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, or remove a panel.
To add a panel, scroll left to the last panel, and then tap 
.
To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to 
Remove at the top of 
the screen.
To set a panel as the main Home screen, tap 
.
Managing the Apps screen
Changing the sorting method
On the Apps screen, tap  → View as and select a sorting method.
Hiding apps
Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen.
On the Apps screen, tap 
 → Hide apps, select apps, and then tap Done.
To display hidden apps, tap 
 → Show hidden apps, select apps, and then tap Done.   
						

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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 screen.
2 Enter a folder name.
3 Tap , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap Done.
The new folder is added to the folder panel of the Apps screen.
Managing folders
To rename a folder, select a folder and 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 
 → Edit, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to the 
folder.
To move an app from a folder, tap 
 → Edit, select a folder, tap and hold the app, and then 
drag it to an app panel. If you move the app from the folder to the folder panel, a new folder 
is created.   
						

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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 
More images.
4 Tap Set wallpaper or Done.
Changing ringtones
Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Sound.
To set a ringtone for incoming calls, tap 
Ringtone → a SIM or USIM card → Ringtones, 
select a ringtone, and then tap 
OK. To use a song stored in the device or in your account as a 
ringtone, tap 
Add.
To set a ringtone for notifications, tap 
Ringtone → a SIM or USIM card → Notifications, select 
a ringtone, and then tap 
OK.   
						

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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. 
Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.
PIN
A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password 
again to verify it.
Password
A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including 
numbers and symbols, and then enter the password 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.
When you activate private mode for the first time, set an unlock code and a backup PIN.
2 Enter the private mode unlock code.
When this mode is activated, 
 appears at the top of the screen.
3 To select items to hide, tap and hold an item in the list, tick items to select, and then tap  
→ Move to Private, or tap Move → Private → Move here.
Items that are moved to private mode appear with 
 on them.
4 When you have selected the items to hide, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private 
mode
, and then tap the Private mode switch to deactivate it. Alternatively, open the 
quick setting panel and tap 
Private mode to deactivate it.
The selected items will disappear from the screen.
Ensure that all files are saved or moved properly before deactivating private mode.   
						

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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 and bigger icons on 
the Home screen. You can access the most popular apps and frequently-used settings, and 
add shortcuts to your favourite contacts.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Easy mode → Easy mode, select apps to apply simpler 
layout, and then tap 
Done.
To return to standard mode, open the Home screen and tap 
Easy settings → Easy mode → 
Standard mode → Done.
Managing shortcuts
To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, scroll left, tap , and then select an app.
To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, scroll right, tap 
.
To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap 
 → Edit, select an app or contact with .   
						

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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 computers.
Using Smart Switch Mobile
Use this app to transfer data from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device. 
You can download the app from 
GALAXY Apps or Play Store.
1 On your device, tap Smart Switch Mobile.
2 On your device, select an option depending on the previous device type and follow the 
on-screen instructions.
If the previous device is an Android device, ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is 
installed on the device. Refer to the help for more information.  
						

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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 previous device and follow the on-screen 
instructions to transfer data to your device.
Using Samsung Kies
Import a backup of your data from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore data on your 
device. You can also back up data to the computer via Samsung Kies. Refer to Connecting 
with Samsung Kies for more information.  
						

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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 tap  → Remove 
account
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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.