Samsung SM-A055F User manual

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USER MANUAL
English. 10/2023. Rev.1.1
SM-A055F
SM-A055F/DS
SM-A057F
SM-A057F/DS
SM-A057G/DSN

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Table of Contents
Getting started
4 Device layout and functions
9 Charging the battery
12 Nano-SIM card
14 microSD card
17 Turning the device on and off
18 Initial setup
18 Samsung account
19 Transferring data from your previous
device (Smart Switch)
22 Understanding the screen
29 Notification panel
31 Entering text
Apps and features
33 Installing or uninstalling apps
34 Phone
37 Contacts
39 Messages
40 Camera
51 Gallery
55 AR Zone (Galaxy A05s)
59 Multi window (Using multiple apps
at once)
61 Samsung Internet
62 Samsung Health
63 Samsung Notes
64 Samsung Members
64 Samsung Kids
65 Samsung Global Goals
65 Samsung TV Plus
65 Galaxy Shop
65 Galaxy Wearable
66 Calendar
67 Reminder (Receiving notifications
for to-do items)
68 Voice Recorder
68 My Files (Checking and managing
the files)
68 Clock
69 Calculator
69 Game Launcher
70 SmartThings
70 Sharing content
72 Google apps

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96 Advanced features
97 Motions and gestures
97 Dual Messenger
98 Digital Wellbeing and parental
controls
99 Battery and device care
99 Optimising your device
99 Battery
100 Storage
100 Memory
100 Device protection
100 Auto optimisation
100 Software update
101 Diagnostics
101 Maintenance mode
101 Ultra data saving
101 Apps
102 General management
103 Accessibility
104 Software update
104 Remote support
105 About phone
Usage notices
106 Precautions for using the device
108 Notes on package contents and
accessories
109 Device overheating situations and
solutions
Appendix
113 Troubleshooting
118 Removing the battery
Settings
73 Introduction
73 Samsung account
73 Connections
75 Wi-Fi
76 Bluetooth
77 NFC and contactless payments
(NFC-enabled models)
78 Data saver
79 Allowed networks for apps
79 Mobile Hotspot
80 More connection settings
81 Connected devices
81 Modes and Routines
81 Using modes
82 Using routines
83 Sounds and vibration
84 Sound quality and effects
84 Separate app sound
84 Notifications
85 Display
86 Wallpaper and style
86 Themes
86 Home screen
87 Lock screen
88 Smart Lock
88 Security and privacy
89 Face recognition
91 Fingerprint recognition
(Galaxy A05s)
93 Location
93 Safety and emergency
94 Accounts and backup
95 Samsung Cloud
96 Google

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Getting started
Device layout and functions
▶
Galaxy A05:
Proximity/Light sensor
Side button
Volume button
Touch screen
Headphone jack
Front camera
Speaker
Multipurpose jack
(USB Type-C)
SIM card / microSD
card tray

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Rear camera
Flash
Microphone
Main antenna
Speaker
Microphone
GPS antenna

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▶
Galaxy A05s:
Proximity/Light sensor
Side button
(Fingerprint
recognition sensor)
Volume button
Touch screen
Headphone jack
Front camera
Speaker
Multipurpose jack
(USB Type-C)
SIM card / microSD
card tray
NFC antenna
Rear camera
Main antenna
Microphone
Speaker
GPS antenna
Flash
Microphone

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When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using
speakerphone, do not place the device close to your ears.
•
Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as direct
sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, such as direct
sunlight, the camera image sensor may be damaged. A damaged image sensor is
irreparable and will cause dots or spots in pictures.
•
If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk
of injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service
Centre or an authorised service centre.
•
If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, or if these
parts are covered, the device’s sound may become quiet or certain features may
not work. If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp
object, the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected.
•
Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:
‒
If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device
‒
If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device
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If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while
using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection
•
Do not cover the proximity/light sensor area with accessories, such as stickers or
a cover. Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction.
•
Prevent water from coming into contact with the touch screen. The touch screen
may malfunction in humid conditions orwhen exposed to water.

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Hard buttons
Button Function
Side button
•
Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
•
Press to turn on or lock the screen.
•
Press twice to open the app or feature you set.
Side button +
Volume Down
button
•
Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot.
•
Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device.
Setting the Side button
Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side button twice.
Open
Settings , tap Advanced features
→
Side button , and then select an option you
want.
Soft buttons
Back button
Home button
Recents button
When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen.
Refer to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.

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Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time orwhen it has been unused for
extended periods.
Wired charging
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the cable into the device’s
multipurpose jack to charge the battery. After fully charging, disconnect the charger
from the device.
Quick charging
Use a super fast charger or fast charger.
You can check the connection status of the charger by opening
Settings and tapping
Battery and device care
→
Battery .
•
If fast charging does not work, open Settings , tap Battery and device care
→
Battery
→
More battery settings , and then check if the feature you want
is turned on. Also, check if the USB cable and the USB power adapter are
connected properly.
•
You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned
off.

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Charging other devices
Use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with your phone’s battery.
Connect your phone and the other device using your phone’s USB cable. A USB connector
may be needed depending on the other device.
When charging starts, the battery charging icon will appear on the other device’s screen.
The app selection pop-up window that appears on your phone is for data transfer.
Do not select an app from the pop-up window.
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.
•
Optimise the device using the device care feature.
•
When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side button.
•
Turn on power saving mode.
•
Close unnecessary apps.
•
Turn off the Bluetooth feature when not in use.
•
Turn off auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced.
•
Decrease the backlight time.
•
Decrease the screen brightness.