Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge were released with Android Lollipop 5.0. They were later updated to Android Lollipop 5.1 in almost all regions.
Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update was released earlier this month in a few regions. More and more Galaxy S6 owners can enjoy Android Marshmallow (Android 6.0) on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.
This Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update page was created to answer your questions on Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update.
Detailed guides showing you how to use the new features in Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update will be added gradually.
For other Galaxy S6 how-to guides, please check this page.
For Galaxy S6 online manual, please check this page.
You can also read and download PDF version of official Galaxy S6 user manul, Galaxy S6 edge user manual and Galaxy S6 edge+ manual inn your own languages.
Here are the list of Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update guides.
More guides will be released gradually. If you cannot find the Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update guide, you may check this page later or post your question/request in the comment box below.
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Top 10 new features in Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6
Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 brings many new features and under-the-hood improvements. This Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update guide explains to you the top 10 new features you will enjoy in Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update: fingerprint as a backup security measure; customizable lock screen; new app permission control; dose mode; revamped quick settings panel; scroll capture (smart capture); new Google settings and Now on tap; video collage and live broadcast camera modes; auto factory reset and auto restart and more edge screen functions. These top new features and many other improvements in Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6 may justify the update. Read on.…
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FAQs on Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6?
You may have some questions on Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update, e.g., when you will get Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6, how to solve performance or battery drain issues after installing Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6. These guide will help you make better decision and usage of Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6. This guide will give you answers.
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Changes on using fingerprint to unlock Galaxy S6 in Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+
Samsung made substantial changes on the usage of fingerprint to unlock Galaxy S6 in this Android Marshmallow update. You must use other lock screen security methods together with fingerprint. Fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the phone after a reboot, or after 24 hours of inactivity. You also cannot use fingerprint to change lock screen security methods. Read on...
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How to manage app permission in Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update?
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What is auto factory reset in Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update?
Galaxy S6 auto factory reset is intended to protect your data by wiping all personal data if it is stolen. It is a compliment to FDR (factory data reset) protection since Android Lollipop 5.1. This Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update guide explains to you whether you need enable this feature and how to enable/disable this feature. Read on…
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Changes on waiting time for wrong input on Galaxy S6 lock screen in Android Marshmallow update
To prevent brute force attack on Galaxy S6 lock screen security, substantial changes on waiting time for wrong input on Galaxy S6 lock screen in Android Marshmallow update were made. This Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update guide explains to you these changes in detail, and what you can do if you are locked out of your Galaxy S6. Read on.…
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How to use the new quick settings panel in Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update?
With Android Marshmallow update, you can swipe down with 2 fingers to access all quick setting toggles, and enable/disable features immediately. You can also enable/disable Quick connect in quick settings panel. Please follow this guide on how to use the updated quick settings panel in Galaxy S6 after Android Marshmallow update. Read on...
Please note, many Galaxy S6 features do not change in the Android Marshmallow update.
So, if you have any questions that are not mentioned on this page, you may check these guides:
Galaxy S6 how-to guides: step-by-step guides on how to use Galaxy S6.
Galaxy S6 camera guide: detailed guides helping you use Galaxy S6 camera and Galaxy S6 edge camera.
Official Galaxy S6 user manual: download official Galaxy S6 user manual (user guide) (in PDF) in your own language.
Galaxy S6 online manual: easy-to-follow guides are suitable for everyone to master Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and galaxy S6 edge+
Do you have any questions or problems on Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6?
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Rohan Sharma says
Hi
I bought the phone from UAE and now I’m using it in Nepal. Will I get notification? Or will there be a region problem?
simon says
Usually it is not an issue. But accessing to the theme store may have problem because Samsung may hard code the server on the app. This can be different in different regions. Does local version S6 can access the theme store?
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Sam says
I have the same problems regarding the app shortcuts, it won’t show up even if i wipe the cache partition and rebooted the system many times. But still nothing happens. I followed your early advices from the previous people who asked the same problem. Please help me, I’m getting frustrated 🙁
simon says
If I were you, I would back up the phone and then try a factory data reset.
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Becca says
Did this update remove the night clock feature for the edge? It was really the only reason I got the edge instead of just the s6. It doesn’t seem to be an option in edge screen any more.
Nick R says
It has been moved.
