Samsung Galaxy S8 User Manual

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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 do...

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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. 

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Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a 
Screen lock.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Screen lock type to select a screen lock and level 
of security:
• Swipe : Swipe the screen to unlock it.
• Pattern : Create a pattern that you draw on the 
screen to unlock your device.
• PIN : Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. 
• Password : Create a password for unlocking the 
screen. 
• None : Do not lock the...

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• Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock 
functions such as Secured lock time and Smart 
lock. A secure screen lock is required for this 
feature.
Always On Display 
Settings
Choose what to display on a standby screen instead of 
turning off the screen.
Note : To turn this feature on or off without going to 
Settings, double tap the Always On Display screen.
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Always On Display for options:
• Tap  On/Off...

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Lock Screen and AOD 
Settings
Configure display settings for the Lock screen and 
Always On Display (AOD).
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security fo r 
options:
• Information and FaceWidgets : Set a clock, 
FaceWidgets, or Contact Information to display 
on the Lock screen and Always On Display 
screen.
• Notifications : Select which notifications to 
display on the Lock screen and Always On 
Display screen.
• App shortcuts : Select which apps to...