Samsung Galaxy S6 - User Manual

Basics 6 Device overheating situations and solutions When the device heats up while charging the battery While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. During wireless charging or fast charging, the device may feel hotter to the touch. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or perfor...

Basics 8 Device limitations when the device overheats When the device heats up, the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down. This feature is only available on supported models. • If the device becomes hotter than usual, a device overheating message will appear...

Basics 9 Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compati...

Basics 10 Device layout Microphone Speaker Back key Multipurpose jack Front camera Speaker SIM card tray Power key Touchscreen Recents key Headset jack Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) LED indicator Proximity/Light sensor

Basics 12 Keys Key Function Power • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press to turn on or lock the screen. Recents • Tap to open the list of recent apps. Home • Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked. • Press to return to the Home screen. • Press and hold to launch Googl...

Basics 13 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and plug the USB cable into the device’s multipurpose jack. 2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket. 3 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it f...

Basics 14 • Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use. • Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use. • Deactivate auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced, such as emails. • Decrease the backlight time. • Decrease the screen brightness. Battery charging tips and precautions • When the ba...

Basics 15 Fast charging The device has a built-in fast charging feature. You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off. About Fast charging • Fast charging uses battery charging technology that charges the battery faster by increasing the charging power. The de...

Basics 16 Wireless charging The device has a built-in wireless charging coil. You can charge the battery using a wireless charger (sold separately). 1 Place the centre of the device’s back on the centre of the wireless charger.The estimated charging time will appear on the screen. The actual chargin...

Basics 17 Power saving mode Activate power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time. 1 On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Device maintenance → Battery → MID . 2 Tap CUSTOMISE to change the power saving settings before entering power saving mode. 3 Tap APPLY . Maximum power saving mode I...

Basics 18 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or sto...

Basics 21 Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray. 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot. 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card. ► Single SIM models : ► Dual SIM models : 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the ...

Basics 22 Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models) If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. Activating SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Connections → SIM card manager . Select a SIM or USIM card and...

Basics 23 Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.To turn off the device, press and hold the Power key,...

Basics 24 Controlling the touchscreen • Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with yo...

Basics 25 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.

Basics 26 Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch t...

Basics 27 Home screen Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider. A...

Basics 28 Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, ...

Basics 29 Moving items Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen.To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.To move an item more easily, tap and h...

Basics 30 3 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap .To add more apps to the folder, tap ADD , tick the apps, and then tap ADD . You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Home screen. To move apps from a folder to the Home screen, tap the fol...

Basics 31 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. The Apps screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider. Moving items T...

Basics 32 3 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap .To add more apps to the folder, tap ADD , tick the apps, and then tap ADD . You can also ...

Basics 33 Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen. Icon Meaning No sign...

Basics 34 Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.The screen is locked with Swipe , the default screen lock method. Press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any d...

Basics 35 Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details.To open the notification panel, drag the...

Basics 36 ► Dual SIM models : Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Launch Settings . Access the notification settings. Quick setting buttons SIM and USIM card feature preferences. Tap to access the SIM card manager. Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting bu...

Basics 37 Finder Search for a variety of content with a keyword or search for nearby devices. Searching for content or nearby devices Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap Search phone and scan for nearby devices . Enter a keyword in the search field or...

Basics 38 Changing the input language Tap → Languages and types → MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES , and then select the languages to use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key. Changing the keyboard layout Tap → Lang...

Basics 39 Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. 3 Tap Copy or Cut . The selected text is copied to the clipboard. 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste . To paste text that you have previously...

Basics 40 Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on, draw on, crop, or share the captured screen. You can capture the current screen and scrollable area. Capturing a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a screenshot. Captured screenshots will be saved in Gall...

Basics 41 Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap and select a recent app window. Closing an app Tap , and tap or drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps, ta...

Basics 43 Using additional options Tap the bar between the app windows to access additional options. Switch locations between app windows. Close the currently selected app. Switch the selected window to a pop-up view. Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjus...

Basics 44 Sharing text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature. Minimising the split screen view Press the Home key to min...

Basics 45 Pop-up view 1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps. 2 Swipe upwards or downwards, tap and hold an app window, and then drag it to Open in pop-up view . The app screen will appear in the pop-up view. Minimise the window. Close the app. Maximise the window. Moving pop-up windows To mov...

Basics 46 Samsung account Introduction Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website. Once your Samsung account has been registered, you can use apps provided by Samsung, without sig...

Basics 47 Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device, your data, such as contacts or events, will also be removed. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts . 2 Tap Samsung account and tap the account to remove. 3 Tap → Sett...

