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Table of Contents2
Getting Started4
Galaxy A53 5G | A53 5G UW5
Set up Your Device6
Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance7
Charge the Battery8
Start Using Your Device8
Turn on Your Device8
Use the Setup Wizard9
Bring Data from an Old Device9
Lock or Unlock Your Device10
Side Key Settings11
Double Press11
Press and Hold11
Accounts11
Add a Google Account12
Add a Samsung Account12
Set up Voicemail12
Add an Outlook Account12
Navigation13
Tap13
Swipe14
Drag and Drop14
Zoom in and out15
Touch and Hold15
Navigation Bar16
Navigation Buttons17
Navigation Gestures17
App Icons17
Customize Your Home Screen: App17
Wallpaper18
To Remove an Icon18
Themes19
Icons19
Widgets19
Customize Widgets19
Home Screen Settings20
Easy Mode21
Status Bar22
Status Icons22
Notification Icons22
Notification Panel23
View the Notification Panel23
Quick Settings24
Quick Settings Options24
Bixby25
Bixby Routines25
Bixby Vision25
Gallery25
Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls26
Internet26
Always on Display27
Comfort Care27
Check on Your Kids27
Biometric Security28
AOD Themes28
Face Recognition28
Face Recognition Management28
Fingerprint Scanner29
Fingerprint Management29
Add, Delete, and Rename Fingerprints29
Fingerprint Verification Settings30
Biometrics Settings30
Mobile Continuity31
Link to Windows31
Pictures31
Link Your Device to Your Computer32
Continue Apps on Other Devices32
Multi Window33
Window Controls34
Edge Panels35
Apps Panel35
Configure Edge Panels36
To Configure Apps Panel36
Edge Panel Position and Style37
About Edge Panels37
Enter Text38
Toolbar39
Configure the Samsung Keyboard40
Smart Typing40
Style and Layout40
Other Settings41
Use Samsung Voice Input42
Emergency Mode43
Configure Samsung Voice Input43
Activate Emergency Mode43
Emergency Mode Features44
Turn off Emergency Mode44
Camera and Gallery45
Navigate the Camera Screen47
Configure Shooting Mode47
Camera: Navigate the Camera47
AR Zone48
Single Take49
Record Videos49
Camera Settings49
View Pictures53
Edit Pictures53
Play Video54
Edit Video54
Share Pictures and Videos55
Delete Pictures and Videos55
Group Similar Images55
Take a Screenshot55
Palm Swipe to Capture a Screenshot56
Screenshot Settings56
Screen Recorder56
Screen Recorder Settings57
Apps58
Using Apps59
Uninstall or Disable Apps59
Search for Apps59
Sort Apps59
Create and Use Folders60
Copy a Folder to a Home Screen60
Game Booster60
Delete a Folder60
App Settings61
Samsung Apps61
AR Zone | Bixby | Galaxy Store61
Samsung Global Goals | Samsung TV61
Galaxy Wearable | Game Launcher61
Plus | Smartthings | Tips61
Galaxy Store62
Galaxy Wearable62
Game Launcher62
Samsung Free62
Smartthings63
Calculator64
Calendar65
Add Calendars66
Calendar Alert Style66
Create an Event66
Delete an Event66
Clock67
Alarm68
Delete an Alarm68
Alert Settings68
World Clock69
Time Zone Converter70
Weather Settings70
Stopwatch70
Timer71
Preset Timer71
Timer Options71
General Settings71
Contacts72
Create a Contact73
Edit a Contact73
Favorites73
Share a Contact73
Show Contacts When Sharing Content74
Create a Group74
Add or Remove Group Contacts74
Send a Message to a Group74
Send an Email to a Group75
Delete a Group75
Manage Contacts75
Merge Contacts75
Import Contacts76
Export Contacts76
Sync Contacts76
Delete Contacts76
Browser Tabs78
Create a Bookmark78
Open a Bookmark78
Save a Web Page78
Share Pages79
Secret Mode79
Secret Mode Settings79
Turn off Secret Mode79
Messages80
Message Search80
Delete Conversations81
Send SOS Messages81
Message Settings81
Emergency Alerts82
My Files83
File Groups84
My Files Settings84
Phone85
Calls86
Make a Call86
Make a Call from Recents86
Make a Call from Contacts86
Decline a Call87
Decline with a Message87
End a Call87
Actions While on a Call87
Multitask88
To End a Call While Multitasking88
Call Background88
Call Pop-Up Settings88
Manage Calls89
Save a Contact from a Recent Call89
Call Log89
Block a Number89
Speed Dial90
Make a Call with Speed Dial90
Remove a Speed Dial Number90
Emergency Calls90
Phone Settings91
Optional Calling Services91
