Galaxy A11 User manual

NOTE  

Use only charging devices and batteries (if applicable) that are approved by Samsung. Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other charging devices and batteries may void your warranty and may cause damage.

Charge the battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.A charger(charging head and USB Type-C cable)is included with the device for charging the battery from a power outlet.

TIP While charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop charging. This usually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation.Disconnect the charger from the device and wait for the device to cool down.For more information,visit samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.

Lock or unlock your device 

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. For more information about screen locks, see Lock screen and security.

Turn on your device

Use the Side key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked or broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.

l Press and hold the Side key to turn the device on.

l To turn the device off, open the Notification panel, and tap Power > Power off. Confirm when prompted.

l To restart your device, open the Notification panel, and tap Power > Restart. Confirm when prompted.

Use the Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.

Transfer data from an old device

Use Smart Switch™ to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes, calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data via USB cable, Wi-Fi, or computer.

Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch to learn more.

1.From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Smart Switch.

2.Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

Side key settings

You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key.

Double press

Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.

1.From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.

2.Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:

Quick launch camera (default)

Open app

Accounts

Set up and manage your accounts.

TIP Accounts may support email,calendars,contacts,and other features.See your carrier for more information.

Add a Google Account

Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android™ features.

1.From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.

2.Tap Add account > Google.

NOTE When you sign in to a Google Account, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires your Google Account information when resetting to factory settings. For more information, see Factory Reset Protection.

Add a Samsung account

Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full use of Samsung apps.

1.From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.

2.Tap Add account > Samsung account.

TIP To quickly access your Samsung account,from Settings tap Samsung account profile.

Add an email account

Sign in to one or more of your email accounts to view and manage email messages (Galaxy A11 only).

1.From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.

2.Tap Add account > Email.

Add an Outlook account

Sign in to your Outlook® account to view and manage email messages (Galaxy A21 only).

1.From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.

2.Tap Add account > Outlook.

Navigation

A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the warranty.

Tap

Lightly touch items to select or launch them.

Tap an item to select it.

Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.

Swipe

Lightly drag your finger across the screen.

Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.

Drag and drop

Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.

Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

Drag a widget to place it in a new location.

Zoom in and out

Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out

Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.

Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in.

Touch and hold

Touch and hold items to activate them

Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen.

Navigation bar

You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures.