Updating android g 360. When do I need to update the firmware

Dear forum users, this article contains information about a mobile device. Here you can download the latest Android firmware on Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos and you can also find out how to get root rights.

You can learn more about root rights. Instructions for obtaining are below.

When do I need to update the firmware

• I would like to install a new firmware to expand the capabilities of the smartphone;
• Recovery after unsuccessful firmware needed
• The device constantly reboots for no reason;
• The device does not turn on.

What firmware do we have

To download the firmware Android 5.1 Lollipop, 6.0 Marshmallow, 7.0 Nougat, Android 8.0 O on Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos read the full article - this is very important. By installing the latest available version of Android, you will be amazed at the new features. And also you can download the official MIUI firmware version of different versions and custom original firmware.

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For installation:

• Download the file with firmware and special program
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• Select the required firmware version
• Follow the instructions from the file archive

Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Duos Firmware Video

SM-G360H / DS SM-G360H User's Manual Russian. 12/2014. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com Contents Read Before Use Network Connection 34 Mobile Data 34 Wi-Fi 35 Tethering and Mobile Hotspot Getting Started 6 7 9 16 18 18 Package Contents Personalization Device Appearance Using SIM or USIM Card and Battery Using a memory card Turning the device on or off Locking and unlocking the screen 37 39 40 40 42 Basics 19 22 26 27 28 30 32 32 33 33 Managing the Home and Apps screens Setting wallpaper and ringing tones Change the screen lock method Transferring data from your old device Setting up accounts Phone 43 45 45 Touch screen Home screen interface Notification panel Launching applications Installing or uninstalling applications Entering text Screenshot My files Power saving function View help Make calls Incoming calls Call options Contacts 47 47 48 2 Add contacts Import and export contacts Search for contacts Message Content me & e-mail Device and data management 49 Messages 51 Email 74 75 76 Camera 77 Updating the device Transferring files between the device and a computer Backing up and restoring data Resetting device settings 53 Shooting 54 Shooting modes 56 Camera settings Settings 78 About the settings menu 78 CONNECTIONS 82 DEVICE 86 PERSONAL 88 SYSTEM Gallery 58 Viewing Content on Your Device Useful Apps and Features Troubleshooting 59 S Planner 60 Internet 61 Videos 62 Clock 63 Calculator 64 Notes 64 Radio 66 Voice Recorder 67 Google Apps Connecting to Other Devices 69 Bluetooth 71 Wi-Fi Direct 73 Mobile Printing 3 Read Before Use Please Read Before Using read the manual before using it. The descriptions below are based on the default settings of the device. The information shown may not correspond in part to the functions of this device. It depends on the region, software or service provider. Content (high quality content) with high CPU and RAM consumption affects the overall performance of the device. Applications using such content may not function correctly depending on the characteristics of the device and the operating environment used. Samsung is not responsible for device malfunction caused by non-Samsung applications. Samsung is not responsible for performance or compatibility issues arising from editing registry settings or changes to the operating system. Attempts to change the settings of the operating system can lead to interruptions in the operation of the device or applications. Software, sound files, wallpapers, images and other content provided with the device are licensed for limited use. Copying and using these materials for commercial purposes is an infringement of copyright. Users are solely responsible for the illegal use of multimedia content. Data services such as messaging, downloading and uploading files, auto sync, or location services may incur additional charges depending on your service plan. We recommend using the Wi-Fi function to transfer large amounts of data. Apps preinstalled on your device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have any questions about the preinstalled apps, please contact Samsung Service Center. For questions regarding the applications you have installed, contact your service provider. 4 Read Before Use Changing the operating system of your device and installing software from unofficial sources may cause the device to malfunction and damage or lose data. Doing so is in violation of Samsung's license agreement and will void your warranty. Supported features may vary or have different names depending on whether your phone model supports one or two SIM cards. Symbols used in this manual Caution - Situations that could cause injury to you or someone else Caution - Situations that could damage the device or other equipment Note - Notes, tips, or additional information 5 Getting started What's in the box B The package contains the following items: Device Battery Quick Start Guide Package contents and available accessories may vary by region and may be determined by your service provider. The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional accessories are available from your local Samsung dealer. Please make sure they are compatible with your device before purchasing. Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Use of non-recommended accessories may result in performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty. The availability of any accessories depends entirely on the manufacturer. For more information on available accessories, visit the Samsung website. 6 Getting Started Device Appearance Proximity Sensors Speaker Front Camera Touch Screen Power Button Home Button Back Button Recent Apps Button Microphone Multipurpose Jack Headset Jack Flash GPS Antenna Rear Camera Volume Button External Speaker Battery Cover Main Antenna 7 Getting Started Not touch the antenna and do not cover it with your hands or any objects. Doing so may degrade the connection signal or drain the battery. Use of a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. The use of non-recommended protective films may damage the sensors. Do not allow liquid to come into contact with the touch screen. Excessive moisture and liquid ingress may cause the touch screen to malfunction. Buttons Button Function Power Recently used applications Home screen Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Turn on or lock the screen. Tap to open a list of recently used applications. Press and hold to bring up additional options for the current screen. Turn on the screen when it is locked. Tap to return to the home screen. Press and hold to launch the Google app. Back Tap to return to the previous screen. Volume Press to adjust the volume of device sounds. 8 Getting started Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card obtained from your mobile service provider and the supplied battery. Only micro-SIM cards work with the device. 1 Remove the battery cover. Be careful not to cut your fingers when removing the battery cover. Do not bend or twist the battery cover. This could damage her. 9 Getting started 2 Dual SIM models: Insert the SIM or USIM card into your device with the gold-colored contacts facing down. Insert a primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 (1) and an additional card into SIM card slot 2 (2). 2 1 Single SIM models: Insert the SIM or USIM card into the device with the gold-colored contacts facing down. Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If the memory card was inserted into the SIM card slot by mistake, contact a Samsung service center to remove it from the device. Don't lose or let others use your SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for damage or inconvenience caused by a lost or stolen card. 10 Getting started 3 Insert the battery so that the gold-colored contacts line up with the contacts on the device. 2 1 4 Replace the battery cover. Make sure the battery cover is tightly closed. Use only Samsung-approved battery covers and accessories with your device. 11 Getting started Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the battery cover. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Dual SIM models: Press your finger on the SIM or USIM card and pull it out. Single SIM models: Press your finger on the SIM or USIM card and pull it out. 12 Getting started Using two SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models) If you have two SIM or USIM cards inserted in your device, you can use two numbers or two operators. Activating a SIM or USIM card From the home screen, tap → Settings → SIM card manager. Drag one or both of the SIM or USIM switches to the right. If both cards are activated, they will receive calls and messages. At the same time, during a telephone conversation using one card, calls cannot go to the second card. Changing the name and icon of a SIM or USIM card From the home screen, tap → Settings → SIM card manager. Select a SIM or USIM card and press Select icon or Register name. Select a display name and icon for each card. Switching between cards When dual SIM or USIM cards are activated, the card selection icons are displayed in the notification bar. Open the notification panel and select a card. 13 Getting started Charging the battery Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery using the charger. You can also connect your device to a computer using a USB cable to charge the battery. Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers and cables. Using incompatible chargers and cables may cause the battery to explode or damage the device. When the battery is running low, the empty battery icon appears. When the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device even if you connect it to the charger. To turn on the device, you should wait a few minutes for the battery to charge slightly. Using multiple apps at the same time, or apps that require a connection with other devices, will drain your battery faster. To avoid disconnecting from the mains or draining the battery during data transfer, these applications should always be run with a fully charged battery. Insert the plug of the charger into the universal jack of your device, then plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Connecting the charger incorrectly can cause serious damage to your device. The warranty does not cover any damage resulting from improper use of the device and accessories. 14 Getting started You can use the device while the battery is charging, but this will slow down the charging process. If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not respond to touch. In this case, disconnect the charger from your device. The device may become warm while charging. This is normal and does not affect the performance or life of the product. If the battery becomes hotter than usual, the charger may stop working. If your device or charger malfunctions, contact a Samsung service center. When charging is complete, disconnect your device from the charger. Unplug the charger from your device first, then from the electrical outlet. Disconnect the charger before removing the battery. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so it must be disconnected to interrupt the charging process and save energy. When in use, the charger should fit snugly into the outlet and be easily accessible. Reducing power consumption The following are a few tips for conserving battery power on your device. By following these guidelines and disabling background features, you can extend the battery life between charges: When not in use, put your device into sleep mode by pressing the power button. Close unnecessary applications using the task manager. Disable Bluetooth connectivity. Disable the Wi-Fi function. Disable auto-sync apps. Reduce the backlight operating time. Decrease the brightness of the screen. 15 Getting started Using a memory card Inserting a memory card Your device supports memory cards with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. Compatibility of memory cards with your device depends on the type of card and its manufacturer. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage the device, the card itself, or the data stored on it. Insert the memory card with the correct side up. The device supports FAT and exFAT memory cards. If you insert a memory card with a file system other than FAT, the device will ask you to format the card. Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards. When you insert a memory card into the device, a list of files stored on the card is displayed in My files → Memory card. 1 Remove the battery cover and remove the battery. 2 Insert the memory card into the device with the gold-colored contacts facing down. 3 Replace the battery and battery cover. 