Samsung SM-A500HZWATHR manual Transferring data from your previous device, Using backup accounts

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Transferring data from your previous device

Using backup accounts

You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your Google or Samsung account. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information.

Using Samsung Smart Switch

You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.

Using Smart Switch Mobile

Use this app to transfer data from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device. You can download the app from GALAXY Apps or Play Store.

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On your device, tap Smart Switch Mobile.

On your device, select an option depending on the previous device type and follow the on-screen instructions.

If the previous device is an Android device, ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is installed on the device. Refer to the help for more information.

Using Smart Switch with computers

Use this feature to import a backup of your data (from selected manufacturer’s mobile devices) from a computer to your device. You can download the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch.

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Back up data from a previous device to the computer. For more information, contact the

 

device’s manufacturer.

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On the computer, launch Smart Switch.

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Contents SM-A500H/DS Table of Contents Contacts Settings Read me first Instructional icons Package contents Getting startedDevice layout Buttons Dual SIM models Single SIM models Using the SIM or Usim cardInstalling the SIM or Usim card Dual SIM models Single SIM models Getting started Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot Removing the SIM or Usim card Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM models Switching between cardsActivating SIM or Usim cards Changing the display name and icon of SIM or Usim cardsCharging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Using a memory card Installing a memory cardDual SIM models Single SIM models Removing the memory card Formatting the memory cardTurning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screenTapping Using the touch screenBasics Double-tapping Tapping and holdingDragging Flicking Spreading and pinchingHome screen layout Home screenHome screen options Flipboard BriefingApps screen Indicator icons Icon MeaningNotifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panelRearranging quick setting buttons Launch Quick ConnectUsing the quick setting panel Installing or uninstalling apps Installing appsOpening apps Samsung Galaxy AppsUninstalling or disabling apps Play StoreManaging apps Enabling appsEntering text Keyboard layoutChanging the input language Changing the keyboard layoutUsing additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Screen capture My FilesUltra power saving mode Power saving featurePower saving mode Viewing help information Wi-Fi Network connectivityMobile data Tap ConnectAbout tethering and mobile hotspots Using the mobile hotspotTethering and Mobile hotspot Using USB tethering Using Bluetooth tetheringTick Bluetooth tethering Tick USB tetheringSmart alert Motions & usability featuresMotions and gestures Turning device over Mute/PausePlacing palm on screen Palm swipe to capture Launching Multi window Multi windowAbout Multi window Creating a Multi window combination Using Multi window options Switch locations between Multi window appsOne-handed operation Managing the Home screen PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screens Managing the Apps screen Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaperChanging ringtones Tap Set as wallpaper or SavePattern PasswordChanging the screen lock method Hiding content Private modeAbout private mode Managing shortcuts Easy modeViewing hidden content Using backup accounts Using Samsung Smart SwitchUsing Smart Switch Mobile Using Smart Switch with computersSetting up accounts Using Samsung KiesAdding accounts Removing accountsPhone Making callsMaking calls from call logs or contacts list PhoneReceiving calls Answering a callRejecting a call Missed callsOptions during calls During a voice callDuring a video call Contacts Adding contactsImporting and exporting contacts Moving contacts from other devicesTap →Add shortcut to home screen Searching for contactsAdding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Messages & email MessagesSending messages Dual SIM modelsViewing incoming messages Setting up email accounts Sending emailsReading emails Taking photos or recording videos CameraBasic shooting Launching Camera on the locked screen Camera etiquetteShooting modes AutoSelfie Wide selfieRear-cam selfie PanoramaNight Animated GIFManaging shooting modes Downloading shooting modesCamera settings Camera Viewing content on the device GalleryAccessing content on a nearby device Viewing content stored on other devicesAccessing content on a registered device Safety assistance Emergency modeAbout emergency mode Activating emergency modeHelp message Useful apps and features Searching for contentFinder PlannerUseful apps and features Syncing events and tasks with your accountsSetting the language Using S VoiceVoice About S VoiceWaking up S Voice in standby mode Changing the wake-up commandTap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up command InternetMusic Playing musicPlaying music stored on other devices Accessing music on a registered deviceAccessing music on a nearby device Video Playing videosPlaying videos stored on other devices Accessing a video on a registered deviceAccessing a video on a nearby device Studio Edit images by applying various effectsAlarm Setting alarmsStopping alarms Deleting alarmsTimer World clockStopwatch Creating clocksCalculator MemoComposing memos Searching for memosVoice Recorder Recording voice memosDropbox Playing voice memosListening to the FM radio FlipboardRadio Scanning radio stations Google apps Google Settings Play BooksPlay Newsstand Play GamesPairing with other Bluetooth devices BluetoothAbout Bluetooth Receiving an image Sending and receiving dataSending an image Wi-Fi Direct Unpairing Bluetooth devicesAbout Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to other devicesEnding the device connection Disconnecting devices Quick ConnectAbout Quick connect Re-searching for devicesAbout Screen Mirroring Sharing contentScreen Mirroring Viewing content on a TV Connecting to a printer Printing contentMobile printing Adding printer plug-insDevice & data manager Upgrading the deviceUpgrading over the air Upgrading with Samsung KiesConnecting as a media device Connecting with Samsung KiesTransferring files between the device and a computer Device MTPPerforming a data reset Using a Google accountUsing a Samsung account Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my dataWi-Fi SettingsAbout Settings Tap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep BluetoothSetting Wi-Fi sleep policy Data usage Flight modeTethering and Mobile hotspot Location SIM card manager dual SIM modelsConnect and share Nearby devicesDefault messaging app More networksPrinting Screen MirroringDevice SoundScreen mode Display and wallpaperWallpaper FontLock screen Multi windowNotification panel Motions and gesturesAccounts CloudAccessibility Backup and resetEasy mode 119 Blocking mode Private modeDefault Language and inputLanguage Samsung keyboardGoogle voice typing Keyboard swipeDate and time Text-to-speech optionsNotification readout Pointer speedPower saving Safety assistanceAccessories Storage SecurityAbout device Set up SIM card lockHelp Application manager Default applicationsApplication settings Troubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messagesTouch screen responds slowly or improperly Sound echoes during a call Your device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored in the device has been lost Copyright
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