Galaxy S6 guides

Update 1: Added section FAQs on Galaxy S6 Fast charging to address some questions you may have.

Unlike Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6 battery and Galaxy S6 edge battery are non-removable for customers. You have to visit local Samsung service center if you need change the Galaxy S6 battery or Galaxy S6 edge battery.

This means proper maintenance for Galaxy S6 battery or Galaxy S6 edge battery is extremely important. Replacing Galaxy S6 battery will be surely more expensive than replacing a Galaxy S5 battery.

Normally, Galaxy S6 battery and Galaxy S6 edge battery can last 2-3 years.  If you charge the Galaxy S6 battery or Galaxy S6 edge battery improperly, the lifespan of the battery can  be shortened significantly.

Charging Galaxy S6 battery

You need charge Galaxy S6 battery before using Galaxy S6 for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods.

Before charging Galaxy S6 battery

You should only use Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Low quality chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage your Galaxy S6.

When the Galaxy S6 battery level is low, the battery icon in the stats bar (top of the screen) appears empty.

If Galaxy S6 battery is completely discharged, Galaxy S6 cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted Galaxy S6 battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the phone.

If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.

Using a power source other than the USB power adapter, such as a computer, may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower output current.

Charging Galaxy S6 battery

To charge Galaxy S6 battery, connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter,  then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack of Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge.

While charging Galaxy S6 battery

Galaxy S6 can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge Galaxy S6 battery.

If Galaxy S6 receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from Galaxy S6.

While charging Galaxy S6 battery, Galaxy S6 and the charger may heat up.… Read the rest

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Update 1: it is confirmed Samsung Galaxy S6 release date will be April 10, 2015. It will be first available in 20+ countries /regions and then released in 150+ countries/regions within Q2 2015.

It is almost certain that Samsung will announce Galaxy S6 on March 1, 2015, one day before Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015.

But you may wonder what the Samsung Galaxy S6 release date is. Or in other words, when can you get the Samsung Galaxy S6?

What is the difference between Samsung Galaxy S6 release date and March 1, 2015?

On March 1, 2015, Samsung will only announce the Galaxy S6.  You cannot buy it on that day.

Samsung Galaxy S6 release date means you can buy the phone on that day. A smartphone usually is announced or launched (it is usually demoed as well in the event) before the release date. Of course, on a few occasions (usually for smaller players), the phone may be announced and released at the same day.

For Samsung, most flagship smartphones and tables are released about one month after they are announced. As a comparison, Apple, usually releases new iPhone or iPad about one week after the announcement.

The duration (waiting period) between the release date and announcement is more profound than what you may think.

In the technical and logistic aspect, a large-scale product release requires more staff to cope with the surge in sales. The stocking and dispatching to distributors is also a factor to be considered. Apple has full control of its sales channel in most regions. Samsung has to rely on distributors in some regions.

In the marketing aspect,  if the duration is too long, people already forget the announcement and the excitement.  If it is too short, the product will not be talked enough in the newspaper and social media.  Apple usually has no issue with media coverage when a new iPhone or new iPad is announced because they have very limited new products each year.

On the contrary, Samsung has so many phones; they have to find a suitable time slot for each product. Normally, Galaxy S series phones are announced in February/March to catch the sales in summer. Galaxy Note devices are announced in September/October to catch the sales in the holiday season.

In short, you have to wait from a few weeks to a few months before you can get the Galaxy S6 depending on your region.… Read the rest

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Samsung Galaxy S6 user manual is for all Galaxy S6 owners: new or experienced.

For Samsung Galaxy S6 edge user manual, please check this page.

For Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manuals, they are located in this page.

Samsung made significant change in Galaxy S6, so even some long-time Galaxy phone users may get confused on how to use some features. The official Samsung Galaxy S6 user manual shows you how to use some features in Samsung Galaxy S6.  It can save your time to visit the service center if you can follow the user guide.

This page is dedicated to  official Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual in all languages!  You can find the Samsung Galaxy user guide in your own language easily in this page.

All of the Galaxy S6 user manuals in this page are in PDF format (You can get Adobe PDF Reader here). You can download it (just choose save as) to your devices (PC, smartphone, tablet) to read it later or read it online in your browser now. It is up to you.

In different regions or countries, or even for different carriers in the same country, Galaxy S6 may offer slightly different features. Some carriers may bundle some special apps. So, please try to download and use the Galaxy S6 user manual for your region and for your Galaxy S6 model.

If you want to read the Galaxy S6 online user manual, please follow this page.

For Samsung Galaxy S6 how-to guides (with all detailed steps), please check our Galaxy S6 how-to guides page.

If you cannot find the user manual for your Galaxy S6 in your language, please let us know in the comment box below.

1. Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual in English for International versions (SM-G920, Android Lollipop 5.0, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia)

This English version of Galaxy S6 User Manual is for Galaxy S6 sold in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The corresponding model number is SM-G920F, SM-G920FQ and SM-G920I.

If you cannot find the Galaxy S6 User Manual for your Galaxy S6, you can try  this user guide.

Download link (in PDF): Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual in English for International versions (SM-G920, Android Lollipop 5.0, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia)

2. Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual in Dutch language (Nederlands)  (SM-G920, Android Lollipop 5.0, Netherlands)

This Dutch language (Nederlands) version of Galaxy S6 User Manual is for Galaxy S6 sold in Netherlands.… Read the rest

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If you forget the password or PIN for your Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, or any other Samsung Galaxy phones, the only way to unlock the phone is using Samsung’s Find My Mobile. The latest guide can be found here.

Google Android Device Manager (Find My Device) can only lock or erase your phone with your Google account.  It is not able to unlock your Android phone with a Google account any more.

Update: In most regions,  you can use Google account to unlock Galaxy S6 again if you forget your PIN or password or backup password.  The guide was added below (link to this part). Please notice the two requirements: internet connection and main Google account.

Why Samsung Galaxy S6 does not accept my password and fingerprint?

It is usually recommended to set up lock screen security for your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge if you have any concern on your personal data on the phone and possible loss of the phone.

As detailed in this page, there are different levels of security you can set for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.

However, maybe suddenly, your password or fingerprint is not accepted by Galaxy S6 or S6 edge.

You are locked out of Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge. 

Rebooting Galaxy S6 or S6 edge is useless. This is the purpose of the screen lock: if someone steals your galaxy S6, they cannot access your data on the phone if it is locked.

But if you are locked out of your own phone, it is hard for you to calm down. Most owners may blame the “stupid” lock screen policy.

Anyway, the stupid unlock policy is here to protect your data from unauthorized access.

There are a couple of ways to unlock Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge even when your password or fingerprint is not recognized:

1. You can reset the phone. All personal data and files will be erased, and you have to set up the phone just like a new one. Please follow this guide on how to reset the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge.
2. If the fingerprint is not recognized, you can still use the backup password. The problem is Samsung enforce a security policy on backup password length and complexity, and many owners forget it very quickly.
3. If you use pattern lock, after a few fails, you can use your Google account to unlock Galaxy S6 or S6 edge.

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What’s Galaxy S6 recovery mode?

All Android devices have a special partition named recovery.  Tools helping you repair Android installations and install official Android/firmware updates are saved in this partition.

Galaxy S6 is not an exception.

Recovery partition is bootable, i.e., it is a self-contained, although usually simple, system (aka recovery console). Different Android manufacturers may deploy different tools in recovery mode.

When you turn on Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, by default, Galaxy S6 is booted into Android and Android is ready to use on the phone.

But if you want, you can also boot into recovery partition and enter Galaxy S6 recovery mode to fix some issues or reset Galaxy S6 or S6 edge.

You can imagine Galaxy S6 recovery mode in this way: it can alter Android installation in Galaxy S6. Normally, if Galaxy S6 is booted into Android, you can only change the “settings”, but not the system files.

When you need boot into Galaxy S6 recovery mode?

There are many possible usages of Galaxy S6 recovery mode.

But for most Galaxy S6 owners, you may need boot into  Galaxy S6 recovery mode for two scenarios.

Scenario 1.  You need reset the phone, but you cannot access the Settings menu.

If your Galaxy S6 is not responsive even after rebooting, and therefore you cannot access the settings menu to reset the phone, you may use Galaxy S6 recovery mode to perform a factory reset for Galaxy S6.

Also, sometimes, the lock screen refuses to accept your password/PIN/fingerprints. You may swear what you entered is correct one, but Galaxy S6 does not nudge. In this case, if you have added a Samsung account to Galaxy S6, you may use Find My Mobile to unlock the phone as detailed in this guide.

But if you haven’t added a Samsung account, or if you disabled both WiFi and mobile data before you are locked out, you then have no choice but to reset the phone through Galaxy S6 recovery mode.

