Samsung Galaxy S8 User Manual
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154 Apps NextRadio Listen to your favorite FM radio stations on the go with NextRadio. Tune in to any FM frequency in your area and listen to the radio without the cost of streaming music. ► From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap Virgin folder > NextRadio . Playphone Use Playphone to discover and purchase new games. Recommend games to others. ►From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap Virgin folder > Playphone . Prime Photos Store your photos on Amazon’s cloud server ►From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap Amazon folder > Prime Photos . Prime Video Watch Amazon Prime™ movies and videos on your phone. ► From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap Amazon folder > Prime Video . Uber Use Uber to hire a private driver in more than 130 cities and 30 countries. Uber is an entirely new and modern way to travel. ►From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap Virgin folder > Uber. VMU Music+ Find music tracks, ringtones, and ringback tones from Virgin Mobile’s official music store. ►From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap Virgin folder > VMU Music+ .
155 Apps Voicemail Easily manage your inbox without ever dialing into your voicemail. ► From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap Virgin folder > Voicemail .
Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features. Settings
Settings157 How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ►From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap Settings. – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the notification panel, and then tap Settings . Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap Settings. 2. Tap Search phone . • Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you type, settings that match display on the screen. • Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
Settings159 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.” The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to enable your phone’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi network. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi . 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. • To disable Wi-Fi, tap On/Off again. 4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect, enter the password (if it is not an open network), and then tap Connect. • The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For password for a public wireless LAN, check with user’s service provider. • Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected. Note : The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or you instruct the phone to forget the network. Note : Wi-Fi netw orks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks.
Settings160 Disconnect Wi-Fi You may wish to disconnect from a connected Wi-Fi network without turning Wi-Fi off. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi . 3. Tap the name of the connected access point, and then tap Forget. • After disconnecting from an access point, you may need to re-enter the password to reconnect. Wi-Fi Settings Menu The Wi-Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi-Fi on or off, set up and connect to available Wi-Fi networks, and configure advanced Wi-Fi options. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi . 3. Tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. • To disable Wi-Fi, tap On/Off again. 4. Tap a Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and tap Connect . 5. Configure your Wi-Fi settings. • The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For the password for a public wireless LAN, check with user’s service provider. • Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected.
Settings161 Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Using WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a network security standard that allows you to easily secure a wireless network connection between your phone and a router. To connect using a WPS button: 1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap Advanced > WPS push button . 2. Press the WPS button on your router. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection. To connect using a Personal Identification Number (PIN): 1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap Advanced > WPS PIN entry . 2. Enter the PIN displayed on your router. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection. Smart Network Switch Smart network switch lets your phone automatically switch to the wireless network data connection when the current Wi-Fi connection is unstable. 1. From the Wi-Fi settings menu, tap Advanced > Smart network switch . 2. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Advanced Wi-F i Settings The advanced Wi-Fi settings menu lets you set up and manage wireless access points. ►From the Wi-Fi menu, tap Advanced to access Wi-Fi settings: • Smart network switch : Connect automatically to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi connection is unstable. • Network notification : Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected.
Settings162 • Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi access points that support Hotspot 2.0. • Manage networks : Manage your saved Wi-Fi networks. • WPS push button : Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment. • WPS PIN entry : View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable). • Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep : Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi. • Install network certificates : Install authentication certificates. • Wi-Fi control history : View devices that have turned your Wi-Fi on or off. • MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable). • IP address : View your device’s IP address (not configurable). Wi-Fi Direct Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices simply using Wi-Fi, without an access point or using the Internet. 1. From home, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi , and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. 3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct . • Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi are unavailable at the same time. 4. Tap a device with which to connect. • If connected using Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the prompts.
Settings163 5. Accept the connection on the other device. • If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is canceled. • To stop a connection, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel, tap the connected device, and then tap Disconnect from device . Send and Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi-Fi Direct. 1. Connect your phone to the device using Wi-Fi Direct. 2. From an app, tap Share o r More options > Share . • Sharing options may vary. 3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct and follow the prompts. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs, Bluetooth devices with hands-free features, etc. • Audio output : Listen to music and other audio output wirelessly. • Hands-free calls : Call hands-free using Bluetooth-capable hands-free devices and headsets. • Data exchange: Exchange data with connected Bluetooth devices.