Samsung S8+ User Manual

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Device security
Enable and configure security services for your device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap
Settings > D
evice maintenance > Device
security.
• T
ap Scan phone to scan for security threats.
Language and input
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Change the device language
You can add languages to your list and organize them
according to preference. If an app does not support
your default language, then it will move to the next
supported language in your list.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap
Settings >
General management >
Language and input > Language.
3
.
Tap
Add l
anguage, and select a language
from the list.
4.
Tap Set as default to change the device
language.
• To switch to another language on the list, drag
Move n
ext to the desired language to the
top of the list, and then tap Apply.
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Samsung S8+ Specifications

General

Display Size	6.2 inches
Resolution	1440 x 2960 pixels
Display Type	Super AMOLED
RAM	4 GB
Battery Capacity	3500 mAh
Operating System	Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Water Resistance	IP68
Dimensions	159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm
Weight	173 g
Colors	Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink
Processor	Exynos 8895 (EMEA); Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (USA & China)
Storage	64GB
Main Camera	12 MP
Front Camera	8 MP
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C

Summary

Special features

Hi Bixby

Water and dust resistance

Device rated IP68; follow precautions to maintain resistance.

Getting started

Set up your device

Assemble your device

Charge the battery

Start using your device

Lock or unlock your device

Use screen lock features to secure your device.

Add accounts

Add Google, Samsung, and email accounts for device functionality.

Learn about your device

Face recognition

Use facial recognition to unlock the screen and for app access.

Fingerprint scanner

Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen and for app access.

Multi window

Apps

Use apps

Camera and video

Take pictures and record videos with various modes and settings.

Contacts

Phone

Make and receive calls, manage contacts, and view call history.

Samsung Pay

Make payments with your device using NFC.

Secure Folder

A private encrypted space to store private data, files, and apps.

Settings

Connections

Wi-Fi

Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.

Bluetooth

Pair your device to another Bluetooth-enabled device.

Mobile hotspot

Location

Sounds and vibration

Sound mode

Volume

Notifications

Manage notifications

Display

Screen brightness

Device maintenance

Battery

Storage

Lock screen and security

Screen lock types

Choose from Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.

Biometric locks

Use Face recognition, Iris scanner, or Fingerprint scanner to unlock.

Find My Mobile

Protect your device from loss or theft by locking, tracking, or deleting data remotely.

Accounts

Add an account

Backup and restore