Samsung Galaxy S8 User Manual

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Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully 
utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, 
Google Duo, and the Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set 
up your existing Google Account or create a new 
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your 
Google Account on your device at any time, use 
Accounts settings. 
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts >  Accounts.
3. Tap  Add account >  Google.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, 
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset 
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using 
your device if it is reset to factory settings without your 
permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen 
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone 
with your Google Account username and password can 
use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory 
data reset if you do not have your Google Account 
username and password. For more information, see 
“Factory Data Reset” on page  216.
Caution : Before shipping your device back to Samsung 
or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service 
center, you should remove your Google Account before 
resetting the device back to factory settings. For more 
information, visit  samsung.com/us/support/frp .  
						

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Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically 
activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security 
feature. 
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the 
device. 
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts >  Accounts > 
Google .
• If you have more than one Google Account set 
up on your device, tap an account name. Repeat 
this process to remove each Google Account.
3. Tap  More options > Remove account .
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung 
content and apps on your device. When you turn on 
your device for the first time, set up your existing 
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
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To create a new Samsung account or set up your 
Samsung account on your device at any time, use 
Accounts settings.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts >  Accounts.
3. Tap  Add account >  Samsung account . 
						

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Add an Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email 
accounts in one app. 
When you turn on your device for the first time, set 
up your existing email account or create a new email 
account.
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To create a new email account or set up your email 
account on your device at any time, use Accounts 
settings. 
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts >  Accounts.
3. Tap  Add account >  Email.
Activation and Service
Before using your phone, you must set up your service 
with Virgin Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial 
numbers (MEID and ICC ID). These numbers can be 
found on the phone’s packaging.
For more information about your Virgin Mobile account, 
see “Virgin Mobile Account Information and Help” on 
page 249.
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan
Set up your Virgin Mobile account.
1. From your computer, visit  virginmobileusa.com and 
click Activate .
2. Choose an activation option and click Next . Then 
enter your zip code and click Next .
3. When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID) 
printed on the sticker located on the back of your 
phone in the battery compartment. This number 
can also be found on the bottom panel of the 
phone’s package. 
						

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4. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your 
plan and select a payment method.
5. Follow the activation instructions below and you’ll 
be able to start using your phone.
Activate Your Phone
After setting up your account on virginmobileusa.com, 
simply turn your device on. Your device is designed 
to activate automatically. If you are swapping from 
another Virgin Mobile device to a new one, be sure 
to turn off the old device before swapping the serial 
number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn 
on the new device and the programming information 
will be pushed to your device automatically.
Voicemail Setup
Follow the instructions below to set up voicemail on 
your phone. Your phone automatically transfers all 
unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone 
is in use or turned off.
1. From home, tap   Phone  >  Voicemail .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
• Create your passcode.
• Record your name announcement.
• Record your greeting.
Important : Voicemail Passcode — It is strongly 
recommended that you create a passcode when setting 
up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized 
access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to 
your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. 
						

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Transfer Data from Your Old Device
Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and 
other content from your old device. You can also use 
the included USB connector to copy content quickly 
and easily from your old device, without installing the 
Smart Switch app.
Note : The USB option must be set to Media device 
(MTP) on the other device. Transferring content with 
a USB cable may increase battery consumption. Make 
sure your battery is fully charged. 
1. Select Smart Switch during setup.
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From home, swipe up to access Apps > 
 Settings  > 
Cloud and accounts >  Smart Switch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to 
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information 
and to learn how to use the USB connector to transfer 
content faster. 
						

							Learn About 
Your Device
Learn some of the key features of your 
mobile device, including the screens 
and icons, as well as how to navigate the 
device and enter text using the keyboard. 
						

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Front View
Earpiece
Front camera
Iris detection LED Iris scanner
Power key
Volume keys
Bixby key
Proximity sensors 
						

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• Front camera: Takes pictures and records videos 
while facing the screen, and allows you to video 
conference.
• Iris scanner : Scan your iris to unlock your phone.
• Power key: Turn the phone or screen on or off, 
enable Emergency mode, or restart the phone.
• Bixby key : Activate Hello Bixby.
• Volume keys : Adjust the ringtone or media volume 
or adjust the voice volume during a call.
• Iris detection LED : Detect your iris when using the 
iris scanner.
• Proximity sensors : Detect when objects are close 
to the screen. For example, when you hold the 
phone to your ear while on a phone call, the sensors 
temporarily lock the screen to prevent accidental 
screen touches.
• Earpiece : Listen to calls and automated prompts 
when using the phone. 
						

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Back View
USB charger/Accessory port
Headset jack
Fingerprint sensor Rear camera
Microphone SpeakerFlash
Microphone
Heart rate sensor 
						

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• Rear camera: Take pictures and videos.
• Fingerprint sensor : Unlock your phone using your 
fingerprint.
• Headset jack : Plug in a headset for convenient, 
hands-free conversations.
• USB charger/Accessory port : Connect the phone to 
the charger using a USB cable.
• Microphone : Transmit your voice for phone calls 
or record your voice or ambient sounds for voice 
recordings and videos. There are two microphones, 
one on the top and one on the bottom.
• Speaker : Play ringtones and sounds. The speaker 
also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone 
mode.
• Heart rate sensor : View your heart rate. 
• Flash: Help illuminate subjects in low- light 
environments when the camera is focusing and 
capturing a picture or video.