Samsung Galaxy A6 User manual

GalaxyA6
User manual

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Table of contents
Features 1
Meet Bixby 1
Camera 1
Mobile continuity 1
Security 1
Expandable storage 1
Getting started 2
Galaxy A6 3
Set up your device 4
Charge the battery 5
Accessories 5
Start using your device 5
Use the Setup Wizard 5
Transfer data from an old device 6
Lock or unlock your device 7
Accounts 7
Set up voicemail 8
Navigation 9
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Navigation bar 14
Customize your home screen 15
Bixby 23
Digital wellbeing and parental controls 24
Biometric security 25
Mobile continuity 27
Multi window 28
Enter text 29
Emergency mode 32
Apps 34
Using apps 35
Uninstall or disable apps 35
Search for apps 35
Sort apps 35
Create and use folders 36
App settings 36
Samsung apps 38
Galaxy Essentials 38
Galaxy Store 38

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Galaxy Wearable 38
Samsung Members 38
SmartThings 39
Calculator 40
Calendar 41
Camera 43
Clock 48
Contacts 53
Email 58
Gallery 61
Internet 65
Messages 68
My Files 70
Phone 72
Samsung Notes 81
Google apps 83
Chrome 83
Drive 83
Duo 83

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Gmail 83
Google 83
Maps 84
Photos 84
Play Movies &TV 84
Play Music 84
Play Store 84
YouTube 85
Settings 86
Access Settings 87
Search for Settings 87
Connections 87
Wi-Fi 87
Bluetooth 89
Phone visibility 90
NFC and payment 91
Airplane mode 92
Mobile networks 92
Data usage 92

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Mobile hotspot 94
Tethering 96
Nearby device scanning 96
Connect to aprinter 97
Virtual Private Networks 97
Private DNS 98
Sounds and vibration 98
Sound mode 98
Vibrations 99
Volume 99
Ringtone 100
Notification sound 100
System sounds and vibration 101
Dolby Atmos 101
Equalizer 101
Headset audio options 102
Adapt sound 102
Separate app sound 102
Notifications 103

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Manage notifications 103
Block app notifications 103
Smart alert 103
Smart pop-up view 104
Display 104
Screen brightness 104
Blue light filter 104
Dark mode 105
Screen mode 105
Font size and style 105
Screen zoom 106
Full screen apps 106
Screen timeout 106
Accidental touch protection 106
Touch sensitivity 106
Show charging information 107
Screen saver 107
Reduce animations 107
One-handed mode 108

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Device maintenance 108
Quick optimization 108
Battery 109
Storage 109
Memory 110
Advanced options 111
Language and input 111
Date and time 114
Troubleshooting 115
Lock screen and security 118
Screen lock types 118
Google Play Protect 119
Find My Mobile 119
Security update 120
Samsung Pass 120
Install unknown apps 120
Secure Folder 121
Secure startup 121
Encrypt or decrypt SD card 121

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View passwords 122
Device administration 122
Credential storage 123
Advanced security settings 123
Permission manager 124
Send diagnostic data 124
Location 124
Accounts 126
Samsung Cloud 126
Add an account 126
Account settings 126
Remove an account 127
Backup and restore 127
Google settings 128
Accessibility 128
Screen Reader 128
Visibility enhancements 129
Hearing enhancements 130
Interaction and dexterity 131

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Advanced settings 133
Installed services 134
About Accessibility 134
Other settings 134
Help 134
Dual Messenger 134
About phone 135
Learn more 136
Videos 136
Samsung Care 136
Talk to an agent 136
Tips 136
Legal information 137
Samsung Knox 137
Restricting children’s access to your mobile device 138

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Features
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Meet Bixby
Bixby learns what you like to do and works with your favorite apps and
services to help you get more done. See Bixby on page 23.
Camera
Enjoy afull kit of pro lenses and pro-grade video modes and settings. See
Camera on page 43.
Mobile continuity
Transition between your mobile devices and personal computers for
messaging, phone calls, receiving notifications, screen mirroring, and sharing
multimedia files. See Mobile continuity on page 27.
Security
Use biometrics to unlock your device. See Biometric security on page 25.
Expandable storage
Expand storage with asupported microSD™card. See Memory card on page 109.

Getting started
Galaxy A6
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Front camera
Volume keys
USB charger/
Accessory port
Fingerprint
scanner
Rear camera
Power key
Headphone jack
SIM/microSD
card tray
Microphone
Microphone
Proximity/Light
sensors
Flash

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Set up your device
Your device uses anano-SIM card. ASIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able
to use your previous SIM card. Contact your carrier for more details.
Install SIM/microSD cards
Place the SIM card and optional
microSD card (sold separately)
into the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
NOTE Use only charging devices and batteries (if applicable) that are approved
by Samsung. Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your
device to maximize battery life. Using other charging devices and batteries may
void your warranty and may cause damage.

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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by arechargeable battery. Acharger (charging head and USB
Type-C cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from apower
outlet.
TIP While charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop
charging. This usually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is
in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the device
and wait for the device to cool down. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
Accessories
Supported accessories (sold separately) can be configured through Settings. This
option may only appear after you have connected an accessory to your device.
Visit samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories to learn more.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features >Accessories.
Start using your device
Use the Power key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked
or broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.
◌Press and hold the Power key to turn the device on.
•To turn the device off, press and hold the Power key >Power off.
Confirm when prompted.
•To restart your device, press and hold the Power key >Restart.
Confirm when prompted.
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose adefault language, connect to aWi-Fi®network, set up
accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.

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Transfer data from an old device
Use Smart Switch™to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes,
calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data via
USB cable, Wi-Fi, or computer.
Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch to learn more.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Smart Switch.
2. Followthe prompts and select the content to transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device
locks automatically when the screen times out. For more information about screen
locks, see Lock screen and security on page 118.
Power key
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then drag
your finger across the
screen to unlock.
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIP Accounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. See
your carrier for more information.

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Add aGoogle Account
Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed
from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android™features.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Google.
NOTE When you sign in to aGoogle Account, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is
activated. FRP requires your Google Account information when resetting to
factory settings. For more information, see Factory Reset Protection on page 117.
Add aSamsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Samsung account.
TIP To quickly access your Samsung account, from Settings tap Samsung
account profile.
Add an email account
Sign in to one or more of your email accounts to view and manage email messages.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Email.
Set up voicemail
You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time. You can
access voicemail through the Phone app.
1. From Phone,touch and hold the 1key.
2. Follow the tutorial to create apassword, record agreeting, and record your
name.

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Navigation
Atouch screen responds best to alight touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or ametallic object on the touch screen may
damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
Tap
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Lightly touch items to select or launch them.
lTap an item to select it.
lDouble-tap an image to zoom in or out.

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Swipe
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Lightly drag your finger across the screen.
lSwipe the screen to unlock the device.
lSwipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.