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 devices.
Exploring computers
Launch the Samsung Link app to use content saved on remotely connected computers. 
To use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account. Install the Samsung Link 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 computer from the list of detected devices.
Only available computers appear on the list.
3 Select a computer to connect to.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection between the devices.   
						

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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 not support High-bandwidth Digital Content 
Protection (HDCP 2.X) may not be compatible with this feature.
•	Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network 
connection.
•	To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use.
•	If you specify a  Wi-Fi frequency, AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be 
detected or connected.
•	If you play videos or games on a TV, select an appropriate TV mode to get the best 
experience.    
						

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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, tap Settings → Screen Mirroring.
The detected devices are listed.
4 Select a device to connect to.
Your device’s screen appears on the TV screen.
If you connect the device for the first time, tap and hold the dongle’s name in the list and 
enter the PIN shown on the TV screen.
5 Open or play a file, and then control the display with the keys on your device.
Stopping viewing the content
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Screen Mirroring, and then tap the Screen Mirroring 
switch to deactivate it.   
						

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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 add printers manually, select a printer plug-in, tap 
 → Add printer → , enter details, and 
then tap 
OK.
To change printing settings, select a printer plug-in and tap 
 → Settings.
Printing content
While viewing content, such as images or documents, tap  → Print, and then select a printer.   
						

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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 and shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the 
dialogue box to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information about 
how to upgrade.
•	Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is 
upgrading.
•	While upgrading the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer. 
Doing so may interfere with the update process.  
						

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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 devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub. Directly 
connect the device to the computer’s USB port.
Connecting as a media device
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2 Open the notifications 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.   
						

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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 more information.
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.
Using a Google account
1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data.
3 Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account.
To restore data, you must sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard. You can 
launch and open the setup wizard by performing a factory data reset on the device. 
If you do not sign in to your Google account via the setup wizard, you cannot restore 
the backup data.   
						

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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 
back up all important data stored on the device. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for 
more information.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → Reset 
device
 → Erase everything. The device automatically restarts.   
						

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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
Wi-Fi
Activate the  Wi-Fi feature to connect to a  Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other 
network devices.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it.
The device can maintain a stable network connection by automatically selecting either 
the Wi-Fi or mobile network to use the strongest signal. To automatically switch between 
networks, tick 
Smart network switch.  
						

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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 automatically turns off  Wi-Fi connections. 
When this happens, the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set 
to use them. This may incur data transfer fees. To avoid additional charges, set this 
option to 
Always.
Setting Network notification
The device can detect open  Wi-Fi networks and display an icon on the status bar to notify 
when available.
Tap 
 → Advanced and tick Network notification to activate this feature.
Bluetooth
Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Bluetooth, and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it.
To use more options, tap 
.
•	Visibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible.
•	Received files: View received files via Bluetooth.
•	Rename device: Change the device name.
•	Help: View help information for Bluetooth.