User Manual
SM-G925F SM-G925FQ SM-G925I SM-G9287C SM-G928C SM-G928F
SM-G928G SM-G928I
Table of Contents
Basics
Applications
Settings
Table of Contents
Appendix
Basics
Read me first
Instructional icons
Basics
Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
When the device heats up during use
Do the following when the device heats up
Do the following when the device heats up
When playing high-quality games for extended periods
Basics
Device limitations when the device overheats
Precautions for operating environment
Basics
Package contents
Basics
Device layout
SM-G925F / SM-G925FQ / SM-G925I
SIM card tray LED indicator Proximity/Light sensor Edge screen
Speaker Front camera Edge screen Power key
SM-G9287C / SM-G928C / SM-G928F / SM-G928G / SM-G928I
Basics
Basics
If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device
Power
Volume
Keys
Function
Battery
Charging the battery
Basics
Battery charging tips and precautions
Reducing the battery consumption
Viewing the estimated charging time
Basics
Fast charging
About Fast charging
Basics
Wireless charging
Fast wireless charging
Increasing the charging speed
Basics
Charging the battery
Basics
Power saving mode
Maximum power saving mode
mode
Basics
Installing the SIM or USIM card
SIM or USIM card nano-SIM card
Single SIM models
Basics
Dual SIM models
Basics
be damaged
Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot
Basics
5 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot
Removing the SIM or USIM card
Basics
Remove the SIM or USIM card
Single SIM models
Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models
Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards
Activating SIM or USIM cards
Customising SIM or USIM cards
Turning the device on and off
Restarting the device
Basics
Controlling the touchscreen
Tapping
Basics
Tapping and holding
Dragging
Double-tapping
Basics
Swiping
Spreading and pinching
Basics
Home screen
Home screen
Basics
Home screen options
Adding items
Basics
Moving items
Removing items
Creating folders
Basics
Using quick options
Managing panels
Basics
Apps screen
Moving items
Creating folders
Basics
Rearranging items
Searching for items
Basics
Indicator icons
Icon
Meaning
Basics
Lock screen
Basics
Using the Edge panels
Edge screen
Introduction
Basics
Setting the Edge panel handle
settings
Apps edge
Editing the Edge panels
People edge
Editing the Apps edge panel
Adding contacts to the People edge panel
Basics
Editing the People edge panel
Contacting people from the People edge panel
Basics
Edge lighting
Basics
Setting Edge feeds
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Display →Edge screen
Tasks edge
Edge feeds
Viewing Edge feeds
→ Edge screen →Edge feeds →→Edge feed settings →Edge feed timeout
Basics
Using the notification panel
Notification panel
Night clock
Basics
Launch Settings Quick setting buttons
Quick setting buttons
Access the notification settings
Launch Settings
Using quick setting buttons
Searching for content or nearby devices
Finder
Basics
Setting search categories
Tap →Settings →Select search locations and select categories
Entering text
Keyboard layout
Additional keyboard functions
Copying and pasting
Basics
Screen capture
Dictionary
Capturing a screenshot
Basics
Opening apps
Closing an app
Basics
Multi window
Introduction
Basics
Split screen view
Split screen view
Basics
Tap to open the list of recently used apps
Using additional options
Adjusting the window size
Switch locations between app windows
Switch the selected window to a pop-up view
Sharing text or images between windows
Minimising the split screen view
Maximising a window
Basics
Pop-up view
Moving pop-up windows
pop-up view
Basics
Samsung account
Registering your Samsung account
Registering a new Samsung account
Registering an existing Samsung account
Transferring data via Smart Switch
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Cloud and accounts →Accounts
Tap →Settings →Remove account →REMOVE ACCOUNT →OK
Transferring data from your previous device
Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct
Basics
Transferring backup data from a computer
Basics
Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer
Device and data management
Transferring data via Samsung Cloud
Basics
Updating with Smart Switch
Updating the device
Updating over the air
Basics
Performing a data reset
Using a Samsung account
Using a Google account
Backing up and restoring data
Connecting to other devices
QUICK CONNECT
Tap QUICK CONNECT
Introduction
Connecting to a TV
Basics
Tap QUICK CONNECT
Sharing features
Streaming content on the registered TV
Basics
Basics
You can also use the following options
Emergency mode
Deactivating emergency mode
Basics
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Applications
