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Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a 
glance: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
communicating with a Wireless Access Point 
(WAP).
Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point 
available but you are not connected to it. May also 
display if there is a communication issue with the 
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
 Displays when connected to another device using 
Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to  “Wi-Fi 
Direct”   on page 144.
Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
The Advanced Wi-Fi menu allows you to set up many of your 
device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From any Home screen, tap    ➔ 
 Settings ➔  
 
Wi-Fi.
2. Ta p  
 ➔ Advanced. The following options are available:
 Network notification: alerts you when a new WAP is available.
: allows you to connect to passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi 
Access Points automatically. 
: allows you to sort by alphabet or RSSI.
 Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: allows you to specify when to 
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
 Always allow scanning: allows the Google location service 
and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned 
off.
: allows you to be automatically connected to an 
AT&T Wi-Fi Hotspot as soon as your phone detects it.
 Install certificates: allows you to install security certificates 
that you have on a MicroSD card.
: view your device’s MAC address, required 
when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
: view your device’s IP address.
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Wi-Fi Direct 
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can 
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for Wi-Fi 
Direct.
1. From any Home screen, tap    ➔ 
 Settings ➔  
 
Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi 
field, to turn Wi-Fi ON  .
3. Ta p  
 ➔ Wi-Fi Direct.
Your phone automatically scans for other Wi-Fi Direct 
devices.
4. Repeat 
steps 1 - 3 on the other device you want to
connect with. The steps on a  different model of phone, 
may be different.
5. Once the device you want to connect to is displayed, 
tap on it.
6. The other device has 2 minutes to tap 
Accept for the 
connection to be made. 7.
Once connected, the other device will show as 
Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the 
 icon will display at the top of your screen.
8. Ta p
 for additional options.
Sharing Information with Connected Device
To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the 
connected device, follow these steps:
1. View the information that you want to share. For 
example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in 
your camera viewer or 
My Files folder, then tap the 
Share, Share via, or Send via option.
2. Ta p  t h e  
Wi-Fi Direct option.
3. Tap the connected device  name. For example, 
Android_49a.
4. Ta p  
Done.
5. The file is transferred and the other device will receive 
a screen notification that a Wi-Fi file has been 
received. The file can be found at 
Apps ➔ My Files ➔
Device storage ➔  Download folder.
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Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and shared folder information may differ.
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when 
you touch your device with another compatible device. This 
is used for applications such as S Beam. To activate NFC on 
your device, see “NFC” on page 89.
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content 
to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close 
together. You can beam browser pages, YouTube videos, 
contacts, and more. For more information, refer to  “Android 
Beam”   on page 89.
S Beam
When S Beam is activated, you can beam files to another 
NFC-capable device by holdin g the devices close together. 
You can beam images and videos from your Gallery, music 
files from your Music app, and more. For more information, 
refer to  “S Beam”   on page 89.
Tap and pay
Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment 
application you want to use for making on-phone purchases. 
For more information, refer to “Tap and pay”   on page 89. 
Bluetooth
About 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 devices. The Bluetooth communication range is 
usually up to approximately 30 feet.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off
To turn Bluetooth on:
1. From any Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings  ➔ 
 
Bluetooth.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the 
Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth ON  .
When active, 
 appears within the Status area.
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To turn Bluetooth off:
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings  ➔ 
 
Bluetooth.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the 
Bluetooth field, to  turn Bluetooth OFF  .
Bluetooth Status Indicators
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status 
at a glance:
Displays when Bluetooth is active.
Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and 
communicating with another device.
Bluetooth Settings
The Bluetooth settings menu allo ws you to set up many of 
the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, 
including:
Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth
communication and description
Setting your device’s visibility  (or “discoverability”) for other 
Bluetooth devices
To access the Blueto oth Settings menu:
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings  ➔ 
 
Bluetooth.
2. Verify your Bluetooth is ON  .
For more information, refer to  “Bluetooth”  on page 82.
To change your Bluetooth name:
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings  ➔ 
 
Bluetooth.
2. Ta p
 ➔ Rename device.
3. After the 
About device screen displays, tap Device
name
.
4. Use the keyboard to modify your device name and tap 
OK.
To make your device visible:
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings  ➔ 
 
Bluetooth ➔   ➔ Visibility timeout.
Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other 
devices for pairing and communication.
2. Select a time that you would like your device visibility 
to timeout.
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To show received files:
  From the Home screen, tap   ➔  Settings  ➔ 
 
Bluetooth ➔   ➔ Received files.
A list of all files received from Bluetooth is displayed.
To scan for Bluetooth devices:
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings  ➔ 
 
