Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual

Sounds and 
Vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to 
indicate notifications, screen touches, and 
other interactions. 

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Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while preserving 
the individual sound settings you have made.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Sounds and vibration  > 
Sound mode , and then choose a mode:
• Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume 
levels you have chosen in Sound settings for 
notifications and alerts.
• Vibrate : Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This 
uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound 
settings.
• Mute : Mute all...

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Vibration Intensity
Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and 
feedback.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Sounds and vibration  > 
Vibration intensity .
3. Drag the sliders to set the intensity for each setting.
Vibration Pattern
Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your 
own pattern.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Sounds and vibration  > 
Vibration pattern .
3. Tap a pattern to preview and...

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Set the Volume
You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home 
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Sounds and vibration  > Volume  
and drag the sliders to set the default volume for:
• Ringtone
• Media
• Notifications
• System
Media Volume Limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You 
can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from 
changing this setting. 
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps...

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Ringtone
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Sounds and vibration  > 
Ringtone .
3. Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it.
– or –
Tap 
 Add from phone to use an audio file as a 
ringtone.
Notification Sounds
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new 
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Sounds and vibration  > 
Notification sounds  and...

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Do Not Disturb
Use these options to determine which notifications can 
make sounds, and during which time periods you want 
to enter this mode.
To activate Do not disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Sounds and vibration  > 
Do not disturb and configure the following:
• Turn on now : Enable this option.
• Turn on as scheduled : Configure Days, 
Start time , and End time to set up a do not 
disturb schedule.
• Allow exceptions : Customize which...

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• Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is 
connected.
• Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the 
navigation keys are tapped.
Key-Tap Feedback
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is 
tapped.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Sounds and vibration , and then 
tap to enable each option:
• Dialing keypad tones : Play a tone when the 
dialing keypad is tapped.
• Keyboard sound : Play a sound when the 
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
•...

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4. Tap On/Off  to enable each option:
• UHQ upscaler : Enhance the sound resolution 
of music and videos for a clearer listening 
experience.
• Surround : Recreate the effects of rich surround 
sound.
• Tube Amp Pro : Simulate the soft timbre of a 
tube amplifier.
• Concert hall : Simulate the reverb of a 
concert hall.
5. Tap  Adapt sound  and follow the prompts to 
customize your sound settings.
Separate App Sound
You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker 
or headphones separate...

Notifications 
Select which apps you want to receive alerts 
from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, 
and vibrations. 

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Block App Notifications
Block notifications for apps.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Notifications .
3. Tap On/Off  next to an app or All apps to enable or 
disable notifications.
Customize App 
Notifications
Customize notification settings for each application 
individually.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Notifications .
3. Tap an app, and select an option:
• Allow notifications : Receive notifications from 
this app.
•...