16 Getting Started Removing the Memory Card To avoid losing data, unmount the memory card before removing it. From the Home screen, tap → Settings → Storage → Unmount storage card. 1 Remove the battery cover and remove the battery. 2 Remove the memory card. 3 Replace the battery and battery cover. Do not remove the memory card while transmitting and receiving data. Doing so can damage or lose data, and damage your device or memory card. Samsung is not responsible for any loss caused by the use of damaged memory cards, including loss of data. Formatting a memory card After formatting on a PC, memory cards may not work properly when inserted into the device. Format memory cards only with the device. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Storage → Format. SD memory card → Format. SD card → Erase everything. Before formatting the memory card, it is recommended that you back up any important data in the device memory. The manufacturer's warranty does not cover data loss caused by user action. 17 Getting started Turning the device on and off To turn on the device, press and hold the power button for a few seconds. When you turn on your device for the first time or after a factory reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the power button, then select Power off. In public places, follow warning labels and directions from personnel when the use of wireless devices is prohibited, such as on an airplane or in a hospital. Locking and unlocking the screen Pressing the power button turns off and locks the screen. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a certain period of time. To unlock the screen, press the power button or the Home button, then slide your finger in any direction across the lock screen. You can change the screen lock code if necessary. For more information, see Change the screen lock method. 18 Basics Touchscreen Make sure the touchscreen does not come into contact with electronic devices. The resulting electrostatic discharge can cause the touch screen to malfunction or malfunction. To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not touch it with sharp objects or press too hard with your fingers. The device may not recognize touches near the edges of the screen because they are outside the touch input area. If the touchscreen is left in standby mode for an extended period of time, image trails (screen burn-in) and artifacts may appear on the touchscreen. Turn off the touchscreen if you do not plan to use the device soon. It is recommended to operate the touchscreen with your fingers. Tap Tap the screen with your finger to open an application, select a menu item, press an on-screen key, or enter a character using the on-screen keyboard. 19 Basics Pressing and holding To access available options, tap and hold an item or screen for at least 2 seconds. Dragging To move an item, touch and hold it and drag it to the desired location. Double-tap Double-tap a web page or image to zoom in. To return to the original scale, double-tap the screen again. 20 Basics Scrolling Swipe left or right on the Home screen or Apps screen to move to a different panel. Scroll up or down on the image with your finger to navigate a web page or list of items, such as a contact list. Zoom in and out Spread your fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in on a part. Bring them together to zoom out. 21 Basics Home screen interface Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all the functions of your device. It contains widgets, hotkeys for applications and much more. Widgets are small home screen applications that trigger specific functions of an application to display information on the screen and provide easy access. To move to other panels, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom. For information on customizing the Home screen, see Controlling the Home Screen. A widget An app A folder A screen indicator Favorite apps 22 Basics Home screen options On the home screen, press and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. 23 Basics Application screen The Application screen displays icons for all applications, including any recently installed. From the home screen, select to open the Apps screen. To move to other panels, scroll left or right, or tap on the screen indicator at the bottom. For information on customizing the application screen, see Controlling the Application Screen. Access to additional parameters. Appendix Screen indicators 24 Basics Status icons The status icons appear in the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons shown in the table below are the most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some applications. To bring up the status bar, pull down from the top of the screen. Icon Description No signal / Signal strength / Accessing a SIM or USIM card (dual SIM models) / Roaming (outside of home network coverage) Connected to GPRS network Connected to EDGE network Connected to UMTS network Connected to the HSDPA network Connected to the HSPA + network Connected to the Wi-Fi network Bluetooth enabled The GPS function is on Call in progress Missed call Web server sync Connected to PC Missing SIM or USIM card New SMS or MMS message Enabled Alarm tone Silent mode is on Vibrate mode is on Offline mode is on An error has occurred or the user needs attention Battery level 25 Basics Notification panel Notification panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, icons appear in the status bar states. For more information on status icons, see the notification panel. To open the notification panel, slide the status bar down. To close the notification panel, slide the status bar up from the bottom of the screen. On the notification panel, you can use the following features. Turn parameters on and off. Press and hold the button to view additional options. Launch the Settings application. Brightness adjustment. Select SIM or USIM card. (Dual SIM models) Clears all notifications. Tap a notification to perform various operations. 26 Basics Using the quick setting buttons From the notification panel, you can enable or disable some features. Select the following items to enable or disable the corresponding functions. Press and hold the button to view additional options. Wi-Fi: For more information, see the Wi-Fi section. Geodata: For more information, see the Location section. Sound / Vibration / Mute: Select a sound mode. Screen rotation: Allow or disallow the automatic reorientation of the interface when the device is rotated. Some apps do not support the auto-rotate feature. Bluetooth: See Bluetooth for more information. Mobile. Data: For more information, see Data usage or Mobile networks. Mode max. Power: For more information, see Extreme Power Saving. Mob. point Access Point: For more information, see Modem and Mobile Hotspot. Sync: Activate or deactivate automatic synchronization of applications such as calendar or email. Autonomous Mode: For more information, see the Offline Mode section. Launching Applications To launch an application, tap its icon on the Home screen or Applications screen. To open a list of recently launched applications, press the Application button. and select Close Application Press and drag left or right to close the application. Select to close all active applications. 27 Basics Installing and Uninstalling Applications Samsung GALAXY Apps Use this application to purchase and download applications. Tap GALAXY Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications Search for an application by category or click the word button. to search by keyword Select an app to view its description. Select Free to download. To purchase and download paid applications, tap the button that shows the cost of the application. To change the automatic update settings, tap → Settings → Auto update apps and select an option. Play Store Use this app to buy and download apps. Select Play Store on the Apps screen. Installing applications Search for an application by category or click the word button. to search by keyword Select an app to view its description. Select INSTALL to download. To buy and download paid apps, tap the button that shows the cost of the app and follow the instructions on the screen. To change the automatic update settings, tap → SETTINGS → Auto update apps and select an option. 28 Basics Managing apps Uninstalling or deactivating apps To deactivate default apps, open the Apps screen and tap → Uninstall / deactivate. appears in applications that can be disabled. Select an application and select OK. To remove downloaded applications, open the Applications screen and select → Downloaded applications → → Uninstall. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Application manager, select an application, and then tap Uninstall. Activating applications On the Applications screen, tap → Show. off applications, select applications, and then select Done. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Application manager, scroll to DISABLED, select an app, and then tap Enable. Hide apps: You can only hide apps from the Apps screen. Hidden applications can be used further. Disable apps: Disable default apps that cannot be removed from the device. Disabled applications cannot be used. Remove Applications: Remove downloaded applications. 29 Basics Entering Text Keyboard Layout When you enter text for a message, write notes, and more, a keyboard appears automatically. For some languages, text input is not supported. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Entering capital letters. To capitalize all characters you enter, double-tap it. Delete the previous character. Entering punctuation marks. Move to the next line. Change keyboard settings. Entering a space. Change input language Press → Select input languages ​​and select working languages. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between them by swiping your finger on the space bar on the keyboard left or right. Change the keyboard layout Press the keyboard button. , select a language from the INPUT LANGUAGES menu and select the desired layout. Each 3x4 Keyboard key has three or four characters. To enter the desired character, touch the key the appropriate number of times until the desired character appears. 30 Basics Using the keyboard Advanced Press and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear in place of the icon depending on the function last used. : Change the keyboard settings. : Insert emoticons. : Voice text input. Change of language. Opening the keyboard. Turn on or pause voice input mode. Copying and pasting text 1 Tap and hold the text. 2 Drag or to select the text you want, or select Select all to select all the text. 3 Select Copy or Cut. The selected text will be pasted to the clipboard. 4 Position the cursor where you want to insert the text, then click → Insert. 31 Device Basics Screenshot Take a screenshot while using the device. Press and hold the Home button and the Power button at the same time. The screenshot will be saved in the Gallery → → Albums → Screenshots folder. After taking a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with other users. Screen capture is not possible with some applications. My files Use this app to access various files stored on your device or elsewhere. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Search for files or folders. Access to additional parameters. Browse files by category. View download history. View files stored on the device. 32 Basics Power Saving Feature Extreme Power Saving In this mode, you can conserve the battery life of your device. In maximum power saving mode, the following occurs: Access to applications is limited to the list of main and selected applications only. Mobile data is turned off when the screen is turned off. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions are disabled. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Extreme power saver, and then tap the Extreme power saver switch to turn it on. Alternatively, open the notification panel and select Max mode. energ. to activate. To add an app to your home screen, tap and select an app. To remove an app from the Home screen, tap → Uninstall, select the app with the icon, and then tap OK. To change settings for maximum power saving mode, such as network connectivity and sound, tap → Settings. To deactivate maximum power saving mode, tap → Off. extreme mode. Maximum standby time is the amount of time remaining until the battery runs out (when not in use). The waiting time depends on the settings of the device and the conditions in which it is used. Viewing Help To view the Help for an open application, tap → Help. Some applications may not contain help information. 33 Network connection Mobile data To browse the Internet or share media files with other devices, you need to be connected to a mobile network. For information on the available options, see Data Usage. Dual SIM models: On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage → select a SIM or USIM card, then select the Mobile data check box. You can also open the notification panel and select Mobile. data for activation. Single SIM models: On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage, and then select the Mobile data check box. You can also open the notification panel and select Mobile. data for activation. Wi-Fi To browse the Internet or share media with other devices, you must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. For the available options, see the Wi-Fi section. To save battery power, it is recommended that you turn off Wi-Fi when not in use. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then slide the WiFi switch to turn it on. 2 Select a network from the list of Wi-Fi networks. Password protected networks are indicated by a padlock icon. 3 Select Connect. After connecting to a Wi-Fi network, the device will connect to it every time that network is available without asking for a password. If you do not want the device to connect to the network automatically, select this network in the list of networks and click Forget. 34 Network connection Modem and mobile hotspot About modem and mobile hotspot functions Use these functions to access your device's mobile connection from a computer or other device when there is no Internet connection. The connection can be made via Wi-Fi, USB or Bluetooth. Additional fees may apply for using this feature. Mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to give other devices access to your device's mobile connection. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and mobile hotspot, and then select the Mobile hotspot check box. appears on the status bar. Your device can be found by other devices in the list of Wi-Fi networks. To set a password for connecting to a mobile hotspot, click Mobile settings. access points and select a security level. Then enter the password and select Save. 2 Find and select your device in the list of Wi-Fi networks on the other device. 3 Use mobile data to access the Internet on the connected device. 35 Network connection USB tethering Share your device's mobile data connection with other devices using a USB cable. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and mobile hotspot. 2 Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 3 Tap the USB tethering icon. When the devices are connected to each other, the icon appears in the status bar. 4 The computer can use the mobile data connection with the device. Bluetooth tethering Share your device's mobile data connection with other devices via Bluetooth. Make sure the computer to be connected supports the Bluetooth function. 1 Pair your device with another device via Bluetooth. See Connecting with other Bluetooth devices for more information. 2 On the Apps screen of your device, tap Settings → Tethering and mobile hotspot. 3 Check the box next to Bluetooth tethering. 4 On the connected device, open the Bluetooth settings screen, tap → Internet access. When the devices are connected to each other, the icon appears in the status bar. 5 Use mobile data to access the Internet on the connected device. The connection methods depend on the type of connected devices. 36 Personalizing Managing the Home and Application Screens Managing the Home Screen Adding Items Press and hold an app icon on the Apps screen, then drag it to the Home screen. To add widgets, open the home screen, press and hold an empty area, select Widgets, press and hold the widget icon, and then drag it to the home screen. Moving and deleting an item Press and hold an application icon on the home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move an item to another panel, drag it to the edge of the screen. You can also move frequently used applications to the shortcut area at the bottom of the home screen. To remove an item, touch and hold it. Then drag it to the Delete item that appears at the top of the screen. Create a folder 1 Tap and hold an app on the home screen, then drag it to Create folder that appears at the top of the screen. 2 Enter a name for the folder. 3 Tap, select the applications you want to move to the folder, and then tap Done. 37 Personalization Managing Panels To add, remove, or move a panel, on the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area. To add a panel, scroll left to the last page and press the button. To move a panel, press and hold a panel thumbnail, and then drag it to a new location. To delete a panel, press and hold a panel thumbnail, and then drag it to Delete at the top of the screen. To assign a panel to the main panel, click the button. Managing the Apps screen Changing the sorting method On the Apps screen, tap → View and select a sorting method. Hiding Apps Hide apps you don't want to see on the Apps screen. On the Apps screen, tap → Hide apps, select apps, and then tap Done. To show hidden applications, tap → Show. hidden apps, select the apps, and then select Done. Moving items On the Apps screen, tap → Edit. Press and hold an item, then drag it to the desired location on the screen. To move an item to another panel, drag it to the edge of the screen. To move an item to a new panel, drag it to New Page, which appears at the top of the screen. You can only move folders to the folder pane. 38 Personalizing Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper You can set an image or a snapshot stored in your device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen. 1 On the home screen, press and hold an empty area, then tap Wallpaper. Alternatively, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Display → Wallpaper. 2 Select the screen for which you want to set or change the wallpaper. 3 Select an option and an image. 4 Select Select wallpaper or Done. If using a dual SIM model, go to the next step. 5 Set an image as wallpaper for one or both SIM or USIM cards. Changing ringtones Change the ringtones for incoming calls and notification sounds. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Sound. Dual SIM models: To set a ringtone for incoming calls, tap Ringtones → SIM or USIM card → Ringtones, select a ringtone, and press Yes. To set a ringtone saved in the device memory or in your account as a ringtone, select Add. To set a ringtone for notifications, tap Ringtones → SIM or USIM card → Notifications, select a ringtone, and press Yes. Single SIM models: To set a ringtone for incoming calls, tap Ringtones → Ringtones, select a ringtone, and select Yes. To set a ringtone saved in the device memory or in your account as a ringtone, select Add. To set a ringtone for notifications, tap Ringtones → Notifications, select a ringtone, and select Yes. 39 Personalizing Changing the screen lock method To prevent unauthorized access to your personal information, you can change the screen lock method. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a lock method. To unlock your device, you need an unlock code. If you forget your unlock code, contact a Samsung service center to reset the code. Pattern Create a pattern by connecting four dots or more with a line, then repeat to confirm. Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen in case you forget this pattern. PIN The PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four digits, then repeat the PIN to confirm. Password The password consists of letters and numbers. Enter at least four characters, including numbers and letters, then retype the password to confirm. Transferring data from your old device Using backup accounts You can transfer your backup data from your old device to your new device using your Google account. For more information, see Backing up and restoring data. 40 Personalizing Using Samsung Smart Switch The Smart Switch app lets you transfer data from your old device to your new one. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch. Samsung Smart Switch may not be supported by some devices or computers. Smart Switch Mobile App Use this app to transfer data from your old iPhone or Android device to your new device. This application can be downloaded from the GALAXY Apps store or the Play Store. 1 On your device, select Smart Switch Mobile. 2 On your device, select an option based on your previous device type and follow the instructions on the screen. If your previous device was running Android, make sure the Smart Switch Mobile app is installed. See Help for more information. Smart Switch PC App Use this feature to import your backup data (from certain brands of mobile devices) from your PC to your device. The application can be downloaded from www.samsung.com/smartswitch. 1 Back up your old mobile device to your computer. Check with your device manufacturer for more information. 2 Launch the Smart Switch app on your computer. 3 Connect your current device to your computer using a USB cable. 4 To transfer data to your mobile device, select the manufacturer of your old mobile device on your computer and follow the instructions. 41 Personalizing Using Samsung Kies Import the backup data from your computer using the Samsung Kies application to restore data to your device. You can also back up data to your computer using Samsung Kies. For more information, see Connect with Samsung Kies. Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some applications on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to get the most out of your device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Add account, and then select an account service. Follow the onscreen instructions to create an account. To sync content with your accounts, select an account and check the boxes next to the items you want to sync. Removing accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings, select an account name under PERSONAL, select the account to remove, and then tap → Remove account. app. 42 Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Dual SIM models: Select Keypad, enter a phone number, and then press or to start a voice call or press to make a video call. View your favorite contacts. View call and message logs. View your contact list. Entering a phone number using the keyboard. Access to additional parameters. Adding a number to the list of contacts. Phone number preview. Delete the previous character. 43 Phone Single SIM models: Select Keypad, enter a phone number, and then press to make a voice call, or press to make a video call. View call and message logs. View your favorite contacts. Entering a phone number using the keyboard. View your contact list. Adding a number to the list of contacts. Access to additional parameters. Phone number preview. Delete the previous character. You can also dial phone numbers from the list in the Logs, Favorites and Contacts sections. Dialing numbers from a call log or contact list To dial a number, select Logs or Contacts and drag the contact or phone number to the right. Making international calls Select Keypad. Dual SIM models: Press and hold the 0 button until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap or. To block outgoing international calls, tap → Settings → Calls → Advanced options →, select a SIM or USIM card and tap → Call barring. After that, select the type of calls and check the International calls box. Single SIM models: Press and hold the 0 button until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then tap. To block outgoing international calls, tap → Settings → Calls → Advanced options → Call barring. After that, select the type of calls and check the International calls box. 44 Phone Incoming calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. To reject an incoming call and send a message to the caller, drag the reject message line upward. To create messages for rejected calls, on the Apps screen, tap Phone → → Settings → Calls → Rejected messages →. Missed calls When there are missed calls, appears on the status bar. To view the list of missed calls, open the notification panel. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Phone → Logs to view your missed calls. Options during a call During a voice call The following actions are available: Add. call: make another call. Dial: access to the keyboard. End: End the current call. Speaker: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak into the microphone on the top of the device and do not place the device close to your ear. Off mic: turn off the microphone (the other party will stop hearing you). Bluetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset (if the device is connected to it). Click the icon for more options. 45 Phone During a video call The following actions are available: → Hide me: Hide your picture from the other party. → Outgoing image: Select an image to show to the other party. → Take photo: Take a snapshot of the other person's picture. → Record video: Take a video of the other person's image. → Notes: Create a note. → Messages: send a message. → Keyboard: access the keyboard. → Speaker off / Speaker on: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak into the microphone on the top of the device and do not place the device close to your ear. → Switch to headset / Switch to phone: Change the sound output mode (via a connected Bluetooth headset or device speaker). Tap the screen to use the following options: Switch: Switch between the front and rear cameras. Off mic: turn off the microphone (the other party will stop hearing you). End: End the current call. 46 Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts to your device from other devices. For more information, see Transferring data from your old device. Adding Contacts Manually 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. 