Basics 48 Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct. 1 On both devices, download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store . 2 Place the devices near each other. 3 Launch Smart Switch on both devices...

Basics 49 Transferring backup data from a computer Transfer data between your device and a computer. You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch . Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device. 1 On the computer, ...

Basics 50 Transferring data via Samsung Cloud Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your device. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud. Refer to Samsung account for more information. 1 On the previous device, back up the ...

Basics 51 Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software. Updating over the air The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Software update → Download updates manually . When you tap th...

Basics 52 Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information and access it later. You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data. Refer to Samsung account and Accounts for...

Basics 53 QUICK CONNECT Introduction Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices, such as Bluetooth headsets or TVs, using the Quick connect feature. • If the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature, activate its Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth feature before launching...

Basics 54 Connecting to a TV Connect your device and a TV to view the device’s content on the larger screen. You may be able to use more features depending on the connected TV. 1 Turn on the TV and place your device close to the TV. 2 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification ...

Basics 55 Streaming content on the registered TV If you register a TV to your device, you can more easily connect to the TV while playing content.When your device recognises the registered TV while you are watching content, the icon will appear on the device. Tap the icon to stream the content from ...

Basics 57 Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption. Some apps and functions will be restricted. In emergency mode, you can make an emergency call, send your current location information to others, sound an emergency alarm, and more.Press and hold the P...

58 Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices.Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by ...

Applications 59 Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps On the Apps screen, tap → Edit . The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstall. Select an app and tap DISABLE or OK . Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Apps , select an app, and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTAL...

Applications 60 Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls. Making calls 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen. 2 Enter a phone number.If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad. 3 ► Single SIM models : Tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Add the num...

Applications 61 ► Dual SIM models : Tap or to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Hide the keypad. Delete a preceding character. Access additional options. Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls.To set ...

Applications 62 Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen. 2 Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. 3 ► Single SIM models : Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap . ► Dual SIM models : Enter the country code, area c...

Applications 63 Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Phone → → Settings → Block numbers . 2 Tap , tick contacts, and then tap DONE . To manually enter a number, tap Enter phone number , enter a phone number, and then tap . When ...

Applications 64 During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options: • : Access additional options. • Camera : Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you. • Switch : Switch between the front and rear cameras. • : End the current call. • Mute : Turn off the microphone so t...

Applications 65 3 Enter contact information. Select a storage location. Add an image. Open more information fields. Scan contact information from a business card. Enter contact information. Depending on the selected storage location, the types of information you can save may vary. 4 Tap SAVE . Addin...

Applications 66 Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list 1 On the Apps screen, tap Phone → RECENTS . 2 Tap a caller’s image, or tap a phone number → Details . 3 Tap CREATE CONTACT to create a new contact, or tap UPDATE EXISTING to add the number to an existing contact. Importing contact...

Applications 67 Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts . Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly. • Tap the search field at the top of the cont...

Applications 68 Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options. 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Share . 3 Tick contacts and tap SHARE . 4 Select a sharing method. Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages, or sync or move...

Applications 69 Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation. Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming. 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . 3 Add recipients and tap COMPOSE . 4 Enter a message. ► Single SIM models : Access add...

Applications 70 ► Dual SIM models : Access additional options. Enter a message. Add recipients from the contacts list. Enter emoticons. Attach files. Edit recipients. Select a SIM or USIM card. 5 ► Single SIM models : Tap SEND to send the message. ► Dual SIM models : Tap or to send the message. View...

Applications 71 Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list. 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Settings → Block messages → Block numbers . 3 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS , select a contact, and then tap . To manually enter a number, tap Enter number , a...

Applications 73 Using secret mode In secret mode, you can separately manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can lock secret mode using a password and your fingerprint. Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, tap Tabs → ENABLE SECRET . If you are using this featu...

Applications 74 Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Email . 2 Enter the email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN . To manually register an email account, tap MANUAL SETUP . 3 Follow the on-screen instruction...

Applications 75 Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or record videos i...

Applications 76 Using swipe gestures Quickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions. You can change the shooting mode, switch between cameras, or apply filter effects. Front camera preview Rear camera preview Shooting modes Filter effects Switching cameras On the preview scree...

Applications 77 Viewing filter effects On the preview screen, swipe from the right to the left to open the filter effects list. You can apply a unique feel to your photos or videos. This feature is only available in some shooting modes. Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the imag...

Applications 79 Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE) You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources.Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus an...

