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    							Settings214
    Select the Default Language for 
    Your Phone
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
    Language and input .
    3. Tap Language  > Add language .
    4. Tap an available language.
    Language and Input Options
    Some of the language and input options are detailed 
    below.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
    Language and input .
    3. Set options:
    • Language: Tap a language to assign it.
    • Virtual keyboard : Configure your virtual 
    keyboards.
     -Samsung keyboard : Configure options for 
    the standard Samsung keyboard.
     -Google voice typing : Configure your options 
    for voice input, including language detection.
    • Physical keyboard : Configure options for when 
    a physical keyboard is connected.
    • Text-to-speech : Tap a settings option and 
    follow the prompts.
    • Pointer speed : Drag the slider to adjust the 
    speed of a mouse or trackpad pointer. 
    						
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    Date and Time
    Use the Date and Time settings menu either to 
    automatically use the network-provided date and time 
    or manually set these values, as well as select time and 
    date format options.
    Access Date and Time Options
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
    Date and time . 
    3. Set available date and time options.
    Report Diagnostic 
    Information
    This feature sends diagnostic information about your 
    device when you are having technical problems.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  General management .
    3. Tap Report diagnostic information to enable or 
    disable this feature.
    Reset
    Reset device and network settings. You can also reset 
    your device to its factory defaults.
    Reset Settings
    You can reset your device to its factory default settings, 
    which resets everything except the security, language, 
    and account settings. Personal data is not affected.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
    Reset  > Reset settings .
    3. Tap Reset settings , and confirm when prompted. 
    						
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    Reset Network Settings
    You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth 
    settings with Reset network settings.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
    Reset  > Reset network settings .
    3. Tap Reset settings , and confirm when prompted.
    Factory Data Reset
    You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all 
    data from your device.
    This action permanently erases ALL data from the 
    device, including Google or other account settings, 
    system and application data and settings, downloaded 
    applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and 
    other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is 
    not affected.
    Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your 
    device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This 
    protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. 
    For more information, see  “Factory Reset Protection” on 
    page  14.
    If you reset your device to factory default settings 
    with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature 
    activated, you must enter the user name and password 
    for a registered Google Account to regain access to 
    the device. You will not be able to access the device 
    without the correct credentials.
    Warning : If you reset your Google Account password, it 
    can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with 
    all devices registered to the account.
    Before resetting your device:
    1. Verify that the information you want to keep has 
    transferred to your storage area. 
    2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your 
    user name and password. 
    						
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    To reset your device:
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps
    .
    2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
    Reset > Factory data reset .
    3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the 
    reset.
    4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set 
    up your device.
    Note : Unless you removed all Google Accounts from 
    the phone before performing the Factory data reset, 
    you will need to sign in to the Google Account that was 
    previously assigned to the phone to complete setup.
    Auto Restart
    Optimize your device by restarting it automatically 
    at set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the 
    device restarts.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
    Reset > Auto restart .
    3. Tap On/Off  to activate Auto restart, and then set 
    the following parameters:
    • Time : Set the time of day to restart your device.
    • Day: Select the day of the week to automatically 
    restart your device. 
    						
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    System Updates
    Keep your phone up-to-date with the latest software.
    Update Your Phone
    From time to time, updates may become available for 
    your phone. 
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings >  System updates > 
    Download updates manually .
    Software Update Cautions
    • During update: The phone cannot be used until the 
    software update is complete. It may take time to 
    update your phone’s software.
    • Signal during update : Update your phone where 
    signal reception is good, and do not change location 
    during the update process. Make sure the battery is 
    adequately charged before beginning an update.  A weak signal or low battery during an update may 
    cause the update to fail. An update failure may disable 
    the phone.
    Other functions during update
    : Other phone functions 
    cannot be used during a software update.
    Update Your Phone’s Software
    You can update your phone’s software using the 
    System updates option.
    Before Updating Your Phone
    Updating your phone may result in a loss of saved 
    data depending on the condition of your phone 
    (malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). 
    You must back up all critical information before 
    updating your phone firmware. 
    						
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    Update Software
    Once you have backed up all your data, use the 
    Download updates manually option to update your 
    phone’s software.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings >  System updates .
    3. Tap Download updates manually .
    Alternatively, you can access system updates through 
    the notification panel.
    1. Pull down the status bar.
    2. Tap  System Update Available to open the 
    System updates screen.
    3. Tap  Download  and follow the prompts.
    4. Tap Restart and install  to complete the process.
    Confirm Your Current Phone Software
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  About device .
    3. Locate the Software version  read-only field. 
    						
    							Lock Screen 
    and Security 
    Secure your device and protect your data with Lock 
    Screen and Security settings. 
    						
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    Set a Screen Lock
    It is recommended that you secure your device using a 
    Screen lock.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Screen lock type to select a screen lock and level 
    of security:
    • Swipe : Swipe the screen to unlock it.
    • Pattern : Create a pattern that you draw on the 
    screen to unlock your device.
    • PIN : Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. 
    • Password : Create a password for unlocking the 
    screen. 
    • None : Do not lock the screen.
    • Face: Use facial recognition to unlock your 
    device.
    • Fingerprints : Use fingerprint recognition to 
    unlock the screen.
    • Iris : Use iris recognition to unlock the screen.
    3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a 
    secured lock screen option:
    • Tap  On/Off  to enable or disable showing 
    notifications on the lock screen.
    • Hide content : Enable to hide the content of 
    notifications.
    • Notification icons only : Enable to hide 
    notification details and show only the icon.
    4. Choose a screen lock option:
    • Smart Lock : Unlock your mobile device 
    automatically when trusted locations or other 
    devices have been detected. A secure screen 
    lock is required for this feature.  
    						
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    • Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock 
    functions such as Secured lock time and Smart 
    lock. A secure screen lock is required for this 
    feature.
    Always On Display 
    Settings
    Choose what to display on a standby screen instead of 
    turning off the screen.
    Note : To turn this feature on or off without going to 
    Settings, double tap the Always On Display screen.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Always On Display for options:
    • Tap  On/Off  to enable the feature, and then set 
    the following options:
    • Content to show : Choose to show  Home, 
    a clock, or information.
    • Clock style : Select a layout for the standby 
    screen. This is not available if you choose 
    Home button only .
    • Show always: Enable to show the Always On 
    Display at all times.
     -Set schedule : If you disable Show always, 
    then set a schedule for when to start and end 
    Always On Display.
    • About Always On Display : View the current 
    software version and license information. 
    						
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    Lock Screen and AOD 
    Settings
    Configure display settings for the Lock screen and 
    Always On Display (AOD).
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security fo r 
    options:
    • Information and FaceWidgets : Set a clock, 
    FaceWidgets, or Contact Information to display 
    on the Lock screen and Always On Display 
    screen.
    • Notifications : Select which notifications to 
    display on the Lock screen and Always On 
    Display screen.
    • App shortcuts : Select which apps to open from 
    the Lock screen.
    Samsung Pass
    Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services 
    with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung 
    account to use Samsung Pass.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Samsung Pass .
    3. Follow the prompts to sign to your Samsung 
    account and add your biometric data.
    Unknown Sources
    Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Unknown sources to enable this option.
    Warning : Enabling installation of third-party 
    applications can cause your device and personal data to 
    be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources. 
    						
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