Samsung Galaxy S8+ User Manual

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Apps
Lookout
Lookout Security lets you configure and manage key 
security options, such as anti-virus and anti-malware 
technology, a lost and stolen device locator service, an 
application privacy adviser, and a backup service.
 ► From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap 
Featured Apps  folder > 
 Lookout.
Messenger
Reach out to your friends and family with Facebook 
Messenger, which works just like texting. A data plan is 
required to use Messenger.
 ►From home, swipe up to access Apps ,...

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Secure Wi-Fi
Protect your data usage privacy when using unsecured 
public Wi-Fi hotspots.
 ► From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap 
Sprint folder > 
 Secure Wi-Fi . 
Sprint Family Locator
Use Sprint Family Locator to locate any phone on your 
Sprint family plan instantly — from your mobile phone, 
tablet or computer.
 ►From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap 
Sprint folder > 
 Sprint Family Locator . 
Sprint Music Plus
Purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and...

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Apps
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 
Featured Apps folder > 
 Uber . 
Voicemail
Easily manage your inbox without ever dialing into your 
voicemail.
 ►From home, swipe up to access Apps , and then tap 
Sprint folder > 
 Voicemail . 

Configure your device’s 
connections and settings, 
add accounts, and customize 
Home screens, apps, 
and features.
Settings  

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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...

Connections
Manage connections between your device and a 
variety of networks and other devices. 

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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• 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...