Please note, when you reset Galaxy S6, all of your data, settings and apps will be removed. Galaxy S6 will be simply in a state as you got it first time. This is why it is referred as factory reset.

So, it is important to backup your data and files in Galaxy S6 regularly as detailed in this guide.

Scenario 2. You want to clear cache partition.

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Once you decide to upgrade your phone to Galaxy S6 (from Galaxy S5? or Galaxy S4?), the first question you will face is Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge.

Should you pay additional $100 for Galaxy S6 edge?

This buyer guide will show you Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S6 edge and help you decide which one is for you.

Except the two edge screen, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge share almost identical hardware and software

Although Galaxy S6 edge has a slightly larger battery, the difference is marginal (2600mAh vs 2550mAh, less than 2% difference).

All other hardware specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, camera, software..) are almost identical.

In other words, anything between the screen and the back cover is almost identical for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge.

If someone tells you Galaxy S6 edge has better hardware or software, he is wrong.

For example, some reviewers “feel” the camera in  Galaxy S6 edge can take better photos. This is very likely a delusion. If you take two pictures with S6 edge under same conditions with identical settings, some reviewers may still tell you one is taken with a better camera.

Always take reviews with a pinch of salt.

Edge screen in Galaxy S6 edge has really limited function. This is both good and bad.

Samsung first tried the edge screen in Galaxy Note 4 edge.  The reception is mixed. Some embrace additional features from the edge screen. While others are not impressed with these gimmicks in the tiny and isolated edge screen.

Most smartphone users now expect a simple, intuitive, style and functional phone.

Apparently Samsung got this message.

In Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, the bloatware was reduced significantly. Most useless or half-baked S features were removed from the new TouchWiz.

Although some old Galaxy owners may feel the simplification was overdone (see this post on the defects of Galaxy S6), most owners agree that Samsung is moving towards a right direction.

For the edge screen, Galaxy S6 also used a different approach from Galaxy Note 4 edge. The edge screen is now an integrated part of the main screen.  The edge screen functions only when the main screen is locked.

Another improvement on edge screen is  you can use either left side or right side as edge screen. Left-handed owners will not complain about the location of edge screen as that  in Note 4 Edge.… Read the rest

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Why do you want to silence Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound?

Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound serves as a notification sound when a photo is taken. This is very common in almost all current smartphones (not just Android phones) in which a physical shutter button is not available.

Without the Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound, some users may get confused whether the on-screen button is registered.

As most Galaxy S6 owners turned off the picture review, there is no immediate feedback on whether the photo is taken or not if the shutter sound is silenced.

But Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound can be disturbing or embarrassing when you want to take photos in a quiet environment, e.g., in a library or a museum. Or you want to silently film the activities in the office or during a meeting.

In such scenarios, you may want to silence Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound.

How to silence Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound?

Camera app in Galaxy S6 camera or Galaxy S6 edge does NOT have the options to turn on or turn off Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound.

Actually, Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound is controlled by Galaxy S6 sound mode.

As detailed in this guide, Galaxy S6 has 3 sound modes: sound, vibrate and mute. Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound is activated only in sound mode.

In other words, you can silence Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound by entering vibrate mode or mute mode.  Once your phone is in either vibrate or mute mode, the camera shutter sound will be silenced.

There are several different methods to silence Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound.

Method 1: Pressing and holding volume down buttons

This method works only when Galaxy S6 camera app is not active.  When Camera app is active, the volume button may be assigned other functions to control Galaxy S6 camera as detailed in this guide.

So, before launching Galaxy S6 camera app, you can press and hold volume down button  (you may check Galaxy S6 layout or Galaxy S6 edge layout for the  location of volume down buttons) to enter vibrate mode. In this mode, you essentially silence Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound.

When pressing volume down button, volume level will be shown on the screen as shown below.

Once the volume level decreases to minimum (slider in leftmost), Galaxy S6 enters vibrate mode automatically. This will silence Galaxy S6 camera shutter sound immediately.… Read the rest

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What are the differences between Galaxy S6 camera effects and camera modes?

As detailed in Galaxy S6 camera modes guide, you can choose different camera modes for different scenarios to get the best photos. In addition to the pre-installed camera modes, you can even install more camera modes for Galaxy S6 or S6 edge.

In a nutshell camera modes most of the time change the settings of the camera before you take the photos. In other words, Galaxy S6 camera modes applies a set of pre-defined settings to the camera.

But Galaxy S6 camera effects work on the photos after the photos are taken.

You can imagine Galaxy S6 camera effects is like the Photoshop which edits your photo. But this editing will be done automatically once the photo is taken. Of course, the identical results can be achieved in any photo editors manually.

Please note, when Galaxy S6 camera effects are applied, the original photo will NOT be saved. The saved photo is the edited version.

Galaxy S6 camera effects can save you some time compared to manually apply effects later.

How to apply Galaxy S6 camera effects?

Galaxy S6 camera effects are applied immediately after photo is taken.

In Galaxy S6 camera interface, tap the Effects button as shown below.

In the Galaxy S6 camera effects page, the available effects are listed as shown below.

By default, “No effect” is applied. This means the photo will be saved without  applying any Galaxy S6 camera effects.

Galaxy S6 camera offers live preview of the final photo to help you decide which one is what you want.

Tap any one of the effects will use it and return to preview screen with effects applied.

Now tap the shutter button (or use your voice, or use your gesture) to take the photo. The photo will be taken with the selected effects applied automatically.

How to download and install additional Galaxy S6 camera effects?

By default, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge offer 7 pre-installed Galaxy S6 camera effects including:

• Tint
• Vintage
• Moody
• Grayscale
• Vignette
• Cartoon
• Faded color

If you need other camera effects, you can download and install more  Galaxy S6 camera effects from Galaxy Apps, similar to Galaxy S6 camera modes.

To install additional camera effects, please follow these steps.

Step 1: Start camera app

You can start Galaxy S6 camera (or S6 edge camera) with any of the following methods:

• Tapping the Camera app icon in the favorite tray in Galaxy S6 home screen.

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What are widgets in Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge?

Widgets in Galaxy S6 allow you to use specific app features in Galaxy S6 home screen without starting the app.

In Android, widgets are an essential aspect of home screen customization. They offer  “at-a-glance” views of an app’s  important data and functionality directly from home screen.

For example, you can use contact widgets to make calls or send messages directly from home screen without opening Phone app or Messaging app.

Some widgets can be resized to match Galaxy S6 home screen customization.

Please note, widgets are offered by apps.  Some app developers may offer widgets for their  apps. Some may not.  So, it is up to the developer, not Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, to decide whether there are any widgets for a specific app.

Using widgets in Galaxy S6 and in Galaxy S6 edge is identical.  This guide applies to both Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, and other Galaxy phones as well, although in the text, Galaxy S6 will be used most of the time.

How to add widgets to Galaxy S6 home screen?

By default, in Galaxy S6 home screen, there are a few widgets already. For example, Google search bar, and Galaxy Essentials.

When you install new apps to Galaxy S6, the corresponding widgets (if any) will NEVER be added to home screen automatically, although you can add new apps (icons) to home screen automatically.

To add widgets to Galaxy S6 home screen, you can tap and hold (long tap) any blank area in the home screen to enter edit mode (aka home screen options) as shown below.

Tap Widgets as shown below.

You will then be directed to the widgets page. All available widgets in Galaxy S6 are listed as shown below.

You can swipe left or right to navigate. You can also use the panel indicator in the bottom to navigate as shown below.

For apps with 2 or more widgets, you can find a number badge next to it.

For example, in this guide, you want to add Google Now widgets to Galaxy S6 home screen.

So, tap the > button next to Google App as shown below.

2 available widgets is shown in a pop up window as shown above.

For Google app, one widget is Google search bar. 4×1 indicates its default size: the widget will occupy area with width of 4 app icons and height of one app icon.… Read the rest

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Turn on or turn off your Galaxy S6 is a basic operation which every phone owners need to know.

This guide applies to both Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.

If you find your Galaxy S6 is not responsive to home button and power button, this guide will show you how to try some button combinations to avoid a trip to the service center.

If you are locked out of your Galaxy S6 0r S6 edge (your fingerprints are not recognized and your password are not accepted for whatever reasons), reboot Galaxy S6 will NOT help. In this case, please check this guide on how to unlock Galaxy S6 or S6 edge if you are locked out of the phone.

Turn on Samsung Galaxy S6 (or Galaxy S6 edge)

To turn on Samsung Galaxy S6 (or Galaxy S6 edge), you need press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. Galaxy S6 power button is located in the right side of the phone. Galaxy S6 edge power button is located in the similar location. Please check this page for Samsung Galaxy S6 layout, and this page for Galaxy S6 edge layout.

When you turn on Samsung Galaxy S6 for the first time or after performing a factory data reset, you need follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Galaxy S6.