Applications 80 Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.On the shooting modes list, tap Pro . Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo. • : Change the focus mode. Drag the adjustment bar towards or to...

Applications 81 Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can lock the focus and the exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically based on changes to the subjects or light sources. In pro mode, you can separate the exposure and focus and set them to different points...

Applications 82 Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. If ...

Applications 84 Slow motion Record a video for viewing it in slow motion. You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap Slow motion . 2 Tap to start recording. 3 When you are finished recording, tap to stop. 4 On the preview screen, tap the pr...

Applications 86 4 On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. 5 Tap . The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion section. Editing fast motion sections 1 On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. 2 Tap . The video will start playing with a randomly set fast motion sect...

Applications 87 Virtual shot Take a series of photos while circling a subject to create a view of the subject from multi angles. You can view the subject from different angles by dragging your finger left or right on the photo. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap Virtual shot . 2 Place a subject in th...

Applications 89 4 Edit the video using the available options. • Audio : Adjust the recorded sound or insert background music. • Slow parts : Select sections of the video in each frame to be played in slow motion. This option appears when you select the Slow motion video option. • End tags : Display ...

Applications 90 3 To change your channel’s name, tap the default name and enter a new name. 4 To set your broadcast as public or private, tap Settings → Privacy . 5 Tap Invite , and select contacts or manually enter phone numbers. When the broadcast starts, the video link will be sent to the selecte...

Applications 92 Applying beauty effects You can apply the spotlight effect or modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape, before taking self-portraits. This feature is available only in Selfie mode. 1 On the preview screen, tap . 2 Select the options below to apply beauty effects t...

Applications 94 Downloading modes Download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps . On the shooting modes list, tap DOWNLOAD . Some downloaded shooting modes do not have access to every feature. Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen, use the following quick settings. The available optio...

Applications 98 To hide or show the menus, tap the screen. You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images. Tap → Animate or Collage , and then select images. You can select up to six images for your collage. Searching for images On the Gallery screen, tap to view images sorted by cat...

Applications 99 Sharing stories You can share stories with your contacts. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → STORIES . 2 Select a story to share. 3 Tap INVITE , tick contacts, and then tap DONE . When your contacts accept the share request, the story will be shared and more images and videos can be...

Applications 100 Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete. 2 Tick the images or videos to delete. 3 Tap DELETE ...

Applications 101 Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access. You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily. Access additional options. Add games. Open games with or without sound. Reduce the ba...

Applications 102 Using Game Launcher 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Advanced features → Games and tap the Game Launcher switch to activate it. Game Launcher will be added to the Home screen and the Apps screen. When you deactivate the feature, Game Launcher will be removed from the Home screen...

Applications 103 Using Game Tools You can set the Game Tools icon to be displayed as a floating icon on game screens.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Advanced features → Games and tap the Game Tools switch to activate it.While playing a game, tap to display the game tools.To move the icon, tap and...

Applications 105 Creating tasks 1 Tap Calendar on the Apps screen. 2 Tap VIEW → Tasks . 3 Tap and enter task details. 4 Tap SAVE to save the task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts , select an account service, select the acco...

Applications 106 Using S Health You can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness. You can also compare your step count records with other S Health users, compete with your friends, and view health tips.Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Some featur...

Applications 107 Additional information • S Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. • The available functions, features and addable applicat...

Applications 108 S Voice Introduction Perform various tasks simply by speaking. Setting a wake-up command You can launch S Voice using your own wake-up command. When launching S Voice for the first time, tap START and set your own wake-up command. To change the wake-up command, open the Apps screen ...

Applications 109 Using S Voice 1 Say the preset wake-up command.Alternatively, open the Apps screen and tap S Voice . When S Voice is launched, the device begins voice recognition. • The S Voice screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider. • This app may not be availabl...

Applications 110 Setting the language On the Apps screen, tap S Voice → → Language , and then select a language. The selected language is applied to S Voice only, not to the language displayed on the device. Music Listen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings.Tap Music on the Ap...

Applications 111 UHQ upscaler Use the UHQ (Ultra High Quality) Upscaler feature to improve the sound quality and get a sound closer to the original sound.Connect a headset to the device. While playing music, tap SOUNDALIVE and tap the UHQ upscaler switch to activate it. • Sound quality may vary depe...

Applications 112 Voice Recorder Introduction Use different recording modes for various situations, such as in an interview. The device can convert your voice to text and distinguish between sound sources. Making voice recordings 1 On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Voice Recorder . 2 Tap to start recor...

