Galaxy S4. Groups

Groups
This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a
call group. This group can be one of the already present
groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group.
Creating a New Caller Group
1. From the Home screen, tap
tab).
2. Press
➔
(Groups
8. From the available list of contacts, tap the contact(s)
you want to add. A check mark displays next to contact
entry. Then tap Done.
– or –
Tap Select all to place a check mark alongside all
current entries. Then tap Done.
9. Tap Save to store the newly created group.
and then tap Create.
3. Tap the Group name field and use the on-screen
keypad to enter a new group name. For more
information, refer to “Text Input Methods” on page 78.
Note: Some externally maintained group types (such as
Google) can only be managed or updated remotely
online vs via the device. These external types will not
allow editing or deleting members locally via the phone.
4. Tap Group ringtone and select a ringtone for the group.
Selections are: Default ringtone, Ringtones (select from
available ringtones) or Add (to navigate your device and
select an existing audio file).
Adding an Existing Entry to a Current Caller
Group
5. Tap Message alert and select a message alert ringtone
to be associated with this group.
6. Tap Vibration pattern and select a unique vibration
pattern either from an available list or Create your own.
This pattern is then associated with this group.
7. Tap Add member to add Contacts to the new group.
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1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap a group entry ➔
➔
.
(Add group member).
3. From the available list of contacts, tap the contact(s)
you want to add. A check mark displays next to contact
entry.
4. Tap Done. The selected contacts are added to the
group.
Removing an Entry From a Caller Group
1. From the Home screen, tap
➔
.
2. Tap a group entry.
3. Press
and then tap Remove member.
4. Tap all of the contacts you want to remove from this
group. A check mark displays next to contact entry.
5. Tap Done.The contacts are removed from the group.
Editing a Caller Group
To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as
part of the selected group.
1. From the Home screen, tap
➔
.
2. Touch and hold a group entry then select Edit group.
3. Make modifications to the Group name, Group ringtone,
Message alert, Vibration pattern fields, or Add member.
4. Tap Save.
Deleting a Caller Group
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Press
➔
.
and then tap Delete groups.
3. Select either Select all or tap the desired group.
4. Tap Delete.
5. Select either the Group only or Group and group
members.
6. Tap OK.
Sending a Message to a Group
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap an existing group, and press
Send message.
– or –
➔
.
and then tap
Touch and hold a group entry and select Send message.
3. Select the recipients of the new message (indicated by
a green check mark). If an entry contains multiple
phone numbers, each must be selected individually.
4. Tap Done.
5. Type your message, and tap
(Send).
Contacts
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