Turn off Samsung Galaxy S6 (or Galaxy S6 edge)

To turn off Samsung Galaxy S6 (or Galaxy S6 edge), you need press and hold Galaxy S6 Power button, and then tap Power off.

If Samsung Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge is frozen and not responsive, you can press and hold the Power button and the Volume down buttons simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.

In areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals, you may have to turn off Samsung Galaxy S6, or turn on Galaxy S6 flight mode.

Restart Samsung Galaxy S6 (or Galaxy S6 edge)

You may need restart Samsung Galaxy S6 if:

• Samsung Galaxy S6 responds slowly or improperly.
• Samsung Galaxy S6 freezes (hangs).
• Error messages appear when launching the camera.
• Galaxy S6 drains battery quickly.

To restart Samsung Galaxy S6, you can use one of the following methods

• Press and hold Galaxy S6 power button for a few seconds, then follow the on-screen instructions.
• Press and hold Galaxy S6 power button until the phone restarts.

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Update: Added one section on device protection on Android Lollipop 5.1. You will be asked to verify the ownership using your Google account after factory data reset.

Update 2: the OTG method to bypass factory data reset on Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note 5 without knowing old Google account were added in this page. 

What is factory data reset for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge?

Factory data reset is a feature in Android devices. It allows you to erase all your data and settings so that the device returns to the original factory state.

Galaxy S6 and S6 edge fully support factory data reset, i.e., you can clean your Galaxy S6 and S6 edge with factory data reset.

When your settings are erased, the default settings, or factory settings, will be applied until you set up the phone again.

All apps, except pre-installed apps, are removed as well once you perform a factory data reset on Galaxy S6 or S6 edge.

So, it is extremely important to backup your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge before resetting the phone. Please read this guide on how to backup Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.

When you need reset Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge?

If you think you never need reset Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, you are very likely wrong.

In the following scenarios, you very likely have to reset Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge:

• When your phone is stolen.
• When you pass Galaxy S6 to your kids or sell it (because you get a new phone),
• When you are locked out of your Galaxy S6 and you cannot use Find My Mobile to unlock the phone either.
• When Galaxy S6 or S6 edge refuses to work.
• When you messed up your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge.
• When an update messed up your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge.
• When Galaxy S6 or S6 edge is getting slower and slower for no reasons.

The purposes to reset Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge include:

• to erase your personal data and apps. Removing an account usually is not sufficient for cleaning your personal data.
• to solve problems on Galaxy S6 or S6 edge caused by you, or by some system apps, or by some nasty apps, or by some system update.

How to reset Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge when you can use the phone?

There are many ways to reset Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge.… Read the rest

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Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge+ probably is the last major update for these 3 devices. Samsung usually released two major Android updates for their flagship phones.

There are many new features and improvements in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge+.

This guide will try to give you the most important and practical info related to Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge+.

Where are the updated user manuals for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+?

We have the updated user manuals for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge+ with Android Nougat update.

You can download a copy in your own languages or read it online.

For Galaxy S6 with Android Nougat update, the updated user manuals can be found here.

For Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ with Android Nougat update, the updated user manuals can be found here.

Please note, if you cannot find the language you want, you may leave your request in corresponding pages. We will try to add them.

When will I get the Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge+?

It really depends on your region and carrier.

Major Android update requires the approval from carriers. In addition, the update is always rolled in stages.

Anyway, if you haven’t got Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge+, you have to wait.

Do not flash the phone with firmware for other regions. You may brick the phone.

New status icons in Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge Nougat update

There are a couple of new icons in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+.

If you encounter any new icons, you may check this guide.

How to use the new multi-window feature in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+?

Multi window feature is getting better in Samsung’s Android Nougat update.

If you want to learn about the new features including split-screen view action, using more than 2 apps simultaneously, launching an app in pop-up view mode directly, managing floating app icons, please check this guide.

How to use the new quick settings panel and customize quick setting buttons in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge+?

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Why Galaxy S6 photo size and video size matters?

Galaxy S6 and S6 edge does not have a SD card slot. This means all your photos and videos taken with Galaxy S6 camera or Galaxy S6 edge camera will be saved in the phone (internal) storage. This is considered as one of major Galaxy S6 defects in design.

If you take photos or record videos in maximum resolution (size), you will find the available internal storage is shrinking quickly when you are on a trip.

The problem is severe for the 32GB model, which only has less than 25GB usable storage.

The main camera (rear camera) in Galaxy S6 and S6 edge can take 16MP photos or record  4K UHD videos.  But you may want to save storage by taking photos or recording videos in lower resolutions (smaller sizes).

Some Galaxy S6 camera modes may only allow smaller photo or video size. For details of the pre-installed Galaxy S6 camera modes, please check this guide.  For additional Galaxy S6 camera modes, please check this page.

How to choose Galaxy S6 photo size and video size?

You need choose photo size and video size based on the main usage of the photos and videos.

For videos, for most Galaxy S6 owners, full HD at normal 30fps (frame per second) rate is usually sufficient even you have a 4K TV.

For photos, you have two factors to consider:

1. Aspect ratio. 16:9 is good  for viewing in PCs and TVs.  4:3 is good for printing on photo papers. 1:1 is only used by some web designers.
2. Size (resolution, number of pixels). If you want to print the photo in 8R or larger photo papers, you should set photo size as 12M (3984×2988, 4:3). For 4R photo paper, 8M is sufficient. If you just want to share the photos in social media or through MMS, the smallest size  (2.4M for the rear camera) is sufficient.

When you share photos or videos through MMS, the photos and videos will be compressed and down-sized automatically.  But occasionally, the processing may fail. Some carrier may pose strict limitations on photo size and video file size.

Most social media also compress and down-size the resolution of your photos.

So, it is better to share photos or videos through Google Drive or other cloud services if you want to keep the original resolution and quality.

How to set Galaxy S6 photo size for the main camera (rear camera)?

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What is  Galaxy S6 notification reminder?

Normally, when you get a new message, or missed a call, Galaxy S6 will give you a notification in the notification panel. This alerts or reminds you that there are something new.

Most of the time, such notification messages are accompanied with the notification icon in the status bar. The LED, by default, will flash as well when the screen is off..

But the notification tone is played only once, by default, even if you don’t check the phone at all. Most Android phones are designed to work in this way.

Sometimes, you may want to be reminded that you have a new message or you need to do something until you read the message or check the item.

Samsung has a solution for this requirement for long time. In Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, if you want, you can be reminded again and again until you take the action. This is called Galaxy S6 notification reminder.

Galaxy S6 notification reminder allows you to get notified repeatedly until you read the message or check the items.

By default, Galaxy S6 notification reminder is turned off in almost all regions.

How to use Galaxy S6 notification reminder?

To use Galaxy S6 notification reminder, you may follow these steps.

Step 1: Access Galaxy S6 Settings

You can access Galaxy S6 Settings in different ways:

1. from apps screen, tap Settings.
2. from notification panel (swipe down from status bar or top of the screen with one finger), tap Settings (gear) icon.

Step 2: Access Accessibility

Galaxy S6 notification reminder is put under Settings—Accessibility.  This is different from previous generation phones.

As shown below, in Galaxy S6 Settings page, tap Accessibility.

Step 3. Enable Galaxy S6 notification reminder

By default, Galaxy S6 notification reminder is not enabled.

In Settings—Accessibility page, tap Notification reminder as shown above.

Now, you can enable Galaxy S6 notification reminder by drag  the switch to right side. You can also just tap the switch and it will toggle between on and off.

Once the notification reminder is enabled, the switch should shown as green color in default Galaxy S6 theme. Of course, if you are using other Galaxy S6 themes, the color will be different.

Step 4: Configure Galaxy S6 notification reminder

You can configure Galaxy S6 notification reminder to meet you needs:

• Choose notification interval.

… Read the rest

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To take photos or record videos with Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, you first need access Galaxy S6 camera interface (launch the Galaxy S6 camera). It is important to understand and familiarize yourself with the camera app interface so that you can take the best photos or videos with Galaxy S6 camera or S6 edge camera.

How to access Galaxy S6 camera interface?

There are at least 4 different ways to launch Galaxy S6 camera so that you can access the Galaxy S6 camera interface.

Method 1: launch Galaxy S6 camera from Home screen

You can tap the Camera app icon in the favorite tray in Galaxy S6 home screen.  This will launch Galaxy S6 camera app and you are directed to the camera app interface.

Method 2: launch Galaxy S6 camera from Apps screen

You can tap the Camera app icon in Galaxy S6 Apps screen (aka App drawer, All Apps) to launch Galaxy S6 camera.

Recommended! Method 3: launch Galaxy S6 camera with Galaxy S6 camera quick launch

You can press home buttons twice to use Galaxy S6 camera quick launch (even when Galaxy S6 is locked. Please refer to this guide on Galaxy S6 camera quick launch) to launch Galaxy S6 camera.