Applications 113 Changing the recording mode On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Voice Recorder . Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen. • STANDARD : This is the normal recording mode. • INTERVIEW : The microphone is sensitive to sounds from two directions. In this mode, both the top a...

Applications 114 My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services.On the Apps screen, tap Tools → My Files . View files that are stored in each storage. You can also view files in your device or a cloud storage service by category.To...

Applications 115 Clock Introduction Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration. ALARM On the Apps screen, tap Clock → ALARM . Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, s...

Applications 116 STOPWATCH 1 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → STOPWATCH . 2 Tap START to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP . 3 Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME . To clear lap times, tap RESET . TIMER 1 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → TIMER . 2...

Applications 117 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Accounts for more information. To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled di...

119 Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On the Apps screen, tap Settings . To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi...

Settings 120 3 Tap CONNECT . • Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET . • If you c...

Settings 121 3 Tap Share → Wi-Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to. 4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.If the devices are already connected, the image will be sent to the other device without the connection request procedure. Ending the device connecti...

Settings 122 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth , and then tap the switch to activate it.The detected devices are listed. 2 Select a device to pair with.If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on it...

Settings 123 Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth . The device displays the paired devices in the list. 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair. 3 Tap Unpair . Phone visibility Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you. When this f...

Settings 124 Limiting data usage Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Data usage → Billing cycle , and then tap the Apply data usage limit switch to ac...

Settings 125 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag.The information from the tag appears. Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags or receive data. Making payments with the NFC feature Before you can use the NFC featur...

Settings 126 Sending data Allow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC antenna. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it. 2 Tap the Android Beam switch to activate it. 3 Select an item and touch the other devic...

Settings 127 Mobile hotspot and tethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile hotspot and...

Settings 128 Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile networks . • Data roaming : Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Network mode (single SIM models): Select a network type. Network mode SIM 1 / Network mode S...

Settings 129 Location Change settings for location information permissions.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Location . • Locating method : Select a method to use for locating your device. • Improve accuracy : Set the device to use the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of y...

Settings 130 Adding printer plug-ins Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings → Printing → Download plug-in . 2 Search for a printer plug-in in Play Store . 3 Select a printer plug-in and install it. 4 S...

Settings 131 Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth.Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information. 2 Connect your device to th...

Settings 132 Sounds and vibration Change settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration . • Sound mode : Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. • Vibrate while ringing : Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. • Volume :...

Settings 133 Notifications Change the notification settings for each app.On the Settings screen, tap Notifications . To customise notification settings, tap ADVANCED and select an app. • Allow notifications : Allow notifications from the selected app. • Show silently : Set the device to mute notific...

Settings 134 • LED indicator : Set the device to turn on the LED indicator while the battery is charging, when you have notifications, or when you make voice recordings. • Status bar : Customise the settings for displaying notifications or indicators on the status bar. • Screen timeout : Set the len...

Settings 135 Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. Some app features may not be available in easy mode. Switching to easy mode 1 On the Settings screen, tap Display → Easy mode → Easy mode . 2 Tap DONE . Returning to sta...

Settings 136 Advanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features . Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some features. • Smart stay : Set the device to prevent the display bac...

Settings 137 • Easy mute : Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device’s screen downwards. • Send SOS messages : Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the...

Settings 138 Device maintenance The device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, performance mode, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger. Battery Storage Device security RAM Using the qui...

Settings 139 Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features.On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → Battery . • The usage time left shows the time remaining before the batt...

Settings 140 Managing the memory To delete residual files, such as cache, tap CLEAN NOW . To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more, select a category under USER DATA . Then, tick items to select and tap DELETE or UNINSTALL . RAM On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → ...

Settings 141 Lock screen and security Options Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security . The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected. • Screen lock type : Change the screen lock method. •...

Settings 143 For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance: • The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objec...

Settings 144 Deleting fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints . 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap EDIT . 4 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE . Verifying the Samsung account passwo...

Settings 145 Unlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints . 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap the Fingerprint unl...

Settings 146 5 Tap REGISTER FINGERPRINTS and register your fingerprint. Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information. 6 Place your finger on the Home key and scan your fingerprint to complete the Samsung Pass registration. Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites You can use Samsung Pass t...

Settings 147 Using Samsung Pass with apps When using apps that support Samsung Pass, you can easily sign in with Samsung Pass.To see the list of apps that support Samsung Pass, open the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Samsung Pass → Supported apps . If there are no apps that support ...

Settings 148 Private mode Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it. Activating private mode 1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Private mode , and then tap the switch to activate it.If you are activating private mode for the first time, follow the...

