Samsung Galaxy A23 5G User manual

ABOUT
YOUR PHONE
PLEASE RECYCLE
Printed in the U.S.A.
ADVANCED FEATURES
DISCOVER
ENJOY
USE
SAS236DL

1. ULTRA-WIDE / MAIN CAMERA / DEPTH / MACRO / FLASH
2. SIM / MicroSD CARD TRAY
3. RECENT APPLICATIONS
• Press to open recently used applications.
• Multi-tasking: Tap the recently used applications icon. Tap
the icon at the top of the 1st app you want to use.
• Split screen view: Tap Open in split screen view. Tap 2nd
app you want to use.
• Pop-up view: Tap Open in pop-up view. The app will appear
in a small pop-up window you can move around.
4. HEADSET JACK
5. VOLUME
• Vibrate mode ON/OFF
• Adjust volume settings
• Tap for captions ON/OFF
6. SIDE KEY / FINGERPRINT SCANNER
• Wake up or lock the screen with a quick press.
• Press and hold for additional options:
  »Powero»Restart»Emergencymode
• Apps shortcuts
• Double press to launch camera.
 •Holdregisteredngerprinttothesensorbuttonfor
identication.
7. HOME
• Press to access the Home screen.
• Press and hold to open Google Assistant.
8. BACK
9. USB CHARGER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. YOUR DEVICE ........................................................................................ 1
  IMEInumber
Phone number
SIM number
2. ADVANCED FEATURES ....................................................................... 5
Samsung Account ............................................................................... 6
Cloud Storage ...................................................................................... 7
Samsung Cloud
OneDrive
Google Account ................................................................................... 8
Google One
Google backup
Google Assistant
Accessibility .........................................................................................12
Recommendedforyou
Visibility enhancements
Hearing enhancements
Interaction & dexterity
Advanced settings
Apps ........................................................................................................19
Samsung apps
Google Apps
Duo
Android Auto
Dual Messenger
Camera ..................................................................................................23
Take a picture
Settings
Options
Modes
Gallery
  Editpicturesandvideos
Smart View
Data Usage ..........................................................................................30
Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls .................................31
Your goals
Ways to disconnect
Comfort care
Check your kids
Dolby Atmos........................................................................................33

Edge Panels..........................................................................................34
Motions and Gestures.....................................................................35
Nearby Device Scanning ...............................................................36
NFC and Payment .............................................................................37
 OceFeatures..................................................................................38
Printing
Multi-window
Pop-up window
VPN
Set Up and Manage a VPN
Safety & Emergency ........................................................................40
Medical Info
Send SOS message to a contact
  EmergencyLocationServices(ELS)
Screenshots .........................................................................................42
08/2022
Security..................................................................................................43
ScreenLock
Face recognition
Fingerprints
Google Play Protect
Find My Mobile
Samsung Pass
Secure Folder
  EncryptSDcard
  SIMCardLock
PIN windows
Permission manager
Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................50
Wi-Fi direct
Health & Safety Information ........................................................51

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Learnhowtoaccess
the unique numbers
that identify your
device. Keep these for
future reference.
1. Your Device

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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Yourphonehasseveraluniqueidentiernumbersthatyoumay
need for activation and other functions. You can access these
numbers as follows:
IMEI Number
←
Home > Swipe up > Settings > About phone
Your Serial Number will appear next to IMEI.
Phone Number
←
Home > Swipe up > Settings > About phone
Your Phone Number will appear next to Phone number.
SIM Number
←
Settings > About phone > Status information > SIM card status
Your SIM Number will appear under ICCID.
Your SIM number can also be found on the red Activation Card
that came with your phone or, on the SIM card.
1.LocatetheSIM/MemoryCardtrayontheleftedgeofthephone.
2. Press the pin tool provided into the hole until the tray pops out.
3. On the SIM card, you will see a number beginning with 89. This
is your SIM number.
For more information about your device:
Go to your service provider’s website > Help >
TutorialsandUserManuals>EnterS236DL in the Search bar >
click phone image > About Phone

