Samsung Galaxy A50 User manual

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Table of contents
Features 1
Meet Bixby 1
Camera 1
Security 1
Expandable storage 1
Night mode 1
Getting started 2
Front view 3
Back view 4
Assemble your device 5
Charge the battery 6
Accessories 6
Start using your device 7
Use the Setup Wizard 7
Transfer data from an old device 7
Lock or unlock your device 8
Accounts 9
Set up voicemail 10
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Navigation 11
Navigation bar 16
Customize your home screen 18
Bixby 25
Digital wellbeing 26
Always On Display 26
Flexible security 27
Multi window 30
Enter text 31
Emergency mode 34
Apps 36
Using apps 37
Uninstall or disable apps 37
Search for apps 37
Sort apps 37
Create and use folders 38
Samsung apps 39
Galaxy Essentials 39
Galaxy Store 39

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Galaxy Wearable 39
Samsung Health 40
Samsung Members 41
Samsung Notes 42
Samsung Pay 43
SmartThings 45
Bixby 45
Calculator 46
Calendar 47
Camera 49
Contacts 54
Clock 59
Email 63
Gallery 66
Internet 70
Messages 73
My Files 75
Phone 77
Google apps 85

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Chrome 85
Drive 85
Duo 85
Gmail 85
Google 85
Maps 86
Photos 86
Play Movies &TV 86
Play Music 86
Play Store 86
YouTube 86
Settings 87
Access Settings 88
Search for Settings 88
Connections 88
Wi-Fi 88
Bluetooth 90
Phone visibility 91
NFC and payment 92

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Airplane mode 93
Voice networks 93
Mobile networks 93
Data usage 93
Mobile hotspot 95
Tethering 97
Call and message continuity 97
Nearby device scanning 97
Connect to aprinter 98
MirrorLink 98
Virtual Private Networks 98
Private DNS 99
Ethernet 99
Sounds and vibration 100
Sound mode 100
Vibrations 101
Volume 101
Ringtone 102
Notification sounds 102

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System sounds and vibration 102
Dolby Atmos 103
Equalizer 103
Headset audio options 103
Adapt sound 103
Separate app sound 104
Notifications 104
Manage notifications 104
Customize app notifications 105
Smart pop-up view 105
Smart alert 105
Display 106
Screen brightness 106
Blue light filter 106
Night mode 107
Screen mode 107
Font size and style 107
Screen zoom 107
Full screen apps 108

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Screen timeout 108
Accidental touch protection 108
Touch sensitivity 108
Screen saver 108
Reduce animations 109
Lift to wake 109
Double tap to wake 109
Smart stay 109
One-handed mode 109
Device maintenance 110
Quick optimization 110
Battery 110
Storage and memory card 111
Memory 112
Language and input 112
Date and time 115
Troubleshooting 115
Lock screen and security 119
Screen lock types 119

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Clock and information 120
Google Play Protect 120
Find My Mobile 120
Security update 121
Samsung Pass 121
Install unknown apps 122
Secure Folder 122
Encrypt SD card 122
View passwords 123
Security update service 123
Device administration 123
Credential storage 124
Strong Protection 124
Advanced security settings 124
Location 125
App permissions 126
Send diagnostic data 126
Accounts 126
Samsung Cloud 126

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Add an account 127
Account settings 127
Synchronize accounts 127
Remove an account 127
Backup and restore 128
Google settings 128
Accessibility 129
Screen Reader 129
Visibility enhancements 129
Hearing enhancements 130
Interaction and dexterity 131
Advanced settings 133
Installed services 133
Other settings 134
Help 134
Manage game features 134
Dual Messenger 134
About phone 134

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Learn more 135
Videos 135
Smart Simulator 135
Tips 135
Samsung Care 135
Talk to an agent 135
Legal information 136
Intellectual property 137
Open source software 137
Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of liability 138
Modification of software 138
Samsung Knox 139
Restricting children’s access to your mobile device 139
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 139

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Features
Meet Bixby
Bixby learns what you like to do and works with your favorite apps and
services to help you get more done. See Bixby on page 25.
Camera
The camera on your device has several unique features. See Camera on
page 49.
Security
Use your face or fingerprint to unlock your device. See Flexible security on
page 27.
Expandable storage
Expand storage with asupported microSD™card. See Memory card on page 111.
Night mode
Use adarker theme to keep your eyes comfortable at night. See Night mode on
page 107.

Getting started
Front view
Back view
Assemble your device
Start using your device
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Front view
Front camera
Power key
Volume keys
SIM/microSD
card tray
USB charger/
Accessory port
Fingerprint
scanner
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Back view
Flash
Microphone
Speaker
Rear cameras
Headset jack
Microphone

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Assemble your device
Your device uses anano-SIM card. ASIM 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.

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Getting started
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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by arechargeable battery. Acharger (charging head and USB
Type-C cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from apower
outlet.
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.
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.
TIP Disconnect the charger from the device and wait for the device to cool down.
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
Accessories
Supported accessories (sold separately) can be configured through Settings. This
option may only appear after you have connected an accessory to your device.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features >Accessories.
TIP If you use ascreen protector, make sure it allows for use of all touch-screen
features.

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Start using your device
Use the Power key to turn your device on or off. 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 Power key.
•To turn the device off, press and hold the Power key, and tap Power off.
Confirm when prompted.
•To restart your device, press and hold the Power key, and tap Restart.
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 adefault language, connect to aWi-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. Followthe 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 on page 119.
Power 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.

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Accounts
Set up and manage your email accounts, your Google™Account, and Samsung account.
TIP Accounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. See
your carrier for more information.
Add aGoogle 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.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Google.
NOTE When you sign in to aGoogle Account, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is
activated. FRP requires your Google Account information when resetting to
factory settings. For more information, see Factory reset protection on page 118.
Add aSamsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Samsung account.
TIP To quickly access your Samsung account, from Settings tap Samsung
account.
Add an email account
Sign in to one or more of your email accounts to view and manage email messages.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Email.