Samsung GT-I8190WHITE Upgrading the device, Unlocking the device, Upgrading with Samsung Kies

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Basics

Unlocking the device

Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code.

If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

Upgrading the device

The device can be upgraded to the latest software.

This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Upgrading with Samsung Kies

Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade.

Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is

upgrading.

While upgrading the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer. Doing so may interfere with the update process.

Upgrading over the air

The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.

On the Applications screen, tap Settings About device Software update Update.

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Contents GT-I8190 About this manual About this manual Instructional icons CopyrightTrademarks Table of Contents Maps Local Latitude Navigation Navigon select Gallery Video Player YouTube FM Radio FlipboardTroubleshooting Device layout Getting startedButtons Package contents Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover Pull out the SIM or Usim card Removing the SIM or Usim card and batteryCharging with the charger Charging the batteryChecking the battery charge status Inserting a memory card Reducing the battery consumptionGetting started Formatting the memory card Removing the memory cardHolding the device Turning the device on and offLocking and unlocking the device Adjusting the volumeSwitching to silent mode Basics Indicator iconsIcon Meaning Use only fingers to use the touch screen Using the touch screenFinger gestures TappingDouble-tapping DraggingPinching FlickingRotating the screen Control motionsSimple motions allow easy control of the device Holding to ear Picking upPanning to browse Panning to moveRotating Double-tappingShaking Turning overTilting NotificationsAdding an item Home screenRearranging items Adding an application iconRearranging panels Setting wallpaperOpening from recently-used applications Using applicationsApplications screen Opening an applicationOrganising with folders Installing applicationsUninstalling applications Rearranging applicationsChanging the keyboard type Using the Samsung keyboardHelp Entering textHandwriting Entering text by voiceEntering uppercase Changing language keyboardsCopying and pasting Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTurning Wi-Fi on and off Joining Wi-Fi networksAdding accounts Setting up accountsAdding Wi-Fi networks Forgetting Wi-Fi networksTransferring files Connecting with Samsung KiesRemoving accounts Securing the device Connecting as a media deviceSetting a face unlock Setting a face and voice unlockSetting a PIN Setting a patternSetting a password Upgrading over the air Upgrading the deviceUnlocking the device Upgrading with Samsung KiesPhone CommunicationMaking calls Making an international call Finding contactsDuring a call Call barring Adding contactsViewing call logs Fixed dialling numberReceiving calls Making a video call Ending a callVideo calls Call forwardingPermission Swapping imagesManaging contacts ContactsSearching for contacts Importing contacts Importing and exporting contactsSyncing with Google Contacts Syncing with Samsung ContactsContact groups Favourite contactsCreate a business card and send it to others MessagingBusiness card Sending messagesViewing incoming messages Setting up email accountsListening to a voice message Reading messages Google MailDelete this message Chatting with friends TalkPublic profile Adding friendsDeleting chat history Switching between chatsGoogle+ MessengerMobilbox Pro ChatONInternet Web & networkLinks ChromeHistory Saved pagesTo go to another webpage, tap →a webpage BluetoothSyncing with other devices Tap →New tabSending and receiving data Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesSelect a music category, and then select a song to play MediaMusic Player Playing musicPlaying music by mood Setting a song as ringtoneCamera Creating playlistsFocus, the focus frame turns green. Tap to take the photo Scene modeTaking photos Taking a photoPanoramic photos Shooting modeTap →Shooting mode Tap →Shooting mode →PanoramaTaking videos Recording modeTaking a video Zooming in and out Configuring settings for CameraMedia Tap →Edit shortcuts GalleryShortcuts Viewing imagesZooming in and out Viewing images using the motion featurePlaying videos Editing imagesUse one of the following methods Setting as wallpaperDeleting images Sharing imagesSelect a video to play Video PlayerDeleting videos Sharing videosWatching videos YouTubeUploading videos Listening to the FM radio FM RadioScanning radio stations FlipboardAdding stations to the favourites list Play Store Application & media storesSuggest Samsung AppsTap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen Game Hub TopAppsPlay Books Select a category, and then select a video Play MoviesVideo Hub Telekom MusicTOP Games Browsing memos UtilitiesMemo Composing memosCreating events or tasks PlannerChanging calendar type Syncing with Google CalendarSearching for events Select a date or event, and then tap →Delete ClockDeleting events Sharing eventsWorld clock AlarmStopwatch TimerCalculator Voice RecorderPlaying voice memos Recording voice memosGoogle VoiceManaging voice memos Search scope Voice SearchMy Files Searching the deviceKundencenter DownloadsSelect a file to open it with an appropriate application Mobile TV MediencenterMaps Travel & localSearching for locations Getting directions for a destination LocalNavigation LatitudeNavigon select Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy SettingsAbout Settings Wi-FiFlight mode More settingsData usage Nearby devices Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNsMobile networks Tethering and portable hotspotSound Home screen modeBlocking mode Kies via Wi-FiDisplay Change the settings for the displayWallpaper Application manager Power saving modeBattery StorageLock screen Location servicesEncrypt external SD card SIM Change Alert Activate the Find my mobile featureSet up SIM card lock SecurityGoogle voice typing DefaultLanguage and input LanguageVoice recogniser Samsung keyboardSelect a voice recognition engine Voice search Pointer speed Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data Text-to-speech outputMotion Add accountAdd email or SNS accounts Date and time AccessoryAnswering/Ending calls AccessibilityText-to-speech output Developer options About device Access device information and update device softwareYour device displays network or service error messages TroubleshootingYour device freezes or has fatal errors Device beeps and the battery icon is empty Ensure that your device supports the file type Error messages appear when launching the cameraAnother Bluetooth device is not located English /2012. 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GT-I8190WHITE, GT-I8190, GT-I9300GRAY specifications

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