Getting to know the front of your device
Samsung Galaxy S8+ on Android 9.0.0
Explore an interactive view of the Home screen and buttons on your device. Learn about various icons, buttons, and features on the front of your device to find where they're located and what they do.
Select a yellow indicator on the image or an item from the list to learn more about that feature.
Scroll to learn more about each feature.
Back Icon: Takes you back one screen.
Bixby Button: Launches the Bixby virtual assistant.
Camera Icon: Opens the Camera app for taking pictures and videos.
Earpiece Speaker: Plays audio and lets you hear phone calls.
Front Camera: Used for taking pictures and recording videos.
Home Icon: Takes you to the last Home screen you were on. If you're on a Home screen, it will take you to the main Home screen.
Internet Icon: Opens the browser for exploring the internet.
Iris Recognition Camera: Used to recognize the unique pattern of your iris.
Iris Recognition LED: Used to recognize the unique pattern of your iris.
Messages Icon: Opens the app for sending and receiving text messages.
Microphone: Captures your voice when making calls, using voice commands and more.
Nano SIM / microSD Card Slot: Stores your Nano SIM card and microSD card.
Phone Icon: Opens the keypad and Phone app for placing calls.
Play Store Icon: Opens Google Play™ Store, where you can browse and download apps, games and more for your Android® phone.
Power/Lock Button: Wakes the touchscreen or puts it to sleep when you press it. Turns the device completely off or on when you hold it down.
Recent Apps Icon: Shows the apps you've recently opened, letting you switch between and close apps that are running.
USB/Charging Port: Connects your phone to the battery charger or to another device for transferring data.
Volume Buttons: Lets you adjust the device volume.
