Samsung SM-A055F User manual

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USER MANUAL

English. 10/2023. Rev.1.1

SM-A055F

SM-A055F/DS

SM-A057F

SM-A057F/DS

SM-A057G/DSN

Table of Contents

Getting started

4 Device layout and functions

9 Charging the battery

12 Nano-SIM card

14 microSD card

17 Turning the device on and off

18 Initial setup

18 Samsung account

19 Transferring data from your previous

device (Smart Switch)

22 Understanding the screen

29 Notification panel

31 Entering text

Apps and features

33 Installing or uninstalling apps

34 Phone

37 Contacts

39 Messages

40 Camera

51 Gallery

55 AR Zone (Galaxy A05s)

59 Multi window (Using multiple apps

at once)

61 Samsung Internet

62 Samsung Health

63 Samsung Notes

64 Samsung Members

64 Samsung Kids

65 Samsung Global Goals

65 Samsung TV Plus

65 Galaxy Shop

65 Galaxy Wearable

66 Calendar

67 Reminder (Receiving notifications

for to-do items)

68 Voice Recorder

68 My Files (Checking and managing

the files)

68 Clock

69 Calculator

69 Game Launcher

70 SmartThings

70 Sharing content

72 Google apps

Table of Contents

96 Advanced features

97 Motions and gestures

97 Dual Messenger

98 Digital Wellbeing and parental

controls

99 Battery and device care

99 Optimising your device

99 Battery

100 Storage

100 Memory

100 Device protection

100 Auto optimisation

100 Software update

101 Diagnostics

101 Maintenance mode

101 Ultra data saving

101 Apps

102 General management

103 Accessibility

104 Software update

104 Remote support

105 About phone

Usage notices

106 Precautions for using the device

108 Notes on package contents and

accessories

109 Device overheating situations and

solutions

Appendix

113 Troubleshooting

118 Removing the battery

Settings

73 Introduction

73 Samsung account

73 Connections

75 Wi-Fi

76 Bluetooth

77 NFC and contactless payments

(NFC-enabled models)

78 Data saver

79 Allowed networks for apps

79 Mobile Hotspot

80 More connection settings

81 Connected devices

81 Modes and Routines

81 Using modes

82 Using routines

83 Sounds and vibration

84 Sound quality and effects

84 Separate app sound

84 Notifications

85 Display

86 Wallpaper and style

86 Themes

86 Home screen

87 Lock screen

88 Smart Lock

88 Security and privacy

89 Face recognition

91 Fingerprint recognition

(Galaxy A05s)

93 Location

93 Safety and emergency

94 Accounts and backup

95 Samsung Cloud

96 Google

Getting started

Device layout and functions

▶

Galaxy A05:

Proximity/Light sensor

Side button

Volume button

Touch screen

Headphone jack

Front camera

Speaker

Multipurpose jack

(USB Type-C)

SIM card / microSD

card tray

Getting started

Rear camera

Flash

Microphone

Main antenna

Speaker

Microphone

GPS antenna

Getting started

▶

Galaxy A05s:

Proximity/Light sensor

Side button

(Fingerprint

recognition sensor)

Volume button

Touch screen

Headphone jack

Front camera

Speaker

Multipurpose jack

(USB Type-C)

SIM card / microSD

card tray

NFC antenna

Rear camera

Main antenna

Microphone

Speaker

GPS antenna

Flash

Microphone

Getting started

•

When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using

speakerphone, do not place the device close to your ears.

•

Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as direct

sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, such as direct

sunlight, the camera image sensor may be damaged. A damaged image sensor is

irreparable and will cause dots or spots in pictures.

•

If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk

of injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service

Centre or an authorised service centre.

•

If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, or if these

parts are covered, the device’s sound may become quiet or certain features may

not work. If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp

object, the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected.

•

Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:

‒

If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device

‒

If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device

‒

If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while

using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection

•

Do not cover the proximity/light sensor area with accessories, such as stickers or

a cover. Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction.

•

Prevent water from coming into contact with the touch screen. The touch screen

may malfunction in humid conditions orwhen exposed to water.

Getting started

Hard buttons

Button Function

Side button

•

Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

•

Press to turn on or lock the screen.

•

Press twice to open the app or feature you set.

Side button +

Volume Down

button

•

Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot.

•

Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device.

Setting the Side button

Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side button twice.

Open

Settings

, tap

Advanced features

→

Side button

, and then select an option you

want.

Soft buttons

Back button

Home button

Recents button

When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Refer to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.

Getting started

Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using it for the first time orwhen it has been unused for

extended periods.

Wired charging

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the cable into the device’s

multipurpose jack to charge the battery. After fully charging, disconnect the charger

from the device.

Quick charging

Use a super fast charger or fast charger.

You can check the connection status of the charger by opening

Settings

and tapping

Battery and device care

→

Battery

•

If fast charging does not work, open

Settings

, tap

Battery and device care

→

Battery

→

More battery settings

, and then check if the feature you want

is turned on. Also, check if the USB cable and the USB power adapter are

connected properly.

•

You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned

off.

Getting started

Charging other devices

Use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with your phone’s battery.

Connect your phone and the other device using your phone’s USB cable. A USB connector

may be needed depending on the other device.

When charging starts, the battery charging icon will appear on the other device’s screen.

The app selection pop-up window that appears on your phone is for data transfer.

Do not select an app from the pop-up window.

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.

•

Optimise the device using the device care feature.

•

When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side button.

•

Turn on power saving mode.

•

Close unnecessary apps.

•

Turn off the Bluetooth feature when not in use.

•

Turn off auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced.

•

Decrease the backlight time.

•

Decrease the screen brightness.

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