Samsung GALAXY S8 ACTIVE User Manual

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Factory data reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing
all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the
device, including Google or other account settings,
system and application data and settings, downloaded
applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and
other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is
not affected.
Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
If you reset your device to factory default settings with
the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature activated,
you must enter the user name and password for a
registered Google Account to regain access to the
device. You will not be able to access the device
without the correct credentials.
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, it
can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with
all devices registered to the account.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap
Settings > Ge
neral management > Reset >
Factory data reset.
3. T
ap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the
reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to
set up your device.
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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