2 Tap and enter the contact information. : Add an image. /: Add or remove a contact information field. 3 Select Save. To add a phone number to your contacts list using the keyboard, tap Keyboard, enter the number, and then tap Add to contacts. Import and Export Contacts With this function, you can import contacts from other storage devices to your device or export to other storage devices. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. Tap → Settings → Contacts → Import / Export and select the import or export function. 47 Contacts Searching for Contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. The following are ways to search for contacts: Scroll up or down the list of contacts. Tap the search field at the top of your contact list and enter your search criteria. After selecting a contact, you can do one of the following:: Add the contact to your favorites list. /: Make a voice or video call. : Send the message. : Send an email message. Adding shortcuts to contacts on the Home screen With this feature, you can add shortcuts to the contacts you communicate with most often on the Home screen. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. 2 Select a contact. 3 Tap → Add shortcut to home screen. 48 Messages and e-mail Messages Sending messages Send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages. Additional charges may apply for sending and receiving messages while roaming. 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the icon. 3 Add recipients and enter your message text. Dual SIM models: Access additional options. Entering recipients. Select contacts from the contact list. Entering a message. Sending a message. Attaching files. 49 Messages and email Single SIM models: Access additional options. Entering recipients. Select contacts from the contact list. Sending a message. Entering a message. Attaching files. 4 Dual SIM models: tap or Single SIM models: tap to send the message. to send your message. Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view messages from him. Additional charges may apply for sending and receiving messages while roaming. While reading a message, tap the icon to view additional options. 50 Messages & email Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Applications screen. When you open the E-mail application for the first time, you will be prompted to set up an account. Enter your email address and password. Select Next to set up a personal account or Manual setup to set up a corporate email account. mail. Then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. To set up a different email account, tap the Accounts icon →. → Management If you have multiple email accounts, you can set one of them as the default. Tap → Manage accounts, select an account, and check the box next to Account. app. default Sending email messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose your message. Saving the message for future sending. Delete message. Attach images, videos and other materials. Sending a message. Access to additional parameters. Adding recipients. Adding CC or BCC. Entering a subject. Add recipients from your contact list. Entering a message. 51 Messages & email Reading email messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap, select the email account you want, then new messages will start downloading. To download new messages manually, tap. Tap the message to view. Delete message. Access to additional parameters. Add an email address to your contact list or view other options. Opening or downloading an attachment. Mark the message as a reminder. Forwarding a message. Reply to all recipients. Skip to the next or previous message. Message reply. 52 Camera Capturing photos and videos 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 On the preview screen, tap the area on which the camera should focus. 3 Press for photo or video. Touch the screen with two fingers and spread them apart to zoom in (bring your fingers together to zoom out). Displays the current mode. Start video recording. Switch between front and main cameras. Photography. Change the photo mode. Change camera settings. View captured photos and videos. The camera turns off automatically when not in use. Make sure the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in high-resolution modes. 53 Camera Turning on the camera when the screen is locked To quickly capture special moments when the screen is locked, the Camera icon is always available on the screen. Drag the icon outside the large circle on the locked screen. If not displayed, open the applications window, tap Settings → Lock screen and check the Camera shortcut box. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Photography Etiquette Do not take photos or videos of people without their consent. Do not take photos or videos in prohibited locations. Do not take photos or videos in places where you might intrude on the privacy of others. Shooting Modes Auto The camera judges the light level by itself and selects the most suitable shooting mode. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Auto. Retouching Use this mode to highlight faces in the picture and create a softer image. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → 54 → Retouch. Camera Panorama Use this mode to take a picture from several combined pictures. The device identifies the photo with in the Gallery application. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Panorama. For the best shots, follow the tips below: Move the camera slowly in one direction. The image must remain within the camera's viewfinder. Do not photograph objects against an unclear background, such as a blank sky or a clear wall. Best Photo Use this mode to take multiple shots and keep the best ones. Scroll left or right to view other pictures in the burst. The device recommends the best shot and marks it with. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Best photo. Continuous Shooting Use this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Continuous. shooting. While holding the device steady, press and hold the shutter button to take multiple consecutive shots. Night This mode is for taking pictures in low light conditions without a flash. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → 55 → Night. Camera Sports Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Sports. Camera settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → Camera and video modes. ... Not all options are available in both Image Size: Select the capture resolution. The higher the resolution, the better the image quality. However, more free memory space is consumed. Focus Mode: Select a focus mode. Autofocus is controlled by the camera. Macro is used for closely spaced objects. ISO: Select ISO sensitivity. This parameter controls the sensitivity of the camera. It is measured in units equivalent to those of a film camera. Low values ​​are for stationary and brightly lit objects. High values ​​are used for fast moving or poorly lit subjects. Metering Modes: Select the type of exposure meter. This setting determines how the light intensity is measured. Centerweighted - The intensity of the background light is measured at the center of the frame. Spot - measuring the value of illumination at a specific location. Matrix - the average value for the entire frame is measured. Tap to Take: Tap an image on the preview screen to take a photo. Video Size: Select a recording resolution. The higher the resolution, the better the image quality. However, more free memory space is consumed. Recording Mode: Change the recording mode. Effects: Select a filter effect to use for your stills and videos. Flash: Enable or disable flash. Timer: The timer is for taking snapshots. Geotagging: Attach a location tag to a photo. In poor weather conditions, as well as in places where obstacles may arise in the path of the GPS signal (spaces between buildings, lowlands), the quality of communication may decrease. When you post a photo with a location tag attached to it, the location data will be displayed to other users. 56 Camera Storage Location: Select an area to store your photos and videos. White balance: Select an appropriate white balance to create a more natural color range in the image. The settings are tailored to specific lighting conditions. These settings are similar to the thermal exposure characteristics of white balance in professional cameras. Exposure value: change the exposure value. This parameter determines the amount of light received by the camera's sensor. Set the exposure to a high value for low light conditions. Grid: Displays viewfinder guides to help you compose your subject. Volume key: Use the volume key to control the shutter or zoom. Factory data reset: Reset camera settings. The options available depend on the mode you are using. 57 Gallery Viewing content on your device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or video. Video files are marked with an icon in the preview thumbnail. To hide or show the menu bar and preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Sending an image to other users. Change the image. Move to the previous screen. Access to additional parameters. Deleting an image. Image and video preview thumbnails 58 Useful apps and features S Planner Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the icon. Alternatively, select a date for which no events or tasks have been saved and tap it again. If any events or tasks have already been saved for this date, tap the date and press the button. 3 Select an event or task and enter the details. Add Event: Set the start and end dates for the event. You can also set the repeat setting. Add Task: Set a task to run on a specific day. You can also set the priority setting. Element selection. Select a calendar to sync. Entering the name. Setting the start and end date of the event. Adding details. 4 Select Save to save the event or task. 59 Useful apps and features Synchronizing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync. To add accounts to sync, tap → Calendars → Add account. Then select the accounts to sync and sign in. After adding an account, a green circle appears next to its name. To change how you sync with your account, open the Apps screen, tap Settings, and then select the account service under PERSONAL. Internet 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the address field. To change your search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the address field. 3 Enter a web address or keyword and then select Go to. Tap to search the web using speech. To view the toolbars, easily swipe down on the screen. Launches the web page window manager. Reading an article in reading mode. Access to additional parameters. Bookmark the current web page. Refresh the current web page. Opening the start page. Return to the previous visited page. View bookmarks and recently visited web pages. 60 Useful apps and features Videos Viewing videos Tap Videos on the Apps screen. Select a video to watch. Changing the aspect ratio. Volume control. Access to additional parameters. Move forward or backward within a file by dragging the slider. Pause and resume playback. Change screen orientation. Go to the previous video. Tap and hold to quickly rewind. Skip to the next video. Touch and hold to fast forward. 61 Useful apps and features Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms Click the icon in the alarm list, set the alarm time, specify the alarm days, configure other alarm settings, and select Save. To turn an alarm on or off, click the icon next to the desired alarm in the list. Pause: Set the interval and number of alarm repeats after the specified time. Smart Alarm: Set the time and melody for the smart alarm. The smart alarm sounds at a low volume for a few minutes before the set alarm goes off. The volume of the smart alarm gradually increases until you mute it or the set alarm sounds. Turning off the alarm To turn off the alarm, drag outside the large circle. If the alarm was previously snoozed, drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified amount of time. Deleting an alarm Tap → Select, mark alarms, and tap. World Clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World Clock. Setting the clock Press the button and enter the city name or select a city from the list. 62 Useful apps and features Removing the clock Tap → Select, select the desired clock, and select. Stopwatch On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch. Select Start to start timing. Select Interval to save the intermediate result. Select Stop to stop the stopwatch. To reset the time, select Reset. Timer On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Timer. Set the duration and select Start. When the time has passed, drag the icon outside the large circle. Calculator With the calculator you can make simple and complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device clockwise to set the display to landscape mode and use the engineering calculator. If Screen Rotation is off, tap → Engineering Calculator. 