Samsung Galaxy S8 User Manual

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Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully 
utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, 
Google Duo, and the Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set 
up your existing Google Account or create a new 
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your 
Google Account on your device at any time, use 
Accounts settings. 
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts >...

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Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically 
activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security 
feature. 
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the 
device. 
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts >  Accounts > 
Google .
• If you have more than one Google Account set 
up on your device, tap an account name. Repeat 
this process to remove each Google Account....

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Add an Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email 
accounts in one app. 
When you turn on your device for the first time, set 
up your existing email account or create a new email 
account.
– or –
To create a new email account or set up your email 
account on your device at any time, use Accounts 
settings. 
1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts >  Accounts.
3. Tap  Add account >  Email.
Activation and Service
Before using...

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4. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your 
plan and select a payment method.
5. Follow the activation instructions below and you’ll 
be able to start using your phone.
Activate Your Phone
After setting up your account on virginmobileusa.com, 
simply turn your device on. Your device is designed 
to activate automatically. If you are swapping from 
another Virgin Mobile device to a new one, be sure 
to turn off the old device before swapping the serial 
number (MEID). Once...

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Transfer Data from Your Old Device
Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, and 
other content from your old device. You can also use 
the included USB connector to copy content quickly 
and easily from your old device, without installing the 
Smart Switch app.
Note : The USB option must be set to Media device 
(MTP) on the other device. Transferring content with 
a USB cable may increase battery consumption. Make 
sure your battery is fully charged. 
1. Select Smart Switch...

Learn About 
Your Device
Learn some of the key features of your 
mobile device, including the screens 
and icons, as well as how to navigate the 
device and enter text using the keyboard. 

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Front View
Earpiece
Front camera
Iris detection LED Iris scanner
Power key
Volume keys
Bixby key
Proximity sensors 

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• Front camera: Takes pictures and records videos 
while facing the screen, and allows you to video 
conference.
• Iris scanner : Scan your iris to unlock your phone.
• Power key: Turn the phone or screen on or off, 
enable Emergency mode, or restart the phone.
• Bixby key : Activate Hello Bixby.
• Volume keys : Adjust the ringtone or media volume 
or adjust the voice volume during a call.
• Iris detection LED : Detect your iris when using the 
iris scanner.
• Proximity sensors...

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Back View
USB charger/Accessory port
Headset jack
Fingerprint sensor Rear camera
Microphone SpeakerFlash
Microphone
Heart rate sensor 

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• Rear camera: Take pictures and videos.
• Fingerprint sensor : Unlock your phone using your 
fingerprint.
• Headset jack : Plug in a headset for convenient, 
hands-free conversations.
• USB charger/Accessory port : Connect the phone to 
the charger using a USB cable.
• Microphone : Transmit your voice for phone calls 
or record your voice or ambient sounds for voice 
recordings and videos. There are two microphones, 
one on the top and one on the bottom.
• Speaker : Play...