Samsung Galaxy A6 User manual

Samsung Galaxy A6

User Guide

User manual

Special features 1

Getting started 2

Front view 3

Back view 4

Assemble your device 5

Install a SIM card and memorycard 6

Charge the battery 7

Start using your device 8

Use the Setup Wizard 8

Lock or unlock your device 9

Add a Google account 9

Add a Samsung account 10

Add an email account 10

Transfer data from your old device 10

Set up your voicemail 11

Navigation 12

Navigation bar 13

Common options 15

Home screen 16

Customize your Homescreen 17

Status bar 23

Notification panel 25

Bixby 28

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Table of contents

Flexible security 29

Multi window 32

Enter text 34

Emergency mode 37

Apps 40

Using apps 41

Access apps 41

Add an apps shortcut 41

Search for apps 41

Galaxy Essentials 42

Uninstall or disable apps 42

Sort apps 42

Create and use folders 43

App settings 44

Samsung apps 46

Calculator 46

Calendar 47

Camera and video 50

Clock 55

Contacts 59

Email 66

Galaxy Wearable 69

Gallery 70

Internet 75

Messages 79

My Files 82

Phone 84

Samsung+ 96

Samsung Health 98

Samsung Notes 100

Secure Folder 102

SmartThings 105

Google apps 106

Chrome 106

Drive 106

Duo 106

Gmail 106

Google 106

Google One 106

Maps 107

Photos 107

Play Movies & TV 107

Play Music 107

Play Store 107

YouTube 108

Cricket Apps 109

myCricket 109

Visual Voicemail 109

Additional apps 110

Amazon Shopping 110

Facebook 110

NextRadio 110

Settings 111

Access Settings 112

Search for Settings 112

Connections 113

Wi-Fi 113

Bluetooth 116

Phone visibility 118

Data usage 118

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Airplane mode 120

NFC and payment 120

Mobile hotspot 121

Tethering 124

Mobile networks 124

Location 125

Nearby device scanning 126

Connect to a printer 127

Virtual Private Networks 127

Sounds and vibration 129

Sound mode 129

Vibrations 129

Volume 130

Ringtone 131

Notification sounds 131

Do not disturb 131

System sounds 132

Key-tap feedback 132

Sound quality and effects 133

Separate app sound 133

Notifications 134

Manage notifications 134

Smart alert 134

Display 135

Screen off settings 135

Screen brightness 136

Blue light filter 136

Font and screen zoom 137

Screen quality 137

Full screen apps 137

One-handed mode 138

Device maintenance 138

Quick optimization 138

Battery 139

Storage 139

Memory 141

Language and input 142

Date and time 146

Report diagnostic information 146

Reset 147

Factory data reset 148

Auto restart 150

Software update 151

Lock screen and security 151

Screen lock types 151

Clock and information 152

Biometrics 153

Google Play Protect 153

Find My Mobile 154

Security update 154

Install unknown apps 155

Samsung Pass 155

Secure Folder 156

App permission monitor 156

Secure startup 156

Encrypt SD card 157

Factory data reset password 158

Set up SIM card lock 158

View passwords 158

Security update service 159

Device administration 159

Credential storage 160

Knox active protection 160

Advanced security settings 160

Accounts 161

Samsung Cloud 161

Add an account 162

Backup and restore 163

Google settings 164

Accessibility 165

Vision 165

Hearing 166

Dexterity and interaction 167

More accessibility settings 168

Accessibility services 168

Other settings 169

Help 169

Automatic unlock 169

Device assistance app 170

Dual messenger 170

About phone 171

Getting help 172

Videos 172

Smart Simulator 172

Tips 172

Samsung Care 172

Legal 173

Intellectual property 174

Open source software 175

Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of

liability 175

Modification of software 176

Notice from Cricket 177

Samsung Knox 177

Restricting children’s access to your mobile

device 178

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 178

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Special features

Special features 1

Meet Bixby

Bixby can help you understand your settings

and set up your Samsung device. See Bixby

on page28.

Flexible security

Use a combination of screen and biometric

locks to secure your device. See Flexible

security on page29.



Media volume limiter

Limit the maximum output of the device’s

volume. See Media volume limiter on

page130.

Camera

The camera on your device has several

unique features, such as:

lAdjustable LED

lStickers

lNight mode

See Camera and video on page50.

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