63 Useful apps and features Notes You can use this application to create notes and categorize them. Tap Notes on the Apps screen. Create notes Tap in the note list and create a note. When creating a note, you can use the following options: Create or assign a category. : insert an image. : Create a voice recording in the note. To save the note, select Save. To edit a note, tap the note, then tap the content of the note. Search for notes Tap in the note list and enter a keyword to search for notes that contain that keyword. Radio Listen to FM radio Tap Radio on the Apps screen. Before using this app, connect a headset that acts as a radio antenna. When you start the FM radio for the first time, it will automatically search for and store available radio stations. 64 Useful apps and features Tap to turn on the FM radio. Select the desired radio station from the list and press the button to return to the FM radio screen. Volume control. Record songs broadcast on FM radio. Access to additional parameters. Enter the frequency of the radio station manually. Add the current radio station to the favorites list. Fine tuning the frequency. Turns the FM radio on or off. View a list of available stations. View a list of your favorite radio stations. Search for an available radio station. Search for radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen. Tap → Search and select a search option. It will automatically search for and store available radio stations. Select the desired radio station from the list and press the button to return to the FM radio screen. 65 Useful apps and features Voice recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice recorder on the Apps screen. Tap the icon to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to pause recording. Click the icon to cancel the recording. Tap the icon to stop recording. Access to additional parameters. Recording time Start recording. Displays a list of voice memos. Listen to voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Press the button and select the voice memo to listen to. /: pause or resume playback. /: Move to the next or previous voice memo. 66 Useful apps and features Google apps Google provides apps for entertainment, communication and work. Some Google apps may require an account. For more information, see Setting up accounts. For more information about an app, open the app's home screen and tap → Help. The availability or name of some applications may vary depending on the region or service provider. Chrome Search for information or browse the web. Google Mail Send or receive email messages through Google Mail. Google+ Exchange of news and the ability to follow the updates in the lives of your loved ones, friends and other users. You can also store your photos, videos and other materials. Maps Search for places on the map and view information about different places. Play Music You can search, play and share music on your device. Play Movies View videos on your device or download videos to watch from the Play Store. Play Books Ability to download and read books from the Play Store. 67 Useful apps and features Play Press Interesting news and magazines in one place. Play Games The ability to download games from the Play Store and play with other users. Disk Store content in the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share files with other users. YouTube View or create videos and share your videos with other users. Photos Manage photos, albums, and videos that have been saved to your device and uploaded to Google+. Hangouts Chat with friends individually or in groups; the ability to use images, emoticons and video calls. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or on your device. Voice Search Voice search for items by keyword or phrase. Google Settings Configure settings for various Google features. 68 Connecting with other Bluetooth devices About Bluetooth technology With Bluetooth technology, you can create a direct wireless connection between two devices over a short distance. With Bluetooth connectivity, you can exchange data and media with other devices. Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or unauthorized use of data sent or received via Bluetooth. Make sure you are communicating with a reliable device that has an appropriate level of security. If there are obstacles between the devices, the range may be reduced. Certain devices, particularly those that have not been tested by Bluetooth SIG or have not been approved in such tests, may not be compatible with the device. It is forbidden to use Bluetooth communication for illegal purposes (for example, distribution of pirated copies of files or illegal interception of conversations for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the consequences of such use of Bluetooth communications. 69 Connecting with other devices Connecting with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, slide the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Search. A list of detected devices appears. To make your device visible to others, tap the device name. 2 Select a device to pair with. If your device has been paired with this device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated key. If the device to be connected is not listed, the visibility setting must be enabled on it. 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorization request on both devices for confirmation. Sending and receiving data Many applications support Bluetooth data transmission. You can exchange data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices. The following is an example of how you can send an image to another device. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Bluetooth and select the device to which you want to send the image. If the device to be connected is not listed, the visibility setting must be enabled on it. Or make your device visible to others. 4 Accept the Bluetooth authorization request on the other device. 70 Connecting with other devices Acquiring an image When an image is sent to you from another device, you need to accept the Bluetooth authorization request. The resulting image will be saved in the Gallery → Download folder. Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. A list of paired devices appears on the screen. 2 Tap next to the name of the device you want to unpair. 3 Select Break Connection. Wi-Fi Direct About Wi-Fi Direct With Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect two devices directly to each other via a Wi-Fi network without an access point. Connecting to other devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then slide the WiFi switch to turn it on. 2 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct. A list of detected devices appears. 3 Select a device to connect. To connect to multiple devices, tap → Multi-connection. To change the name of the device, tap → Rename device. 4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorization request on the other device. 71 Connecting with other devices Sending and receiving data You can exchange data such as contacts or media files with other devices. The following is an example of how you can send an image to another device. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct and select the device to which you want to send the image. 4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorization request on the other device. Acquiring an Image When an image is sent from another device, you need to accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorization request. The resulting image will be saved in the Gallery → Download folder. Interrupting the connection to a device 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi. 2 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct. The device will display a list of paired devices. 3 Select Disconnect → Yes to disconnect. 72 Connecting with other devices Mobile printing Connect your device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct to print images and documents. Some printers may not be compatible with your device. Adding Printer Plugins Add printer plugins to which you want to connect the device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Print → Add Printer and find the plug-in for the printer you want in the Play Store section. Select a plugin and install it. Connecting to a Printer On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing, select a printer plug-in, and flip the switch at the top right of the screen to enable this feature. This will search for printers connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. Select the default printer. To add a printer manually, select the required plug-in, click → Add printer →, enter the details and click Yes. To change print settings, select a printer plug-in and click → Print settings. Printing content While viewing content (pictures or documents), tap → Print and select a printer. 73 Device & data management Device update Device software can be updated to the latest version. Over-the-Air Firmware update can be downloaded and installed using the FOTA (Over-the-Air Firmware Download) service. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update. Updating with Samsung Kies You can download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung Kies and connect your device to your computer. Samsung Kies will automatically recognize your device and display available updates in a dialog box (if available). Click the Update button in the dialog box to start the update process. For more information on updating, see the Samsung Kies Help. Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while updating the device. Do not connect other media to the computer while updating the device. This can interfere with the update process. 74 Device & data management Transferring files between your device and your computer You can move audio, video, image, and other types of files between your device and your computer. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device while transferring files. This could result in loss of data or damage to the device. Do not disconnect the device from the computer while playing files stored on the device on the connected computer. Disconnect the device from the computer after the file has finished playing. Devices may not be connected correctly if using a USB hub. Connect the device directly to a USB port on your computer. Connecting as a multimedia device 1 Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Open the notification panel and select Connected as a media device → Media. device (MTP). If your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or does not have the appropriate driver installed, select Camera (PTP). 3 Exchange files between the device and the computer. 75 Device and data management Connecting with Samsung Kies Samsung Kies is a PC application that you can use to manage media content and personal information on Samsung devices. You can download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. 1 Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch automatically, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your computer. 2 Exchange files between the device and the computer. For more information, see the Samsung Kies Help. Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information, app data, and settings in a safe place. You can back up important data to a backup account and access it later. 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen. 2 Select Back up and reset and select the Back up data check box. 3 Select Backup Account and specify an account for the backup. To recover your data, sign in to your Google account in the setup wizard. The setup wizard can be started and opened by restoring the device to factory settings. If you do not sign in to your Google account in the setup wizard, the data from the backup cannot be restored. 76 Device & Data Management Reset Device Settings This function deletes all settings and data from the device. It is recommended that you back up any important data stored in your device before resetting your device. For more information, see Backing up and restoring data. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → Reset device → Erase everything. The device will automatically restart. 77 Settings About the Settings menu In this application, you can customize device and application settings, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Supported features may vary or have different names depending on whether your phone model supports one or two SIM cards. CONNECTIONS Wi-Fi Turn on the Wi-Fi function to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet and other network devices. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then slide the Wi-Fi switch to enable it. Press the button to access the parameters. Search: Search for available networks. Wi-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly to a Wi-Fi network to share files. Optional: Configure Wi-Fi settings. WPS Button: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network using the WPS button. Enter WPS PIN: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network using the WPS PIN. Set up a hibernation policy for Wi-Fi Tap → More → Wi-Fi in Hibernation. When the device screen is turned off, all Wi-Fi connections are turned off. In this case, the device automatically accesses mobile networks if their use is specified in the settings. This can result in data transfer charges. To avoid additional costs, set the Always option. 