About the User Guide ........................................................................................................................... 1
Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Parts and Functions .............................................................................................................................. 2
Battery Use ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Charge the Battery ........................................................................................................................ 4
Turn Your Phone On and Off ................................................................................................................ 5
Use the Touchscreen ............................................................................................................................ 7
Activation and Service ........................................................................................................................ 10
Complete the Setup Screens .............................................................................................................. 11
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Google Voice Typing ................................................................................................................... 30
Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................................... 31
Google Account ................................................................................................................................... 31
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 31
Sign In to Your Google Account ................................................................................................. 38
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 42
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Find and Install an App ............................................................................................................... 43
Request a Refund for a Paid App ............................................................................................... 44
Update an App ............................................................................................................................ 45
Uninstall an App .......................................................................................................................... 48
Get Help with Google Play .......................................................................................................... 49
Lock and Unlock Your Screen ............................................................................................................ 50
Update Your Phone............................................................................................................................. 51
Update Your Profile ..................................................................................................................... 55
Update Your PRL ........................................................................................................................ 56
Your Phone Interface .................................................................................................................................. 57
Home Screen Basics........................................................................................................................... 57
Home Screen Layout .................................................................................................................. 57
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................................ 59
Status Bar ........................................................................................................................................... 60
Back Up Contacts ..................................................................................................................... 113
Messaging and Internet ............................................................................................................................. 115
Text and Multimedia Messaging ....................................................................................................... 115
Send a Text Message ............................................................................................................... 115
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ......................................................................................... 117
Send an Enhanced Message .................................................................................................... 119
Save and Resume a Draft Message ......................................................................................... 123
New Messages Notification ....................................................................................................... 123
Camera and Video .................................................................................................................................... 169
Take Pictures and Record Videos .................................................................................................... 169
Take a Picture ........................................................................................................................... 170
Boost Music ....................................................................................................................................... 187
Boost Zone ........................................................................................................................................ 188
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 211
Milk Video .......................................................................................................................................... 213
My Files ............................................................................................................................................. 213
S Voice .............................................................................................................................................. 214
Video ................................................................................................................................................. 215
Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................................................................... 225
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................... 228
Bluetooth Information ................................................................................................................ 228
Enable Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................... 228
Pair Bluetooth Devices .............................................................................................................. 230
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Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device ...................................................................................... 233
Share Information Using Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 234
Receiving Data via Bluetooth .................................................................................................... 236
Date and Time Settings .................................................................................................................... 317
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 318
Activate This Device .......................................................................................................................... 319
System Update .................................................................................................................................. 320
About Device ..................................................................................................................................... 321
Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................ 323
For Assistance .......................................................................................................................................... 324
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 327
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Introduction
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone.
About the User Guide
Thank you for purchasing your new Galaxy S 6. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to
get the most out of your phone.
Before Using Your Phone
Read Get Started and Basic Operations thoroughly for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's Home screen, which is displayed by pressing the
Home Key . Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are
simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone's display.
Other Notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as “phone,”“device,” or “handset.”
Introduction 1
Part
Description
3.5mm Headset Jack
Plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
Back Key
Return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
the Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.
Camera
Take pictures and videos.
Earpiece
Listen to calls and automated prompts when using the phone.
Flash
Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is
focusing and capturing a picture or video.
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the
first time.
Parts and Functions
These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions.
Phone Layout
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
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Part
Description
Heart Rate Monitor
Detect body metrics for use with the S Health app.
Home Key
Return to the Home screen. Press and hold to open Google
Search/Google Now.
Infrared Transmitter
Control other devices using infrared signals.
LED Indicator
The LED indicator blinks or glows when charging, to indicate low
battery, to announce new notifications, and when voice recording.
Microphone
Transmit your voice for phone calls or record your voice or ambient
sounds for voice recordings and videos. There are two microphones,
one on the top and one on the bottom.
Power/Lock Key
Turn the phone on or off, or turn the screen on or off. You can also
turn Airplane mode and Emergency mode on or off.
Proximity and Light Sensors
Detect when objects are close to the screen. For example, when you
hold the phone to your ear while on a phone call, the sensor
temporarily locks the screen to prevent accidental screen touches.
