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General| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | Galaxy Prevail LTE |
| Category | Cell Phone |
| Language | English |
Provides an overview of the user guide and how to best use the phone.
Advises on reading Get Started and Basic Operations for proper phone usage.
Explains that descriptions are based on phone setup and instructions start from the Home screen.
Notes that screenshots may differ and key labels are simplified for description.
Clarifies how the phone, device, and SD card may be referred to in the guide.
Illustrates the phone's primary parts and their key functions.
Outlines the phone's primary external features and buttons with an illustration.
Provides essential guidelines for safely handling a SIM card to prevent damage or loss.
Step-by-step instructions on how to insert a SIM card into the phone.
Warns about potential data loss, damage, and safe handling practices for SD cards.
Detailed steps for inserting an optional SD card into the phone.
Explains the procedure to safely unmount an SD card before removal from the phone.
Provides instructions on how to safely remove an SD card from the phone.
Recommends formatting an SD card upon first insertion for optimal phone use.
Offers advice on battery storage, handling bulges, replacement, and cleaning terminals.
Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the phone's battery.
Details how to charge the phone's battery using a charging head or PC connection.
Explains how to power on the phone using the Power/Lock Key.
Details the procedure to power off the phone using the Power/Lock Key.
Describes the basic tap gesture for interacting with touchscreen elements like icons and buttons.
Explains how to touch and hold an item to open available options on the screen.
Defines swiping or sliding as dragging a finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Instructs on how to drag items by pressing, holding, and moving a finger on the screen.
Describes flicking as a quick swipe gesture for scrolling through lists.
Explains how screen orientation changes between portrait and landscape by turning the phone.
Details how to zoom in or out on pictures or web pages using two fingers.
Guides users through setting up a Boost Mobile account and selecting a service plan.
Explains the automatic and manual processes for activating the phone service.
Outlines the process of setting up phone features and preferences via welcome and setup screens.
Offers an overview of the phone's fundamental operations and features.
Describes the Home screen as the origin for most operations and the Apps list.
Explains how to interact with onscreen elements like icons and keys to activate functions.
Details how to access option menus using More options, app-specific icons, or touch and hold.
Guides users on accessing and navigating the phone's Settings menu.
Explains how screen orientation changes between portrait and landscape by turning the phone.
Explains how to access and launch installed applications from the apps list.
Lists and describes the primary preinstalled applications on the phone.
Describes how to activate Silent Mode to mute phone sounds and avoid disturbing others.
Explains how Airplane Mode turns off signal-emitting functions while allowing app usage without signals.
Introduces the use of touchscreen keyboards for text entry in portrait or landscape mode.
Describes the QWERTY keyboard layout and its features for efficient text entry.
Guides on selecting the Samsung keyboard as the default text input method.
Details how to use the Samsung keyboard, including options for corrections and symbol entry.
Explains how to use Google's voice recognition to convert speech into text for input.
Warns users to remember their Google Account ID and password for access.
Provides options to create a new Google Account either online or directly on the phone.
Guides on signing into an existing Google Account on the phone.
Explains how to download and install applications from the Google Play Store.
Advises users to purchase apps at their own risk and outlines company non-responsibility.
Details the process for requesting a refund for a paid app within two hours of purchase.
Explains how to manually update applications directly from the Play Store app.
Guides on configuring apps to update automatically whenever an update becomes available.
Explains how to quickly turn off the screen and the automatic screen timeout feature.
Details the steps to turn the screen on and unlock it using patterns, PINs, or passwords.
Warns about potential data loss during updates and emphasizes backing up data.
Guides on how to update the phone's software through the System update menu.
Explains how to update online user profile information on the phone.
Describes how to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically.
Introduces the Home screen as the starting point for phone operations and customization.
Explains the availability and navigation of additional Home screens for more space.
Details how to use pinch gestures to view screen thumbnails and navigate directly.
Describes the layout of the Status bar, including notification and status areas.
Lists and explains common icons that appear in the notification area of the Status bar.
Explains how to open the Notification panel by dragging down the Status bar.
Details how to close the Notification panel by dragging it up or using the Back key.
Illustrates the layout of the Notification panel, showing access to notifications and quick settings.
Covers moving, deleting widgets/icons, and displaying the Home Screen menu.
Guides on selecting and assigning a background wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.
Explains how to add shortcuts for quick access to favorite apps on the Home screen.
Details how to add self-contained apps (widgets) to the Home screen for quick access.
Guides on grouping Home screen shortcuts into folders for better organization.