78 Bluetooth settings Turn on Bluetooth connectivity to exchange data with other devices over short distances. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then slide the Bluetooth switch to turn it on. Press the button to access additional options. Discovery Timeout: Set the device display duration. Received files: View received files via Bluetooth. Tethering and mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to give other devices access to your device's mobile connection. For more information, see Modem and Mobile Hotspot. On the Settings screen, tap Tethering & Mobile Hotspot. Mobile hotspot: Use a mobile hotspot to exchange device data with computers or other devices over Wi-Fi. You can use this function when no network connection is available. Mobile settings. hotspots: Configure the mobile hotspot settings such as password, network SSID, etc. USB tethering: Use the device as a wireless USB tethering for your computer (the mobile data connection is accessed via USB). When connected to a computer, the device acts as a wireless modem. Bluetooth tethering: Use your device as a wireless Bluetooth tethering for your computer (the mobile data connection is accessed via Bluetooth). Offline mode This mode turns off all wireless functions of the device. Only the non-network functions of the device can be used. On the Settings screen, tap Offline Mode. 79 Settings Data Usage Monitor data usage and adjust data usage restrictions. On the Settings screen, tap Data Usage. Mobile data: The device uses data transmission over any mobile network. Mobile data restriction: Configure the settings for restricting the use of mobile data. Usage Period: Enter a monthly data reset date to track data usage by period. Press the button to access additional options. Data roaming: The device uses data transmission over any mobile networks while roaming. Restrict background data: Turn off background synchronization when using a mobile network. Auto sync data: Activate or deactivate automatic syncing of applications such as calendar or email. The information to sync for each account can be selected in the Settings → PERSONAL menu. Show Wi-Fi usage: View the data usage on the Wi-Fi network. Mobile hotspots: Select mobile hotspots to prevent background applications from using them. SIM card manager (dual SIM models) Activate your SIM or USIM cards and configure each one. On the Settings screen, tap SIM card manager. Voice call: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls. Video call: Select a SIM or USIM card for making video calls. Data network: Select a SIM or USIM card for data transmission. Active mode: Allow incoming calls from another SIM or USIM card during a call. When this feature is enabled, additional charges may apply for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider. 80 Settings Location Change the settings for location restrictions. On the Settings screen, tap Location, and then tap the Location switch to enable it. Mode: Select the method for obtaining your location data. RECENT LOCATION INQUIRIES: View a list of apps requesting your current location and battery usage. LOCATION: View a list of location services used on your device. Printing Configure the settings for the printer plug-ins installed on this device. To print files, you can search for available printers or add a printer manually. On the Settings screen, tap Print. Other networks Configure settings for managing networks. On the Settings screen, tap More networks. Default messaging application Select the default messaging application. VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). 81 Settings Mobile networks Mobile data: The device can use a data connection over any mobile network. Data roaming: The device uses data transmission over any mobile networks while roaming. Access points: set an access point (APN). Network mode SIM 1 / Network mode SIM 2 (dual SIM models): Select the network type. Network mode (single SIM models): Select the network type. Network Operators: Search for available networks and register the network manually. DEVICE Sound Change the settings for sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sound. Volume: Adjust the volume for ringing tones, music, videos and notifications, and device system sounds. Ringtones (Dual SIM models): - - Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. - - Notifications: Select a ringtone for events such as incoming messages and missed calls. Ringtones (single SIM models): Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. Vibrate on call: Select to vibrate and sound at the same time for incoming calls. Key sounds: Set the key to sound when you touch the keyboard. Touch sound: Set to sound a sound when you select an application or option on the touch screen. Screen lock sound: Set a sound to sound when the touch screen is locked or unlocked. 82 Settings Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. Wallpaper: - - Home Screen: Select a background image for the Home screen. - - Lock screen: Select a background image for the lock screen. - - Home screen and lock screen: Select a background image for the home screen and lock screen. Notification panel: Select items for the notification panel. - - Brightness control: Display a brightness control item on the notification panel. - - Shortcut buttons: Change the order of the quick setting buttons displayed on the notification panel. Brightness: Set the brightness of the display. Auto-rotate screen: Automatically change the orientation when you rotate your device. Screen Timeout: Set the time after which the display backlight turns off. Screen saver: Select to start a screen saver when the device is docked or charging. Font Style: Change the font style for the displayed text. Font size: Change the font sizes. 83 Settings Lock screen Change the lock screen settings. On the Settings screen, tap Lock Screen. Screen lock: Change the way you lock the screen. The following options may differ depending on the selected screen lock function. Dual Clock: Display dual clocks. Show Date: Displays the date along with the clock. Camera shortcut: Display the camera shortcut on the lock screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Owner Information: Enter user data to display with the clock. Unlock Effect: Select a visual effect when the screen is unlocked. Help text: Displays help on the locked screen. Calls Configure the settings for calling features. On the Settings screen, tap Calls. Reject messages: Create and edit the message sent when you reject a call. Answering / ending calls: - - Home key press: Answer a call by pressing the Home key. - - Power key press: Set to end a call when you press the power key. 84 Settings Advanced options: - - Caller ID: Show your ID to other callers on outgoing calls. - - Call forwarding: forward incoming calls to another number. - - Auto Area Code: Automatically inserts a prefix (country or area code) before the phone number. - - Call barring: Restrict outgoing or incoming calls. - - Call Waiting: Sounds an incoming call signal even during a call. - - Fixed numbers: Activate or deactivate FDN mode to make outgoing calls only to numbers on the FDN list. You will need to enter the PIN2 provided with the SIM or USIM card. Ringtones and key sounds: - - Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. - - Vibrate on call: Select to vibrate and sound at the same time for incoming calls. - - Key sounds: Set the key to sound when you press buttons on the keyboard. Hide my video: Select an image to show to the other person. Voicemail (dual SIM models): - - Voicemail service: Select and configure the settings for your voicemail service provider. - - Voicemail Options: Enter the number to access your voicemail. You can get this number from your service provider. Voicemail service (single SIM models): Select and configure the settings for your voicemail service provider. Voicemail Settings (Single SIM Models): Enter the number to access your voicemail. You can get this number from your service provider. Application manager View and manage applications installed on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Application Manager. 85 Settings PERSONAL Add Account Add email or social networking accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Add account. Backup and reset Change options for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup & reset. Data backup: Configures the backup of application settings and data to a Google server. Backup account: Create or edit a backup Google account. AutoRecover: Configures the settings and application data to be restored when they are reinstalled. Factory data reset: Reset all settings to factory defaults and delete all data. Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility. Direct Access: Activate the device to open the selected accessibility menus when you press the Home button three times. Answering / ending calls: - - Home key press: Answer a call by pressing the Home key. - - Power key press: Set to end a call when you press the power key. One-tap mode: Set up your device to control incoming calls or notifications with the touch of a button, not drag and drop. SERVICES: View accessibility services installed on your device. 86 TalkBack settings: Activate the TalkBack application for voice feedback. To view help information on using this feature, select Settings → Explore by touch tutorial. Speak passwords: Set your device to read passwords aloud as you type when TalkBack is active. Font size: Change the font sizes. Negative: Reverses display colors to improve readability. Zoom gestures: Allows you to zoom the device screen and zoom in on specific areas. Special label Features: Activate the Talkback function by pressing and holding the power key and then tapping and holding the screen with two fingers. TTS options: - - PREFERRED TTS MODULE: Selects a text-to-speech module. To change the settings for the voice synthesis engine, tap. - - Speech rate: Select the speed of the spoken text for text-to-speech conversion. - - Listen to an example: Listen to a piece of text as a sample. - - Default Language: View the status of the current language for the text-to-speech feature. Flash Notification: Turn on the flash blink when there is an incoming call, new message or notification. Mute All Sounds: Mute all device sounds, including media sounds and caller voice. Google Subtitles: Activate subtitle display for Google-supported content and change subtitle settings. Mono Audio: Sets the device to switch the audio output from stereo to mono when headphones are connected. Sound balance: Adjust the sound balance when using the headset. Tap and hold delay: Adjust the length of time you want to hold the tap. Interaction Control: Turn on Interaction Control to limit how your device reacts to input while apps are running. 87 SYSTEM Settings Language & Input Change the text input settings. The options available depend on the selected language. On the Settings screen, tap Language & input. Language Select the display language for all menus and applications. Default Select the default keyboard for entering text. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap. The options available may vary depending on the region or service provider. English (US) / Russian: Select the default keyboard language. Select input languages: Select languages ​​for text input. T9 Mode: Turns on XT9 mode to display word predictions as you type and suggest suggestions. You can customize the word suggestion options. AutoCorrect: Use your device to correct typos and misspellings by pressing a space or punctuation. Auto Caps: Set to automatically capitalize a letter after punctuation marks such as a period and question or exclamation marks. Auto Spaces: Set to automatically insert spaces between words. Automatic punctuation: insert a period by double-tapping the spacebar. 