Samsung Mega 2 User Guide

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Managing folders
To rename a folder, select a folder, and then tap the existing folder name. Enter a new name 
for the folder and tap 
Done.
To change the colour of a folder, select a folder, tap 
, and then select a colour.
To move more apps to a folder, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to the folder.
To move an app from a folder, select a folder, tap and hold the app, and then drag it to a new 
location.
Managing panels
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move,...

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Moving items
On the Apps screen, tap  → Edit. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location.
To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
To move an item to a new panel, drag it to 
Create page that appears at the top of the screen.
You can move folders only in the folder panel.
Creating folders
1 On the Apps screen, tap  → Create folder. Alternatively, tap  → Edit, tap and hold an 
app, and then drag it to 
Create folder that appears at the top of the...

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Setting wallpaper and ringtones
Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked 
screen.
1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Alternatively, 
on the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Wallpaper.
2 Select a screen to change or apply wallpaper to.
3 Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen.
To select photos taken by the device’s camera or other images, tap...

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Changing the screen lock method
You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your 
personal information.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a screen 
lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
Pattern
Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it....

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Private mode
About private mode
Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and 
documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate 
private mode to hide items securely.
Hiding content
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode 
switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap 
Private mode to 
activate it.
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Viewing hidden content
You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode 
switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap 
Private mode to 
activate it.
2 Enter the private mode unlock code.
3 On the Apps screen, tap My Files → Private.
All items moved in private mode appear on the screen.
Easy mode
Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout...

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Transferring data from your previous device
Using backup accounts
You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your 
Google or Samsung account. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information.
Using Samsung Smart Switch
You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch (for mobiles 
and computers). Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or...

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Using Smart Switch with computers
Use this feature to import a backup of your data (from selected manufacturer’s 
mobile devices) from a computer to your device. You can download the app from 
www.samsung.com/smartswitch.
1 Back up data from a previous device to the computer. For more information, contact the 
device’s manufacturer.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
3 Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable.
4 On the computer, click the manufacturer of the...

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Setting up accounts
Adding accounts
Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the 
best experience with your device.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accounts → Add account and select an account service. 
Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
To sync content with your accounts, select an account and tick items to sync.
Removing accounts
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts, select an account, and then...

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Phone
Making calls
Tap Phone on the Apps screen.
Tap 
Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap  or  to make a voice call. You can also 
make calls to phone numbers listed in 
Logs, Favourites, and Contacts.
Access additional options.
Preview the phone number.
View favourite contacts.
Delete a preceding character.
View the contacts list.
View call and message logs.
Add the number to the contacts 
list.
Enter the number using the 
keypad.