Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) User Manual

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Screen capture
Capture a screenshot while using the device.
Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured 
images in 
Gallery.
You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen. 
Refer to Motions and gestures for more information.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
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 drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps, 
tap 
CLOSE ALL.  
						

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Multi window
Introduction
Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run 
multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view.
Some apps may not support this feature.
Split screen viewPop-up view  
						

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Split screen view
1 Tap  to open the list of recently used apps.
2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap  on a recent app window.
The selected app will launch in the upper window.
3 Select another app to launch.
You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding .  
						

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Using additional options
When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between 
the app windows to access the following options:
•	 : Switch locations between app 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.    
						

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•	 : Minimise the window.
•	 : Maximise the window.
•	 : Close the app.
Adjusting the window size
Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.
Pop-up view
1 On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view.
2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge.
The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.
Minimise the window.
Close the app.
Maximise the window.
Drag and drop content.        
						

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Moving pop-up windows
To move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location.
Launching the pop-up view from the split screen view
1 On the split screen view, tap an app window to launch it in the pop-up view.
2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows.
The selected app will launch in a pop-up window.   
						

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Device and data management
Transferring data from your previous device
You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch.
The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available.
•	Mobile version (Smart Switch Mobile): Transfer data between mobile devices. You can 
download the app from 
Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
•	Computer version: Transfer data between your device and a computer. You can download 
the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch.
•	Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.
•	Limitations apply. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details. Samsung 
takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to 
transfer.
Transferring data from a mobile device
Transfer data from your previous device to your new device.
The following actions are an example of transferring data from your previous Android device. 
To import data from a mobile device with a different operating system, refer to the on-screen 
instructions.
1 When you turn on your new device for the first time, tap DOWNLOAD AND OPEN in the 
Smart Switch installation pop-up window to install the app.
If the Smart Switch installation pop-up window does not appear on the screen, you 
can download the app from 
Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
2 On your previous device, download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play 
Store
.
3 Launch Smart Switch Mobile on both devices.
4 On your previous device, tap ANDROID TO GALAXY → SEND CONTENT.
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5 On your previous device, select data to send to your new device and tap SEND.
6 On your new device, tap RECEIVE on the connection request pop-up window to receive 
the data.
The data transfer will begin.
7 On both devices, tap FINISH when the data transfer is complete.
Transferring data from a computer
Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your new 
device.
1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download Smart Switch.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a 
program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step.
3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.
4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. 
Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.
To select data to back up, click Settings → Back up, and then select data.
5 Connect your new device to the computer using the USB cable.
6 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your new device.  
						

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Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer
Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice 
versa.
Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. 
Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.
The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub. Directly 
connect the device to the computer’s USB port.
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2 Open the notification panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media 
device (MTP)
.
Tap 
Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or 
not have any appropriate driver installed.
3 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
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 → About device → Software update → Update now.
To automatically check for available updates, tap the Auto update switch to activate 
it. To download updates only when a  Wi-Fi connection is activated, tap the 
Wi-Fi only 
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Updating with Smart Switch
Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.
1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download and install Smart 
Switch.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
4 On the computer, click the update button in the connection window.
•	Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is 
updating.
•	While updating the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer. 
Doing so may interfere with the update process. Before updating, disconnect all 
other media devices from the computer.
Backing up and restoring data
Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back 
up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. You must sign in to 
your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data. Refer to Accounts for more 
information.
Using a Samsung account
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Back up my data, select the items 
to back up, and then tap 
BACK UP NOW.
To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the 
Auto back up switch to activate it.
To restore data using a Samsung account, tap 
Restore. Current data will be deleted from the 
device to restore the selected items.