88 Settings Post. finger on the keyboard: - - No: cancel the "swipe" function of the virtual keyboard. - - Continuous input: enter text by sliding your fingers across the keyboard. Sound: Set to turn on sound when you press enter keys. Symbol preview: Activate a preview of the selected symbol. Factory Reset: Reset the Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice typing options, tap. Select input languages: Select languages ​​for text input. Censorship: Remove offensive words from voice input results. Offline Speech Recognition: Download and install language data for offline speech recognition. Voice Search Language: Select a language for speech recognition. Voice Output: Turns on the voice notification mode by the device about current actions. Google Okay: Set up voice recognition when you say wake up while using a search app. Availability of this feature may vary by region or service provider. Offline Speech Recognition: Download and install language data for offline speech recognition. Censorship: Hide offensive words from voice search results Bluetooth Headset: Set up voice input for keywords to search through the Bluetooth microphone when connected to Bluetooth headphones 89 Settings TTS Settings PREFERRED TTS MODULE: Select the voice synthesis engine To change the voice synthesis engine settings, tap. Speech Rate: Select the speed of reading the text for text-to-speech. Listen to an example: Listen to a snippet of text as a sample. Default Language: View the selected default language for the text-to-speech function. Pointer Speed ​​Adjust the pointer speed. For the mouse or touchpad of the device. Date and Time Change the time and date display options. On the Settings screen, tap Date & Time. If the battery is completely discharged or removed from the device, the date and time will be reset. Automatic Date and Time Detection: Automatically update the date and time as you move through time zones. Autodetect. hour. Zone: Obtain network time settings when traveling to a different time zone. Set Date: Manually set the current date. Set time: manually set the current time. Select Time Zone: Set your home time zone. 24-Hour Format: Displays the time in 24-hour format. Date format: Select a date format. 90 Settings Extreme power saving Increases standby time and reduces battery consumption by using a simplified interface and restricting access to certain applications. For more information, see Extreme Power Saving. On the Settings screen, tap Extreme power saving, and then tap the Extreme power saving switch to enable it. Maximum standby time is the amount of time remaining until the battery runs out (when not in use). The waiting time depends on the settings of the device and the conditions in which it is used. Battery View information about the amount of power consumed by the device. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. Battery percentage: enable a feature on your device that will display information on the remaining battery charge. Storage View information about the device storage and external storage card, and format the storage card. On the Settings screen, tap Storage. After formatting the memory card, the data will be permanently deleted. The actual amount of available internal memory is less than stated because some of the memory is reserved for the operating system and preinstalled applications. Available capacity may change after device upgrade. 91 Settings Security Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. On the Settings screen, tap Security. Device administrators: View the administrative applications installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to devices. Unknown Sources: Allows you to install apps from unknown sources. Check applications: Configure the check for malicious code in applications before they are installed. Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data stored on the device. You will need to enter the password every time you turn on the device. Since data encryption can take over an hour, it is recommended that you fully charge the battery before starting it. Encrypt SD Card: Encrypt files on the memory card. If you enable this feature and reset the device to factory defaults, encrypted files cannot be read. Disable this feature before resetting the device. Remote Control: Enable remote control over the Internet for a lost or stolen device. To use this feature, you need to sign in to your Samsung account. Alert Change SIM: Activate or deactivate Find My Phone, which allows you to locate a lost or stolen device. Go to Website: Access the Find My Phone website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can find out where a stolen or lost device is located on the Find My Phone website. SIM card lock: - - SIM card lock: Activate or deactivate the PIN code request when the device is switched on. - - Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN required to access data on the SIM or USIM card. Show passwords: You can set the device to show passwords as you type. 92 Settings Security update: Checks for and downloads security updates. Storage Type: Sets the storage type for the account file information. Trusted Credentials: Use certificates and credentials to securely interact with various applications. Install from storage: Install encrypted certificates from a USB storage device. Remove credentials: Remove identity content from the device and reset the password. About Device Access device information, change device name, and update device software. On the Settings screen, tap About device. 93 Troubleshooting Before contacting Samsung Customer Service Center, please try the following solutions. Some issues may not appear on your device. When you turn on the device or while using it, you are prompted to enter one of the following codes: Password: If the lock function is enabled, you must enter the device password. PIN code: When turning on the device for the first time or when the PIN code request is enabled after turning on the device, you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. This feature can be disabled in the SIM card lock menu. PUK code: Usually the SIM or USIM card is blocked after several attempts to enter the wrong PIN code. In this case, enter the PUK provided by your service provider. PIN2 code: When accessing a menu that requires a PIN2 code, enter the PIN2 code supplied with the SIM or USIM card. For more information, contact your service provider. The device displays messages with network or service errors. In some places, the network signal is so weak that it becomes impossible to use the network functions of the device. Move to a place where the signal is more stable. Error messages may appear while moving. Some features require you to activate them in order to use them. For more information, contact your service provider. The device will not turn on The device will not turn on if the battery is completely discharged. Fully charge the battery before turning on the device. The battery may not be installed correctly. Install the battery again. Wipe both gold-colored contacts and try installing the battery again. 94 Troubleshooting The touchscreen is slow or not responsive to touch If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, it may not work properly. The touch screen may not function properly in the following situations: you are wearing gloves, touching the screen with dirty hands, sharp objects, or your fingertips. Excessive moisture and liquid ingress may cause the touch screen to malfunction. Power off and back on the device to troubleshoot temporary software problems. Make sure your device has the latest software. If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, contact a Samsung service center. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or freezes, you may need to close all applications or reinstall the battery and turn the device back on. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the power button for more than 7 seconds to restart it. If the problem persists, reset the device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → Reset device → Erase everything. It is recommended that you back up any important data stored in your device before resetting your device. If the problem persists, contact a Samsung Service Center. Unable to make or receive a call Make sure you are using the correct cellular network. Check if the call barring feature is turned on for the dialed phone number. Check if call barring is turned on for the incoming phone number. The other party cannot hear me during a call Check if the built-in microphone holes are blocked by any foreign objects. Bring the microphone closer to your mouth. If you are using a telephone headset, check that it is properly connected to the device. 95 Troubleshooting Sounds echo during a call Adjust the volume using the volume button or move to another area. Cellular signal or internet connection often drops, or sound quality becomes poor Make sure that the built-in antenna area of ​​your device is not obstructed by foreign objects. In some places, the network signal is so weak that it becomes impossible to use the network functions of the device. Connection problems may occur due to the base station of your service provider. Move to a place where the signal is more stable. If you use the device while it is in motion, wireless network services may be disabled due to problems with the service provider's network. The battery icon is empty The battery is low. Charge or replace the battery. Battery does not charge (when using Samsung approved chargers) Make sure the charger is connected correctly. If the battery contacts are dirty, the battery may not charge or the device may turn off. Wipe both gold-colored contacts and try charging the battery again. It is not possible to replace the batteries yourself in some devices. To replace the battery, you will need to contact a Samsung service center. Battery discharges faster than usual The battery's effective charge may decrease if the ambient temperature is too low or high. The battery runs out faster when you use messaging or launch some applications, such as games or the web browser. The battery is a consumable item and its effective charge will decrease over time. 96 Troubleshooting My device heats up When you use applications that consume a lot of power for a long time, your device may become warm. This is normal and does not affect the performance or life of the product. Error messages appear when turning on the camera To use the camera, you must have enough free space on your device and the battery must be fully charged. If error messages appear when turning on the camera, follow these steps: Charge the battery or replace it with a new one. Free up space on your device by copying or deleting files to your computer. Reboot your device. If this does not solve the problem with the Camera app, contact a Samsung Service Center. Image quality is lower than preview. Image quality may vary depending on the environment and shooting methods. When taking pictures in dark places, at night or indoors, the image may be blurred or noise may appear. Error messages appear when you try to open a media file If you receive error messages or media files cannot play on your device, try the following: Free up space on your device's memory by copying or deleting files to your computer. Make sure the music file is not DRM (Digital Rights Management) protected. If the file is protected by DRM, you can listen to it only if you have the appropriate key or license to play. Make sure the file formats are supported by the device. If file formats such as DivX or AC3 are not supported, please install a dedicated application that supports them. To check the file formats that are compatible with your device, go to www.samsung.com. 97 Troubleshooting Your device can play back all photos and videos captured with it. Pictures and videos taken with other devices may not be playable. Your device supports multimedia files approved by your network service provider or value-added service provider. Some content from the Internet, such as ringing tones, videos, or wallpapers, may not play correctly. Cannot find a Bluetooth device Make sure that Bluetooth wireless technology is turned on on your device. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on on the device you want to connect to. Make sure Bluetooth devices are within Bluetooth range (10m). If this does not resolve the issue, contact a Samsung Service Center. I cannot connect my device to my computer Make sure the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device. Make sure you have the correct driver and updates installed on your computer. If you are using Windows XP, make sure your computer has Service Pack 3 or later. Make sure you have Samsung Kies or Windows Media Player 10 or later installed on your computer. The device cannot find my current location In some places, such as indoors, there may be interference with the GPS signal. In such situations, use a Wi-Fi or mobile network to determine your location. 98 Troubleshooting Data stored on the device has been lost Please back up all important data in the device regularly. Otherwise, it will be impossible to recover lost or damaged data. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device's memory. There is a slight backlash around the outer part of the device case. This backlash inevitably appears during the production of the case and can lead to slight vibration or movement of the device parts. Over time, due to friction between the parts, the backlash can increase. 99 Design, specifications and other data are subject to change without notice. Copyright 2014 Samsung Electronics. This user manual is protected under international copyright laws. It is prohibited to reproduce, distribute, translate or transmit any part of this user manual in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics. Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. ® ™ ™ ™ Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other copyrights and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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This page contains information about installing the latest Samsung SM-G360H driver downloads using the Samsung Driver Update Tool.