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Learnaboutthe
advanced features that
can make your device
more personal and
more fun to use.
2. Advanced Features

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SAMSUNG ACCOUNT
A Samsung account can be created during the setup process
on your phone. You can also create the account at any time at
account.samsung.com.
Having a Samsung account will give you access to several
features on your phone including:
• Samsung Cloud
• Samsung App store
• Find My Mobile
• Quick Share
• and more
CLOUD STORAGE
Samsung Cloud
←
Home screen > Swipe up > Swipe left > Settings >
Accounts and backup > Samsung Cloud
Samsung Cloud allows you to free up memory space on
your device and still have full access to your most important
information. When you use the Cloud, you won’t have to worry
about losing your data to a lost, stolen, or a broken Galaxy
device. You will get an easy and seamless backup, sync, restore,
and upgrade experience across all your Galaxy devices.
You will need to create a Samsung account to access the
Samsung Cloud and other phone features. Once your account
is created, you will have 15GB of storage linked to your account.
Unlimited storage is provided for preloaded Samsung apps such
as Contacts and Calendar.
OneDrive
←
Home screen > Swipe up > Microsoft > OneDrive
OneDrive is an alternate cloud solution app that comes
preinstalled in your device. With OneDrive, you can easily view
andopenyourles,seeyourphotosandvideos,shareale,and
managethoselesdirectlyfromyourdevice.

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GOOGLE ACCOUNT
YouwillneedtocreateaGoogle(Gmail)accountduringthe
setup process or online at google.com/gmail to access Google
cloud and other phone features.
Once your account is created, you will have 15GB of storage
linked to your account. If you need more storage space, you can
purchase it directly from Google in the Backup menu.
HavingaGoogle(Gmail)accountwillgiveyouaccesstoseveral
features on your phone including:
• Google One cloud storage
• Google Assistant
• Google Play store
• Find My Device
• and more
Google One
←
Settings > Accounts and backup > Google Drive >
Back up data > Back up now
GoogleOneisalestorageandsynchronizingsolutionthatlets
youstorelesintheGooglecloud.Youcanaccessinformation
stored on Google One from any device or location, allowing you
tocollaborateondocumentsandtosharelesandphotos.
Using Google One also helps you save memory space on your
device.
ThelesyoustoreonGoogleOneareprivatebydefault.You
canchangeyourprivacysettingsandshareindividuallesand
folderswithspecicpeopleorchoosetomakethempublicso
thatanyoneontheinternetcanviewyoursharedles.Youcan
change privacy settings at any time.

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Google backup
Your backups are uploaded to the Google cloud and are encrypted
using your Google account password. Once your Google account
iscongured,thefollowingoptionswillbeavailable:
• Sync settings: Enableordisablesyncingforcontacts,
calendar, and other apps.
• Back up my data: Select content from your device to back
up to your Google account.
• Restore: Information in your Google accounts such as
Contacts and Calendar can be restored. This may vary by the
Android version and device you are using.
With a Google account you can:
• Activate device protection features.
• Download apps and other content from Google Play.
• Back up your apps to Google, and sync Google services like
Calendar and Contacts with your other devices.
What content can be backed up and restored?
• Apps and app data
• Call history
• Contacts
• Calendar
• Device settings
• Photos and videos
• SMS texts
• Wi-Fi networks and passwords
Google Assistant
←
Settings > Google > Settings for Google apps >
Search, Assistant & Voice > Voice > Voice Match
Your device has the Google Assistant feature built-in which you
canaccessafteryousignintoyourGoogle(Gmail)account.To
launch the Google Assistant, press and hold the Home button,
follow the prompts and complete the set-up.
Once you complete the set-up, you can access Google Assistant
by simply saying “OK Google” or “Hey Google”. You can use
this voice assistant to launch apps, make plans, ask a variety of
questions, and carry out tasks with a quick voice command. If
you have multiple users set up on your device, Google Assistant
willrecognizeupto6voicesandwillcustomizesearchresults,
calendar access, music, and other requests for each voice.