Method 4: launch Galaxy S6 camera with your voice

You can use your voice to launch Galaxy S6 camera.  You can use Google Now voice command  (e.g., “Start camera”) or S Voice command (“Open Camera app”)on Galaxy S6 or S6 edge to launch Galaxy S6 camera.

How to use Galaxy S6 camera interface?

When the Galaxy S6 camera app is launched, the camera interface is defaulted to preview screen as shown below.

Please note the location of the icons in Galaxy S6 camera interface (preview screen) depends on the orientation of the phone. Items 1-5 should be close to the Home button (bottom in portrait mode, see this page for Galaxy S6 layout.) and 6-11 close to Samsung logo (top in portrait orientation)

Items 7-10 are often referred as Galaxy S6 camera quick settings. Please do not confuse this with Galaxy S6 quick settings in the notification panel.

The meaning of these numbered items shown above is:

1. Camera mode button. Tap this icon to change Galaxy S6 camera modes or download additional Galaxy S6 camera modes.
2. front-rear camera switch. Tap this button will switch the active camera. For example, if rear camera is active (by default), you can tap it once to switch to front camera.

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Why you should  backup Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge?

You should never try your luck when you have anything valuable on your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge.

Like any electronic gadgets, you may lose the access to the data on your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge suddenly, for example, the phone is stolen, the phone dies, the phone is messed up and you need to reset it.

You should backup Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge, and make sure the backup actually works.

How to backup Galaxy S6 Photos?

Most Galaxy S6 or S6 edge owners are using the camera features very often, thanks to the great Galaxy S6 camera.

But did you backup Galaxy S6 photos?

Backup Galaxy S6 Photos to the cloud

Actually, it is deadly easy to backup  Galaxy S6 Photos without installing any third-part apps. The pre-installed apps can do the job nicely, and automatically.

To backup Galaxy S6 Photos to the cloud automatically, you have two options:

1. enabling auto backup feature in Photos app to backup all photos and even other pictures in Galaxy S6 to Google drive automatically.
2. enabling camera upload in  OneDrive App to automatically backup Galaxy S6 photos to Microsoft OneDrive automatically.

You can actually enable both of them so that you have two copies of backup.

Backup Galaxy S6 Photos to your PC

If you want to keep a copy of your photos on the PC, you can directly copy the photos in Galaxy S6 to the PC when you connect Galaxy S6 to the PC with a USB cable.  Photos and videos taken with Galaxy S6 camera are in the folder of DCIM/Camera.

You can also use Samsung SmartSwitch on your PC to backup Galaxy S6, including photos. As detailed in this guide, in addition to transfer data between devices,  the PC version of the SmartSwitch is also a backup software for Galaxy S6.

How to backup Galaxy S6 Phone logs?

If you need keep your phone logs (call logs) for whatever reasons, you can let Galaxy S6 backup them to the cloud automatically.

Backup Galaxy S6 phone logs to the cloud automatically

Galaxy S6 introduced a new feature of backup to Samsung servers.

To backup Galaxy S6 to Samsung servers, you of course need to add a Samsung account to Galaxy S6.  Actually, you should add a Samsung account to Galaxy S6. For example, when you are locked out by the lock screen on Galaxy S6, you can use Samsung account to unlock the phone.… Read the rest

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What is Samsung Galaxy S6 Smart Manager?

The Galaxy S6 Smart Manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security.

You can also automatically optimize the device with one tap of your finger

Please note, part of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Smart Manager actually is actually from Clean Master, a popular Android app in mass, but infamous in the geek world.

There are 4 components in Galaxy S6 Smart Manager:

1. Battery.  Actually, it is just a link to Settings— Battery.
2. Storage. This part is from Clean Master. This can help you clean some junk files. Actually, this is the only useful part of Clean Master.
3. RAM. This part is from Clean Master. It is supposed to close apps to make Galaxy S6 faster. But it won’t! This is the useless and misleading part. Android does NOT need this. Do NOT  use this feature. It will slow down your Galaxy S6 and may cause battery drain.  If you want to make sure the apps are in the proper state, try to install Greenify.
4. Security. This is McAfee Mobile Security & Antivirus. Again, this probably is a useless feature for Android. But if you have the habit of getting dubious files or apps from the internet or unknown sources, this “may” slightly help you. But do not expect too much.

How to use Galaxy S6 Smart Manager?

You can find Galaxy S6 Smart Manager in Apps screen.

Tap Smart Manager as shown below in apps screen will open the app.

For Galaxy S6 Smart Manager, my recommendation for you is to use only 2 (two features): battery and storage.

You should NEVER use RAM or Clean All as shown below. It unlikely helps your Galaxy S6.

How to use Galaxy S6 Smart Manager to check battery usage?

As mentioned, the battery feature in Galaxy S6 Smart Manager is only a link to Settings— Battery.

It allows you to check the remaining battery power and time to use Galaxy S6.  If needed, you can conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps
consuming an excessive amount of battery power.

The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your Galaxy S6 settings and operating
conditions. It is very inaccurate.

When the phone is being charged, it will show estimated remaining charging time.… Read the rest

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The official Galaxy S6 user manual with Android Nougat update is now available in multiple languages.

Android Nougat update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ has been available in more and more and more regions. This is probably the last major udpate (Marshmallow update is previous one) for Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+ because Samsung typically releases 2 major Android updates for flagship phones.

The user guides in this page are for Galaxy S6 (without edge screen).  The official user guide for Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+ with Android Nougat update are available in this page.

The official Galaxy S6 user manual with Android Nougat update in this page is in PDF format (You can get Adobe PDF Reader here).

You can read these official Galaxy S6 user manuals with Android Nougat update by opening the link.  As the user manual is quite long,  you may consider to download and save a copy in your PC or phone. To download user manual for Galaxy S6 with Android Nougat update, you can tap and hold (i.e. long tap) the link, then choose to save as.

1. Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual with Android Nougat update in English language for International versions (Android Nougat 7.0, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia, SM-G920)

This English version of Galaxy S6 User Manual is for Samsung Galaxy S6 sold in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia with Android Nougat 7.0. The model number of the corresponding  Galaxy S6 includes SM-G920, SM-G920F, SM-G920I and SM-G920FQ.

If you cannot find the Galaxy S6 User Manual with Android Nougat udpate for your Galaxy S6, you can try  this user guide.

Download link (in PDF): Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual with Android Nougat update in English for International versions (Android Nougat 7.0, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia)

2. Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual with Android Nougat update in Czech language (čeština, český jazyk)  (SM-G920, Android Nougat 7.0, Czech Republic)

This Czech language (čeština, český jazyk) version of Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual is for Galaxy S6 sold in Czech Republic with Android Nougat update. The corresponding model number is SM-G920F.

If your Samsung Galaxy S6 was not bought in Czech Republic, the features (especially the pre-installed apps) describe in this Czech language (čeština, český jazyk) version of Samsung Galaxy S6 user guide may be different from those in your Galaxy S6.… Read the rest

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Taking photos for a moving object is always challenging. Galaxy S6 offers Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) for you to get better photos with moving objects.

What is Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus)?

Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) allows you to track and automatically focus on a selected subject, even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting composition.

This feature can be found in some DSLR cameras, not commonly on smartphone cameras.

Basically, Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) is utilizing the fast auto focus feature in Galaxy S6 camera to track the motion of the object and adjust the focus accordingly.

How to enable Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus)?

By default, Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) is turned off in most regions.  You need follow these steps to enable it before  you can use the auto focus tracking.

Step 1:  Start Galaxy S6 camera app

You can start Galaxy S6 camera with any of the following 4 methods as detailed in this page:

• Tapping the Camera app icon in the favorite tray in Galaxy S6 home screen.
• Tapping the Camera app icon in Galaxy S6 Apps screen (aka App drawer, All Apps).
• Pressing home buttons twice to use Galaxy S6 camera quick launch (even when Galaxy S6 is locked. Please refer to this guide on Galaxy S6 camera quick launch).
• Using Google Now voice command  (e.g., “Start camera”) or S Voice command (“Open Camera app”).

Step 2: Go to Galaxy S6 Camera settings

Tapping gear icon in Galaxy S6 camera app interface as shown below.

Step 3: Enable Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus)

In the Galaxy S6 camera settings, you can find the Tracking AF as shown in the left.

Tap the switch to enable it.

Once it is enabled, the color of the switch will be changed to green.

If you cannot find the tracking AF option in the camera settings, very likely, the front camera is active. You need switch to rear camera.

In other words, Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) is for rear camera, not for front camera.

Please note, the setting for Galaxy S6 camera tracking AF (auto focus) is persistent. If you want to disable it, you must manually disable it through the same procedure. Rebooting the phone will not change this setting.… Read the rest

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What is Galaxy S6 camera gesture control?