Covers how to dial, answer, and manage incoming and ongoing phone calls.
Explains the traditional method of making calls using the phone's dialer screen.
Describes the gesture to answer an incoming phone call when it arrives.
Explains how to mute the ringer of an incoming call without rejecting it.
Details how to reject an incoming call by swiping left.
Shows the layout of the in-call screen and the available options during an active call.
Guides on making phone calls directly from the Contacts list entries.
Explains how to quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers from the Call logs.
Guides on setting up voicemail, including creating a password and personal greeting.
Introduces Visual Voicemail for easier access and management of voicemail messages.
Details the process for setting up Visual Voicemail, including personalization.
Explains how to easily access and select voicemail messages for review.
Describes how to navigate between voicemail messages without returning to the main screen.
Lists the available options accessible from the voicemail review screen.
Guides on changing settings for notifications, greetings, and other Visual Voicemail preferences.
Explains how to change the main voicemail greeting directly through the Visual Voicemail system.
Details how to change the name or number attached to voicemail messages.
Lists various settings for call management, including rejection messages and TTY mode.
Warns about potential loss or change of contact information due to battery removal or phone malfunction.
Guides on adding new contacts with details like name, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Explains how to save a phone number directly from the keypad to your Contacts.
Details how to view a contact's details by displaying their entry in the Contacts list.
Illustrates the layout of the Contacts app and describes its various features and tabs.
Guides on adding or editing information for an existing contact, including caller ID pictures and ringtones.
Explains the procedure for deleting a contact from the phone's contact details page.
Describes how to quickly share contact information using Bluetooth, email, Gmail, or text messaging.
Guides on loading contacts backed up on an SD card or device storage into the phone.
Notes the requirement of installing an SD card with backed-up contacts before importing.
Explains how to back up contacts to an installed SD card for safekeeping.
Covers sending and receiving instant text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages.
Details how to compose and send text messages quickly on the phone.
Explains how to send MMS messages with attachments like pictures, audio, or video.
Guides on adding multiple slides with pictures, videos, or audio to a multimedia message.
Describes how to save a message as a draft and resume editing it later.
Explains how new text or multimedia messages are notified via ringtone, vibration, or status bar icon.
Guides on opening and reading text messages or conversations from the Messaging screen.
Details how to open and view attachments within multimedia messages.
Explains how to reply to or reply all to received messages.
Guides on selecting and deleting entire message conversations.
Details how to select and delete individual messages within a conversation.
Explains how to view contact details from a message and initiate calls or emails.
Warns that restricting PC email access may prevent receiving Gmail on the phone.
Guides on composing and sending Gmail messages, including adding recipients and subjects.
Lists options for composing Gmail messages, like adding Cc/Bcc and attachments.
Explains how to open new Gmail messages from the notification panel or inbox.
Guides on reading and replying to Gmail messages directly from the Gmail inbox.
Details options available when viewing Gmail messages, such as replying and forwarding.
Explains how to use labels to sort and organize Gmail conversation threads.
Guides on removing threads from the inbox by archiving them.
Explains how to mute long or unimportant conversation threads to keep them out of the inbox.
Details how to delete Gmail conversation threads directly from the inbox.
Guides on searching for specific messages or threads within the Gmail inbox.
Explains how to report spam or phishing messages directly from the Gmail inbox.
Explains how to switch between multiple Gmail accounts within the Gmail app.
Provides instructions for setting up various types of email accounts on the phone.
Guides on adding personal email accounts like POP3 and IMAP from the email app.
Explains how to set up email accounts via the phone's Settings > Accounts menu.
Explains how to open new email messages received on the phone via the notification panel.
Guides on opening and reading email messages directly from the email inbox.
Lists options for managing emails, such as marking as unread or deleting.
Guides on viewing the email inbox and selecting different accounts or combined views.
Details options for managing email inbox content, including sorting and deleting.
Explains how to manually synchronize sent and received email messages.
Guides on selecting options within the email inbox to filter messages.
Explains how to automatically check for new Exchange ActiveSync email messages.
Guides on automatically appending a signature to the bottom of outgoing emails.
Details how to set the Out of Office status and an auto-reply message for emails.
Explains how to receive alerts and notifications for incoming emails.
Describes the enhanced 4G LTE network, its benefits, and connection requirements.
Explains SSL/TLS protocols used for encrypting and securing data sent/received via the browser.
Guides on launching and using the phone's web browser for internet access.
Details options for using the browser, such as searching within a web page.
