Questions tagged [samsung-galaxy-s-6]
For questions truly specific to the "Samsung Galaxy S6" (SM-G9200, SM-G9208, SM-G9209, SM-G920) Device
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Downgrading Galaxy S6 from Nougat to Marshmallow
Having problems rolling back to Android 6.
I put the phone into Download Mode (switching on with Home + Power + Volume down followed by Volume up)
Connect to Odin 3 v3.12 (and get Added!!)
Add in ...
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Whenever I connect my Samsung Galaxy S6 to the wifi at home, everything else connected to the internet begins to have connectivity issues
This isn't exclusive to one wifi network either, it's happened at three different locations using three different sources of wifi.
If I connect my phone to the wifi, the computer and other phones ...
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Samsung Galaxy devices issue: "Server error occurred. Restart Camera"
When using the stock camera app on a Samsung Galaxy S6 phone, I sometimes get the error "Server error occurred. Restart Camera."
It's then necessary to close the camera app and restart it. It's a ...
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Netflix shows 5.2 error on Samsung when trying to watch series and movies
For some reason, I am suddenly getting a 5.2 error when I try to play videos. I found this on Reddit, but no one found a soltuion. Rooted devices can fix it, so here is my question:
Is there any way ...
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Find Android version on S6 - suspect Android 7 because of rounded icons
I recently updated my Samsung S6. As far as I can tell, because I'm now seeing rounded app icons, I'm now using Android 7 with the Samsung Experience UX, based on this post:
www.sammobile.com/2017/03/...
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Samsung s6 how do I find SSID
How do I find the SSID on my Samsung S6? I don't know what the Android version/variant is or how to find it. I recently updated the phone and the icons now have rounded iOS style borders
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I ...
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Is it possible to reset the compass calibration to factory settings?
My Samsung Galaxy S6 indicates constantly the wrong direction in Maps, compass apps, etc. as it shows the North always towards the left side of the phone. (This might be a long-term effect of the ...
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Change data roll over to number of days [duplicate]
My data rolls over every 28 days. The data tracker on my Samsung Galaxy S6 is only rolling over on the same date each month. This is frustrating. I want to know how to change the data roll over to ...
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What is this Finder shortcut?
A few days ago, my Samsung Galaxy S6 added a shortcut to "Finder" on my home screen. I looked through my app list, and I can't find an app with that name. What exactly is it, and how did it get ...
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Is Samsung S6 battery usage screen inferior? Alternatives?
I've started experiencing bad battery drain on My S6.
The last time I had to diagnose battery drain was long time ago on an LG G2 that I'd rooted. It had a really good battery diagnostics showing ...
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Samsung Galaxy s6 stuck in boot
My galaxy s6 is stuck in what appears to be the boot phase, where the logo is flashing on and off so the screen is not frozen.
I have tried:
Holding the start button and power button
Holding the ...
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Rooting Samsung Galaxy S6 without voiding warranty?
Is there a way to root a Samsung Galaxy S6 without voiding the warranty, while also allowing it to OTA update to the latest version of Android supported by the device?
Using a PC to help in the ...
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s6 camera tremble
I have a Samsung galaxy s6 with android 6.0.1 and I have a little problem with the camera. While I focus, sometime it trembles. If a take the picture it isn't damaged but it is a bit pesky.
Is it a ...
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Unlock Bootloader on Samsung Galaxy S6 AT&T
I'm trying to root my phone, and I was told that because I own a Galaxy S6, I need to unlock my bootloader. My carrier is AT&T, which makes it apparently even more difficult. I've tried things ...
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Galaxy s6 edge does not connect to mobile network when leaving WLAN after upgrade to Android 7
My Samsung Galaxy s6 edge does not get internet access via mobile networks when leaving the WLAN area.
After going into offline mode and then online mode again, everything is fine, but until then, ...
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Google Assistant not showing messages
The image above shows the problem. I hear the voice, but no text shows up showing the response. This goes for any input: I hear the voice, but what the assistant says doesn't show up on the screen as ...
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How do I connect Zoom H1 Recorder to an Android smartphone?
In particular, I want to connect the recorder to a Samsung S6 device I can borrow. The idea is to shoot videos from the phone by taking the audio from the Zoom H1.
I have done this for DSLRs. Is ...
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Does a new software update take up more space, or replace the space of the old version?
Just today my Galaxy s6 received the Android 7.0 update. I haven't installed it yet, though, because I'm concerned about space. Unfortunately the Galaxy s6 doesn't have external storage so I have to ...
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Synchronized video playback across multiple Devices (Samsung Gear VR)
Synchronized video playback across multiple Devices (Samsung Gear VR)
Specs:
Samsung Gear VR (SM-323)
Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F)
OS: Android 6.0.1
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I’m searching for a possibility ...
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Where has the normal Energy Saving mode gone in Nougat?
When I had Android 6 on my Galaxy S6, the quick options drawer had two different symbols for saving energy: Normal and Extreme. Normal regulated background apps and dimmed the screen a bit, but wasn't ...
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Pull data from disabled device
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6, with a completely disabled screen. I want to pull recent images and data from it. USB Debugging is enabled, but the phone needs a passcode for me to access its' data. Is ...
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Ia there any way to lock just a single app on my S6?
I want to lock just one app for a set period of time on my S6 daily. Where it will remain locked even after restarting the phone and also automatically lock an app at a specific time. Is there any ...
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Broken LCD without any visible damage - is that possible?
I have sent a Samsung Galaxy S6 to a warranty repair - the screen remained black but the phone made sounds. The user of the phone did not report any physical damage to it, the display went blank at ...
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Galaxy S6 Google Bypass. PLEASE HELP! [duplicate]
How do I bypass the google verification on my galaxy s6 after I factory reset the phone? Had to reset the phone after an app I downloaded made my phone have a melt down causing me to reset it but now ...