Samsung really wants you to take photos for yourself (selfie) with the incredible front camera in Galaxy S6.

But for most Galaxy S6 owners, one of the most common problems is to reach the shutter button when you are stretching your hands to take a selfie.

Of course, you can use voice control to take photos on Galaxy S6 or S6 edge as explained in this guide.

If you are shy, you may hesitate to use voice control in public area.

So, Samsung lets you use Galaxy S6 camera gesture control to take selfies easily.

When the front camera is activated, you can show your palm to the camera once you are ready.  If your palm is detected, your selfie will be taken automatically after 2 seconds.

This is called  Galaxy S6 camera gesture control.

How to enable Galaxy S6 camera gesture control?

In most regions,  Galaxy S6 camera gesture control, by default, is not enabled.

To use this feature, you need enable Galaxy S6 camera gesture control in camera settings.

Step 1: Start camera app.

You can start Galaxy S6 camera with one of the following methods:

• Tapping the Camera app icon in the favorite tray in Galaxy S6 home screen.
• Pressing home buttons twice to use Galaxy S6 camera quick launch (even when galaxy S6 is locked).
• Using Google Now voice command  (e.g., “Start camera”) or S Voice command (“Open Camera app”).

Step 2: Switch to front camera.

Galaxy S6 camera gesture control is a feature for front camera only (check this page for Galaxy S6 layout, or this page for Galaxy S6 edge layout).  So, the settings appears only if you switch the camera to the front one.

You can tap the camera switch icon as shown below (1) to switch between front and rear cameras.

Step 3: Go to Camera Settings.

After switching the camera to the front camera, tap Settings icon(gear icon) as shown below (2).

Step 4: Enable Galaxy S6 camera gesture control

Under Camera Settings, you can find the Gesture control as shown below.

Drag the switch to right to turn on this feature. The color should also change to green.

If you are using other Galaxy S6 themes (see this guide if you want to know how to use Galaxy S6 themes to customize Galaxy S6 appearance), the color may be different.

In case you don’t like gesture control, you can drag the switch to left side to turn this feature off.… Read the rest

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Samsung Galaxy S6 has so many features. These Samsung Galaxy S6 How-to Guides will help you to explore and better use your latest gadget: Galaxy S6.

This is a live page and will be updated regularly. In other words, more and more Samsung Galaxy S6 guides will be added.

You may also check Galaxy S6 online user manual page for using Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge.

If you want to download the official Galaxy S6 user guide (in PDF), you may check this page for Galaxy S6, and this page for Galaxy S6 edge.

If you cannot find the Galaxy S6 guides  you are looking for, please feel free to leave you questions or problems in the comment box below. The community will try to find a solution or an answer for you.

We also put camera related guides in the Galaxy S6 camera guide page.

1. How to use edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge?  (for Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+)

   Edge screen is the unique feature of Galaxy S6 edge. You actually paid about additional $100 for the two curved edges. This guide shows you what edge screen can do for you and how to set configure and use the edge screen. Read on…

2. How to use apps edge in Galaxy S6 edge plus (S6 edge+)? (for Galaxy S6 edge+ only)

   Apps edge is one of the unique features in Galaxy S6 edge+. It adds more functions to the existing edge screen in Galaxy S6 edge. This Galaxy S6 guide answers all questions you may have on the unique apps edge feature in Galaxy S6 edge+: what’s apps edge in Galaxy S6 edge+? How to enable and access Galaxy S6 edge+ apps edge? How to add, order and delete apps in apps edge? Read on…

3. How to disable Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 home screen? (for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+)

   If you are annoyed by the Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 home screen, I will show you how to disable it in this guide.

4. How to change Galaxy S6 wallpapers? (for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+)

   Galaxy S6 theme is a great feature in Galaxy S6.  You can customize the look (home screen, lock screen, apps screen and some apps as well)  of Galaxy S6 and S6 edge easily with the free Galaxy S6 themes.  

… Read the rest

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Update 1: Official Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manuals are available here. Download the Galaxy S6 edge+ user manual in your own languages.

Samsung just announced the plus-size sibling of Galaxy S6 edge: Galaxy S6 edge+ on August 13 (together with Galaxy Note 5).

Apparently, the sales of the duo (Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge) are not as good as expected as reported. Samsung need new flagship phones to get the market.

Will Galaxy S6 edge+ give Samsung a lift in poor sales?

This post will try to highlight new features of Galaxy S6 edge+ vs Galaxy S6 edge.

1. Galaxy S6 edge+ is bigger (and heavier)

As suggested by its name, Galaxy S6 edge+ is really a plus-size sibling of Galaxy S6 edge.

The screen size of Galaxy S6 edge+ is 5.7″, which is significantly larger than the 5.1″ S6 edge.

The dimension of the Galaxy S6 edge+ is 6.08″ x 2.98″ x 0.27″; while Galaxy S6 edge only has a dimension of 5.59″x 2.76″ x 0.28″.

You will also feel Galaxy S6 edge+ is about 16% heavier (153g) than S6 edge (132g).

But for most owners, one-hand operation is not a big issue.

2. More features for edge screen

Edge screen is a signature feature in Galaxy S6 edge.

In addition to all features of the edge screen in Galaxy S6 edge, the Galaxy S6 edge+ adds more features to the edge screen.  Now you can add favorite apps to edge screen.

For existing Galaxy S6 edge owners,  Samsung may bring this feature to your phone in future update.

3. New camera features

Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge set the standard for smartphone cameras in 2015.

Although  Galaxy S6 edge+ uses the identical camera sensors as Galaxy S6 edge, significant improvements in camera features can be spotted.  These include:

• RAW support in Pro Mode. For advanced users,  Galaxy S6 edge+ can save photos in RAW format. This means you have the full freedom to edit the photos after they are taken. You are not limited to effects and filters. You can travel back and re-adjust camera settings.
• Video collage mode. You can capture multiple videos and play them in a single collage.
• Live broadcast. You can broadcast yourself live through YouTube in Galaxy S6 edge+ camera app. You can set the broadcast as private (only invited contacts can watch) or public.

Again, probably (no confirmation or guarantee from Samsung yet) these features will be added to Galaxy S6 edge in future update.… Read the rest

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On August 13, Samsung launched the 5.7″ version of Galaxy S6 edge: Galaxy S6 edge+ (together with Galaxy Note 5).  This page is a collection of official Samsung Galaxy edge+ user manual in all languages.

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manual will help you use the Galaxy S6 edge+ properly and effectively, especially for Galaxy S6 edge+ owners who are not familiar with Samsung Galaxy devices.

All Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manual is in PDF format. You can download and read on any devices: smartphone, tablet or PC with a PDF reader. You can also print them out if you still prefer the hard-copy.

If you own a Galaxy S6, you can find Galaxy S6 user manual here.

If you own a Galaxy S6 edge, you can find Galaxy S6 edge user manual here.

For all Galaxy S6 devices (S6, S6 edge, and S6 edge+) , you may also check our detailed Galaxy S6 how-to guides page and detailed Galaxy S6 online manual page to know and use your S6 better.

If you cannot find the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manual in your language or for your S6 edge+ model, please  let us know in the comments section below.

1. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manual in English language for International versions (SM-G928, Android Lollipop 5.1, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia)

This English version of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manual is for Galaxy S6 edge+ sold in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The corresponding model number is SM-G928F, SM-G928C, SM-G928G, SM-G928I and SM-G9287C.

If you cannot find the Galaxy S6 edge+ User Manual for your Galaxy S6 edge+, you can try  this user guide.

Download link (in PDF): Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ User Manual in English language for International versions (SM-G928, Android Lollipop 5.1, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa and Asia)

2. AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manual in American English (SM-G928A, Android Lollipop 5.1, AT&T, US only)

This AT&T American English version of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manual is only for Galaxy S6 edge+ sold to AT&T customers in USA. The corresponding model number is SM-G928A.

If your Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ was not bought from AT&T, the features (especially the pre-installed apps) describe in this AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user guide may be different from those in your Galaxy S6 edge+.… Read the rest

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What is Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 home screen?

Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 home screen is one dedicated page/panel (the leftmost) showing you latest articles in various categories based on your interest and configurations.

In a nutshell, it is a customized full-page widget of the  Flipboard app.

Nobody knows why Samsung still insists on adding Flipboard Briefing in Galaxy S6  home screen.  If it was just a normal re-sizable widget, I believe more people would have used it frequently.

Flipboard Briefing was not welcomed in Galaxy Note 4 and many owners are asking how to remove it on Galaxy Note 4.  The older version of Flipboard Briefing is called My Magazine in Galaxy S5, which is equally unpopular.

Flipboard is an excellent magazine app and many Galaxy S6 owners like it. But if you force Galaxy S6 owners to use it as a fixed-page widget, many are not happy with it.