Go to settings –> display –> night clock
Yulia says
Hello. It does not work any more. My nidht clock is on but it does not work
simon says
You may try to clear cache partition after the update.
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Debbie Schaible says
Did you fix this issue? I have the same problem after update.
Steve says
Do as instructed above, disable, re enable and it’s there.
Jenn says
My lock screen wallpaper will no longer change to match a theme. I’ve tried changing it manually to just a gallery imagine as well but it remains stuck on the default theme pic.
simon says
When you change wallpaper for lock screen, did you tap apply?
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Gerald says
Hi,
I recently upgraded my Samsung galaxy s6 edge+ to Marshmallow. However, the color of my status bar (top bar with battery, etc.) is grey and it doesn’t change with themes either. Is this normal with Marshmallow? Hope you could help me.
Thanks!
simon says
Did you turn on power saving mode? Try to turn it off.
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Gerald Siapno says
Yeah my power saving mode is on. I turned it off and it worked! Thanks bro! Appreciate it! 🙂
simon says
Enjoy the toy.
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CC says
I keep getting error code 411. Verizon has no idea why the update won’t run? Any ideas? Very strong wifi signal and full 4 g and battery!
simon says
Did you root the phone?
Anyway, there are no known solutions for this. The problem can be related to both server side and your side. If you are not urgent to get the update. Jut wait a few weeks.
If the phone is not rooted, and you need Marshmallow update desperately, you can try to backup the phone, try a factory data reset. Then try the update.
You can always ask Tech support to flash the update for you because your phone should still under warranty.
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C C says
When I woke up the next morning all was downloaded. Thanks for the help
Allicyn says
I just updated my Samsung Galaxy S6 to Marshmallow 6.0 and can’t seem to do a home screen edit. The one where you can press and hold any empty space on your home screen and you can adjust the icon grid sizes, you can add a home screen or change which one is the default, etc. Is that still usable? If so, mine isn’t working.
simon says
It should be still available and work in the same way.
What will you get if you tap and hold and blank area in home screen?
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Allicyn says
At first nothing, I restarted it and tried again after, it apparently kinda depends on the blank space. It wasn’t working where I used to be able to do it but I figured it out eventually 🙂
simon says
thank you for sharing the update.
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Nicole says
I updated my S6 today and my shortcuts on my lock screen no longer show up. It says they are activated but none show up on the lock screen.
simon says
Make sure they are activated. Reboot the phone.
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Kennedy says
Mine too, shortcut app isnt shown on the locksreen. I also tried to restart still nothing happened.
Suzette says
Rebooted. Nothing happened
simon says
Check Setting –Lock screen and security — info and app shortcuts –App shortcuts.
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Kennedy says
I tried it couple times. Check this video https://youtu.be/ZxGBTyJJ7rw
simon says
Not sure. Did you try to clear cache partition? https://gadgetguideonline.com/galaxys6/samsung-galaxy-s6-guides/how-to-boot-into-galaxy-s6-recovery-mode/
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Nicole says
It’s says they are on but nothing is showing up. I’ve rebooted a few times
simon says
You can try to clear cache partition following this guide https://gadgetguideonline.com/galaxys6/samsung-galaxy-s6-guides/how-to-boot-into-galaxy-s6-recovery-mode/
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Kennedy says
Thank you!! It works after I clear cache partition
simon says
Thank you for sharing the update.
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Ron says
S6 Edge with Marshmallow 6.0.1. Only icons shown on lock screen are phone and camera. The ones I want have permission to appear on lock screen but don’t.
Successfully cleared cache exactly as recommended, but lock screen still only has phone and camera icons. Was able to add my name to lock screen, but that settings screen it only offers phone and camera and whether on left or right side of lock screen.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
simon says
You can change the two app shortcuts to other apps. But you have only two slots. You can follow this guide https://gadgetguideonline.com/s7/galaxy-s7-online-manual/galaxy-s7-lock-screen/
You need other launchers or lock screen apps if you need more than two apps on lock screen.
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Suzette says
Good day
After the upgrade, the edge panel is now missing. I can’t find it 😮
Suzette says
All I am seeing in edge screen is edge feeds and lighting. nothing to do with panel…can’t even access on the edge of the phone…theres nothing
simon says
Did you check settings in Settings–Edge screen?