Recent Apps Key
Access recently used apps.
Self Camera Lens
Take pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows
you to video conference.
SIM Card
Tray for the SIM card.
Speaker
Hear ringtones and sounds. Switch to speakerphone mode to amplify
the caller’s voice.
Touchscreen
Display information needed to operate your phone, such as the call
status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one-tap
access to all of your features and applications.
USB Charger/Accessory Port
Connect the phone charger or the USB cable (included).
Volume Buttons
Adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume during
a call.
Caution: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
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Battery Use
The following topics explain how to charge your phone’s battery using either the included charging head
and USB cable or via a USB connection on your computer.
Note: This phone has an integrated battery that cannot be removed by the user.
Battery Cautions
Storage: Avoid storing or leaving the phone with no battery charge remaining. Saved information and
settings may become lost or changed, or the phone may become unusable. Charge once every six
months before storing or leaving unused for a long period.
Bulges: Depending on use, bulges may appear near end of battery life. This does not affect safety.
Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charging charger that came with your phone.
This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that have Adaptive Fast Charging.
Charge the Battery
Follow these instructions to charge your phone’s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a
USB connection on your computer.
Charge Using the AC Adapter
1. Plug the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the bottom of your phone.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charging head.
3. Plug the charging head into an electrical outlet.
The LED indicator illuminates when charging starts. The color changes when the battery is
fully charged. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours.
4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger.
Unplug the charging head from the outlet, and remove the USB cable from the phone and the
charging head.
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Charge Using a PC Connection
Before using a PC connection to charge your phone, ensure that the computer is turned on. Depending
on the type of connection, your phone’s battery may not charge.
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the bottom of your
phone.
2. Insert the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the phone and the computer.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Key.
Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the Lock screen.
See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Lock Screen and Security Settings for information
about using the screen lock.
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The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the startup screens. See Complete the
Setup Screens for details.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activation and Service for more information.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to open the phone options menu.
2. Tap Power off > POWER OFF to turn the phone off.
Your phone will power off.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
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Use the Touchscreen
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Tap or Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and
settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap or touch them with your finger.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold
the item.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to move your finger in light, quick strokes.
This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by
turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard. See Samsung Keyboard for more details.
Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notification panel. Pull down the Status bar
and tap Screen rotation to select or deselect the option.
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Pinch and Spread
"Pinch" the screen by moving two fingers inward to zoom out, or "spread" by moving two fingers outward
to zoom in.
Activation and Service
Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone’s
serial number (MEID).
For more information about your Boost Mobile account, see Boost Account Information and Help.
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan
Set up your Boost Mobile account.
1. From your computer, visit boostmobile.com/activate.
2. Enter your phone’s MEID and click start activation process.
Your phone’s MEID (serial number) can be found on the bottom panel of the phone’s
package.
3. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method.
4. Follow the activation instructions below and you’ll be able to start using your phone.
Note: You can also activate by phone by calling 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) from any other
phone.
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Activate Your Phone
After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is designed to
activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile device to a new one, be sure to
turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn
on the new device and the programming information will be pushed to your device automatically.
You can also start the activation process manually.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Activate this device.
Complete the Setup Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has
been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setup process.
Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your
Boost account.
Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and tap
I AGREE to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including
Wi-Fi. To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from Home, tap Apps > Settings >
Mobile networks > Connections optimizer and uncheck the box next to Connections
Optimizer.
1. At the Welcome screen, choose options, and then tap to begin setup.
Language: Choose the default language for your phone’s operation.
Accessibility: Configure settings to access settings to improve the accessibility of your
phone’s features if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing.
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2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup for each topic. Tap NEXT, or the right arrow,
to move through the steps. You can skip options to continue to the next one. During setup, you
may see these options:
Note: Screens may vary based on the activation status of your phone.
Wi-Fi: By default, your phone prompts you to use Wi-Fi when accessing data services. Tap a
Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your phone’s connection
to the wireless network.