Settings 149 Unhiding content 1 In the private folder, tap and hold an item, and then tick items to unhide. 2 Tap → Remove from Private . 3 Select a folder to move the items to, and then tap DONE . The items will be moved to the selected folder. Automatically deactivating private mode You can set th...

Settings 150 Cloud and accounts Introduction Sync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud, or reset your device. You can also register and manage accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google account. Regularly back up your data to a safe location, such as Samsung Cloud or a c...

Settings 151 Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with. Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Cloud and accounts → Accounts → Add acc...

Settings 152 Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google.On the Settings screen, tap Google . Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device. Refer to Accessibility for more information.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility . General management...

Settings 153 Software update Update your device’s software or change the update settings.On the Settings screen, tap Software update . • Download updates manually : Check for and install updates manually. • Download updates automatically : Set the device to download updates automatically when connec...

154 Appendix Accessibility About Accessibility Improve accessibility with features that make the device easier to use for users who have impaired vision, hearing, and reduced dexterity.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility . Using the Home key to open accessibility menus On the Apps scree...

Appendix 155 Voice Assistant (Voice feedback) Activating or deactivating Voice Assistant When you activate Voice Assistant, the device will start voice feedback. When you tap the selected feature once, the device will read the text on the screen aloud. Tapping the feature twice will activate the fea...

Appendix 156 Two finger gestures • Tapping twice: Start, pause, or resume playback. • Tapping three times: Check the current time, remaining battery power, and more. To change items that are read aloud, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Voice Assistant → SETTINGS → Status...

Appendix 157 Adding and managing image labels You can assign labels to images on the screen. The device reads aloud the labels when the images are selected. Add labels to unlabelled images by tapping the screen twice with three fingers and holding.To manage the labels, open the Apps screen, tap Sett...

Appendix 158 • Read out usage hints : Set the device to read usage hints aloud when you select an item by swiping. • Vibration feedback : Set the device to vibrate when you control the screen, such as selecting an item. • Sound feedback : Set the device to emit a sound when you control the screen, s...

Appendix 159 Reading passwords aloud Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password while Voice Assistant is activated.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision , and then tap the Speak passwords switch to activate it. Entering text using the keyboard To displa...

Appendix 160 Vision Adding voice recordings to voice labels You can use voice labels to distinguish objects of similar shape by attaching labels to them. You can record and assign a voice recording to an NFC-enabled voice label. The voice recording is played back when you place your device near the ...

Appendix 161 Using the high contrast keyboard Increase the size of the Samsung keyboard and change the key colours to increase the contrast between the text and the background.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision , and then tap the High contrast keyboard switch to activate it. D...

Appendix 162 Enlarging mouse or touchpad pointers Enlarge the pointer when using an external mouse or touchpad.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision , and then tap the Large mouse/ touchpad pointer switch to activate it. Converting the screen to greyscale mode Display colours on ...

Appendix 163 Hearing Sound detectors Set the device to vibrate when it detects your doorbell or a baby crying. While you are using voice recognition, such as S Voice , the sound detectors will not operate. Baby crying detector On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Sound detect...

Appendix 164 Turning off all sounds Set the device to mute all device sounds, such as media sounds, and the caller’s voice during a call.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing , and then tap the Turn off all sounds switch to activate it. Caption settings On the Apps screen, tap S...

Appendix 165 Dexterity and interaction Universal switch You can control the touchscreen by connecting an external switch, by tapping the screen, or by using head movements and face gestures.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Universal switch , and then tap...

Appendix 166 Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor . You can control the screen using small finger movements on the touch area. Drag your finger on the touch area to move the cursor. Also, tap the screen to select items under the cursor.Use the following options: • / : Scroll left or ri...

Appendix 167 Tap and hold delay Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Tap and hold delay , and then select an option. Interaction control Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device’s re...

Appendix 168 Direction lock Create a directional combination to unlock the screen. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Direction lock , and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Drag your finger up, down, left, or right four to eight times, and then tap CONTINUE . 3 Draw the directi...

Appendix 169 Managing accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a file Export the current accessibility settings in a file.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Manage accessibility → Import/ export → Export to My Files . Importing an accessibility settings file Import an ...

Appendix 170 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the devi...

Appendix 171 The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen, or if you tap the screen with ...

Appendix 173 The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • Ensure that the charger is connected properly. • Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the device or the battery to very...

Appendix 174 Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device, try the following: • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Ensure that the music file...

Appendix 175 Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations. Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all imp...