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Suzette says
yes I did
Suzette says
no solution?
So how does one revert to the version?
simon says
You can take a screenshot of the settings for edge screen so that others can see it. You can share it in our facebook page.
If you want to revert to Lollipop, you need visit local Samsung service center and ask them to flash Lollipop for you. Android does not have undo option for system updates.
Anyway, I still think the problem is very likely caused by some of your settings.
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Hauvala Cat says
Panel will only show up in Standard Mode not Easy mode since after update. I like Easy mode – it’s cleaner looking……is there a fix for this.
simon says
Probably no. You can try some other launchers.
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Sup says
I am having the same issue.It is only available in standard mode but I also like to use easy mode.
simon says
If you don’t like standard mode, your can always use summer third party apps. Easy mode removes so many features for Samsung apps and some system settings.
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Terri says
I’m sorry, I HATE the new update. My lock screen used to have the water effect, now it’s gone. My texting key pad has changed. My Icons have changed…how do I uninstall Marshmallow 6.0?????
simon says
If you really hate the update, you can visit local Samsung service center to flash the phone to Lollipop.
Android (and other smartphone OSes) does not offer undo option. Don’t try to flash the phone yourself unless you understand what you are doing.
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Terri says
Thank you. I will bring to Samsung center today.
Cindy says
Notifications are going off every 60 seconds on my (Verizon) Galaxy S6 until I clear it. I just want to hear my trusty sound when an email comes in, I don’t want to have to clear the little notification bell, or listen to it every 60 seconds. I got an email in the middle of the night, and the darn notification kept going off every minute. Not conducive to a good night’s sleep. (And I wanted to wake up to the alarm, so I had to have it by my bed.) How do I fix this so it works the way it used to? A notification shouldn’t keep repeating like an alarm!
simon says
Very likely, you turned on notification reminder. You can turn it off in settings – accessibility – notification reminder.
Actually, you can also use do not disturb in evenings.
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Cadie Crupi says
I just did the update and now my home screen has some kind of instructional text smack in the middle of my wallpaper picture and I don’t know how to get rid of it. Please help
simon says
What text? Is it part of the wallpaper? You can take a screenshot and share it in our Facebook page so that others can see it.
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Cadie Crupi says
Can you post a link to the Facebook page so I can send you my screen shot to show you what I mean? The text on talking about says “touch and hold screen to add items”. I touch and hold, thinking doing the action will make the instruction go away, bit it doesn’t, and I’m stuck with this text right across my kids’ faces
simon says
You can find the Facebook link in the left side bar. You can also find the link in my signature.
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Marisela Morales says
How do i get back the water effect on lock screen, why all the updates want you to get rid of battery saving option (like with the bar at the top that’s gray on battery saving option and black when it’s off) and how to get back the sound when locking the phone that was before the update?
simon says
For the locking and unlocking sound, you can enabled/disable it in settings – sound & vibrations – screen lock sound.
Battery saving mode should be enabled only when you need it. Stock Android also use a different color to remind you that you are in battery saving mode and some features are disabled/limited.
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flenderka@aster.pl says
Hi,
How do I get back the water effect of the lock screen after updating my smartfone?
Could you please help me to restore somehow the lock streen effect. I really liked that option and the lock screen effects are no longer available.
simon says
the unlock effect was removed in Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6.
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flenderka@aster.pl says
Thank you for the information. Is there any chance to get back to previous options? I can visit local Samsung service center to flash the phone to Lollipop right? if they do so will all my apps, photos etc remain untouched after doing it?
simon says
You must backup your phone before visiting the service center. Flashing your phone with Lollipop will erase EVERYTHING on the phone.
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flenderka@aster.pl says
Is there also any chance to remove tha bar (the grey bar from the top of my home screen ) while having the power saving mode on??as I dont want to turn it off
simon says
No, you cannot change the status bar color when power saving mode is enabled.
Actually, it is not necessary to use it, for most Galaxy S6 owners. If you worry about background data, you can turn off WiFi and mobile data when you are not using them.
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Samuel young says
Since the update i cannot get sound on my text messages notifications.All my notifications are turned up to full any help would be appreciated
simon says
you can try to change notification sound to see whether it helps. Did you get other notification sound from other apps?
