Samsung GALAXY S8 ACTIVE User Manual

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5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections
for determining yo
ur location:
Location
Som
e apps may require one or more location services
be turned on for full functionality.
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even
when Wi-Fi is turned off.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap Settings > Co
nnections > Location.
• Bl
uetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for
and c
onnect to nearby devices automatically
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is
tur
ned off.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your location
is determined:
• High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.
• Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile
networks (no GPS).
• Phone only: Uses GPS only.
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Samsung GALAXY S8 ACTIVE Specifications

General

Display Size	5.8 inches
Resolution	1440 x 2960 pixels
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM	4 GB
Internal Storage	64 GB
Expandable Storage	microSD, up to 256 GB
Rear Camera	12 MP
Front Camera	8 MP
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh
Operating System	Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Water and Dust Resistance	IP68
Dimensions	151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight	208 g
SIM	Nano-SIM
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen Features	Always-on display, HDR10
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU	Adreno 540
Main Camera Features	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Main Camera Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
Selfie Camera Video	1440p@30fps
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
Radio	No
USB	3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Colors	Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold
Build	Aluminum frame
Selfie Camera Features	Auto-HDR
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Additional Features	Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Charging	Fast charging 15W, Wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Models	SM-G892A