Explains how to bookmark favorite websites using the browser menu options.
Guides on viewing the browsing history through the browser menu options.
Explains how to use windows to quickly switch between different websites in the browser.
Guides on customizing browser experience through the settings menu.
Teaches how to capture pictures and record videos using the phone's camera.
Specifies the file formats for pictures (JPEG) and videos (MPEG4).
Provides warnings about lens cleanliness, sunlight exposure, and mobile light usage.
Guides on taking high-resolution pictures using the phone's camera.
Guides on accessing and viewing all stored pictures and videos from the phone's Gallery.
Describes how to access options like save, view, send, or delete after capturing an item.
Details options available when viewing pictures and videos, such as zoom and playback controls.
Guides on rotating photos and saving the changes, either as a copy or overwrite.
Explains how to adjust the size and position of a photo using a crop box.
Guides on sending pictures and videos as email attachments via Email or Gmail.
Explains how to send pictures or videos using the phone's messaging app (MMS).
Details how to share pictures and videos with other devices using Bluetooth.
Guides on sharing photos and videos through various apps and social media platforms.
Guides on uploading and sharing videos directly to YouTube from the phone.
Explains how to switch between the front and back cameras for capturing photos or videos.
Guides on configuring various camera settings to suit different situations and events.
Describes the 1Weather app for receiving real-time local weather information and forecasts.
Introduces the airG app for meeting new friends and browsing community activity.
Guides on shopping at Amazon.com directly from the phone using the Amazon app.
Explains the Boost 411 service for accessing various information and local event details.
Describes the Boost Music app for discovering and playing DRM-free music tracks.
Introduces Boost Wallet as a convenient way to make payments and manage cash.
Explains the Boost Zone app for staying updated with Boost news, feedback, and tips.
Explains how to view, change, and navigate through different calendar views.
Guides on adding new events directly to the calendar from the Calendar application.
Details how to select a specific calendar (My Calendar, Google, Exchange) to add events to.
Explains how to display calendar events in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda views.
Guides on selecting which calendars to sync on the phone and their information types.
Explains how to synchronize Exchange ActiveSync calendar events with the phone's Calendar app.
Describes how to check the current time displayed in the Status bar and widgets.
Guides on setting the phone's date and time, either automatically or manually.
Describes what happens when an alarm sounds, including dismissing it.
Guides on using the Google Play Music app to listen to music stored on the phone or purchased.
Outlines the main features and controls of the Google Play Music player screen.
Explains how to organize music into playlists for easy access and playback.
Guides on using Google Maps to locate and map specific addresses or destinations.
Details operations within Google Maps, including viewing location, traffic, and routes.
Explains how to use the Google Search bar to find information on the phone and the internet.
Details how to configure Google Search settings, including changing search information and using Google Now.
Guides on accessing and viewing all stored pictures and videos from the phone's Gallery.
Details how to view individual photos from albums within the Gallery application.
Explains how to view videos from albums in the Gallery application.
Describes actions that can be performed on photos, such as deletion, rotation, or cropping.
Guides on rotating photos and saving the changes, either as a copy or overwrite.
Explains how to adjust the size and position of a photo using a crop box.
Guides on sending pictures and videos as email attachments via Email or Gmail.
Explains how to send pictures or videos using the phone's messaging app (MMS).
Details how to share pictures and videos with other devices using Bluetooth.
Guides on sharing photos and videos through various apps and social media platforms.
Guides on uploading and sharing videos directly to YouTube from the phone.
Explains how to connect the phone to a computer via USB for file transfer and synchronization.
Details the process of transferring music, pictures, and other files between the phone and a computer using USB.
Provides tips related to SD card installation and avoiding data removal during transfers.
Guides on enabling Wi-Fi and connecting to available wireless networks.
Explains how to manually configure Wi-Fi connection options and advanced settings.
Details how to remove a previously connected Wi-Fi network from the phone's saved networks.
Explains how to use Wi-Fi Direct for direct device-to-device connections without a network.
Details the steps to configure and enable the phone's Wi-Fi hotspot feature.
Explains how to connect other devices to the phone's Wi-Fi hotspot.
Guides on sharing the phone's internet connection with other devices via Bluetooth.
Offers advice on common Bluetooth usage issues, compatibility, and display issues.
Lists Bluetooth functions like audio output, hands-free calls, and data exchange.
Details how to enable or disable the phone's Bluetooth capabilities via settings.
Guides on searching for and pairing nearby Bluetooth devices with the phone.
Explains how to unpair a previously connected Bluetooth device from the phone.
