Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Support Overview

Accessories

Using Verizon Wireless or Manufacturer Approved Accessories

Check out this info on using compatible accessories.

Activation, Setup & User Guides

Activate New Device - Existing Verizon Customer

Here's how to activate a new device on the Verizon network if you already have an active account.

Connect Your Device Directly to the PC

Here's how to connect your device directly to your PC.

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW / Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW User Guide (PDF)

This User Guide can help you get the most out of your Galaxy A51 5G UW and Galaxy A71 5G UW. Learn about set up, advanced feature use and navigation.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Add an Existing Google Account

Here's how to add your Google (Gmail) account on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Adjust Account Sync Settings

Here's how to view and adjust sync settings on your Galaxy A71 5G UW if you're not receiving email and app notifications.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Android Device Protection On / Off

Here's how to turn Android Device Protection for your Galaxy A71 5G UW on or off.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Activate / Set Up Device

Here's how to quickly set up your Galaxy A71 5G UW

Set up Verizon Prepaid Service - Android

Here's how to activate prepaid service on an Android device.

Alerts & Reminders

Turn Notification During Calls On / Off - Samsung

Here's how to enable or disable the ability for your Samsung phone to allow notifications while you're on a call.

Back Up & Transfer Content

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Move Files from Internal Storage to SD / Memory Card

Here's how to move files from internal storage on your Galaxy A71 5G UW to an SD / memory card.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Move Media Files to / from Computer

Here's how to transfer pictures, video or music files between your Galaxy A71 5G UW and a computer.

Basics

How to Check Verizon Wireless Service Availability

Learn how to check if your location has Verizon wireless service available. Follow these instructions to see if there's coverage in your area.

How to Clean / Disinfect Your Device

Here's how to properly clean / disinfect / sanitize your smartphone / tablet / basic phone / smartwatch / jetpack.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW Simulator: Charging Your Device

Learn how to charge your Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW Simulator: Getting to Know Your Device

An interactive map of the Home screen and buttons on your Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW Simulator: Getting to Know the Back of Your Device

Discover more about the back of your Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW Simulator: Turning Your Device On and Off

Learn how to power on and shut down your Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Battery & Power

Power Cycle the Wireless Device

Here's how to power your device off then back on.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Power Saver On / Off

Here's how to turn 'Power Saving mode' on or off to help manage battery performance for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View / Extend Battery Life

Here's how to extend battery life, view charging status / remaining battery and determine what uses the most power on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View Battery Info

Here's how to check the battery specs (e.g., Usage Time, Standby Time, etc.) for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Bluetooth

Resolving Car Kit mode

Here's what to do if your device is stuck in Car Kit mode.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Bluetooth On / Off

Here's how to turn Bluetooth for your Galaxy A71 5G UW on or off and make it visible to other devices for pairing.

Calling & Dialing

Call Waiting - Smartphone

Here's how to answer call on your Android / BlackBerry / Windows smartphone while you're on another call.

Move Pictures / Videos to Device - Android Smartphone

To transfer pictures and videos between from a computer / PC to an Android smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Add / Remove Speed Dial Number

Here's how to add or remove a speed dial number on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Block / Unblock Numbers

Here's how to block messages and send unwanted calls directly to Voicemail for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Call a Number

Here's how to place a call from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Manage DTMF Tones

If you're calling into an automated system (e.g., Voicemail) from your Galaxy A71 5G UW and your dialpad entries aren't recognized, view this info.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Place a Conference Call

Here's how to place a conference call from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View / Delete Call History

Here's how to view or clear the call history or delete individual calls from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Camera, Photos & Videos

Ensure Picture / Video Message does not Exceed File Size Limit

If you're having issues sending/receiving pictures and videos, here's some info regarding size limits.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Common Camera Settings

Here's info on common camera settings (e.g., flash, timer, front / rear camera, etc.) for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Record and Play Sound File

Here's how to record and play a sound file on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Record and Share a Video

Here's how to record and send a video using your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Share Picture from Gallery

Here's how to share a saved picture from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Share Video from Gallery

Here's how to share a saved video from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Take and Share a Picture

Here's how to take and share a picture from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Supported file types for Picture / Video Messaging

Here's some info on supported file types for picture / video messages.

