Galaxy S6 Guide

Galaxy S6 layout

Understand the layout of Galaxy S6 and the location of main parts

After getting your Galaxy S6, you should familiar with the Galaxy S6 layout: the location of the buttons, the functions of each accessible part.

For Galaxy S6 edge layout, please check this page.

For Galaxy S6 edge+ layout, please check this page.

The official Samsung Galaxy S6 user manuals in different languages can be found here.

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1) The front view of Galaxy S6 layout
2) Rear view of Galaxy S6 layout
2.1) Do you know Galaxy S6 layout now?

The front view of Galaxy S6 layout

As shwon below, in the front of Galaxy S6, you can find

  • LED indicator
  • Proximity/light sensor
  • Touch screen
  • Home button with fingerprint sensor
  • Recent Apps button
  • Back button
  • Front camera

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In the bottom of Galaxy S6, you can find:

  • Headset jack
  • Microphone
  • Loud speaker
  • MicroUSB port (multipurpose jack)

In the right side of your Galaxy S6, you can find:

Rear view of Galaxy S6 layout

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In the back of Galaxy S6, you can find:

The location of the GPS antenna, main antenna, wireless charging coil, and NFC antenna are also illustrated.

In the left side of Galaxy S6, you can find the volume button (volume up and down).

In the top of Galaxy S6, you can find:

  • Microphone
  • Infrared port (which you use to control your TV).

After knowing the Galaxy S6 layout, you need pay attention to the location of antenna area.  You should not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery in Galaxy S6.

If you want to use a screen protector for Galaxy S6, using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

Unlike Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 is NOT water resistant. So, you should not allow water to contact the Galaxy S6 touchscreen. The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. in most regions, water damage to Galaxy S6 is not covered by standard warranty.

Do you know Galaxy S6 layout now?

If you have any questions on Galaxy S6 layout, please let us know in the comment box below.

For other features of Galaxy S6, please check Galaxy S6 online manual page.

For detailed how-to guides on using Galaxy S6, please check Galaxy S6 how-to guides page.

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Comments

  1. Thomas Turkington says

    Always think you should use consistent terminology; you refer to “Recent Apps Button” but diagram says “Recents Key” – I’m assuming they’re the same, but of course you know what assume means.

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  2. Vinh says

    When you say “Main Antenna”. Is that the LTE antenna? If so, how did you find this out? Did you tear down the phone, delayer the boards and traced out the LTE chip to that antenna location? Also where would be the Bluetooth and wifi antenna be?

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  3. Peter says

    Hi,
    I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy s6, I’m trying to find voice control option in camera settings but I can only see 6 options ( quick launch,review pictures,volume keys function,location tags and video stabilisation ).Would you please advise of where I can find voice control option and other important options in camera settings?
    Thanks

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    • Ann says

      Agreed! I think the S5 was a WAY better phone. For this water resistant feature AND now you can’t just get yourself a new battery. Very frustrating. I don’t buy iPhones for a reason and this phone is the closest to it yet.

      Reply

  5. Mikael eklund says

    I usel a flip cover. If I close The lid The screen goes black. But If I don’t fasten The back of the flip cover to The Phone and cover The screen with The lid of The flip cover it stays on. Why is That?

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  6. Bryant says

    Holy shit i just dropped my S6 into water but real quick i pick it up and just up part, after that i clean it and use hair dryer, will it cause any problems?

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  8. Mukti Raj says

    I bought s6edge few weeks ago.until yesterday it’s working. This morning my finger print, lock and Google I’d is not working as well. My phone is on but screen is lock how can I get access of it

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  9. jason says

    how many Mic doe this phone have because im seeing 2 in the diagram one at the top and one at the bottom and what are they purpose?????

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  13. Sach v says

    Help!
    I recently enabled motion and gesture
    and am now unable to use my phone, There is a green line going up and down the screen with purple border. I tilt left, right, up down open mouth, close eyes as stated and yet to get beyond my lock screen!
    What am I doing wrong??

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  14. Jill says

    Thanks so much for sharing this info. Do you know if a mophie case with battery would interfere with the cellular signal on the galaxy s6? I have a lot of issues with poor signal and dropped calls even when I”m in the city where coverage should be ample. My husband has an iphone 5 and we are both using AT&T and he rarely has these issues.

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  16. Alex Schmidbauer says

    Hi i tested where the strongest NFC Point
    is, because i want to use a NFC Sticker when Phone is in a Case.
    Can you tell me where the best NFC Signal
    is at the S6.????
    Want to cut out my case.
    Please help…
    Greetings Alex S.

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