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Hiding content
1 On the Apps screen, launch an app to hide items.
2 Select an item and tap MORE → Move to Private.
If private mode is not activated, follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset 
private mode access code.
The selected items will be moved to the private folder.
Viewing hidden content
You can view hidden items only when private mode is activated.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch 
to activate it.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.
3 On the Apps screen, tap Tools → My Files → Private.
Items moved to the private folder will appear on the screen. For bookmarks, you can view 
them with the 
Internet app.
Unhiding content
1 In the private folder, tap and hold an item, and then tick items to unhide.
2 Tap MORE → Remove from Private.
3 Select a folder to move the items to, and then tap MOVE HERE.
The items will be moved to the selected folder.   
						

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Automatically deactivating private mode
You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns 
off.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch 
to activate it.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.
3 Tap the Auto disable switch to activate it.
When the Auto disable option is enabled, the device will fail to transfer files to the 
private folder if the screen turns off during transfer.
Send SOS messages
In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends 
messages to your primary contacts. The messages include your location information.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Send SOS messages, and then tap the 
switch to activate it.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to add primary contacts if you have not already done 
so.
To send help messages with audio recordings or photos, tap the 
Attach audio recording or 
Attach pictures switch to activate it.
The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service 
provider.
Adding primary contacts
On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Send SOS messages → Send messages 
to
 → ADD. Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to 
add an existing contact as a primary contact.   
						

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Easy mode
Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on 
the Home screen.
Switching to easy mode
1 On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode → Easy mode.
2 Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout.
3 Tap DONE.
Returning to standard mode
Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings → Easy mode → Standard mode → 
DONE.
Managing shortcuts
To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, swipe to the left, tap , and then select an 
app.
To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, swipe to the right and tap 
.
To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap 
EDIT and select an app or contact with .
Accessibility
Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device. Refer to Accessibility for 
more information.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Accessibility.   
						

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Accounts
Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.
Adding accounts
Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the 
best experience with your device.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts → Add account.
2 Select an account service.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync.
Registering Samsung accounts
You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps. You can back up or restore 
data saved in the device to your Samsung account. Register your Samsung account to the 
device to conveniently use Samsung services.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts → Add account.
2 Tap Samsung account.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
Once your Samsung account has been registered, you can use apps requiring your Samsung 
account without the sign in procedure.
Removing accounts
On the Settings screen, tap Accounts, select an account name, select the account to remove, 
and then tap 
MORE → Remove account.   
						

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Backup and reset
Change the settings for managing settings and data.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Backup and reset.
•	Back up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung 
server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.
•	Restore: Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your 
Samsung account.
•	Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
•	Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server.
•	Automatic restore: Set the device to automatically restore settings and app data from 
the Google server when apps are reinstalled.
•	Factory data reset: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data.
Language and input
Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the 
selected language.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Language and input.
•	Language: Select a display language for all menus and apps.
•	Default keyboard: Select a default keyboard type for text input.
•	Samsung keyboard: Change the Samsung keyboard settings.
•	Google voice typing: Change the voice input settings.
•	Voice input: Select a default voice input service. You can also change settings for each 
service.
•	Text-to-speech options: Change the text-to-speech settings.
•	Pointer speed: Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your 
device.   
						

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Battery
View battery power information and change power saving options.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Battery.
The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs 
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating 
conditions.
•	BATTERY USAGE: View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.
•	Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-
saving mode. Refer to Power saving mode for more information.
•	Ultra power saving mode: Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by 
displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app. Refer to Ultra power 
saving mode for more information.
•	Abnormal battery usage: View a list of apps that are consuming an excessive amount of 
battery power.
Storage
View memory information for your device.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Storage.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified 
capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. 
The available capacity may change when you update the device.   
						

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Date and time
Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Date and time.
If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date 
is reset.
•	Automatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across 
time zones.
•	Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network 
when you move across time zones.
•	Set date: Set the current date manually.
•	Set time: Set the current time manually.
•	Select time zone: Set the home time zone.
•	Use 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format.
•	Select date format: Select a date format.
User manual
View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important 
settings.
On the Settings screen, tap 
User manual.
About device
Access device information, edit the device name, or update device software.
On the Settings screen, tap 
About device.   
						

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Accessibility
About Accessibility
Improve accessibility with features that make the device easier to use for users who have 
impaired vision, hearing, and reduced dexterity.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility.
Using the Home key to open accessibility menus
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Direct access, and then tap the switch 
to activate it. Then, select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home key three 
times quickly.
You can access the following accessibility menus.
•	Accessibility
•	Galaxy TalkBack
•	Universal switch
•	Magnifier window
•	Negative colours
•	Greyscale
•	Colour adjustment
•	Interaction control  
						

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Voice feedback (TalkBack)
Activating or deactivating TalkBack
When you activate TalkBack, the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected 
features when you tap it once.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Galaxy TalkBack, and then 
tap the switch to activate it. The device will start voice feedback.
To deactivate TalkBack, tap the switch and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.
When you activate TalkBack for the first time, the tutorial will start after activation. You can 
replay it by tapping 
Galaxy TalkBack help.
Some features are not available while you are using TalkBack.
Controlling the screen with finger gestures
You can use various finger gestures to control the screen while you are using TalkBack.
One finger gestures
•	Tapping: Read aloud the item under your finger. To explore the screen, place a finger on 
the screen and move it on the screen.
•	Tapping twice: Open the selected item. While selected items are read aloud, when you 
hear the item you want, release your finger from the item. Then, tap anywhere on the 
screen twice quickly.
•	Double-tapping and holding the screen: Move an item or access an available option.
•	Swiping to the left: Move to the previous item.
•	Swiping to the right: Move to the next item.
•	Swiping upwards or downwards: Use the most recent contextual menu option or change 
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•	Swiping to the left then right in one motion: Scroll up the screen.
•	Swiping to the right then left in one motion: Scroll down the screen.
•	Swiping upwards then downwards in one motion: Move to the first item on the screen.
•	Swiping downwards then upwards in one motion: Move to the last item on the screen.
Two finger gestures
•	Tapping: Pause or resume voice feedback.
•	Tapping twice: Start, pause, or resume playback.
•	Tapping three times: Check the current time, remaining battery power, and mode. 
To change items that are read aloud, open the Apps screen and tap 
Settings → 
Accessibility → Vision → Galaxy TalkBack → SETTINGS → Status bar information.
•	Double-tapping and holding the screen: Enable or disable text selection mode.
•	Swiping to the left: Move to the next page. In text selection mode, cut the selected text.
•	Swiping to the right: Return to the previous page. In text selection mode, paste the 
copied text.
•	Swiping upwards: Scroll down the list. In text selection mode, copy the selected text.
•	Swiping downwards: Scroll up the list. In text selection mode, select all text.
•	Swiping in any direction on the locked screen: Unlock the screen.
•	Swiping downwards from the top of the screen: Open the notification panel.
Three finger gestures
•	Tapping: Start reading items aloud from the top.
•	Tapping twice: Start reading from the next item.
•	Tapping three times: Read the last selected text and copy it to the clipboard.
•	Swiping to the left or right: Open the contextual menu and scroll through the options.
•	Swiping upwards or downwards: Change the text reading and selecting granularity.