Guides on connecting to an already paired Bluetooth device for audio or calls.
Details how to transfer information like contacts, images, and audio files via Bluetooth.
Explains how to accept incoming files sent via Bluetooth, such as contact data.
Provides an overview of top-level categories available in the phone's Settings menu.
Guides on how to access the phone's main Settings menu from the Home screen.
Details operations for Bluetooth, including enabling discovery and pairing devices.
Guides on searching for and pairing nearby Bluetooth devices with the phone.
Covers advanced configuration options for the phone's hotspot feature.
Details how to view mobile and Wi-Fi data usage, set limits, and enable restrictions.
Guides on enabling location services, which are required for features needing location assistance.
Explains how to change the methods used by the phone to determine its location.
Guides on adding and setting up a compatible printer for printing from the phone.
Details how to add a printer to a print service and configure its settings.
Lists options for default messaging app, VPN, and mobile networks.
Guides on choosing the default messaging app for sending and receiving messages.
Details options for network selection and data service configuration.
Explains prerequisites for establishing a VPN connection, such as Wi-Fi or data connection.
Guides on setting up secure credential storage, necessary for installing security certificates.
Details how to add a VPN connection to the phone using the More networks settings menu.
Explains the simple process of connecting to and disconnecting from an established VPN connection.
Lists options for configuring phone audio, including ringtones, alerts, and tap tones.
Guides on setting sound options like volume, ringtones, and notification tones.
Lists display settings that can be configured, such as wallpaper and brightness.
Guides on accessing and adjusting the phone's display settings.
Guides on selecting the TouchWiz home display theme or a custom display theme.
Explains how to increase phone security by creating a screen lock with pattern, PIN, or password.
Guides on navigating to the Lock screen settings menu.
Details how to set up and use the swipe gesture for unlocking the phone screen.
Guides on drawing a pattern to unlock the phone screen for security.
Explains how to set and use a PIN code for unlocking the phone screen.
Guides on setting and using a password for the highest level of screen lock security.
Details the steps to turn off the current screen lock security feature.
Lists various configurable options available within the Lock screen settings menu.
Lists settings for call management, including rejection messages and voicemail.
Outlines settings for downloaded, SD card, and running apps.
Guides on accessing application settings and viewing details or additional options for apps.
Guides on adding new accounts for email, social networking, and picture/video sharing.
Explains how to access and manage settings for already added accounts on the phone.
Lists options for backing up phone data and settings, and performing resets.
Guides on navigating to the Backup and reset menu to configure backup and reset settings.
Details the process of performing a factory data reset, which erases all phone data.
Lists various accessibility options that can be configured for users with disabilities.
Guides on accessing and setting available accessibility options on the phone.
Lists options for setting phone language, keyboards, and input methods.
Guides on accessing and adjusting language and input settings.
Explains how to select the primary language for the phone's display and menus.
Details various language and input adjustments, including display language and keyboard options.
Lists options for setting the phone's date and time automatically or manually.
Guides on accessing and adjusting the phone's date and time settings.
Details how to enable Ultra Power Saving Mode to conserve battery life by limiting app usage and features.
Explains how to disable Ultra Power Saving Mode and return the phone to normal power mode.
Lists options for managing internal storage and the microSD card, including total space and available space.
Guides on accessing the Storage settings menu to view memory usage and manage storage.
Provides instructions for installing an optional microSD card into the phone.
Details the procedure for safely removing an optional microSD card from the phone.
Warns about data loss and guides on formatting a microSD card for phone use.
Explains the necessity of unmounting a microSD card before removal to prevent data corruption.
Lists security settings like device administrators, unknown sources, and encryption options.
Guides on accessing the Security settings menu to configure protection features.
Explains the Activate this device menu for phone activation and checking service status.
Lists items available in the About Device menu, including software version and legal information.
Guides on accessing the About Device menu to view phone information and updates.
Provides solutions for common phone issues, covering freezing, instability, and connectivity problems.
Offers initial troubleshooting steps for common phone problems like freezing or instability.
Guides on accessing account information, checking minutes, and managing plans.
Explains how to access account information and tools via Boost Zone on the phone.
Directs users to boostmobile.com for account management, including logging in with phone number and PIN.
Provides the Boost Customer Care phone number for assistance.
Explains how to pay for Re-Boost services using cash at authorized retailers.
Guides on adding money to the account using a credit/debit card via phone or website.
Describes the Auto Re-Boost feature for maintaining account activity with recurring payments.
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