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Forgot unlock-pattern of android device without registered Google account. Will factory reset work?
I want to access a Samsung S6 Edge that I haven't used for a long time,
so I don't care about any data on the device.
I forgot the unlock-pattern and PIN but I never registered any Google-Account on ...
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Display contacts birthdays on stock Samsung calendar app
I'm using a SM-G920V Galaxy S6 with Android version 6.0.1. When I open the calendar app that comes with the phone, tap "More" in the upper right corner and then "Manage Calendars", there's an option ...
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Reprogramming Samsung Earbuds' Buttons
I have a pair of Samsung Earbuds which came with my S6 Edge. They have buttons which pause audio and increase or decrease the volume. The buttons only work when it is connected to an android device. ...
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Blocking Websites/Apps on Samsung s6 [G920VVRS4CQA3]
After researching all day how to root my specific build number of the Samsung Galaxy s6, a G920VVRS4CQA3, it seems it cannot be done (safely, at least) due to the locked bootloader that comes with the ...
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Do I need specific cable for fast charging Samsung Galaxy S6?
My Samsung Galaxy S6 fast charging cable has broken and I was wondering whether I needed to buy a cable specifically for fast charging, or just a regular media cable.
The fast charging plug socket ...
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The word "period" automatically inserts itself into sentences
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6. Suddenly when I am typing a message email facebook or even in messenger the word (period) inserts itself.
I did not type the word period nor did I even say the word it'...
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Problem while rooting : <OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
I was trying to root my SM-G920F ,which is running Android 6.0.1, when i received the following message on Odin3.
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<...
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Why does my Samsung Galaxy S6 show more used space?
Recently, I noticed that all my music(copied from my computer) disappeared from my phone. Since I wasn't really listening to it, I figured that I might have accidentally deleted it when I was cleaning ...
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Chrome browser crashing with many tabs open
I use a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge but there was no tag for the "edge" version and I don't have the rep to create it.
I have had between 300-500 tabs open in the Chrome browser for quite a while, and I ...
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S6 keeps turning off
My girlfriend has a Samsung Galaxy S6 that keeps turning itself off randomly multiple times a day (not rebooting). The only way to turn it back on again is to hold down the power and volume buttons. ...
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How do I skip the confirmation after creating a reminder in Google Now using voice?
Before, when I'd activate Google Now with "Ok Google" to create a reminder, it would just create it right away.
Now, it asks me for confirmation to save and I have to say "yes". How do I revert it ...
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S6 Edge stuck at Samsung logo
After a walk outside I came in to see that my S6 edge shows the logo and tries to start, but it doesn't. It is a blinking logo.
Any ideas how I can get it to start up normally again?
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Android Device Manager not Ringing
The ring for 5 minutes function on Android Device Manager is a great tool that I have used multiple times to find my phone (which I happen to misplace quite often).
The thing is, it doesn't work. Or ...
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I think my phone might be infected
Over the last couple days, my phone has been acting weird. I have the Galaxy S6 Active. Over the last couple days, whenever I try to open something, rather than opening the app I want, it'll go ...
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What is Hevar Android and why is it written on my phone?
My S6 Edge phone's lock screen shows me the date, and below that two light bulb emojis surrounding "Hevar Android"
What is this? A Google search showed me that hevar is a Texas IT company, but ...
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How do I export several days or events on my calendar as text?
Using the calendar app, Google calendar or any other calendar app, I can share any one event as text. Is it possible to share/export several events at once? A whole day? Some days? The entire calendar?...
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Can a galaxy s6 fit a s6 edge case?
I have a galaxy s6 and I love it I do, but, all of the cases that I like are for the edge and I don't really like that many I see for my phone. I like the glittery cases and all of them say for a ...
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Is it possiblchange touchwiz to HTC sense?
I have an s6 edge, and i want to change touchwiz skin to HTC sense. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this?
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How do I unmute a contact?
On my S6 with Android 6.0.1, one of the contacts in the default SMS app has a mute symbol (strike-through speaker) displayed next to the name. For this contact, new text messages don't trigger a ...
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Can I prevent my S6 from reducing brightness at 5% battery?
My Samsung Galaxy S6 with Android 6.0.1 always dims the screen when hitting 5% remaining battery. This is very bad in bright sunlight because the screen gets so dark that it's impossible to use the ...
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Android Device manager not working properly
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 updated running 6.0.1. When I go to Android Device Manager I can locate my device, and it works fairly well. However if I try to use the ring function it doesn't work ...
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Phone always goes to TWRP recovery when powered on
I just recently installed/flashed TWRP Recovery on my rooted Samsung Galaxy S6 running Android 5.1.1 with no custom rom.
TWRP Recovery runs fine I assume (haven't tried any features), although ...
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Turning OFF mock location
I have an app that will not open on my new Samsung Galaxy S6. It says the mock location setting must be turned off. I went to developer settings, but there is no check box next to mock locations to ...
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Debug crashing/reboot when in safe mode Samsung Galaxy S6
I have a samsung galaxy s6 (SM-G920F) running marshmallow 6.0.1 that has been rebooting frequently even when in safe mode. If the device is plugged into a USB cable it seems to freeze when trying to ...
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4g icon always showing on my S6 (But my cellular network is not 4g)
4g icon always shows on my top right side with signals bar on my newly bought(second hand) samsung S6 mobile. problem is that my cellular network is not 4G. It only supports 3G.
Is my S6 software ...
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My Samsung is stolen
If they factory reset the phone and took my sim card out, can I still get my Samsung Galaxy S6. I hope you can help me please. I think the thieves already reset it and took my sim card out cause its ...
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