Samsung SM-G973U Sprint User guide

User manual

Table of contents

Device features 1

Wireless PowerShare 1

Meet Bixby 1

Camera 1

Security 1

Expandable storage 1

Night mode 1

Gestures only navigation 2

Water and dust resistance 2

Infinity display 2

Getting started 3

Galaxy S10e 4

Galaxy S10 5

Galaxy S10+ 6

Assemble your device 7

Wireless PowerShare 9

Start using your device 11

Use the Setup Wizard 11

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Transfer data from an old device 11

Lock or unlock your device 13

Accounts 14

Set up voicemail 15

Navigation 16

Navigation bar 21

Customize your home screen 23

Bixby 30

Digital wellbeing 31

Always On Display 32

Flexible security 33

Multi window 36

Edge screen 37

Enter text 41

Emergency mode 44

Apps 46

Using apps 47

Uninstall or disable apps 47

Search for apps 47

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Sort apps 47

Create and use folders 48

Samsung apps 49

Galaxy Essentials 49

Galaxy Store 49

Galaxy Wearable 49

Samsung Health 49

Samsung Members 51

Samsung Notes 52

Samsung Pay 53

SmartThings 55

Calculator 56

Calendar 57

Camera 59

Contacts 64

Clock 69

Email 73

Gallery 76

Internet 81

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Messages 84

My Files 86

Phone 88

Google apps 96

Chrome 96

Drive 96

Duo 96

Gmail 96

Google 96

Maps 97

Photos 97

Play Movies & TV 97

Play Music 97

Play Store 97

YouTube 97

Settings 98

Access Settings 99

Search for Settings 99

Connections 99

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Wi-Fi 99

Bluetooth 101

Phone visibility 103

NFC and payment 103

Airplane mode 104

Mobile networks 104

Data usage 105

Mobile hotspot 106

Tethering 108

Nearby device scanning 108

Connect to a printer 109

MirrorLink 109

Download booster 109

Virtual Private Networks 110

Private DNS 110

Ethernet 111

Sounds and vibration 111

Sound mode 111

Vibrations 112

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Volume 112

Ringtone 113

Notification sounds 113

System sounds and vibration 113

Dolby Atmos 114

Equalizer 114

Headset audio options 114

Adapt sound 114

Separate app sound 115

Notifications 115

Manage notifications 115

Customize app notifications 116

Smart alert 116

Smart pop-up view 116

Display 117

Screen brightness 117

Blue light filter 117

Night mode 118

Screen mode 118

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Font size and style 118

Screen zoom 118

Screen resolution 119

Full screen apps 119

Screen timeout 119

Accidental touch protection 119

Touch sensitivity 119

Screen saver 120

Reduce animations 120

Lift to wake 120

Double tap to wake up 120

Smart stay 121

One-handed mode 121

Device maintenance 121

Quick optimization 121

Battery 122

Storage and memory card 122

Memory 123

Language and input 124

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Date and time 126

Troubleshooting 127

Lock screen and security 130

Screen lock types 130

Clock and information 131

Google Play Protect 131

Find My Mobile 131

Security update 132

Samsung Pass 132

Samsung Blockchain Keystore 133

Install unknown apps 133

Secure Folder 133

Encrypt SD card 133

Set up SIM card lock 134

View passwords 134

Security update service 134

Device administration 135

Credential storage 135

Strong Protection 135

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Advanced security settings 136

Location 136

App permissions 137

Send diagnostic data 137

Samsung Ads 137

Accounts 138

Samsung Cloud 138

Add an account 138

Account settings 138

Synchronize accounts 139

Remove an account 139

Backup and restore 139

Google settings 140

Accessibility 140

Screen Reader 140

Visibility enhancements 140

Hearing Enhancements 142

Interaction and dexterity 143

Advanced settings 144

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Installed services 145

Other settings 145

Help 145

Manage game features 145

Dual messenger 145

About phone 145

Learn more 146

Videos 146

Smart Simulator 146

Tips 146

Samsung Care 146

Talk to an agent 146

Legal information 147

Intellectual property 148

Open source software 148

Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion ofliability 149

Modification of software 149

Samsung Knox 150

Maintaining water and dust resistance 150

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Restricting children’s access to your mobile device 151

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 152

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Device features

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Wireless PowerShare

Wirelessly charge your Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Watch or even a friend’s phone

right from your device. See Wireless PowerShare on page9.

Meet Bixby

Bixby learns what you like to do and works with your favorite apps and

services to help you get more done. See Bixby on page30.

Camera

Enjoy a full kit of pro lenses with an ultrawide lens that provides a full field of

vision, just like the human eye. See Camera on page59.

Security

Use your face or fingerprint to unlock your device. See Flexible security on

page33.

Expandable storage

Expand storage with a supported microSD card. See Memory card on page122.

Night mode

Use a darker theme to keep your eyes comfortable at night. See Night mode on

page118

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Device features

Gestures only navigation

Don’t like navigation buttons on your screen? Use gestures instead! For more

information see Navigation bar on page21.

Water and dust resistance

This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system. See

Maintaining water and dust resistance on page150.

Infinity display

Enjoy every inch of your dynamic AMOLED screen without the interruption of

keys or buttons.

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Device features

Getting started

Galaxy S10e

Galaxy S10

Galaxy S10+

Assemble your device

Start using your device

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Galaxy S10e

Getting started

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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Galaxy S10

Getting started

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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Galaxy S10+

Getting started

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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Assemble your device

Your device uses a nano-SIM card. Your SIM card may be preinstalled or you may be

able to use your previous SIM card. Contact your carrier for more details.

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NOTEUse only charging devices and batteries that are approved by Samsung.

Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your device to

maximize battery life. Using other charging devices and batteries may void your

warranty and may cause damage.

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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

NOTEYour device is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance. To maintain the

water-resistant and dust-resistant features of your device, make sure that the

SIM card/Memory card tray openings are maintained free of dust and water, and

the tray is securely inserted prior to any exposure to liquids. For more

information, see Maintaining water and dust resistance on page150.

CAUTIONTo avoid electric shock and damage to your device, do not charge

device while it is wet or in an area where it could get wet. Do not handle device,

charger or cords with wet hands while charging. For more information, see

Maintaining water and dust resistance on page150.

NOTEWhile charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop

charging. This usually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is

in the normal range of operation. Remove the device from the charger and wait

for the device to cool down. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support

/answer/ANS00076952/.

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