Home screen options

Basics

On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.

•Wallpapers: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.

•Widgets: Add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.

•Themes: Change the device’s theme. Visual elements of interface, such as colours, icons, and wallpapers, will change depending on the selected theme.

•Screen grid: Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home screen and the Apps screen.

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Samsung SM-G925IZDAKSA manual Home screen options

Contents

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Rev.1.0 Table of Contents Appendix Basics Read me first Package contents Device layout Keys Installing the SIM or Usim card SIM or Usim card Removing the SIM or Usim card Battery Charging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Viewing the remaining charging time Battery charging tips and precautions Increasing the charging speed Fast chargingAbout Fast charging Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions Wireless chargingPower saving mode Restarting the device Ultra power saving modeTurning the device on and off Touchscreen Tapping Double-tapping Tapping and holdingDragging Swiping Spreading and pinching Home screen Home screen Home screen options Moving and removing an item Flipboard BriefingAdding items Creating folders Managing panels Apps screen Moving items Indicator icons Icon Meaning Lock screen Password Edge screenIntroduction Pattern Using the Edge panels Editing Edge panels Setting the Edge panel handle Handle settingsApps edge Editing the Apps edge panel Editing the Tasks edge panel Tasks edgePeople edge Adding contacts to My people Viewing missed notifications from My people Contacting My people Edge lighting OnCircle Setting Edge feeds Edge feedsTap Send fun messages Viewing Edge feeds Night clock Using the notification panelNotification panel Using quick setting buttons Searching for content on the deviceSetting search categories Finder Entering text Keyboard layoutChanging the input language Changing the keyboard layout Additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up Screen captureDictionary Closing an app Opening appsMulti window Split screen view Tap to open the list of recently used apps Using additional options Minimise the window Maximise the window Close the app Adjusting the window sizePop-up view Device and data management Transferring data from your previous deviceMoving pop-up windows Transferring data from a mobile device Files Using the device as a removable disk for data transferTransferring data from a computer Updating with Smart Switch Device can be updated to the latest softwareUpdating the device Updating over the air Performing a data reset Using a Samsung accountUsing a Google account Backing up and restoring data Tap Scan for nearby devices Connecting to other devicesQuick connect Sharing content Connecting to a TV Streaming content on the registered TV Sharing files with contacts Tap Share →Simple sharing Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Emergency mode Emergency modeDeactivating emergency mode Installing or uninstalling apps Installing appsGalaxy Apps Play Store Uninstalling or disabling apps PhoneManaging apps Making calls Making calls from the locked screen Making calls from call logs or contacts listMaking an international call Tap to make a voice call, or tap Receiving calls Options during calls Contacts Adding contactsDuring a video call Creating contacts manually Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your deviceSearching for contacts Messages Sharing profileSending messages Send and view messages by conversation Tap Send to send the message Viewing messagesAdd recipients and enter a message Internet Setting up email accounts → Settings →MORE →Set default accountSending emails Reading emails Camera Basic shootingTaking photos or recording videos Camera etiquette Shooting modes Launching Camera on the locked screen Launching Camera quicklyHDR High Dynamic Range Press the Home key twice quickly to launch Camera Auto mode This feature is only available in some shooting modesTracking AF Locking the focus and exposure Pro mode Saving the current setting as a custom setting Separating the exposure area and the focus area Selective focus Panorama Live broadcastBefore you start Starting your broadcast During your broadcast, viewers can like or dislike it Watching a live broadcastTap to start broadcasting Slow motion Editing slow motion sections Tap to preview the video Fast motionDivide the section into two parts Delete the section Editing fast motion sections Virtual shot Viewing virtual shot photos Face the front camera lens Tap Mode →SelfieSelfie Tap Mode →Wide selfie Wide selfie Downloading modes Tap Mode →Interval shotInterval shot Camera settings Camera settingsQuick settings Applications Gallery Viewing images or videosView and manage photos and videos stored in the device To hide or show the menus, tap the screen Smart Manager Deleting images or videosDeleting an image or a video Deleting multiple images and videos Using the quick optimisation feature Using the Smart managerBattery Storage Tap Save to save the event PlannerCreating events Health Creating tasksSyncing events and tasks with your accounts Starting S Health Using S Health Additional information Setting a wake-up command Using S VoiceYou can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command Voice Tips for better voice recognition Setting the languageSay a voice command Music Video Change screen ratio Tap Save to finish recording Voice RecorderMaking voice recordings Changing the recording mode Playing selected voice recordings Be muted Icon will change to and the sound will be muted My FilesSamsung Gear Searching for memos MemoComposing memos World clock AlarmClock Timer CalculatorStopwatch Deleting clocks Google apps Play Newsstand Play GamesDrive YouTube Introduction Wi-FiConnecting to a Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi Direct Tap Wi-Fi DirectSending and receiving data Tap Connect Ending the device connection BluetoothTap Wi-Fion the Settings screen Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data Flight mode Unpairing Bluetooth devicesMobile hotspot and tethering Tap Unpair Using the mobile hotspot Data usageLimiting data usage List NFC and payment Using the NFC featureMobile networks Making payments with the NFC feature Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it Sending data More connection settings VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNsOptions Printing Printing content Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLinkMirrorLink Ending the MirrorLink connection Download booster This feature may not be supported by some devicesApplications Sounds and vibration Notifications Do not disturb Display Advanced features Wallpaper Themes Lock screen and security Fingerprint recognition For better fingerprint recognition Tap Add fingerprint Registering fingerprintsDeleting fingerprints Verifying the Samsung account password Using fingerprints to sign in to accountsUsing fingerprints with Samsung Pay Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember Activating private mode Privacy and safetyPrivate mode Tap More →Remove from Private Hiding contentViewing hidden content Adding primary contacts Automatically deactivating private modeSend SOS messages Easy mode AccessibilitySwitching to easy mode Managing shortcuts Accounts Adding accountsRegistering Samsung accounts Removing accounts Backup and reset Language and input Storage Date and time About device About Accessibility Using the Home key to open accessibility menus Voice Assistant Voice feedback Activating or deactivating Voice AssistantControlling the screen with finger gestures One finger gestures Two finger gestures Three finger gestures Using the contextual menu Configuring settings for Voice AssistantConfigure settings for Voice Assistant for your convenience Adding image labels Using the device with the screen turned off Entering text using the keyboard Reading passwords aloudSetting text-to-speech features Using the high contrast font Turn on the NFC feature before using this featureVision Adding voice recordings to voice labels Using the high contrast keyboard Using a magnifierDisplaying button shapes Magnifying the screen Reversing the display colours Converting the screen to greyscale modeColour adjustment Setting flash notification HearingSound detectors Turning off all sounds Caption settings Adjusting the sound balanceOn the Apps screen, tap Settings →Accessibility →Hearing Mono audio Assistant menu Universal switchDexterity and interaction Accessing assistive menus Tap and hold delay Easy screen turn onInteraction control Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Direction lock Notification reminderAnswering or ending calls Create a directional combination to unlock the screen Using single tap mode Managing accessibility settingsSaving accessibility settings in a file Importing an accessibility settings file Troubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messages Resetting the device Forcing restart Your battery is low. Charge the battery Calls are not connected Battery depletes faster than when first purchased Charge the battery Photo quality is poorer than the preview Your device cannot find your current location Removing the battery Remove the SIM card tray from the device Copyright Trademarks