Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) User Manual

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Hiding content
1 On the Apps screen, launch an app to hide items.
2 Select an item and tap MORE → Move to Private.
If private mode is not activated, follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset 
private mode access code.
The selected items will be moved to the private folder.
Viewing hidden content
You can view hidden items only when private mode is activated.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch 
to activate it.
2 Follow the...

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Automatically deactivating private mode
You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns 
off.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch 
to activate it.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.
3 Tap the Auto disable switch to activate it.
When the Auto disable option is enabled, the device will fail to transfer files to the 
private folder if the screen turns...

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Easy mode
Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on 
the Home screen.
Switching to easy mode
1 On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode → Easy mode.
2 Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout.
3 Tap DONE.
Returning to standard mode
Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings → Easy mode → Standard mode → 
DONE.
Managing shortcuts
To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, swipe to the left, tap , and then...

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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 Accounts → Add account.
2 Select an account service.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync.
Registering Samsung accounts
You need a Samsung...

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Backup and reset
Change the settings for managing settings and data.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Backup and reset.
•	Back up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung 
server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.
•	Restore: Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your 
Samsung account.
•	Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
•	Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data...

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Battery
View battery power information and change power saving options.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Battery.
The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs 
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating 
conditions.
•	BATTERY USAGE: View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.
•	Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-
saving mode. Refer to Power saving mode for more...

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Date and time
Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Date and time.
If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date 
is reset.
•	Automatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across 
time zones.
•	Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network 
when you move across time zones.
•	Set date: Set the current...

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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 screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Direct access, and then tap the switch 
to activate it. Then, select an accessibility menu to open when you press the Home key three 
times quickly.
You can access the...

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Voice feedback (TalkBack)
Activating or deactivating TalkBack
When you activate TalkBack, the device reads aloud the text on the screen or selected 
features when you tap it once.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Galaxy TalkBack, and then 
tap the switch to activate it. The device will start voice feedback.
To deactivate TalkBack, tap the switch and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly.
When you activate TalkBack for the first time, the tutorial will start...

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•	Swiping to the left then right in one motion: Scroll up the screen.
•	Swiping to the right then left in one motion: Scroll down the screen.
•	Swiping upwards then downwards in one motion: Move to the first item on the screen.
•	Swiping downwards then upwards in one motion: Move to the last item on the screen.
Two finger gestures
•	Tapping: Pause or resume voice feedback.
•	Tapping twice: Start, pause, or resume playback.
•	Tapping three times: Check the current time, remaining battery...