Place a Multi-Party Call91
Video Calls91
Samsung Health92
Real Time Text (RTT)92
Before You Start Exercising93
Samsung Notes94
Create Notes95
Voice Recordings95
Edit Notes95
Notes Options95
Notes Menu96
Samsung Pay96
Use Samsung Pay96
Quick Access97
Use Gift Cards with Samsung Pay97
Secure Your Information97
To Use Quick Access97
Google Apps98
Chrome98
Youtube | YT Music98
Microsoft Apps101
Outlook | Office Onedrive101
Settings103
Access Settings104
Search for Settings104
Connections104
Wi-Fi104
Connect to a Hidden Wi-Fi Network105
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings105
Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct106
Bluetooth106
Rename a Paired Device107
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device107
Advanced Options107
NFC and Payment108
Dual Audio108
Tap and Pay108
Airplane Mode109
Mobile Networks109
Data Usage | Mobile109
Turn on Data Saver110
Monitor Mobile Data110
Monitor Wi-Fi Data110
Mobile Hotspot111
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings111
Tethering112
Auto Hotspot112
Nearby Device Scanning112
Connect to a Printer113
Virtual Private Networks113
Manage a VPN113
Connect to a VPN113
Private DNS114
Ethernet114
Sounds and Vibration115
Sound Mode115
Vibrations115
Volume116
Use Volume Keys for Media116
Media Volume Limit116
Ringtone117
Notification Sound117
System Sound Themes117
System Sounds and Vibration117
Dolby Atmos118
Equalizer118
UHQ Upscaler118
Adapt Sound119
Separate App Sound119
Notifications120
Notification Pop-Up Style120
Recently Sent Notifications120
Do Not Disturb121
Advanced Settings121
Alert When Phone Picked up122
Display123
Dark Mode123
Screen Brightness123
Motion Smoothness124
Eye Comfort Shield124
Screen Mode124
Font Size and Style125
Screen Zoom125
Full Screen Apps125
Screen Timeout125
Accidental Touch Protection126
Touch Sensitivity126
Show Charging Information126
Screen Saver126
Lift to Wake127
Double Tap to Turn on Screen127
Double Tap to Turn off Screen127
Keep Screen on While Viewing127
Screen Lock Types128
Set a Secure Screen Lock128
Security: Lock Screen and128
Clock and Information129
Google Play Protect130
Security Update130
Find My Mobile130
Find My Device131
Turn on Find My Mobile131
Samsung Pass131
Secure Folder132
Private Share132
Install Unknown Apps132
Encrypt or Decrypt SD Card132
Set up SIM Card Lock133
Decrypt SD Card133
View Passwords133
Device Administration133
Credential Storage134
Advanced Security Settings134
Permission Manager135
Controls and Alerts135
Samsung Privacy135
Google Privacy136
Location136
App Permissions136
Location Services136
Emergency Location Service137
Account Settings137
Accounts: Add an Account137
Remove an Account138
Backup and Restore138
Google Settings138
Backup: Samsung Account138
Device Maintenance139
Quick Optimization139
Battery139
Storage140
Memory Card140
Mount a Memory Card140
Remove a Memory Card140
Memory141
Format a Memory Card141
Advanced Device Care Options141
Language and Input142
Change the Device Language142
Text-To-Speech142
Keyboard List and Default143
Physical Keyboards143
Mouse and Trackpad144
Passwords and Autofill144
Date and Time145
Customization Service145
Troubleshooting146
Software Update/System Updates146
Reset146
Reset All Settings146
Reset Accessibility Settings147
Auto Restart at Set Times147
Factory Data Reset147
Before Resetting Your Device147
Google Device Protection148
Enable Google Device Protection148
To Reset Your Device148
Disable Google Device Protection148
Accessibility149
Recommended for You149
Talkback149
Interaction and Dexterity149
Visibility Enhancements150
Colors and Clarity150
Size and Zoom151
Hearing Enhancements151
Sounds151
Interaction and Dexterity152
Alternate Input152
Interactions153
Touch Settings153
Mouse and Physical Keyboard153
Accessibility Shortcuts154
Installed Apps155
About Accessibility155
Tips and Help155
Android Auto156
Connect Your Device156
Dual Messenger156
Smart Suggestions156
Medical Info157
Quick Share157
Labs157
About Phone158
Samsung Knox158

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