To make the situation worse in Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4,  once Flipboard Briefing (or My Magazine in Galaxy S5) is enabled, you cannot scroll across it when you try to swipe the home screen panels in one direction.  Luckily, in Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5, you can disable Flipboard Briefing (or My Magazine), and cycle through all home screen panels in both directions.

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has the identical Flipboard Briefing  on the home screen, so this guide also applies to disable Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 edge.

Good news and bad news on Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 home screen?

The good news on Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 home screen is that you can disable it.

The bad news is that you still cannot cycle through the first panel or last panel of the Galaxy S6 home screen, even after you disable Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 home screen.

This is the limitation (improvement??joking??) of  the new and improved TouchWiz in Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.

How to disable Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 home screen?

You can easily disable Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 home screen by following these steps.

Step 1:  enter editing mode of Galaxy S6 home screen

Tap and hold any empty area in the home screen to enter editing mode for Galaxy S6 home screen.

You can also use pinching gesture on home screen to enter editing mode.

Step 2: Swipe to the leftmost panel

As mentioned, Flipboard Briefing on Galaxy S6 home screen lies in the leftmost (first) panel.… Read the rest

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Galaxy S6 Guide@GadgetGuideOnline is a dedicated technical community for Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge users.

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The contents are organized through various sections on the website. You can navigate the site through the menu on top of the site.

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Galaxy S6 User Guide (PDF) in your own language

• For S6: Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual (PDF) in different languages.
• For S6 edge: Samsung Galaxy S6 edge User Manual (PDF) in different languages

Galaxy S6 online user manual or How-to guides

• Galaxy S6 How-to guides. Galaxy S6 how-to guides show you detailed steps to use certain features, or solve specific problems on Galaxy S6 or S6 edge. These Galaxy S6 how-to guides are updated regularly. The guides are for both Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.
• Galaxy S6 online manual. The Galaxy S6 online manual shows you how to use Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge.
• Galaxy S6 camera guide. How to use the best smartphone camera in your Galaxy S6 and S6 edge? We have some guides for you.

Galaxy S6 buyer guide

• Galaxy S6 buyer guides. Galaxy S6 buyer guides show you how to maximize the value of your money to get most suitable gadgets for you. For example, whether Galaxy S6 is for you, whether you should get Galaxy S6 edge or S6. Of course, you can also find the Galaxy S6 case guide to help you find a suitable case within your badget, and guides for other accessories.
• Galaxy S6 reviews. The reviews of Galaxy S6 will be posted on the website regularly to hep you better understand the pros and cons of Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.

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What is Galaxy S6 auto factory reset in Android Marshmallow update?

Galaxy S6 auto factory reset is one of the new security features in Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and S6 edge+.

If enabled, Galaxy S6 (S6 edge and S6 edge+) will be wiped out if you attempt to unlock the phone incorrectly for 15 times.

So, Galaxy S6 auto factory reset is intended to protect your phone from unlocking by repeated attempting when it’s stolen.

Normally, the thief may use brute-force attack to guess your PIN/password automatically (with some software).  For a 6-digit PIN, it only takes a few minutes to crack it on a normal desktop.

Now, if he fails 15 times, your phone will be reset. Your data on your S6 will be destroyed. Similar features has been in iPhones for a few years.

After the phone is reset, the thief still cannot activate your Galaxy S6 without your Google account thanks for the factory data reset (FDR) protection feature since Android Lollipop 5.1.

In short, Galaxy S6 auto factory reset adds one more layer of support for your data if you lost your Galaxy S6, S6 edge or S6 edge+.

How to enable/disable Galaxy S6 auto factory reset in Android Marshmallow update?

By default, Galaxy S6 auto factory reset is turned off after you update Galaxy S6, S6 edge or S6 edge+ to Android Marshmallow.

To enable Galaxy S6 auto factory reset, you may follow these steps.

Step 1: Enter Settings

You can access Galaxy S6 Settings in different ways:

1. from apps screen, tap Settings icon as shown below.
2. from Galaxy S6 Home screen, tap Settings icon if it is added to home screen.
3. from notification panel (swipe down from status bar or top of the screen with one finger), tap Settings (gear) icon.

Step 2: Enter lock screen  and security settings

Tap Lock screen and security as shown above.

Step 3: Enter Secure lock settings

Tap Secure lock settings as shown below.

Step 4: enable Galaxy S6 auto factory reset

Now in Secure lock settings page, you can find Auto factory reset as shown below.

Tap the switch to enable Galaxy S6 auto factory reset.

If the switch is blue, it means this feature is enabled already. Tap the switch to disable auto factory reset.

Should I enable Galaxy S6 auto factory reset?

Just like any security settings, auto factory reset may backfire.… Read the rest

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For official Samsung Galaxy S6 user manual in your own languages (user guide, in PDF), please check this page.

For official Samsung Galaxy S6 edge user manual in your own languages (user guide, in PDF), please check this page.

For official Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ user manuals in your own languages (user guide, in PDF), they are located in this page.

Please check Galaxy S6 Android Marshmallow update guide for more on new features in  Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and S6 edge+.… Read the rest

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Samsung Galaxy S6 (and S6 edge) has the best smartphone camera in 2015 (source 1 , source 2). You can take nice photos without any settings in most of scenarios.

You can even launch the Galaxy S6  camera app quicker (through quick launch) than any other smartphone users to capture important moments.

But if you want to get more from Galaxy S6 camera, you may tweak some settings of the camera app.

This Galaxy S6 camera guide page is a collection of how-to guides for using Galaxy S6 camera, and tips and tricks of using Galaxy S6 camera.

We will update this Galaxy S6 camera guide page regularly by adding more guides, tips and tricks.  You can also ask any questions on using Galaxy S6 (and S6 edge) camera here.

If you cannot find the Galaxy S6 camera guide you want, please let us know in the comment box below. We will try to add it as early as we can.

Please note, each Galaxy S6 camera guide page is in a individual page. You can bookmark this page to get the latest Galaxy S6 camera guide.

You can also subscribe to our Galaxy S6 Tips & Tricks Newsletter to get the latest update.

List of Galaxy S6 camera guide (all guides apply to Galaxy S6 edge as well):

1. How to use Galaxy S6 camera quick launch?

You can launch Galaxy S6 (and S6 edge)  camera directly without unlocking the phone, without even turning on lock screen. Here is how to use Galaxy S6 camera quick launch.

2. Samsung Galaxy S6 camera modes guide

There are 10 pre-install Galaxy S6 camera modes in Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Do you know when to use and how to use them? Please read this Galaxy S6 camera guide.

3. How to download and install additional Galaxy S6 camera modes?

If the 10 pre-installed Galaxy S6 camera modes cannot meet your expectations, you can install more camera modes for your Galaxy S6 and S6 edge from Galaxy apps. Check this  Galaxy S6 camera guide.

4. How to use Galaxy S6 camera voice control?

When you hands are not free to tap the shutter button, you can use your voice to control the camera. Just shout cheese or smile to take photos.  Is not cool? and useful? This Galaxy S6 camera guide shows you how.

5.

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Where is the setting for  Galaxy S6 touch key light duration?

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, like its predecessors, have two capacitive touch buttons in the left and right side of the home button.

As detailed in Galaxy S6 layout and Galaxy S6 edge layout, the left button is called Recent Apps key (also can be used as multi window button), and the right one is called Back key.  You may check the detailed functions of these buttons keys in this page.

Once any of these two keys is touched, it lights up automatically for a short duration.  This is a useful visual feedback.

But sometimes, you may:

• want to disable Galaxy S6 touch key light, e.g., when you are in a theater.
• want to increase of decrease the Galaxy S6 touch key light duration.

In the predecessors of Galaxy S6,  you can change such settings easily in the Settings. For example, in Galaxy Note 4, you have full control over this touch key light as shown in this page.

But in your Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge, you will NOT be able to find this setting unless you bought your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge from AT&T.

Basically, only AT&T’s and have the touch key light settings.

In all other Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge models, Samsung removed the settings for Galaxy S6 touch key light duration. Of course, this means you then cannot turn off Galaxy S6 touch key light as well.

But don’t be panic. There is a free app that can do the job for you.

How to use Galaxy Button Lights app to set Galaxy S6 touch key light duration, and to turn on/off Galaxy S6 touch key light?

In Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge, if you need adjust the Galaxy S6 touch key light duration, or want to turn on/off the touch key light, you can use a free app: Galaxy Button Lights.

Step 1:  Install Galaxy Button Lights app from Play store

In your Samsung Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge, start Google Play store app.

Search Galaxy Button Lights as shown below.

Tap the Galaxy Button Lights app as shown below.

In the app details page, tap INSTALL as shown below to install the app.

Just like other Android apps, you need acknowledge permissions the app requires. For Galaxy Button Lights app, it requires no special permissions at all.… Read the rest

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Disable apps and uninstall apps on Galaxy S6, what’s the difference?