Computer/PC Connectivity

Resolve Windows Device Manager Conflicts

Here's how to resolve driver conflicts if your device doesn't properly interface with your computer.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - USB Debugging Mode

Here's how to facilitate a connection between your Galaxy A71 5G UW and a computer with the Android SDK.

Contacts

Export Contact / Address Book Info to .CSV Files - Microsoft Windows Mail / Microsoft Outlook

Here's how export contacts from your device to comma-separated value (.csv) files via Microsoft Windows Mail / Microsoft Outlook.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Add a Contact

Here's how to add a contact to your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Contact Display Options

Here's how to configure how your contacts display on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Link / Unlink Contacts

Here's how to link or unlink duplicate contacts in your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View Contact Sync Source

Here's how to view where a phonebook contact on your Galaxy A71 5G UW was imported from.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Delete a Contact

Here's how to remove a contact from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Edit a Contact

Here's how to edit a contact on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Data

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Allow / Deny Data Roaming

Here's how to turn data roaming for your Galaxy A71 5G UW on or off.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Manage Data Usage

Here's how to change the data usage cycle and set data warnings and/or limits on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Data On / Off

Here's how to turn mobile data for your Galaxy A71 5G UW on or off.

Date & Time

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Set Date and Time

If your Galaxy A71 5G UW shows the incorrect date and/or time, here's how to correct it.

Device ID & Info

Check for Physical Damage

Here's how to help determine if your device has damage.

My Verizon Website - View Device Info

Here's how to view info (e.g., model, SIM number, trade-in value, etc.) for a device on your account via the My Verizon website.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View Device ID (ESN / IMEI / MEID)

Here's how to find the device ID (IMEI) for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View Phone Number

Here's how to view the mobile number for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View MAC Address

Here's how to view the Wi-Fi MAC address for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Device Settings

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Adjust Brightness / Display Settings

Here's how to adjust screen brightness and other display settings (e.g., Screen saver, Screen timeout, Display size, etc.) for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Manage Do Not Disturb Settings

Here's how to check Do Not Disturb settings if your Galaxy A71 5G UW isn't receiving calls or alerts for texts and email.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Reset All Settings

If your Galaxy A71 5G UW crashes, resets or runs slow, or apps freeze or cause the device to reset, view this info.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Airplane Mode On / Off

To turn Verizon network services on / off or if they aren't functioning on your Galaxy A71 5G UW, view this info.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Screen Inversion On / Off

Here's how to reverse the color scheme on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Screen Rotation On / Off

Here's how to check settings if the display on your Galaxy A71 5G UW doesn't rotate or flip.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Reset Network Settings

Here's how to reset settings if your Galaxy A71 5G UW can't connect to data or send / receive messages.

Email/Gmail

Create Gmail Account

Here's how to create a Gmail account.

Gmail for Android - View Messages

Here's how to view a Gmail message on your Android smartphone / tablet.

Leave or Remove Copies of Email Messages on the Messaging Server

Here's info on how to leave or remove copies of emails on the server.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Add a Personal / Corporate Email Account

Here's how to set up a personal / corporate email account on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Email Account Common Settings

Here's info on common personal email settings (e.g., account name, etc.) for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Email Account Data Usage Settings

Here's how to modify data usage options for a personal email account on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Email Account Notification Settings

Here's how to manage notifications for a personal email account on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Email Account Password and Server Settings

Here's how to update personal email password and server settings for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Email Account Signature Settings

Here's how to enter or edit the personal email signature on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Email Account Sync Frequency Settings

Here's how to adjust the personal email sync frequency settings on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Manage Corporate Email Settings

Here's how to update work email settings for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Perform a Gmail Sync

Here's how to sync Google email, contacts, calendar, etc. on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Remove Gmail Account

Here's how to remove a Gmail (Google) account from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Remove a Personal / Corporate Email Account

Here's how to delete a personal / corporate email account from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Update the Gmail Password - Android

Here's how to update the password for your Gmail account from your Android device.