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Samuel young says
Have done all that still no sound on messages
simon says
If you think you tried “all”, you probably have to backup your data and try to reset the phone.
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Cindy says
I am having the same issue. I can get sounds from my email, but not messages. And I have tried several different ringtones.
simon says
When you set notification tone for messages in Settings–Sound & vibration –Notificaiton sound– Messages notifications, can you hear the sound?
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Vasco Lopes says
Hi, I’ve updated My Galaxy S6 to Marshmallow and now when I make a call or when receiving one, the image from the contact doesn’t appear. It only appears after i answer the call, and with Lollipop the image from the contacto is always available. Is there e way to make the behaviour like it was in Lollipop?
Specially when i receive a call it’s very annoyning to read the contact, the image was a easier way to identify the caller.
Thank you, Vasco Lopes
simon says
I did not notice the change. Did you try to clear cache partition to see whether it helps?
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Jared Milne says
My phone recently upgraded to Marshmallow (at least, I’m assuming it did) and the Manual function is no longer available in the Settings screen. Is there some way to get it back?
(I know this may sound like a stupid question, but I’m really not that tech-savvy and only have a basic idea of how to use my phone…)
simon says
Are you talking about manual mode in camera app? It’s available when you switch to rear camera as manual mode is for rear camera only. Also make sure you are in normal mode, not easy mode (settings – easy mode).
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Joseph Lovato says
I want the water effects back on my lock screen. Thats the only complaint I have, so far.
simon says
the lock screen effect was removed in Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6.
if you really need such effects, you can try some lock screen apps, or third-party launcher. But I would not recommend any of them for S6.
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Debbie says
what is the reason to remove the lock screen effect? Shouldnt that be up to the users if they want it or not?
simon says
I guess it’s to clean the code base.
There are many third party launchers or lock screen apps other such a feature.
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Ashley Stempien says
I just did my latest system update for my Samsung Galaxy s6, and I lost my “sparkling bubbles” unlock effect. Not to mention when I go to lock screen and security, the option “unlock effect” no longer appears. Was this something new from the system update where you can no longer have other effect options to unlock your phone? I’m not a fan of the swipe option and it’s all I have now. Can anyone else help me?
simon says
Unlocking effects were removed in the Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6. Some third party launchers or lock screen apps may have similar features.
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Michaela says
Hi bit of a simple question really but since the new marshmallow update when I am using the easy mode homescreen it seems very basic with no weather info or any way of adding or moving the time etc is this normal ???,
simon says
Why do you need the easy mode? It is for new users.
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Veronica Gillmer says
I want to know? When I change my theme it change the pic but not the icons? Why coz a thene isn’t a theme without the icons. I don’t like this update. I liked the unlock effect and that was also taken away! I hope Samsung will bring it back. Please help. I did update my themes but nothing. In the beginning it said some of the file galary (something like that) was missing. Please help!!!!
Veronica Gillmer says
Sorry for the spelling.
simon says
Not sure about the icon issues of the themes. You may backup the phone and try a factory data reset.
If you really need the unlock effects, you can try some third party launchers or lock screen apps.
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Veronica Gillmer says
I have tried that with no success. Have contacted Samsung but they cannot help me. When I change my theme it says: could not install multimedia message please try again later. I don’t know how to download this. Am I the only one having this problem? Not even Samsung could fix this.
simon says
Some settings probably were messed up. You can backup the phone and try a factory data reset.
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Les Lewis says
Hi: Just bought a S6. With the new upgrade is hands fee available
Thanks
Les
simon says
In most regions, car mode is available.
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gdf says
Before the update, my lock screen clock used to be left-justified. Now it is centered, making the minutes hard to read. Is there some way for me to move it back to where it was?
simon says
I don’t think you can move it with the default launcher. You can try third-party launcher it lock screen apps to customize it if you really need to relocate the clock.
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Sa says
After update
I cannot find the motion and gestures option in the settings.
S6 edge plus
Anyone can help
simon says
In Marshmallow, the motion and gesture related settings can be found under Settings– Advanced features.
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phanindra says
hi friends i have got new sprint s6 edge from my friend as gift , i have unlocked it and using in India , now i got update 6.0.1 marshmallow ota notification but i was tensed little if i update it is that again i have to unlock my device please friends suggest me
simon says
It depends on how you unlocked it.
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Justin says
Why is there an alarm icon by my WiFi in my status bar galaxy s6 edge plus
simon says
Open WiFi notification?
Anyway, you can take a screenshot and share it on our Facebook page so that others can see the icon.
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Jorge Allan S. Tolentino says
My s6 edge plus doesn’t show the drop shadow in the clock and icons in the home screen. Is there a way to get back this option.
simon says
Do you mean notification panel and quick settings?
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Katlynn Smith says
My issue is when I go give permission to an app, what pops up is there’s an overlay detected so I would have to turn them all off but when I do it keeps looping me around and around saying the same thing and not letting me give permission for the app to work.
Can anyone help me?
simon says
The problem is caused by one of the apps that already have the permission. You should turn off for all apps. The enable it for apps that you really need it.
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Ron says
Only got the S6 Edge last week, Marshmallow 6.0.1, so forgive me if these are dumb questions:
1. Swiping down home screen shows notification from T-Mob saying 46 MB of plan data used. Edge screen Data Usage Manager says 829 MB used. (T-Mob confirms 46 MB.) Settings>Data Usage says Android OS used 782 GB. So is Edge Data Manager including data over WiFi? Any way to get the Edge screen Data Usage Manager to include only 4G LTE data usage?
2. Edge screen Data Usage Manager seems mis-formatted. It says “Data Usage” in white letters in black stripe at top. Below that there’s much longer stripe with orange background, followed by narrow black spacer separating a small stripe with blue background. The actual data usage info is written over the junction between the orange/black/blue, making it hard to read and annoying. Is that a bug? Should the data info all be in the orange part of the stripe? Any way to fix this?
3. When any of the Edge screens is shown, there’s a description of that screen in upper left corner of the main screen. Is there any way to turn off the descriptions? I think it’s obvious what each Edge screen does without the description…
Thanks!
simon says
1. the data usage panel pulls data from Settings– data usage and is mobile data usage only by default. In Settings–data usage, you can show both mobile data usage and total (WiFi+mobile). Tap More button in Settings–data uage, tap hide Wi-Fi usage to show mobile data usage only. This number should match what you get in the data usage panel.
The inconsistency of settings–data usage and T-mobile reporting can be cause by 1). the billing cycle. You can change the cycle in Settings–Data usage to match your billing cycle; 2). some data usages are NOT counted by T-Mobile, for example, Bing on. Anyway, you should always trust your carrier’s number because they charge you based on this number.
2. it is not a bug. Black background displays the limit you set, organge background displays the warning you set, and the blue background displays the actual usage. The problem is if you do not set limit or warning, a narrow strip is still there (without numbers). You can set the limit, warning in Settings–data usage– Set mobile data limit. Limit is the maximum you can use. if you reach this number, mobile data will be disabled. Warning is a reminder once you reach this number.
3. There are many new edge screen users. I think Samsung will leave the words there for long time.
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Bradley says
For edge lighting how do I select a color for the person I used to do it but now with marshmallow I don’t know how something changed
I want the edge light to be green for my brother and purple for my mom but don’t know how to change the default colors
simon says
In settings – edge screen – edge panels. Tap the edit ( pencil ) icon, then you can set different colours for each favourite contact.
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Ron says
Hi-
Two questions about the S6 Edge with Marshmallow 6.0.1:
1. Just started using the calendar app which was pre-installed. Got alert for first event I scheduled on desired date/time and deleted it on the alert screen. Next morning, got alert for same event at the set time. Clicked to delete, but message said “not found”. Same thing on day 3. Opened calendar and the event is not listed on any of those dates or on any future date. Where is it hiding and how do I kill it?
2. Usually charge phone with Samsung’s stock charger overnight. It charges to 100% in a few hours using fast charging, but phone stays connected all night. Is there any advantage to turning off fast charging, even if it takes longer, since the phone is connected all night anyway?
Thanks!
simon says
1. When you get alerts again, you can tap and hold the corresponding notification on notification panel to find out whether it’s from S Planner. You can also check settings in S Planner whether you added the event to your Google calendar.