Galaxy Apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Setting app permissions
ENABLE
Managing apps
Phone
Making calls
Access additional options
Introduction
Using speed dial
Making calls from the locked screen
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Applications
Receiving calls
Making an international call
Answering a call
Rejecting a call
Blocking phone numbers
Options during calls
During a voice call
Applications
Contacts
Adding contacts
During a video call
Creating a new contact
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
Applications
Select a storage location Add an image Enter contact information
Open more information fields
Tap →Settings →Import/Export contacts →IMPORT
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
Importing contacts
Synching contacts with your web accounts
Searching for contacts
Sharing profile
Applications
Sharing contacts
Merging duplicate contacts
Deleting contacts
Applications
Messages
Sending messages
Access additional options Add recipients from the contacts list
Introduction
Viewing messages
Applications
Dual SIM models
Setting the message notification
Setting a message reminder
Tap →Settings →Block messages →Block numbers
Blocking unwanted messages
Internet
Browsing webpages
Introduction
Applications
Using secret mode
Activating secret mode
Changing security settings
Deactivating secret mode
Setting up email accounts
→→Set default account
Email
Sending emails
Camera
Launching Camera
Camera etiquette
Introduction
Using swipe gestures
Switching cameras
Viewing shooting modes
Applications
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
Viewing filter effects
Applications
HDR High Dynamic Range
Applications
Auto mode
Locking the focus AF and exposure AE
Customising shooting modes
Applications
Pro mode
Applications
Separating the focus area and the exposure area
Applications
2 Drag the AF/AE frame to the exposure area
The exposure area will be separated from the focus area
Panorama
Selective focus
Applications
Applications
5 Tap
Slow motion
Editing slow motion sections
Applications
Fast motion
Applications
Slow motion sections
Editing fast motion sections
Applications
Tap to preview the video
Virtual shot
Viewing virtual shot photos
Applications
Video collage
Applications
Live Broadcast
Before you start
Starting your broadcast
Applications
Watching a live broadcast
RESUME
Applications
Selfie
Applications
Wide selfie
Applying beauty effects
Applications
Applications
Face the front camera lens
Camera settings
Quick settings
Downloading modes
Applications
Camera settings
REAR CAMERA
Applications
FRONT CAMERA
COMMON
Applications
Gallery
Viewing images and videos
Introduction
Applications
Viewing albums
Viewing stories
Searching for images
Creating stories
Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud
Sharing stories
Deleting stories
Applications
Samsung Gear
Deleting images or videos
Sharing images or videos
Deleting an image or a video
Game Launcher
Access additional options Add games
Reduce the battery usage for playing games
Introduction
Using Game Launcher
Activating game power saving mode
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Applications
Using Game Tools
Blocking notifications during games
Applications
Calendar
Creating events
Introduction
Applications
S Health
Creating tasks
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Starting S Health
Using S Health
Applications
Monitor your health and fitness
View health tips
Additional information
Applications
Setting a wake-up command
S Voice
Introduction
Applications
Using S Voice
commands
Applications
Setting the language
Tips for better voice recognition
Applications
Music
UHQ upscaler
Applications
Video
Applications
Voice Recorder
Making voice recordings
Introduction
Applications
Changing the recording mode
Playing selected voice recordings
Applications
Muted sound source Unmuted sound source
My Files
Memo
Composing memos
Searching for memos
ALARM
Setting alarms
Stopping alarms
Deleting alarms
TIMER
Calculator
STOPWATCH
KEYPAD
Google apps
Chrome
Gmail
Maps
Photos
Hangouts
Google
Voice Search
Settings
Wi-Fi
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Introduction
WI-FI DIRECT
Settings
Tap WI-FI DIRECT
Sending and receiving data
Bluetooth
Ending the device connection
Settings
Tap WI-FI DIRECT
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Sending and receiving data
Settings
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Phone visibility
Data usage
Tap Unpair
Flight mode
Using the NFC feature
NFC and payment
Limiting data usage
Making payments with the NFC feature
Settings
Sending data
Settings
Using the mobile hotspot
