
App icons
Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.
From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home.

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To remove an icon:
From a Home screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap Remove.
NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from a Home
screen.
Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture, video, or preloaded
wallpaper.
From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpaper and style.
Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:
Tap the Lock screen and Home screen images to edit them.
Browse my wallpapers: Choose from a variety wallpaper options, or download
more from Galaxy Themes.
Color palette: Choose a palette based on colors from your wallpaper.
Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper: Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper.
Themes
Set a theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons.
From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
Tap Themes, and tap a theme to preview and download it.
Tap Menu > My stuff > Themes to see downloaded themes.
Tap a theme, and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme.

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Icons
Apply different icon sets to replace the default icons.
From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
Tap Themes > Icons, and tap an icon set to preview and download it.
Tap Menu > My stuff > Icons to see downloaded icons.
Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.
Widgets
Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.
From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
Tap Widgets, and then tap a widget set to open it.
Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen, and tap Add.
Customize Widgets
Once you have added a widget, you can customize where it's located and how it functions.
From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget, and tap an option:
Create stack: Add other widgets of the same size to stack in the same place on the
screen.
Remove: Delete a widget from your screen.
Settings: Customize the function or appearance of the widget.
App info: Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.

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Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.
Tap Settings to customize:
Home screen layout: Set your device to have separate Home and Apps screens, or
only a Home screen where all apps are located.
Home screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on the Home
screen.
Apps screen grid: Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on the Apps
screen.
Folder grid: Choose a layout to determine how folders are arranged.
Add media page to Home screen: When enabled swipe right from the Home screen to
show a media page. Tap to view available media services.
button to the Home screen for easy
access to the Apps screen.
Lock Home screen layout: Prevent items on the Home screen from being removed or
repositioned.
Add new apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home
screen.
Hide apps on Home and Apps screens: Choose apps to hide from the Home and App
screens. Return to this screen to restore hidden apps. Hidden apps are still installed and
can appear as results in Finder searches.
App icon badges: Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications. You can also
choose the badge style.
Swipe down for notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification panel by
swiping down anywhere on the Home screen.
Rotate to landscape mode: Rotate the Home screen automatically when your device’s
orientation is changed from portrait to landscape.
About Home screen: View version information.
Contact us: Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members.
Show Apps screen button on Home screen: Add a

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Status bar
The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status icons
Battery full Charging Mute Vibrate
Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active Alarm
Notification icons
Missed calls Call in progress New message Voicemail
New email Download Upload App update
Configure display options for the Status bar.
TIP From Quick settings, tap More options > Status bar to configure settings for Status bar
notifications.