When you get your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, there are some apps installed by Samsung and local distributors.

The pre-installed apps fall into one of the three categories:

• Essential apps. For example, a smartphone needs phone app, contacts app to function as a phone.
• Value-added apps. For example, your carrier may add an account manager app so that you can easily know your bills and usage.
• Bloatware apps. Some companies paid Samsung or your carrier to pre-load their apps. For example, in Galaxy S6, in most regions, some Microsoft apps are pre-installed.

For all pre-installed apps, you cannot uninstall them, including the bloatware apps. This is the major reason why these greedy companies are willing to pay Samsung or carriers or distributors to pre-install their apps on your phone.

Even if you don’t like them, you cannot uninstall these apps (unless you root Galaxy S6). This is a security setting in Android so that you will not uninstall an essential app inadvertently.

But you can disable such bloatware apps.

For apps which you installed from Google Play store, or Galaxy Apps, or Amazon App store for Android, or any other sources, you can always uninstall them.

So, the difference between disable apps and uninstall apps on Galaxy S6 is:

• If the app is pre-installed, you can disable the app.
• If the app is installed by you, you can uninstall the app.

How to disable apps on Galaxy S6?

To disable apps on Galaxy S6, there are many methods.  You need one of them.

In this guide, I will show you 3 different methods and  I assume you want to disable the pre-installed OneNote app from Microsoft.

Method 1:  disable apps on Galaxy S6 in Edit mode of apps screen

To disable apps on Galaxy S6 in the edit mode of Galaxy S6 apps screen, you may follow these steps.

Step 1: Enter Galaxy S6 apps screen

You need tap the Apps icon (16 dots) in Galaxy S6 home screen to enter apps screen.

All the apps with UI, including pre-installed apps,  are listed in Galaxy S6 apps screen.

Step 2: Enter Edit mode of Galaxy S6 apps screen

Tap EDIT in top right as shown below to  enter edit mode of the apps screen.

Step 3: Disable apps

Tap the “–” sign in the top right of OneNote as shown above.… Read the rest

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Why you need  app folders on Galaxy S6 home screen?

With more and more features in Android phones, and many apps with various functions available in Google Play store and Galaxy Apps, you may install a lot of apps in your Galaxy S6.

To access these apps quickly without going through Galaxy S6 Apps screen, you need put these apps on the home screen.

You may also put a lot of widgets on the home screen as well to access some info quickly without opening the app.

So, the home screen is really cluttered.  It becomes a pain to find an app on the home screen.

How to solve this problem?  You can use app folders to keep your Galaxy S6 home screen well organized.

Using app folders in Galaxy S6 home screen can help you:

1. reduce the number of home screen panels. This will make it fast to scroll through the home screen panels and therefore to access the apps faster.
2. organize apps in app folders per your preference. This means you can quickly find the apps which you do not use daily. For example, you may not use Google Drive app daily, but if you put the app in the Google folder or cloud folder, you can easily locate it and launch it, instead of fiddling around the home screen panels.
3. put more widgets and apps in the home screen. There is a hard limit (7) of number of home screen panels in Galaxy S6. If you use a lot of widgets, especially full page or half-page widgets, you will find the 7-panel limit in TouchWiz is not generous. Using app folders in Galaxy S6 home screen can save space on the home screen for other app folders or widgets.

Step by step guide on how to create app folders in Galaxy S6 home screen

Please note, creating app folders in Galaxy S6 home screen is not an option in home screen editing mode. You can only create app folders:

• when both apps that are to be included in the app folder are already on the home screen,
• or put the app folders in App screen to home screen directly.

To create app folders in Galaxy S6 home screen, you may follow these steps.

Step 1: Tap and hold one app  and drag it to the target app.

For example, you want to create a folder for the Email app and Play Store app.… Read the rest

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You can use volume key to control Galaxy S6 camera

You probably already know you can launch Galaxy S6 camera quicker than any other smartphone owners by double pressing the Home button, thanks to the quick launch feature in Galaxy S6 camera.

When taking photos, in addition to tapping the on-screen shutter button, you can also use your voice to control Galaxy S6 camera, or use your gesture to take selfies on Galaxy S6.

Now, there are even one more method to take photos on Galaxy S6: pressing the volume key.

Of course, the volume key can also be configured to record videos on Galaxy S6 or to zoom in and out the camera.

Please note, use volume key to control Galaxy S6 camera is not new. Most old Galaxy devices and many other Android phones also have this feature. But many owners are not aware of it and therefore seldom use it.

How to configure volume key to control Galaxy S6 camera?

By default, you can use volume key to control Galaxy S6 camera out of the box.

The default function of the volume key in Galaxy S6 camera is to take photos. But you can change or configure it to record video or zoom the view.

To configure volume key to control Galaxy S6 camera, you may follow these steps.

Step 1: Start Camera app.

You can start Galaxy S6 camera with one of the following 4 methods:

• Tapping the Camera app icon in the favorite tray in Galaxy S6 home screen.
• Tapping the Camera app icon in Galaxy S6 Apps screen (aka App drawer).
• Pressing home buttons twice to use Galaxy S6 camera quick launch (even when galaxy S6 is locked).
• Using Google Now voice command  (e.g., “Start camera”) or S Voice command (“Open Camera app”).

Step 2: Go to Camera Settings.

Tap Settings icon (gear icon) as shown below to access Galaxy S6 Camera settings.

Step 3: Select the functions for volume key

Under Galaxy S6 Camera settings, you  can find the current function assigned to volume key as shown below.

Tap this field to change current function for volume key as shown below.

You can configure the volume key function as:

• Take pictures.
• Record video. If the camera is in camera mode, volume key will switch it to video recorder mode and start recording.
• Zoom. Galaxy S6 camera does not have optical zoom, so the zoom is digital zoom, which may result in a poor quality photo in some scenarios.

… Read the rest

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Update 1: Added section 5, How to restore missing icons in Galaxy S6 quick settings panel?

If you find some icons or buttons are missing from the quick settings panel, please follow this section (section 5) to restore the missing icons in quick settings panel.

1. What and where is Samsung Galaxy S6 quick settings?

Similar to other Android phones, Samsung Galaxy S6 quick settings can be found in the notification panel.

Samsung Samsung Galaxy S6 quick settings in the notification panel allow you to quickly toggle on/off some commonly used features without digging further in the settings page.

Android Lollipop even make quick settings interactive. But Samsung Galaxy S6 did not adopt this implementation. This is one of the Galaxy S6 defects: non-genuine Android Lollipop.

So, Samsung Galaxy S6 quick settings is more similar to the old quick settings in Galaxy S5 and in Galaxy Note 4 than that in Android Lollipop.

In the top of Setting app (page), Samsung also have a quick settings section where you can put up to 9 items for you to access these settings quickly.

2. How to use Samsung Galaxy S6 quick settings buttons?

To access Samsung Galaxy S6 quick settings buttons, you can swipe down from top of the screen (i.e., status bar).

As shown below, in the second row of the Galaxy S6 notification panel, you can find 5 Samsung Galaxy S6 quick settings buttons. 5 other buttons can be accessed by flicking to left as shown below.

This area is called highlight box for quick settings buttons.

For these 10 Samsung Galaxy S6 quick settings buttons in the highlight box, you can:

1. Tap it. This will toggle on/off the corresponding features of the buttons. For example, tap WiFi button, it will turn on/off WiFi on your Galaxy S6.  Tap sound mode button to cycle through the 3 sound modes (mute, sound and vibrate).
2. Tap and hold it. This will open the detailed setting page for this feature. For example, if you tap and hold WiFi button, the Settings–WiFi page will be opened.

Samsung Galaxy S6 quick settings buttons do not support other interactions.

3. How to manage Samsung Galaxy S6 quick settings buttons?

Besides these 10 Galaxy S6 quick settings buttons, Galaxy S6 also offers many other quick settings buttons in the notification panel. And you can re-arrange the locations of these Galaxy S6 quick setting buttons.… Read the rest

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Galaxy S6 and S6 edge is a smartphone, although they offer the best smartphone camera you can find in 2015.

Making phone calls is still a basic feature for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. This guide will show you how to use the Phone app to make phone calls (both voice calls and video calls) in Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.

How to make phone calls on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

To make phone calls on Galaxy S6, you need use the Phone app.

By default, the Phone app is in the favorite tray in home screen.

If you cannot find it in favorite tray, you can find it in the Galaxy S6 Apps screen.

Anyway, start the Phone app.  There are a few items in the phone app interface as shown below:

1. make phone calls (voice).
2. make video calls. Some carriers may not support video calls.
3. hide the keypad (9 to show)
4. switch to another view (for phone logs, favorites and contacts)
5. phone call settings
6. number to be called
7. tap and hold to access voicemail
8. keypad correction
9. show keypad
10. check phone logs, including incoming, outgoing and missed calls
11. favorite contacts
12. list contacts

To make phone calls on Galaxy S6 or S6 edge, you just input the number (or tap the contact), then tap phone icon (1)  as shown below.

