Samsung GALAXY J7 V User manual

SAMSUNG
GalaxyJ7 v
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
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
Navigation 11
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Customize your home screen 16
Bixby 23
Digital wellbeing 24
Flexible security 25
Multi window 27
Enter text 28
Emergency mode 31
Apps 33
Using apps 34
Uninstall or disable apps 34
Search for apps 34
Sort apps 34
Create and use folders 35
App settings 35
Samsung apps 37
Galaxy Essentials 37
Galaxy Store 37
Galaxy Wearable 37
Samsung Members 37

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Samsung Notes 38
SmartThings 40
Calculator 41
Calendar 42
Camera 44
Contacts 48
Clock 53
Email 58
Gallery 61
Internet 65
Messages 68
My Files 70
Phone 72
Google apps 80
Chrome 80
Drive 80
Duo 80
Gmail 80
Google 80

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Maps 81
Photos 81
Play Movies &TV 81
Play Music 81
Play Store 81
YouTube 81
Carrier apps 82
Caller Name ID 82
Cloud 82
hum 82
My Verizon 82
Security &Privacy 82
Voicemail 82
Message+ 83
Additional apps 86
Facebook 86
Finance 86
Netflix 86
Newsroom 86

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Sports 86
Settings 87
Access Settings 88
Search for Settings 88
Connections 88
Wi-Fi 88
Bluetooth 90
Phone visibility 91
Airplane mode 91
Mobile networks 92
Data usage 92
Mobile hotspot 93
Tethering 95
Nearby device scanning 96
Connect to aprinter 96
Virtual Private Networks 96
Private DNS 97
Sounds and vibration 97
Sound mode 97

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Vibrations 98
Volume 98
Ringtone 99
Notification sounds 99
System sounds 100
Dolby Atmos 100
Equalizer 100
Headset audio options 101
Adapt sound 101
Separate app sound 101
Notifications 102
Manage notifications 102
Customize app notifications 102
Smart alert 102
Display 103
Screen brightness 103
Blue light filter 103
Night mode 103
Screen mode 104

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Font size and style 104
Screen zoom 104
Screen timeout 104
Accidental touch protection 104
Screen saver 105
Reduce animations 105
One-handed mode 105
Device maintenance 106
Quick optimization 106
Battery 106
Storage 107
Memory 108
Language and input 108
Date and time 111
Troubleshooting 111
Lock screen and security 114
Screen lock types 114
Google Play Protect 116
Find My Device 116

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Security update 116
Install unknown apps 117
Secure Folder 117
Secure startup 117
Encrypt SD card 117
Set up SIM card lock 118
View passwords 118
Security update service 118
Device administration 119
Credential storage 119
Advanced security settings 119
Location 120
App permissions 121
Permission usage monitor 121
Send diagnostic data 121
Accounts 122
Add an account 122
Account settings 122
Remove an account 122

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Backup and restore 123
Google settings 123
Accessibility 124
Screen Reader 124
Visibility enhancements 124
Hearing enhancements 126
Interaction and dexterity 127
Advanced settings 128
Installed services 129
Other settings 129
Help 129
Manage game features 129
Dual Messenger 129
About phone 130
Learn more 131
Videos 131
Smart Simulator 131
Tips 131
Samsung Care 131

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Talk to an agent 131
Legal information 132
Intellectual property 133
Open source software 133
Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of liability 134
Modification of software 134
Samsung Knox 135
Restricting children’s access to your mobile device 135
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 135

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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 23.
Camera
The camera on your device has several unique features. See Camera on
page 44.
Security
Use your face to unlock your device. For more information, see Flexible security
on page 25.
Expandable storage
Expand storage with asupported microSD™card. See Memory card on page 107.
Night mode
Use adarker theme to keep your eyes comfortable at night. See Night mode on
page 103.

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
USB charger/
Accessory port
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Back view
Headset jack
Flash
Rear camera
Microphone
Microphone
SIM/microSD
card tray
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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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.
Install SIM/microSD card
Place the SIM card and
optional microSD card (sold
separately) into the tray with the
gold contacts facing down.
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by arechargeable battery. Acharger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from apower outlet.
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.

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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. 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 on page 114.
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 113.
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.