Samsung SM-G360H drivers are tiny programs that enable your Mobile Phone hardware to communicate with your operating system software. Maintaining updated Samsung SM-G360H software prevents crashes and maximizes hardware and system performance. Using outdated or corrupt Samsung SM-G360H drivers can cause system errors, crashes, and cause your computer or hardware to fail. Moreover, installing the wrong Samsung drivers can make these problems worse.

Advice: If you're inexperienced with updating Samsung device drivers manually, we highly recommend downloading the Samsung SM-G360H Driver Utility. This tool will download and update the correct Samsung SM-G360H driver versions automatically, protecting you against installing the wrong SM-G360H drivers.

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I have such a device, with native firmware I often had two problems, the first one cannot be written to a memory card via a wire, the second - the upper band with notifications disappears. I overcame both problems with this firmware.

Firmware G361HXXU0APK1 5.1.1

Firmware Manual:
1. Download and extract the file containing the firmware.
2. Open Odin Tool.
3. Load the device into the "Download Mode":
Press the Volume Down, Power and Home buttons at the same time for 5-8 seconds until the mode turns on.
4. Connect the device to a PC via a USB cable while in the Download mode.
5. Next, check Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time ”options in Odin Tool.
6. Press the AP button then browse and select the tar.md5 file from the extracted folder.
7. Finally press the Start button to start flashing the update on your device.

Root rights on Samsung SM-G361H / DS

1. When using the programs for the first time, requiring Root, a window pops up asking for Superuser on the granting superuser rights, should confirm permission, clicking on the right button .
2. Download and install SuperSU.
3. We launch it.
4. Now go to the menu " Settings«, check the boxes against:
   1) Allow Superuser
   2) Survival mode
   3) Re-registering applications
   4) Trust the system user
5. In the same menu in the section " System"Select the item" Installation in the system > Proceed«.

Setting up 3G on Lifecell (life)

Go to Settings-Other Networks-Mobile Networks-Access Points

We prescribe the following:

Do not forget to set the default lifecell for data transfer in the SIM card manager!

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