Find My Phone

Find My Device - Android - Remotely Erase Device

Here's info on how to remotely locate and erase your Android device.

Find My Device - Android - Remotely Lock Device

Here's how to use Find My Device to remotely locate and lock your device.

Find My Device - Android - Remotely Ring Device

Here's how to make your Android device remotely ring so you can locate it.

Turn Find My Device On / Off - Android

Here's info on how to remotely locate, lock, ring or erase your Android device.

GPS & Location Based Services

GPS Location Settings - Android

Here's how to view / change GPS location settings, which can affect battery life and location accuracy.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn GPS Location On / Off

Here's how to turn GPS location for your Galaxy A71 5G UW on or off.

Gestures & Motions

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Motions and Gestures

Here's how to manage motion-activated services for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Google Backup & restore

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Google Backup and Restore

Here's how to ensure your Gmail, contacts, apps, etc. are backed up on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Home Screen

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Home Screen Settings

Here's how to change the default Home screen settings on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Mode Change

Here's how to change the Home screen layout on your Galaxy A71 5G UW if it looks different.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Touch Screen Settings

Here's how to adjust the touch screen sensitivity for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Customize Your Home Screen

Here's how to add / remove Home screen items (widgets, apps or folders) and set the wallpaper on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View / Manage Home Screen Panels

Here's how to view / add / remove panels and set a default Home screen panel for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Internet & Web Browser

Access Websites - Mobile Web

Here's how to access websites via the Mobile Web on your device.

Power Cycling and Launching Mobile Web Browser

Here's how to power cycle your device and access the Mobile Web 2.0 browser on your device.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Change the Browser Start / Home Page

Here's how to change the Home page in Chrome on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Language

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Language Selection

Here's how to change the language used on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Lock, Unlock, Password & Security

Device Locking FAQs

To prevent identity theft and fraud, devices bought from Verizon are locked and cannot be used on another carrier's network for the first 60 days after purchase.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Add Additional Fingerprints

Here's how to add additional fingerprints for security to your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

Here's how to set up, change or disable the screen lock option (e.g., password, pattern, etc.) for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Manage Screen Lock Settings

Here's how to configure the screen lock settings for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Remove Saved Fingerprints

Here's how to delete a saved fingerprint from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Smart Lock

Here's how to turn on and customize the Smart Lock setting on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Unlock Screen

Here's how to unlock the screen of your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW Simulator: Setting Screen Security

A visual guide for setting screen security on your Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW to help protect your private information.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW Simulator: Unlocking the Screen

See how to unlock the screen on your Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Set Lock Screen Notifications

Here's how to manage how notifications appear on your Galaxy A71 5G UW when the screen is locked.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Set Up Face Recognition

Here's how to set up a facial recognition scan to access your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Set Up Fingerprint Recognition

Here's how to set up fingerprint recognition on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Memory/Storage

Insert the memory card that contained the songs from the play list

Here's what check if songs stored on your SD / memory card are missing from the playlist of your 3G Basic phone.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Check Device Storage

Here's how to check available space if your Galaxy A71 5G UW runs slowly / crashes, apps freeze or you can't save media.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Format SD / Memory Card

Here's how to erase all data on the SD / memory card of your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Insert or Remove SD / Memory Card

Here's how to insert or remove an SD / memory card for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Music

Move Music to Device - Android™ Smartphone

To transfer music files from a computer to an Android smartphone.

Navigating & Multitasking

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Use Multi Window

Here's how to use two apps simultaneously on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Manage Contactless Payments

Here's how to use the 'Tap & pay' service with your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn NFC On / Off

Here's how to turn NFC on or off so compatible apps can transfer files from your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Operating System & Software

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Factory Data Reset (Powered Off)

Here's how to factory / hard reset your Galaxy A71 5G UW if the screen freezes or call, app, audio or sync issues occur and the device won’t start up.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Factory Data Reset (Powered On)

Here's how to factory / hard reset your Galaxy A71 5G UW if the screen freezes or call, app, audio or sync issues occur.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Install Device Software Updates

Here's how to check for and install software updates on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View Software Version

Here's how to view the software version your Galaxy A71 5G UW is running.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW Software Update

Get instructions on downloading the latest software update for performance improvements to your Galaxy A71 5G UW, including current Android security patches.

