Samsung Galaxy S8+ User Manual

Settings214
Storage
The Storage settings menu lets you manage internal 
and optional installed SD card (not included) storage 
on your phone.
Access Storage Settings
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  Device maintenance  > 
Storage .
3. View memory usage for the different types of 
information stored in your phone’s memory. 
4. Tap an item for more information.
Note : Tap Clean now to free up storage space by 
removing unneeded files.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory...

Settings215
Remove a Memory Card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on 
the memory card, unmount the card before removing it 
from the device.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  Device maintenance  > 
Storage .
3. Tap  More options > Storage settings .
4. Under Portable storage , tap your SD card, and then 
tap  Unmount .
5. Remove your memory card from the device.
Format a Memory Card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back 
up your music and photo...

Settings216
Memory
Check the amount of available memory. You can close 
background apps and reduce the amount of memory 
you are using to speed up your device.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  Device maintenance  > 
Memory .
• The used and available memory are shown.
3. To free up as much RAM as possible, tap  Clean now 
and follow the prompts.
• The selected apps and services in the list will be 
closed.
Language and Input
Your phone’s language and input settings let you select...

Settings217
Select the Default Language for 
Your Phone
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
Language and input .
3. Tap Language  > Add language .
4. Tap an available language.
Language and Input Options
Some of the language and input options are detailed 
below.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
Language and input .
3. Set options:
• Language: Tap a language to assign it.
• Virtual keyboard : Configure your...

Settings218
Date and Time
Use the Date and Time settings menu either to 
automatically use the network‑provided date and time 
or manually set these values, as well as select time and 
date format options.
Access Date and Time Options
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
Date and time . 
3. Set available date and time options.
Report Diagnostic 
Information
This feature sends diagnostic information about your 
device when you are having technical problems.
1....

Settings219
Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi‑Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth 
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
Reset  > Reset network settings .
3. Tap Reset settings , and confirm when prompted.
Factory Data Reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all 
data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the 
device, including Google or other account settings, 
system and...

Settings220
To reset your device:
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps
.
2. Tap  Settings >  General management  > 
Reset > Factory data reset .
3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the 
reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set 
up your device.
Note : Unless you removed all Google Accounts from 
the phone before performing the Factory data reset, 
you will need to sign in to the Google Account that was 
previously assigned to the phone to complete setup.
Auto Restart...

Settings221
System Updates
Keep your phone up‑to‑date with the latest software.
Update Your Phone
From time to time, updates may become available for 
your phone. 
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings >  System updates  > 
Download updates manually .
Software Update Cautions
• During update: The phone cannot be used until the 
software update is complete. It may take time to 
update your phone’s software.
• Signal during update : Update your phone where 
signal reception is good, and...

Settings222
Update Software
Once you have backed up all your data, use the 
Download updates manually option to update your 
phone’s software.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings >  System updates .
3. Tap Download updates manually .
Alternatively, you can access system updates through 
the notification panel.
1. Pull down the status bar.
2. Tap  System Update Available  to open the 
System updates screen.
3. Tap  Download  and follow the prompts.
4. Tap Restart and install  to...

Lock Screen 
and Security 
Secure your device and protect your data with Lock 
Screen and Security settings.