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36 Galaxy S6 and S6 edge tips and tricks you need to check out

Published Apr 3rd, 2015 3:56PM EDT
Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Tips
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Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are available for preorder from many carriers and retailers in various countries, with the handsets set to ship on April 10th to early buyers. In case you bought or plan to get a Galaxy S6 and are looking to learn everything there is to know about it, then you might want to check out a collection of 36 tricks and tips that should further improve your overall experience.

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Phone Arena explains how fast charging and wireless charging work on the device, and how to perform a hardware reset. The blog also details some of the software features, including the Flipboard Briefing tab, MultiWindow, pop-up view, Quick Launch, Smart Manager, Download booster and others.

Similarly, this collection of tips and tricks will help you master some of the camera features on the phones, including Tracking AF, locking focus and exposure, separating explore and focus areas, take fast selfies and Custom Pro mode presets.

Other neat Galaxy S6 features that might not be obvious include the emergency mode, private mode, the flashlight quick toggle, flash notifications and notifications reminders, Smart alert and Smart stay.

You might not be able to remove any bloatware from the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge, but you’ll be able to disable system apps, as well as take advantage of some of the preloaded ones, such as activating your 100GB of free OneDrive storage.

Some of the tips and tricks in Phone Arena’s guide also detail edge specific features, including the information stream, edge lightning, People edge, Notifications from My People, Quick reply and Night clock.

The full list of features, complete with images and detailed instructions, is available at the source link.

Chris Smith Senior Writer

Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.

Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.