Samsung Galaxy 6 User Manual

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Using a Google account
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset, and then tap the Back up my data 
switch to activate it. Tap 
Backup account and select an account as the backup account.
To restore data using a Google account, tap the 
Automatic restore switch to activate it. When 
you reinstall apps, backed up settings and data will be restored.
Performing a data reset
Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you 
back up all...

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Sharing screen
You can mirror your device’s screen on a TV or vice versa.
This feature is compatible with Samsung Smart TVs released in 2015 or later that 
support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) feature.
Mirroring your device’s screen to a TV
When your device recognises the registered TV while you are watching a video, the  icon 
will appear on the device. Tap the icon to stream the video from your device to your TV.
If the TV is turned off and registered with 
Quick Connect, it will...

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2 Select the registered TV.
3 Tap Briefing on TV.
Time, weather, and schedule information will be displayed at the right side of the TV 
screen.
Sharing files with contacts
Share files with your contacts using the simple sharing feature. The following actions are an 
example of sharing images.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.
2 Select images to share.
3 Tap Share → Contacts.
If you are using this feature for the...

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Emergency mode
Emergency mode changes the screen to grey tones 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 Power key, and then tap 
Emergency mode.
Add more apps to use.
Make an emergency call.
Remaining battery power and 
usage time left
Turn on the flash.
Make a call.Send your current location information...

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Applications
Installing or uninstalling apps
Samsung 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 category or tap SEARCH to search for a keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap 
INSTALL. To purchase 
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and...

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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 UNINSTALL. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, 
tap 
Settings → Applications → Application manager, select an app, and then tap DISABLE 
or 
UNINSTALL.
•	DISABLE: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device.
•	UNINSTALL: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Enabling apps
On the Apps screen, tap...

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3 Tap  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.
Making calls from the locked screen
On the locked screen, drag  outside the large circle.
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Tap LOG or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make 
a call.
Making an international call
1 Tap  to open the keypad if the...

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Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag  outside the large circle.
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag  outside the large circle.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards.
To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap 
Phone → MORE → 
Settings → Call rejection → Rejection messages, enter a message, and then tap .
Missed calls
If a call is missed, the  icon appears on the status bar. Open the...

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•	Internet: Browse webpages.
•	Contacts: Open the contacts list.
•	S Planner: Open the calendar.
•	Memo: Create a memo.
•	 : End the current call.
During a video call
Tap the screen to use the following options:
•	 : Switch between the front and rear cameras.
•	 : End the current call.
•	 : Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
Contacts
Introduction
Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device.
Adding contacts
Creating contacts manually
1 Tap Contacts on...

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To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, open the Apps screen and tap 
Phone. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap  to open the keypad. Enter the 
number and tap 
Add to Contacts.
To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls or messages, open the Apps 
screen and tap 
Phone → LOG → a contact.
Importing contacts
Import contacts from storage services to your device.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Contacts → MORE → Settings → Import/Export contacts...