SIM Card

SIM Card FAQs - Replace & activate a new card

Learn how to setup and activate a new SIM card. Replace a lost card or install a new one when you bring your own device (BYOD) and switch to Verizon mobile.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Enable / Disable / Modify SIM PIN

Here's how to change the SIM PIN for your Galaxy A71 5G UW or turn it on or off.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Insert / Remove SIM Card

Here's how to properly insert or remove a SIM card for your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View SIM Card Number

Here's how to view the SIM card number associated with your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW Simulator: Inserting and Removing the Nano SIM Card

Find out how to insert and remove a nano SIM card from your Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW Simulator: Inserting and Removing the microSD Card

Find out how to insert and remove a microSD card from your Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Unblock SIM PIN - Android Smartphones / Tablets

Here's how to unblock the SIM PIN for your Android smartphone / tablet.

Sounds, Volume & Audio

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Set Ringtones / Notification Sounds

Here's how to select or change ringtones / notification sounds on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Off All Sounds

Here's how to turn off / silence all sounds on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Use Speakerphone

Here's to utilize the speakerphone functionality on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Vibrate Mode

Here's how to turn vibrate mode for your Galaxy A71 5G UW on or off.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Volume Controls

Here's how to adjust the volume if your Galaxy A71 5G UW doesn't vibrate or play sounds when receiving calls / messages.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Save a Ringtone

Here's how to save an audio file as a ringtone on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Status Indicators/Lights

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View Signal Strength

Here's how to view the signal strength on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

TV

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View Device Screen on TV

Here's how to share your screen or media files with another screen (TV, game console, etc.) using your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Text & Multimedia Messaging

Cancel Text Messaging Subscriptions

Here's how to cancel text messaging subscriptions from your phone.

Deregister iMessage - Cannot Send/Receive SMS/MMS On a Non-Apple Device

Here's info to help If you're unable to send or receive SMS / MMS messages on a Non-Apple device.

Motorola Connect - Android™

Here's how to set up and use Motorola Connect.

Mute / Unmute Messages

Here's how to mute or unmute a conversation via Verizon Messages (Message+) or iMessage.

Report Spam Messages

Here's how to report Spam messages if you are receiving unwanted text messages.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Create and Send a Text Message

Here's how to create and send a text message via the Messages app on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Cut, Copy and Paste Text

Here's how to cut, copy and paste text on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Delete Messages

Here's how to delete text messages from your Galaxy A71 5G UW via the Messages app.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Message Delivery Confirmation Setting On / Off

Here's how to receive delivery confirmation for messages sent from your Galaxy A71 5G UW via the Messages app.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn Premium SMS Permissions On / Off

Here's how to turn permissions for installed apps on your Galaxy A71 5G UW on or off.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - View Text Messages

Here's how to view text (SMS) messages via the Messages app on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW -Set Default Messaging App

Here's how to set the default messaging app on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Auto Receive Messages

Here's how to check settings on your Galaxy A71 5G UW if you're not receiving your picture / video messages.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Text Message Notification Settings

Here's how to turn text message notifications for your Galaxy A71 5G UW on or off via the Messages app.

Texting FAQs - International messaging & email to text

Learn about sending and receiving texts, including how to block texts, restore deleted texts, text to and from email, and send international messages.

Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Capture a Screenshot

Here's how to capture a screenshot on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Set Up Printing

Here's how to set up and add a printer to your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Visual & Hearing Accessibility

Accessibility Settings - Android

Here's how to configure common accessibility settings for your Android smartphone or tablet.

Turn Assisted Dialing On / Off - Samsung Smartphones

Here's how to check if you're getting an error message when placing calls.

Magnification Gestures / Touch Zoom - Android

Here's how to configure your magnification gestures on your Android smartphone or tablet.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Manage RTT Settings

Here's how to use the real-time text (RTT) feature on your Galaxy A71 5G UW.

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW - Turn One-Handed Operations On / Off

Here's how to turn one-handed operations for your Galaxy A71 5G UW on or off.

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