2. Turning off fast charging may give marginal benefit to the battery. But don’t expect to much.
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Ron says
Only calendar that’s active is listed as “My Calendars” on Manage Calendars screen. Samsung Calendar, Samsung Tasks, Google and all the others are off. Didn’t get an alert for that event again today so maybe the gremlin is gone.
Turning off fast charging should mean less heat, so you don’t think that better for the device?
Thanks!
simon says
Thank you for the update.
For fast charging, the benefit is very marginal if you turn it off in settings – battery (or use lower power output chargers). Anyway, it’s up to you.
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SBrass says
Before marshmellow update on Verizon Samsung s6, when I put my phone on vibrate (like while at work) all three other Sound options, ie Media, Notifications and System, would be on vibrate also, so it would vibrate when I received a text message.
Now, when i put the ringtone on vibrate, it completely turns off notifications and systems. Can’t even manually swipe them over to the right to set them to function. Any ideas?
simon says
you have to consider this a feature. There are no options to change this in Samsung devices (this is not the behaviour in stock Android)
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Tim Hughes says
After updating my samsung s6 to 6.0.1 matshmellow. The background on my phone is back, with icons. The status bar has gone and when someone calls there is no display. Any ideas? I have reset factory settings and have now lost all contacts, pics etc and still the back ground is back and still have the other issues. Im ready to smash my phone up. Please help
simon says
You should back up your phone before resetting. Also, you should save contacts to your Google account so that you can access them from any devices. Photos can be backed up automatically with Photos app which was installed on your phone already.
If you get background, can you change the wallpaper?
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Tim Hughes says
The phone appers to allow me to change background but nothing happens, it stays black. There is no call display when someone rings and no task bar. I did back up my data but it hasnt recovered.
simon says
If I were you, I would reset (factory data reset, not just reset settings) the phone. Of course, you should back up your data before resetting.
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Ron says
Galaxy S6 Edge, Marshmallow 6.0.1
Can’t activate the setting for call waiting notification. The Call Waiting slider is Off, and I can’t move it to On. (Never tried to change this before today…)
Any suggestions?
Ron says
Forgot to mention that Call Forwarding and Call Barring on also greyed out on same screen as Call Waiting. Does that suggest that some other “master” setting is off?
simon says
It seems your carrier doesn’t support these features. You may check with your carrier to see whether your subscription includes such features or not.
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Ron says
Simon,
Turns out those 3 features are not available when the S6 Edge is set to use WiFi calling as the preferred method, eg, “Use WiFi for calls. If WiFi unavailable, use cellular network.” which is the default setting on T-Mob. (Don’t know about other carriers.)
If I turn WiFi calling off, the 3 features, call forwarding, call barring, and call waiting, are immediately available.
Seems odd setup, but it is what it is…
simon says
Call forwarding, and call waiting are usually features of cellular network. Very likely, WiFi calling is not compatible with them.
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Sheila Teesga says
I cant update my device (Samsung S6) from Lollipop to Marshmallow. It keeps saying device registration failed. What is the problem? Kindly assist.
simon says
When did you get the message? What’s exactly the message? Did you try to reboot the phone to see whether it helps?
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Sheila Teesga says
I keep getting the message everytime i trying to download the update. I have tried rebooting many times. Am thinking of trying to restore factory settings.
simon says
When you check the update or download the update? Did the phone tell you there are updates?
Did you root the phone?
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Ismael says
I have a question I have a sm-g920v model and every time I try to update to marshmallow I tells me that it is unavailable and to try again later can someone tell me how can I update it
simon says
Did you try to update through Samsung Kies on a PC? As the phone is carrier specific model, you need connect to carrier’s network to get update. If you are using a sim card from other carriers or in other regions, you can try to power off the phone, remove the SIM card, and try again.
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Zuzanna says
Hope you smart people can help me 🙂 I’m having problems accessing “permissions” for different apps. It just pops up that I have to turn of screen overlay in the settings, but when I go there, I don’t have to permission to do so… It is driving me completely insane bc I can use almost all my apps. I restarted in all the way back to factory settings with no improvement…
simon says
What app complaints this? You can check it in Settings – applications – application manager, tap more button, tap apps that can show on top.