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Mobile hotspot and tethering
Mobile hotspot and tethering
Settings
Mobile networks
SIM card manager dual SIM models
Settings
More connection settings
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →More connection settings
Location
Printing
Printing content
MirrorLink
Adding printer plug-ins
Settings
Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink
Download booster
Ending the MirrorLink connection
Settings
Sounds and vibration
Settings
Notifications
Display
Options
Settings
Blue light filter
Settings
Easy mode
Switching to easy mode
Returning to standard mode
Wallpapers and themes
Advanced features
Settings
Options
Send SOS messages
Adding emergency contacts
Settings
Device maintenance
Using the quick optimisation feature
Settings
Battery
Performance mode
Managing the battery
On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance →Performance mode
Apps
Device security
Managing the memory
Settings
Lock screen and security
Settings
Options
Fingerprint recognition
Settings
On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security →Fingerprints
For better fingerprint recognition
Registering fingerprints
Settings
Verifying the Samsung account password
Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay
Deleting fingerprints
On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security →Samsung Pass
Samsung Pass
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Registering Samsung Pass
Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites
Tick Sign in using fingerprints via Samsung Pass and tap REMEMBER
Managing sign-in information
Tap Web sign-in information
Using Samsung Pass with apps
Deleting your Samsung Pass data
Tap Delete data
Settings
Private mode
Activating private mode
Hiding content
Viewing hidden content
Automatically deactivating private mode
Unhiding content
Tap →Remove from Private
Settings
BACK UP AND RESTORE
On the Settings screen, tap Cloud and accounts →Samsung Cloud
Cloud and accounts
Samsung Cloud
Backup and restore
On the Settings screen, tap Cloud and accounts →Accounts →Add account
On the Settings screen, tap Cloud and accounts →Backup and restore
Accounts
Accessibility
Google
General management
Settings
Software update
User manual
About device
Settings
About Accessibility
Using the Home key to open accessibility menus
Appendix
Accessibility
Voice Assistant Voice feedback
Activating or deactivating Voice Assistant
Controlling the screen with finger gestures
Appendix
Using the contextual menu
Two finger gestures
Three finger gestures
Appendix
Configuring settings for Voice Assistant
Adding and managing image labels
Appendix
Using the device with the screen turned off
Appendix
Reading passwords aloud
Entering text using the keyboard
Entering additional characters
Appendix
Using the high contrast font
Vision
Adding voice recordings to voice labels
Changing the screen zoom and font
Using the high contrast keyboard
Using a magnifier
Displaying button shapes
Magnifying the screen
Converting the screen to greyscale mode
Colour adjustment
Enlarging mouse or touchpad pointers
Reversing the display colours
Setting flash notification
Hearing
Sound detectors
Baby crying detector
Caption settings
Adjusting the sound balance
On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Accessibility →Hearing
Turning off all sounds
Universal switch
Accessing assistive menus
Dexterity and interaction
Assistant menu
Using the cursor
Using enhanced assistive menus
TOUCHPAD AND CURSOR SETTINGS
Easy screen turn on
Tap and hold delay
Interaction control
Appendix
Using single tap mode
Direction lock
Notification reminder
Answering or ending calls
Managing accessibility settings
Saving accessibility settings in a file
Importing an accessibility settings file
Sharing accessibility settings files
Troubleshooting
Your device displays network or service error messages
Your device does not turn on
Appendix
Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error
Resetting the device
The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly
Forcing restart
The battery icon is empty
Calls are not connected
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call
Sound echoes during a call
The battery does not charge properly For Samsung-approved chargers
The battery depletes faster than when first purchased
Error messages appear when launching the camera
Photo quality is poorer than the preview
Error messages appear when opening multimedia files
Another Bluetooth device is not located
Appendix
Removing the battery
Your device cannot find your current location
Data stored in the device has been lost
A small gap appears around the outside of the device case
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