Terms and conditions: Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and then tap the
check box to confirm that you understand and agree to it terms and conditions. If you do not
agree to the EULA, you cannot continue with setup. If you consent to provide diagnostic and
usage data to Samsung, tap Yes, or tap No thanks.
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Tap & Go: Quickly copy any Google Accounts, backed up apps, and data from your existing
Android device. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Tap & Go, or tap SKIP to continue
setup.
Add your account (Google): Your phone uses your Google Account to provide access to
many features and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or
sign up for a new Google Account right from your phone. You can also skip signing in to your
Google Account, or sign in later.
•To sign in to an existing Google Account, you will need your account name (Gmail
address) and password.
•For both new and existing accounts, you will need to review and accept the Terms of
Service and Privacy Policy by tapping ACCEPT when prompted.
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Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup & Restore, Location
and Communication options.
Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. You can sign in to
your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account.
•To sign in to or set up a Samsung account, you will have to review and agree to the
Terms and Conditions by tapping AGREE when prompted.
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Set wake-up command: Enable S Voice to easily wake up your device, open apps, make
calls, and more.
Add fingerprint: Register your fingerprint to unlock your device and sign in to services
securely without entering your password,
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Easy mode: Easy mode offers a simpler home screen layout, with larger text and icons. Tap
the ON/OFF switch to turn on Easy mode. You can also choose Easy mode from Settings at
any time.
3. Tap FINISH to complete setup.
Your phone is now set up for use. If you skipped any part of the setup, you can access
additional options through the Apps list or through Settings.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone. However, to download apps
from the Google Play store app, you must link your phone to a Google Account.
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Basic Operations
The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone.
Basics
The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations.
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List
Most of your phone’s operations originate from the Home screen or the apps list.
1. From any screen, press the Home Key to display the Home screen.
2. Tap Apps to display the apps list.
For information about using the Home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
Select Options and Navigate Screens
Tap icons, onscreen keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function.
■Tap Back to return to the previous screen.
Recent Applications
You can display a list of recently used applications using the recent apps key.
■Tap Recent Apps to view a list of recently used applications.
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Phone Settings Menu
You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings.
– or –
Drag the Notification panel down and tap Settings.
For more information, see Settings.
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation
The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to
landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways.
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Turn Screen Rotation On or Off
1. Open the Status bar by dragging down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap Screen rotation to turn the option on or off.
You may need to scroll left or right to see the Screen rotation option.
If the Screen rotation option is not available, tap Edit to display the full options list.
Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation.
Capture Screenshots
You can use your phone’s power and home keys to capture screenshots.
■ Press and hold the Power/LockKey and HomeKey at the same time to capture a screenshot of
the current screen.
The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s
Gallery. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
Depending on your settings, you may also capture a screenshot by swiping your palm across the screen
from side to side.
To set up palm swipe screen capture:
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings .
2. Tap Motions and gestures and then tap the ON/OFF switch next to Palm swipe to capture.
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Applications
The following topics describe how to access the applications (apps) list and launch apps on your phone.
Launch Applications
All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list.
1. From home, tap Apps.
The apps list opens.
2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application.
The application opens.
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App
Function/Service
1Weather
Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world.
Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area.
airG
Meet new friends instantly with just one click. Real-time feeds allow you to
browse through the latest community activity or just see what your friends
are up to.
Amazon
Shop Amazon.com from your phone.
Boost 411
Boost 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information,
including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or
show times; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event
information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the
operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
Boost Music
Discover millions of DRM-free music tracks, ringtones, and ringback tones
from Boost’s official music store and player.
Boost Wallet
Boost Wallet is a quick and easy way to make payments with cash directly
from your Boost Mobile phone. Send money, pay bills and top-up your
mobile phone account balance.
Boost Zone
Stay connected to all the latest news and information from Boost. Included
here are news, feedback, featured applications and tips/tricks for your
device.
Calculator
Perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations.
Calendar
Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments,
organize your time, and be reminded of important events.
Camera
Take pictures and record videos using the front and back cameras.
Chrome
Browse the Internet using Google’s Chrome Web browser.
Clock
Set alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use a stopwatch, set a
timer, and use your phone as a desk clock.
Apps List
The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table
outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone.
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