Samsung Galaxy A42 5G - Emergency Alerts

To Next Page

To Previous Page



Apps

Emergency alerts

Emergency alerts notify you of imminent threats and other situations. There is no

charge for receiving an Emergency alert message.

From Settings, tap

Notifications > Advanced settings.

2. Tap Wireless Emergency Alerts to customize notifications for emergency alerts.

Main Page

Contents2
Table of Contents3
Getting Started4
Galaxy A42 5G5
Set up Your Device6
Charge the Battery7
Start Using Your Device7
Turn on Your Device7
Use the Setup Wizard8
Transfer Data from an Old Device8
Lock or Unlock Your Device9
Accounts9
Add a Google Account10
Add a Samsung Account10
Add an Outlook Account10
Set up Voicemail10
Navigation11
Tap11
Swipe12
Drag and Drop13
Zoom in and out14
Touch and Hold15
Navigation Bar16
Navigation Buttons17
Navigation Gestures17
Customize Your Home Screen18
App Icons18
To Remove an Icon18
Wallpaper18
Themes19
Icons19
Widgets20
Customize Widgets20
Home Screen Settings20
Easy Mode22
Notification Panel23
View the Notification Panel24
Quick Settings24
Status Bar25
Status Icons25
Notification Icons25
Bixby26
Bixby Vision26
Camera26
Internet26
Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls27
Ways to Disconnect27
Check on Your Kids27
Biometric Security28
Face Recognition28
Face Recognition Management28
Fingerprint Scanner29
Fingerprint Management29
Fingerprint Verification Settings30
Biometrics Settings30
Mobile Continuity31
Link to Windows31
Pictures31
Notifications31
Link Your Device to Your Computer32
Continue Apps on Other Devices32
Multi Window33
Edge Panels34
Apps Panel35
To Configure Apps Panel35
Configure Edge Panels35
Edge Panel Position and Style36
About Edge Panels36
Enter Text37
Toolbar38
Configure the Samsung Keyboard39
Smart Typing39
Style and Layout39
Other Settings40
Use Samsung Voice Input41
Configure Samsung Voice Input42
Emergency Mode42
Activate Emergency Mode42
Emergency Mode Features43
Turn off Emergency Mode43
Camera and Gallery44
Navigate the Camera Screen46
Configure Shooting Mode46
AR Zone47
Scene Optimizer47
Single Take48
Super Slow-Mo48
Record Videos48
Camera Settings49
Selfies49
Videos49
Useful Features50
View Pictures52
Edit Pictures52
Play Video53
Edit Video53
Share Pictures and Videos54
Delete Pictures and Videos54
Group Similar Images54
Take a Screenshot54
Palm Swipe to Capture a Screenshot55
Screenshot Settings55
Apps56
Using Apps57
Uninstall or Disable Apps57
Search for Apps57
Sort Apps57
Create and Use Folders58
Copy a Folder to a Home Screen58
Game Booster58
Delete a Folder58
App Settings59
Samsung Apps60
Galaxy Essentials | AR Zone60
Game Launcher61
Samsung Free61
Samsung Global Goals61
Samsung Members61
Smartthings62
Calculator63
Calendar64
Add Calendars65
Calendar Alert Style65
Create an Event65
Delete an Event65
Clock66
Alarm67
Delete an Alarm67
Alert Settings67
World Clock68
Time Zone Converter69
Weather Settings69
Stopwatch69
Timer70
Preset Timer70
Timer Options70
General Settings70
Contacts71
Create a Contact72
Edit a Contact72
Favorites72
Share a Contact72
Show Contacts When Sharing Content73
Groups73
Create a Group73
Add or Remove Group Contacts73
Send an Email to a Group74
Delete a Group74
Manage Contacts74
Import Contacts74
Export Contacts75
Merge Contacts75
Delete Contacts75
Browser Tabs77
Create a Bookmark77
Open a Bookmark77
Save a Web Page77
Share Pages78
Secret Mode78
Secret Mode Settings78
Turn off Secret Mode78
Messages79
Message Search79
Delete Conversations80
Send SOS Messages80
Message Settings80
Emergency Alerts81
My Files82
File Groups83
My Files Options83
Phone84
Calls85
Make a Call85
Answer a Call85
Decline a Call86
Decline with a Message86
Actions While on a Call86
Switch to Headset or Speaker86
Multitask87
Call Pop-Up Settings87
Manage Calls87
Call Log87
Save a Contact from a Recent Call88
Delete Call Records88
Block a Number88
Speed Dial89
Emergency Calls89
Make a Call with Speed Dial89
Remove a Speed Dial Number89
Phone Settings90
Optional Calling Services90
Place a Multi-Party Call90
Video Calls90
Wi-Fi Calling91
