Home screen | Samsung SM-G925IZDAKSA guide

Basics

Home screen

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.

To view other panels, swipe to the left or right.

A widget

An app

A folder

Favourite apps

Screen indicators

Apps screen icon

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Samsung SM-G925IZDAKSA manual Home screen

Contents

English /2016. Rev.1.0 Table of Contents Appendix Read me first Basics Package contents Device layout Keys SIM or Usim card Installing the SIM or Usim card Removing the SIM or Usim card Charging the battery Battery Viewing the remaining charging time Reducing the battery consumption Battery charging tips and precautions About Fast charging Fast chargingIncreasing the charging speed Power saving mode Wireless chargingSave the battery power by limiting the device’s functions Turning the device on and off Ultra power saving modeRestarting the device Tapping Touchscreen Dragging Tapping and holdingDouble-tapping Spreading and pinching Swiping Home screen Home screen Home screen options Adding items Flipboard BriefingMoving and removing an item Managing panels Creating folders Moving items Apps screen Icon Meaning Indicator icons Lock screen Pattern PasswordEdge screen Introduction Editing Edge panels Using the Edge panels Editing the Apps edge panel Setting the Edge panel handleHandle settings Apps edge People edge Tasks edgeEditing the Tasks edge panel Viewing missed notifications from My people Adding contacts to My people Edge lighting Contacting My people OnCircle Send fun messages Setting Edge feedsEdge feeds Tap Viewing Edge feeds Notification panel Using the notification panelNight clock Finder Using quick setting buttonsSearching for content on the device Setting search categories Changing the keyboard layout Entering textKeyboard layout Changing the input language Copying and pasting Additional keyboard functions Dictionary Screen captureTap and hold over a word that you want to look up Multi window Opening appsClosing an app Tap to open the list of recently used apps Split screen view Using additional options Pop-up view Adjusting the window sizeMinimise the window Maximise the window Close the app Transferring data from a mobile device Device and data managementTransferring data from your previous device Moving pop-up windows Transferring data from a computer Using the device as a removable disk for data transferFiles Updating over the air Updating with Smart SwitchDevice can be updated to the latest software Updating the device Backing up and restoring data Performing a data resetUsing a Samsung account Using a Google account Quick connect Connecting to other devicesTap Scan for nearby devices Connecting to a TV Sharing content Streaming content on the registered TV Tap Share →Simple sharing Sharing files with contacts Deactivating emergency mode Emergency modePress and hold the Power key, and then tap Emergency mode Play Store Installing or uninstalling appsInstalling apps Galaxy Apps Making calls Uninstalling or disabling appsPhone Managing apps Tap to make a voice call, or tap Making calls from the locked screenMaking calls from call logs or contacts list Making an international call Options during calls Receiving calls Creating contacts manually ContactsAdding contacts During a video call Searching for contacts Import contacts from storage services to your deviceImporting contacts Send and view messages by conversation MessagesSharing profile Sending messages Add recipients and enter a message Viewing messagesTap Send to send the message Internet Reading emails Setting up email accounts→ Settings →MORE →Set default account Sending emails Camera etiquette CameraBasic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Shooting modes Press the Home key twice quickly to launch Camera Launching Camera on the locked screenLaunching Camera quickly HDR High Dynamic Range Locking the focus and exposure Auto modeThis feature is only available in some shooting modes Tracking AF Saving the current setting as a custom setting Pro mode Separating the exposure area and the focus area Selective focus Starting your broadcast PanoramaLive broadcast Before you start Tap to start broadcasting Watching a live broadcastDuring your broadcast, viewers can like or dislike it Editing slow motion sections Slow motion Divide the section into two parts Delete the section Fast motionTap to preview the video Editing fast motion sections Viewing virtual shot photos Virtual shot Selfie Tap Mode →SelfieFace the front camera lens Wide selfie Tap Mode →Wide selfie Interval shot Tap Mode →Interval shotDownloading modes Quick settings Camera settingsCamera settings Applications To hide or show the menus, tap the screen GalleryViewing images or videos View and manage photos and videos stored in the device Deleting multiple images and videos Smart ManagerDeleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Storage Using the quick optimisation featureUsing the Smart manager Battery Creating events PlannerTap Save to save the event Starting S Health HealthCreating tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Using S Health Additional information Voice Setting a wake-up commandUsing S Voice You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command Say a voice command Setting the languageTips for better voice recognition Music Change screen ratio Video Making voice recordings Voice RecorderTap Save to finish recording Playing selected voice recordings Changing the recording mode Samsung Gear My FilesBe muted Icon will change to and the sound will be muted Composing memos MemoSearching for memos Clock AlarmWorld clock Deleting clocks TimerCalculator Stopwatch Google apps YouTube Play NewsstandPlay Games Drive Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Wi-FiIntroduction Tap Connect Wi-Fi DirectTap Wi-Fi Direct Sending and receiving data Tap Wi-Fion the Settings screen BluetoothEnding the device connection Sending and receiving data Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Tap Unpair Flight modeUnpairing Bluetooth devices Mobile hotspot and tethering List Using the mobile hotspotData usage Limiting data usage Mobile networks Using the NFC featureNFC and payment Making payments with the NFC feature Sending data Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it Printing More connection settingsVPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Options Ending the MirrorLink connection Printing contentConnecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink MirrorLink Applications This feature may not be supported by some devicesDownload booster Notifications Sounds and vibration Display Do not disturb Advanced features Themes Wallpaper Lock screen and security For better fingerprint recognition Fingerprint recognition Deleting fingerprints Registering fingerprintsTap Add fingerprint Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember Verifying the Samsung account passwordUsing fingerprints to sign in to accounts Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay Private mode Privacy and safetyActivating private mode Viewing hidden content Hiding contentTap More →Remove from Private Send SOS messages Automatically deactivating private modeAdding primary contacts Managing shortcuts Easy modeAccessibility Switching to easy mode Removing accounts AccountsAdding accounts Registering Samsung accounts Language and input Backup and reset Storage About device Date and time Using the Home key to open accessibility menus About Accessibility One finger gestures Voice Assistant Voice feedbackActivating or deactivating Voice Assistant Controlling the screen with finger gestures Three finger gestures Two finger gestures Adding image labels Using the contextual menuConfiguring settings for Voice Assistant Configure settings for Voice Assistant for your convenience Using the device with the screen turned off Setting text-to-speech features Reading passwords aloudEntering text using the keyboard Adding voice recordings to voice labels Using the high contrast fontTurn on the NFC feature before using this feature Vision Magnifying the screen Using the high contrast keyboardUsing a magnifier Displaying button shapes Colour adjustment Converting the screen to greyscale modeReversing the display colours Turning off all sounds Setting flash notificationHearing Sound detectors Mono audio Caption settingsAdjusting the sound balance On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Accessibility →Hearing Dexterity and interaction Universal switchAssistant menu Accessing assistive menus Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Tap and hold delayEasy screen turn on Interaction control Create a directional combination to unlock the screen Direction lockNotification reminder Answering or ending calls Importing an accessibility settings file Using single tap modeManaging accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a file Your device displays network or service error messages Troubleshooting Forcing restart Resetting the device Calls are not connected Your battery is low. Charge the battery Charge the battery Battery depletes faster than when first purchased Photo quality is poorer than the preview Your device cannot find your current location Remove the SIM card tray from the device Removing the battery Trademarks Copyright