Samsung Mega 2 User Guide

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Joining Group Play
Share content with other devices by using the Group Play feature. Install the Group Play app 
on both devices. You can download the app from 
GALAXY Apps or Play Store.
1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
2 Select a device from the list of detected devices.
Only devices hosting Group Play sessions appear on the list.
3 Select a Group Play session to join.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection between the...

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Screen Mirroring
About Screen Mirroring
Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or 
HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that 
support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature.
Screen mirroring 
-enabled devices
(AllShare Cast dongle, 
HomeSync, and Wi-Fi 
Miracast devices)
•	This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	Miracast-enabled devices that do...

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Viewing content on a TV
Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled 
device. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are 
an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle.
1 Connect the screen mirroring-enabled device to the TV using an HDMI cable.
2 On the TV, select a connection mode, such as HDMI mode, to connect an external device.
3 On the Apps screen,...

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Mobile printing
Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.
Some printers may not be compatible with the device.
Connecting to a printer
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing, select a printer plug-in, and then tap the switch 
at the top right of the screen to activate it. The device searches for printers that are connected 
to the same  Wi-Fi network as your device. Select a printer to use as the default printer.
To...

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Device & data manager
Upgrading the device
The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
Upgrading over the air
The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air 
(FOTA) service.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → About device → Software update → Update now.
Upgrading with Samsung Kies
Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung 
Kies and connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the...

Device & data manager
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Transferring files between the device and a 
computer
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.
•	Do not disconnect the device from the computer when you play files saved in the 
device on the connected computer. After you finish playing the file, disconnect the 
device from the computer.
•	The...

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Connecting with Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information 
with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website.
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, 
double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
2 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Refer to the Samsung Kies help for...

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Using a Samsung account
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account, and 
then sign in to your Samsung account.
Tap 
Samsung account → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap Back up now → 
Back up.
To restore data, open the Apps screen, tap Accounts → Samsung account → 
Restore, select the items, and then tap Restore now.
Performing a data reset
Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you...

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Settings
About Settings
Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.
Tap 
Settings on the Apps screen.
To search for settings by entering keywords, tap 
.
You can change the view mode to a grid layout, separate tabs, or a list. Tap 
 → View as, and 
select a view mode.
QUICK SETTINGS
View the list of your favourite setting options.
To edit the list of favourite setting options, tap 
 → Edit quick settings, select a setting option, 
and then tap 
Done.
NETWORK CONNECTIONS...

Settings
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To use options, tap .
•	Scan: Search for available networks.
•	Wi-Fi Direct: Activate Wi-Fi Direct and connect devices directly via  Wi-Fi to share files.
•	Advanced: Customise Wi-Fi settings.
•	WPS push button: Connect to a secured  Wi-Fi network with a WPS button.
•	WPS PIN entry: Connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS PIN.
•	Help: View help information for  Wi-Fi.
Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy
Tap  → Advanced → Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
When the screen is turned off, the device...