Bluetooth.
2. Verify your Bluetooth is ON  .
3. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap 
Scan to search
for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices such 
as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process a llows you to establish trusted 
connections between your device and another Bluetooth 
device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey, 
allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the 
discovery and authentication process.
To pair your device with  another Bluetooth device:
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. Ta p  
Scan. Your device will display a list of discovered 
in-range Bluetooth devices. 3.
Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.
4. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap 
OK.
5. The external device will then  have to also accept the 
connection and enter your device’s PIN code.
Once successfully paired to an external device, 
appears within the Status area.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other 
Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations 
may be different, and functi ons such as transfer or 
exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth 
compatible devices.
Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time 
process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices 
will continue to recogn ize their partnership and 
exchange information with out having to re-enter a 
passcode again.
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Disconnecting a paired device
Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection 
between the device and your phone, but retains the 
knowledge of the pairing. At a later point when you wish to 
reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the 
connection information again.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the previously 
paired device (from the bottom of the page).
3. Ta p  
OK to confirm disconnection.
Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur 
automatically if the paired de vice goes out of range of 
your phone or it is powered off.
Deleting a paired device (unpair)
Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection 
record” and upon reconnection would require that you re-
enter all the previous pairing information.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap   next to the 
previously paired device . This opens the connected 
device’s menu options.
3. Ta p  
Unpair to delete the paired device.
4. Ta p  
Rename to change the name of the paired device.
5. Ta p  
Call audio to enable or disable call audio from the 
paired device.
6. Ta p  
Media audio to enable or disable media audio from 
the paired device.
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USB Tethering
This option allows you to share your device’s mobile data 
connection via a direct USB connection between your device 
and a single computer.
Note: You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your 
computer while using the USB tethering feature. 
If additional software or USB drivers are required, 
navigate to:  http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
downloads.
To connect using USB Tethering:
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings ➔ 
 Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot. 
2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your
device.
3. Ta p  
USB tethering from the Tethering menu. This places 
a green check mark next to  the entry and activates the 
feature. A Tethering or Ho tSpot active notification 
briefly appears on the screen.
Look for the Tethering active icon   in the Status 
bar area of the screen. 4.
Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and 
tap 
OK.
To disconnect tethering:
1.From the Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot screen, tap 
USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the 
check mark and deactivate the feature.
2. Remove the USB cable from the device.
Mobile Hotspot
This feature allows you to turn  your device into a Wi-Fi 
hotspot. The feature works best  when used in conjunction 
with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be 
used).
The Mobile Hotspot connectivity is a wireless version of this 
same functionality and allows  you to provide Internet 
connectivity to multiple devices.
Important! The Mobile Hotspot service cannot be active when  device is connected to Wi-Fi. Please disconnect 
your Wi-Fi connection prio r to activating this 
service.
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Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order to use the Mobile Hotspot.
To activate the Mobile Hotspot service:
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings ➔ 
 Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot. 
2. In a single motion touch and slide the 
Mobile Hotspot
sli

der to the right to turn it on. 
3. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and 
tap 
OK.
4. Edit the 
Network SSID name and then write it down.
5. Enable the 
Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you
would like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby 
devices.
6. Verify the 
Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.
7. Enter a new password then write it down.
–Additional options include Show password and Show advanced 
options.
8. Ta p  Save to store the new settings.
9. Confirm the Mobile Hotspot active icon   appears 
at the top of the screen.
Note: By default, the connection is not secured.
Note: Using your Mobile Hotspot dr ains your device’s battery 
much faster. The best way to keep using the device as a 
HotSpot is by connecting to a Charger.
To connect to the Hotspot:
1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target 
device (laptop, media device, etc.).
2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the external device and 
select your device’s Mobi le Hotspot name from the 
network list.
The SSID name for your device’s hotspot is determined by what 
you entered into the 
Network SSID field. 
You can change the name by tapping  Menu➔
Configure ➔ Network SSID and changing the entry.
3. Select this HotSpot and follow your on-screen 
instructions to complete the connection.
4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an 
Internet connection.
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To change the Portable HotSpot password:
1.From the Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot screen, tap Mobile
Hotspot 
➔   Menu ➔Configure.
2. Ta p  t h e  
Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
3. With security enabled, delete the previous password 
and enter a new one into the 
Password field. 
Important! The more complex the password, the harder it will 
be for intruders to break your security. It is 
recommended that you not use names, birthdays, 
or other personal information.
4. Ta p  
Save to store the new settings.
To manage conne cted devices:
This feature allows you to provide MAC filtering on your 
device. This is similar to a “VIP list” where only device on the 
list are allowed access.
1. From the 
Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot screen, tap 
Menu ➔ Allowed devices ➔   (Add new device) to 
add devices to the allowed for connection list.
2. Enter the Device name and Mac address. 
3. Ta p  
OK to save the new device.
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Section 8: Applications
This section contains a description of each application that is 
available in the Apps Menu, its  function, and how to navigate 
through that particular application. If the application is 
already described in another  section of this user manual, 
then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Note:  This manual only addresses  applications that have been 
loaded on your device as of the date of purchase. 
Information concerning third party applications that you 
may choose to download from the Google Play Store or 
otherwise should be obtained from the application 
provider directly and not from Samsung.
Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-
used applications to one of the Home screens. For details, 
see  “Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 29.
  To access the Applications, tap Apps  from any 
Home screen.
Activity Zone
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AT & T  Fa m i l y M a p
AT&T FamilyMap provides peace  of mind by being able to 
conveniently locate a family member from your wireless 
phone or PC and know that your familys location information 
is secure and private.
Note: FamilyMap requires a paid subscription. To sign up for 
service, visit 
http://www.att.com/familymap for more 
information or contact your AT&T Customer Service 
Representative.
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
AT&T FamilyMap 
.
2. Sign on to your Google account if you have not already 
done so. For more information, refer to  “Creating a 
New Google Account”   on page 12.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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