How to make phone calls on  Galaxy S6 and S6 edge lock screen?

If you set lock screen security to swipe, you can make phone calls from log screen directly by dragging the phone icon in the lock screen out of a circle as shown below.

However, if you have other lock screen security settings, you can only make emergency calls.

The emergency call can be made to people in your ICE group even when Galaxy S6 or S6 edge is locked. Please refer to this guide on how to make emergency calls.

How to make video calls on Galaxy S6 and S6 edge?

To make video calls on Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge is similar to make voice calls. You just tap the camcorder icon (2)  as shown in previous screenshot.

Please note, Galaxy S6 video calls are different from those through Hangouts or Viber or FacetTime or some other apps.

Galaxy S6 video calls in phone app, if supported by your carrier, does NOT require internet connection.  The call is connected directly through 3G network.… Read the rest

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What is Galaxy S6 camera voice control?

Probably you already know you can use Google Now voice commands (“Open Camera” or  “take a photo”) to launch the camera app. S Voice also has the similar capability.

But they can only launch the camera app, not take a photo.

Even worse, in Galaxy S6, and Galaxy S6 edge, “OK Google” detection from any screen was removed and the only way to use Google Now voice commands is to start the Google search app.

Galaxy S6 (and S6 edge) camera app comes with voice control: you can shout some magic words (“Cheese“, “Smile“, “Capture“, “Shoot” or “Record  video“) to take photos or record videos when your hands are busy or your hands cannot reach the shutter button on the screen.

This is Galaxy S6 camera voice control we are talking about in this guide.

Of course, Galaxy S6 camera voice control is not new. Samsung has this feature in their camera app for long time. For example, we even have a detailed guide on a similar feature for Galaxy Note 4.

How to enable Galaxy S6 camera voice control?

By default,  Galaxy S6 camera voice control is turned off  in most regions.

In order to use your voice to take photos or record videos, you need enable Galaxy S6 camera voice control first.

Step 1:  Start camera app.

You can start Galaxy S6 camera in many methods:

• Tapping the Camera app icon in the favorite tray in Galaxy S6 home screen.
• Pressing home buttons twice to use Galaxy S6 camera quick launch (even when galaxy S6 is locked).
• Using Google Now voice command  (e.g., “Start camera”) or S Voice command (“Open Camera app”).

Step 2: tap Settings icon as shown below.

Step 3: tap  Voice control

You can tap the Voice control as shown below to enable Galaxy S6 camera voice control if it is currently disabled.

If the switch is shown in green color (in the right side), it means Galaxy S6 camera voice control is enabled already. Tapping it to disable this Galaxy S6 camera feature.

When Galaxy S6 camera voice control is enabled, it will show the voice commands you can use in a pop up window as shown below.

Tap OK to close the pop out window.

Please note, there is no microphone icon in the camera preview window after the Galaxy S6 voice control is enabled.… Read the rest

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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.

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

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:

• Power button
• SIM card tray

Rear view of Galaxy S6 layout

In the back of Galaxy S6, you can find:

• Rear camera (main camera)
• LED flash for main camera

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.… Read the rest

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Update 1: Added section How to solve “Unable to show notifications” problem for edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge?

When Galaxy Note 4 was announced, a variant of Galaxy Note 4 edge was introduced with one edge screen on the right side. However, the reception of Galaxy Note 4 edge was mixed.

But this does not deter Samsung’s experimentation of edges on new smartphones. This is still a feature which standard Android cannot provide.

Galaxy S6 edge now comes with 2 edge screens on both sides. The edge screen on galaxy S6 is  now an integrated part of the main display. This is different from that in Galaxy Note 4 edge.  Some fancy features were also removed.

What is edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge?

On each side of Galaxy S6 edge, you can find the screen is curved to warp the phone (see this page on Galaxy S6 edge layout). Samsung  assigned some special features for the curved part of the screen, and named it as edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge.

Although there are two edge screens on Galaxy S6 (right and left),  you can use only one of them at any time. The left edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge is mainly for left-handed users.

You can use the edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge to:

• display information without turning on the screen.
• distinguish up to five contacts by displaying assigned colors.
• communicate with favorite contacts quickly.
• be a clock at night up to 12 hours.

How to set edge location for edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge?

As Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has two 2 edges screens on both sides,  you need set the right side or left side to be activated as edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge.

You can choose the edge location based on your preference and experiment it. Normally, right-handed owners may prefer right side, and left-handed owners prefer left side.

You can set or change edge location in Settings — Edge screen — Edge screen position, then select a side.

How to set notification items for edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge?

You can select items for providing notifications on the edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge through the color lighting and the colored tabs.

You can set notification items for  edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge through Settings — Edge screen — Select notifications, and then select items.

How to setup and use Edge Lighting for edge screen on Galaxy S6 edge?

… Read the rest

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What is Samsung Galaxy S6 themes?

One of the most welcomed improvements of TouchWiz in Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge is the support of themes, with which you can customize your phone easily and get different feels of the phone instantly.

Samsung Galaxy S6 themes allow you to change the visual elements of the Home screen, apps screen, lock screen, icons, notification panel, phone app, contacts app and message app.

You can just imagine Samsung Galaxy S6 themes are template of the phone.  You can customize how the phone looks using different color scheme and different icons.

The default Galaxy S6 theme may look elegant. But there are always different tastes from different groups of Galaxy S6 owners.

In the old TouchWiz, Samsung only allows you to change the wallpaper of home screen or lock screen. Now, you can customize almost all visual elements of Galaxy S6 with Samsung Galaxy S6 themes. There are already some third-party themes designed for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge.

How to change Samsung Galaxy S6 themes?

You can change and apply new themes from two different locations:

• from home screen options.
• from Settings— Themes.

The procedures are similar. The only difference is how you initiate the process of changing Samsung Galaxy S6 themes.

Step 1:  Access home screen options.

In Galaxy S6 home screen, if you tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together, home screen options will be displayed as below (please read this page on using Galaxy S6 home screen).

Tap Themes as shown below.

Step 2: Choose available themes.

By default, Samsung put links of two additional Galaxy S6 themes  in the available themes list page.

For example, you are interested in Space theme for your Galaxy S6.

Tap the Space theme as shown above.

Step 3:  Download the themes.

As the Space theme was not installed on the phone yet, you need  download from Samsung Theme store.

If the theme is already downloaded, you will be directed to step 4.

Before downloading, you can check the look of  home screen, lock screen, icons, phone app, contacts app and messages app of this Galaxy S6 theme.

Tap DOWNLOAD  as shown below.

Tap Accept and download as shown below to acknowledge the permission warnings. Actually, most Samsung Galaxy S6 themes do not require any special permissions.

Step 4: Apply the new theme for Galaxy s6

Tap APPLY as shown below.… Read the rest

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Update: added section of “How to disable Galaxy S6 multi window?“

What is Samsung Galaxy S6 multi window?

Samsung Galaxy S6 multi window lets you run two or more apps at the same time in foreground. In other words, you can run two or more apps side by side (or floating over each other) in Galaxy S6.

By default, when you start an app in Android, the app will occupy the screen and you cannot access the screen (UI) of another app without pushing current app to background (for example, by tapping home button). In other words, Android apps always try to occupy the whole screen (except the status bar).

With improved hardware and larger screen size in smartphones and tablets, it is nature that you may want to run multiple apps side by side, just like what you can do on a PC.

Unfortunately, Android does not have an universal solution for multiple windows on the screen, although Android is a multi-tasking OS from day one.

Samsung first introduced multi window feature for Galaxy Note devices because of its giant size (in 2011 standard). It was later introduced and polished in Galaxy S devices.

So, Samsung Galaxy S6 multi window is not a new feature. It is actually quite stable and reliable, although it is a resource hogger.

Anyway, Galaxy S6 has sufficient resource for multi window to run smoothly.

Please note, Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has an identical multi window feature as Galaxy S6. So, this guide also applies to Samsung Galaxy S6 edge multi window.

What are the two types of Samsung Galaxy S6 multi window?

Samsung Galaxy S6 multi window allows two type of views (as shown below):

• split screen view. Two apps share the screen without overlapping. You can adjust the size and location of  for one app. The other app will take the rest of the screen.
• pop-up view. Two or more apps float on the screen. They can overlap, partially overlap with each other. You can move and re-size them individually without affecting others.

Use split screen view in Samsung Galaxy S6 multi window?

How to launch Samsung Galaxy S6 multi window in split screen view?

To launch split screen view for Samsung Galaxy S6 multi window, you can choose one of the two methods:

• Tap the Recent apps button, then select first app from the list.

… Read the rest

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