Samsung T-MOBILE Galaxy S8 User manual

Table of Contents
2 My Carrier
3 Service
4 Device Functions
5 Device Setup
9 Home Screen
10 Customize Home Screen
12 Always On
13 Edge Screen
15 Apps
17 Hello Bixby
18 Calls
21 Voicemail
23 Contacts
24 Messages
26 Camera
27 Internet
28 Connections
32 Security
34 Legal

2
My Carrier
This guide provides you with the information you
need to get started. For more information and
additional support, please visit
t-mobile.com/support/ where you can:
• Register at my.t-mobile.com/ to check
your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your
phone, and change your rate plan.
• Review your device’s User Manual and
troubleshooting FAQs.
• View the latest troubleshooting solutions
in the Support Forums or ask a question
of your own.
Access account information:
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps
and then tap T-Mobile folder g
T-Mobile.
2. Choose from an available category.
Note: Devices and software are constantly
evolving—the screen images and icons you
see here are for reference only.

3
Service
If you are a new T-Mobile®customer and your
service is not yet activated, call Customer Care
at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations
representative will assist you.
You will need the following information when
activating service:
• Your Service Agreement and the agent
code on your Agreement
• Your name, home address, home phone
number, and billing address
Note: For business and government
accounts, please provide the name of the
organization, the address, and the tax ID.
• Your Social Security number, current
driver’s license number, and date of birth
for credit check purposes
• Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and
services (see t-mobile.com for the latest
plan information)
• SIM serial number and IMEI number
(located on the box barcode label)
Note: Service or use is your agreement to
T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions. T-Mobile
requires Arbitration of Disputes unless,
for new customers, you opt-out within
30-days, or for existing customers, you
previously opted-out. Failure to activate
service within 30-days from purchase will
also be considered acceptance. For details,
see T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions at
T-Mobile.com/terms-conditions.

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Device Functions
Note: The Fingerprint Scanner is located on
the back of the phone.
Volume
Keys
+
-
SIM/microSD
Card Tray
Front
Camera
Iris
Scanner
Bixby
Key
Front View
USB/Charging Port
Power/
Lock

5
Device Setup
Install the SIM Card
Ifyou need to replace your SIM card, follow these
steps.
1. Hold the device securely.
2. Use the SIM removal tool that came with
your device to open the SIM card tray.
3. Carefully place the new SIM card into the tray
with the carrier logo facing upward.
Iris
Scanner
Power/
Lock

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Optional: Insert memory card
1. Hold the device securely.
2. Use the tool that came with your device to
open the SIM/microSD™card tray.
3. Carefully place the memory card into the tray
with the gold contact facing downward.
4. Gently push the tray into the slot.
Note: Supports microSD™/SDHC™/SDXC™
memory cards (sold separately).

7
Charge the Device
Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.
Your device comes with an Adaptive Fast Charging
charger and a USB cable. Plug the smaller end
of the cable into the USB/charger port on your
device and the larger end into the charger. Then
plug the charger into an electrical outlet to charge
the device.
Note: Use only charging devices and
batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung
accessories are designed for your device
to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may invalidate your warranty
and may cause damage.

8
Turn the Device On and Off
• To turn On, press and hold the
Power/Lock key.
• To turn Off, press and hold
Power/Lock key and follow the prompts.
Lock and Unlock the Screen
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
• To Lock, press the Power/Lock key.
• To Unlock, press the Power/Lock key
then swipe your finger across the screen.
Configure Your Device
When you first turn on your device, you need to set
up a few things.
1. Select a language and tap START or tap
ACCESSIBILITY.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the setup
process.

9
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using
your device.
• Swipe up to open the Apps panel.
• Swipe right or left to acess additional
screens.
• Swipe the Edge handle to access Edge
panels.
Edge Handle
Widgets
Notifications
Recent
Apps Back
Home

10
Customize Home Screen
Wallpaper and Widgets
◆Touch and hold a blank space on a home
screens to access options.
• Wallpapers and themes: Change the look of
the Home and Lock screens with a variety of
wallpapers, icons, and themes. You can also
customize Icons and the Always on Display
screen.
• Widgets: Widgets are self-contained apps
that run on a Home screen. Drag a widget
to an empty space on the Home screen for
quick access to applications.
• Home screen settings: Customize the look
of the Home screen.

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Volume and Ringtones
◆From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps
and then tap Settings gSounds
and vibration.
• Tap Volume to increase or decrease
device volume settings.
• Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone.

12
Always On
With Always On, time, date, and notifications
are always displayed in standby mode, without
unlocking your device.
Enable Always On
◆From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps
and then tap Settings gLock
screen and security gAlways On Display.

13
Edge Screen
The Edge screen provides a shortcut to call, text or
email favorite contacts and much more.
Using the Edge Screen
1. From the Home screen, swipe the Edge
panel handle to display the Edge panels.
2. Swipe left or right to view Edge screens.
Settings

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Customize Edge Panels
◆From an Edge panel tap .
More
Options
Download additional
edge panels
Edit panel

15
Apps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device.
Play Store: Download new apps from the
Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com/store/apps to
learn more.
Galaxy Apps: view and download
Samsung apps that are optimized for use
with Galaxy devices.
Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/
mobile/galaxyapps.

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Samsung Smart Switch
Easily transfer your photos, videos, music, apps
and more with Samsung Smart Switch™.
Use the USB connector (that came with your new
device) to transfer content.
Select Smart Switch during setup, or open it later
from the Home screen by swiping up for Apps
and tapping Settings gCloud and
accounts gSmart Switch.
New GalaxyOld Device
USB
connector
USB cable
(old device)
For more information and a list of compatible
devices visit samsung.com/smartswitch.

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USB
connector
USB cable
(old device)
Hello Bixby
To launch Hello Bixby, press the Bixby key.
Hello Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders,
create voice dictation, search and access content
on your phone and on the Internet.

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Calls
Make a Call
◆From the Home screen, tap Phone.
Answer a Call
◆From the incoming call screen, touch and
slide Answer in any direction.
End a Call
◆From the call screen, tap End call.
Reject a Call
◆From the incoming call screen, touch and
slide Reject in any direction to route the
call to your voicemail system.
Additional
options
Hide keypad
Dial number
V oicemail

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Additional
options
Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi® Calling improves your coverage and allows
you to make phone calls and send messages
over a Wi-Fi network (when a Wi-Fi network is
available).
Important: You must have a 911 emergency
address registered with your account. Log
into your account at t-mobile.com. Go to
your profile and follow the menu options
to register your address. Corporate accounts
may require administrator assistance for 911
address registration.
Enable Wi-Fi Calling
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps
and then tap Settings g
Connections gMore connection
settings gWi-Fi Calling.
2. Tap Enable/Disable to turn off the feature;
tap it again to activate and register your
device with the network. When connected
displays in the Status bar.

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Disable Wi-Fi Calling
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps
and then tap Settings g
Connections gMore connection
settings gWi-Fi Calling.
2. Tap Enable/Disable to turn off the feature.
Change connection preferences
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps
and then tap Settings g
Connections gMore connection
settings gWi-Fi Calling.
2. Select your Wi-Fi Calling preference.