Real Time Text (RTT)91
Samsung Health91
Before You Start Exercising92
Samsung Notes93
Create Notes94
Voice Recordings94
Edit Notes94
Notes Options95
Notes Menu95
Samsung Pay95
Use Samsung Pay96
Quick Access96
To Use Quick Access96
Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay97
Secure Your Information97
Google Apps98
Chrome | Drive | Duo | Gmail | Google98
Play Store | Youtube | YT Music98
Microsoft Apps101
Outlook | Office | Onedrive101
Settings103
Accounts103
Accessibility103
Access Settings104
Search for Settings104
Connections104
Connect to a Hidden Wi-Fi Network105
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings105
Wi-Fi Direct106
Bluetooth106
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct106
Rename a Paired Device107
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device107
Advanced Options107
NFC and Payment108
Dual Audio108
Tap and Pay108
Airplane Mode109
Mobile Networks109
Data Usage109
Turn on Data Saver110
Monitor Mobile Data110
Monitor Wi-Fi Data110
Mobile Hotspot111
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings111
Auto Hotspot111
Tethering112
Nearby Device Scanning112
Connect to a Printer112
Virtual Private Networks113
Manage a VPN113
Connect to a VPN113
Private DNS113
Ethernet114
Sounds and Vibration114
Sound Mode114
Vibrations115
Mute with Gestures115
Volume115
Use Volume Keys for Media115
Ringtone116
Notification Sound116
System Sound116
Media Volume Limit116
System Sounds and Vibration117
Dolby Atmos117
Equalizer118
UHQ Upscaler118
Adapt Sound118
Separate App Sound118
Notification Pop-Up Style119
Recently Sent Notifications119
Do Not Disturb120
Advanced Settings120
Alert When Phone Picked up121
Display122
Dark Mode122
Screen Brightness122
Motion Smoothness123
Eye Comfort Shield123
Screen Mode123
Font Size and Style124
Screen Zoom124
Full Screen Apps124
Screen Timeout124
Accidental Touch Protection125
Touch Sensitivity125
Show Charging Information125
Screen Saver125
Lift to Wake126
Double Tap to Turn on Screen126
Double Tap to Turn off Screen126
One-Handed Mode126
Lock Screen and Security127
Screen Lock Types127
Set a Secure Screen Lock127
Clock and Information128
Google Play Protect128
Security Update128
Find My Mobile129
Turn on Find My Mobile129
Samsung Pass129
Secure Folder129
Private Share130
Install Unknown Apps130
Encrypt or Decrypt SD Card130
Decrypt SD Card130
Set up SIM Card Lock131
View Passwords131
Device Administration131
Credential Storage131
Advanced Security Settings132
Permission Manager132
Samsung Privacy133
Location133
App Permissions133
Improve Accuracy134
Recent Location Requests134
Location Services134
Add an Account135
Account Settings135
Remove an Account135
Backup and Restore136
Google Account136
External Storage Transfer136
Google Settings136
Device Maintenance137
Quick Optimization137
Battery137
Storage138
Memory Card138
Mount a Memory Card138
Remove a Memory Card138
Memory139
Format a Memory Card139
Advanced Device Care Options139
Language and Input140
Change the Device Language140
Default Keyboard140
Manage On-Screen Keyboards140
Show Keyboard Button141
Physical Keyboards141
Autofill Service141
Text-To-Speech142
Pointer Speed142
Primary Mouse Button142
Date and Time143
Troubleshooting143
Software Update143
Reset All Settings144
Reset Network Settings144
Reset Accessibility Settings144
Auto Restart at Set Times144
Factory Data Reset145
Before Resetting Your Device145
Factory Reset Protection145
Enable Factory Reset Protection146
Disable Factory Reset Protection146
Accessibility146
Talkback147
Visibility Enhancements147
Colors and Clarity147
Hearing Enhancements148
Size and Zoom148
Sounds148
Interaction and Dexterity149
Text Display149
Alternate Input149
Interactions150
Touch Settings150
Mouse and Physical Keyboard150
Accessibility Shortcuts151
Installed Services152
About Accessibility152
Android Auto153
Connect Your Device153
Dual Messenger153
About Phone154
Learn more155

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G - Emergency Alerts

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

Related product manuals