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Ron says
S6 Edge (Marshmallow 6.0.1) was behaving badly – wouldn’t send MMS, frequent black screens etc. Powering off and rebooting didn’t help.
Followed instructions to clear the cache partition and when it rebooted there was notice of pending OTA update (T-Mob). Hadn’t seen that notice before clearing the cache.
Anybody know what that update was? The update was ~640 MB and took ~10 min to install with “Android working…” on the screen. It still says Android 6.0.1 so it wasn’t updating to Nougat which T-Mob’s site says is coming…
At least the phone is behaving better now, so maybe the pending update was responsible for all the bad behavior..??
Thanks!
simon says
Thank you for sharing it. Nougat update for S6 will only be available in late Q1 2017 or in Q2.
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Kristie Womack says
Since updating my S6 to Marshmallow 6.0.1 my home button does not take me home when i am in any other screen. i have to use the back key. but it does recognize my fingerprint.
simon says
Do you have other issues, for example notification shade cannot be pulled down? If yes, you should back up your phone and try a factory data reset. If not, you can try to clear cache partition.
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Sal says
I have the update on my S6 I changed my pin and it did a reboot, I have no recollection of my pin, and my fingerprint is not working as primary security with this update as indicated. How can I get in my phone? I can not afford a reset because I have precious pictures , which I can not afford to lose. My back up is not set up to auto back up and doesn’t include the pics. I’ve called Samsung support not much help at all, and neither was Google support . 🙁 It is ridiculous that I can’t get in my own phone, with google account, fingerprint etc without doing a full reset . Any help appreciated…
simon says
Unfortunately, there are no solutions for this except Samsung’s find my mobile services. In Marshmallow, you cannot use fingerprint after a reboot. You need to use the pin/password to unlock it first.
Do you have a Samsung account on the phone? If yes, you can try Samsung’s Find my mobile to unlock the phone remotely. You may follow this guide https://gadgetguideonline.com/s7/sasmung-galaxy-s7-how-to-guides/unlock-galaxy-s7-and-galaxy-s7-edge-using-samsung-find-my-mobile/
If there are anything important, you should back up then routinely. Even the phone storage can corrupt at any time.
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Jack says
Hi guys, ever since the new update for Galaxy S6 Edge, the inactive widgets in the notification bar are not visible. For example previously when the torch was not in use, the torch button was greyed out but clearly visible and easy to see in case you wanted to switch it on. Also when in silent mode the sound widget that lets you cycle between vibrate, full sound, or on silent mode is now invisible. There is just a blank spot where the inactive widget should be. This has to be an error, has anyone else experienced this? Can anyone tell me how to fix it?
simon says
This is not normal. There should be no black spots between buttons on quick settings.
You should try to clear cache partition to see whether it helps.
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Hamid Reza Hasani says
Can I disable the lock waiting time in my cellphone? Imagine that you have a little boy and he picks up your cellphone for a moment, in this case you can not use your phone for 10 minutes or more! specially in a trip this is horrible!
simon says
Unfortunately, no, the waiting time is hard-coded as I know.
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Nikki says
How do I “UNDO” the Marshmellow update on my Galaxy S6? I DON’T LIKE ANYTHING ABOUT THIS UPDATE! I would rather go without a phone
than to have to suffer any longer with this update that won’t let me open up the apps I use daily. My phone now closes apps by itself or freezes up when I finally get it to open. Just point me to the “UNDO” button please.
simon says
Unfortunately, Android doesn’t offer the option to uninstall updates. If you got so many problems after an update, you should back up the phone and try a factory data reset.
Anyway, the official way to rollback an update is to flash the phone in the local service centre. They have the correct ROM for your region. Don’t do it by yourself unless you know what you are doing.
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kirubel says
hey, my data connection icon is disapeared from my galaxy s6 the nottification pannel how can i solve it?
simon says
First, you can also enable access it in setting — SIM card manager.
You are probably referring to quick setting buttons. Did you try this guide?
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Emily says
Is there not a way to change set data limits and restricted data usage with this update? I’m really frustrated with it.
simon says
You can set data limit on Settings – data usage. What’s exactly the problem you got?
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