User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S8 | S8+

Special Features

Learn about your mobile device’s special features.

• Bixby - Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice dictation, and search and access content on your phone and on the Internet.

• Edge Screen - The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.

• Flexible Security - Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device.

• Water and Dust Resistance - This device is rated IP68 using the Ingress Protection rating system.
 

Getting Started

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

Set Up Your Device

Learn how to set up your device for the first time.

• Assemble Your Device - This section helps you to assemble your device.

• Start Using Your Device

• Set Up Your Device

Learn About Your Device

Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.

• Front View

• Back View

• Home Screen

• Notification Panel

• Customize Your Home Screen

• Bixby - Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice dictation, and search and access content on your phone and on the Internet.

• Navigation - Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device.

• Entering Text - Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.

• Face Recognition - Configure facial recognition security to add an extra layer of security when using your phone.

• Fingerprint Scanner - Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account.

• Iris Scanner - Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account.

• Multi Window - Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.

• Emergency Mode - Emergency mode conserves your device's remaining power when you are in an emergency situation.

• Edge Screen - The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.

Apps

Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

• Using Apps - The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view.

• Applications Settings - Manage settings for application on your device.

• Calculator - The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions.

• Calendar - Manage your events and tasks.

• Camera and Video

• Clock - The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.

• Contacts - Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts.

• Email - Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app.

• Gallery - View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.

• Google Apps - Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more.

• Internet - Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.

• Message+ - This section describes how to create and send a message using the Verizon Messages app.

• Messages - Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device.

• My Files - Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips.

• Phone

• Samsung Connect - Control your devices by monitoring them in one place. Check the status of your devices by looking at the dashboard.

• Samsung Gear - Connect your device to your Samsung Gear using this application.

• Samsung Health - Use Samsung Health to plan, track, and manage your health goals and activities, including exercise, sleep, and meals.

• Samsung Notes - Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes.

• Verizon Apps - Enjoy these apps from Verizon Wireless.

Settings

Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.

• Connections - Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.

• Sounds and Vibration - Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.

• Notifications - Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.

• Display - Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.

• Wallpapers and Themes - You can change the appearance of your device with custom wallpapers, themes, and icons.

• Device Maintenance - View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.

• Lock Screen and Security - Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.

• Accounts - Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.

• Accessibility - Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities.

• Other Settings - Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
 

Getting Help

Additional resources for your device.