Samsung SM-N915FZKESER, SM-N915FZKYATO, SM-N915FZKYAUT, SM-N915FZKYBGL, SM-N915FZKYDBT, SM-N915FZKYETL, SM-N915FZKYEUR, SM-N915FZKYITV, SM-N915FZKYNEE, SM-N915FZKYORX, SM-N915FZKYPHE, SM-N915FZKYSEB, SM-N915FZKYTPH, SM-N915FZKYXEF, SM-N915FZKYXEH, SM-N915FZKYXEO, SM-N915FZWESER, SM-N915FZWYATO, SM-N915FZWYAUT, SM-N915FZWYBGL, SM-N915FZWYDBT, SM-N915FZWYEUR, SM-N915FZWYITV, SM-N915FZWYNEE, SM-N915FZWYORX, SM-N915FZWYPHE, SM-N915FZWYSEB, SM-N915FZWYTPH, SM-N915FZWYXEF, SM-N915FZWYXEH, SM-N915FZWYXEO Device & data manager, Updating the device, Updating over the air, Updating with Samsung Kies

Device & data manager

Updating the device

The device can be updated to the latest software.

Updating over the air

The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.

On the All apps screen, tap Settings →About device →Software updates →Update now.

Tick Auto update to automatically check for available updates. To download updates only when a Wi-Fi connection is activated, tick Wi-Fi only.

Updating with Samsung Kies

Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.

1	On the computer, download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung
	website.
2	On the computer, launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer using a
	USB cable.
3	Follow the on-screen instructions to update the device.

•Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is

updating.

•While updating the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer. Doing so may interfere with the update process. Before updating, disconnect all other media devices from the computer.

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Contents

Page Table of Contents Personalising Phone & contacts Messages & email Camera & gallery Safety assistance Device & data manager Settings Accessibility Troubleshooting Read me first Instructional icons Getting started Package contents Device layout Keys S Pen Removing the S Pen Replacing the S Pen nib Page Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Page Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery Charging the battery Using the battery charger Reducing the battery consumption Fast charging About Fast charging Increasing the charging speed Using a memory card Installing a memory card Removing the memory card Formatting the memory card Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Basics Using the touchscreen Tapping Tapping and holding Dragging Double-tapping Swiping Spreading and pinching Home screen layout Home screen Home screen options Flipboard Briefing Edge screen An introduction Using the Edge screen Using the Quick tools Activating the Edge screen only Using the Edge screen from the locked screen Launching apps Adding or deleting apps on the apps panel Adding folders Deleting folders Checking notifications Answering or rejecting calls Viewing messages Using the night clock Managing the Edge screen Adding panels to the Edge screen Downloading panels Rearranging panels Creating your own panels Page All apps screen Indicator icons Notification and quick settings panels Using the notification panel Rearranging quick setting buttons Using the quick settings panel Opening apps Closing an app Installing or uninstalling apps Samsung GALAXY Apps Installing apps Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Enabling apps Hiding apps Entering text Keyboard layout Changing the input language Changing the keyboard layout Using additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Screen capture Using the dictionary My Files Using My Files Power saving feature Power saving mode Ultra power saving mode Viewing help information S Pen features Air command Action memo Viewing memos Adding Action memo widgets on the Home screen Editing a memo as S Note file Smart select Collecting multiple items Image clip Screen write S Note Starting S Note Using the S Note widget Creating notes Changing the pen settings Using the line eraser Editing handwritten notes Magnified handwriting mode Sketch recording Creating Photo notes Using auto mode Using manual mode Editing Photo notes Creating notes with voice memos Scrapbook Viewing scrapbooks Using the S Pen Air view Previewing information Using Air Button Pen Select Direct pen input Writing in text fields Writing in apps Motions & usability features Motions and gestures Direct call Smart alert Mute/Pause Placing palm on screen Turning device over Palm swipe to capture Multi window Split screen Multi window Launching Multi window from the list of recent apps Using Multi window options Sharing content between app windows Adjusting the window size Pop-upMulti window Moving or closing pop-upwindows Launching pop-upwindows from the split screen Multi window Launching pop-upwindows from the Multi window tray One-handedoperation Reducing the screen size One-handedinput Side key panel Increasing touchscreen sensitivity Personalising Managing the Home and All apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Moving and removing an item Managing the All apps screen Changing the sorting method Moving items Creating folders Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Setting a Dynamic lock screen Changing ringtones Changing the screen lock method Pattern PIN Password Fingerprint My Places Adding a My Places widget Setting place information Setting additional place information Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition Registering fingerprints Register Continue Deregistering fingerprints Changing the backup password Verifying the Samsung account password Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal Private mode Setting up private mode Hiding content Viewing hidden content Unhiding content Easy mode Switching to easy mode Returning to standard mode Transferring data from your previous device Using backup accounts Using Samsung Smart Switch Using Smart Switch Mobile Using Smart Switch with computers Setting up accounts Adding accounts Removing accounts Registering Samsung accounts Phone & contacts Phone Making calls Making calls from call logs or contacts list Making calls from the favourites list Making an international call Receiving calls Answering a call Rejecting a call Missed calls Options during calls Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices Creating contacts manually Searching for contacts Messages & email Messages Sending messages Viewing messages Email Setting up email accounts Sending emails Reading emails Camera & gallery Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Launching Camera on the locked screen Selfie Automatically taking self-portraits Wide selfie HDR (Rich tone) Shooting modes Auto Rear-camselfie Selective focus Panorama Manage modes Downloading modes Camera settings White balance HDR (Rich tone) Tap to take pics Video size Recording mode Gallery Viewing images or videos Viewing content stored in other devices Accessing content stored in Samsung Link devices Accessing content stored in nearby devices Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Deleting multiple images and videos Safety assistance Emergency mode Activating emergency mode Deactivating emergency mode Send help messages Adding primary contacts Setting help messages Useful apps Car mode Starting car mode Registering more vehicles Using car mode menus Using the navigation feature S Finder Searching for content Setting search categories Managing the search history S Planner Creating events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts S Health Starting S Health S Health main screen Additional information S Voice Starting S Voice Setting the language Using S Voice Waking up S Voice in standby mode Changing the wake-upcommand Using wake-upcommands on the locked screen Music Playing music Playing music stored in other devices Accessing music stored in Samsung Link devices Accessing music stored in nearby devices Video Playing videos Playing videos stored in other devices Accessing videos stored in Samsung Link devices Accessing videos stored in nearby devices Internet Browsing webpages Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Changing the recording mode Playing selected voice memos Clock Alarm Setting alarms Stopping alarms Deleting alarms World clock Creating clocks Deleting clocks Stopwatch Timer Calculator Using the calculator Dropbox Flipboard Smart Remote Starting Smart Remote Using the device as a remote control Setting programme reminders Evernote Composing notes Deleting notes PEN.UP Posting your artwork Viewing artwork Google apps Chrome Google+ Maps Play Music Play Movies & TV Play Books Photos Hangouts Google Voice Search Google Settings Quick Connect Connecting to other devices Re-searchingfor devices Deactivating the Quick connect feature Sharing content Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data Sending an image Receiving an image Unpairing Bluetooth devices Wi-FiDirect Ending the device connection NFC Using the NFC feature Making a purchase with the NFC feature Sending data Screen Mirroring Viewing content on a TV Ending the Screen Mirroring connection MirrorLink Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink Ending the MirrorLink connection Mobile printing Adding printer plug-ins Printing content Device & data manager Updating the device Updating over the air Updating with Samsung Kies Transferring files between the device and a computer Connecting as a media device Connecting with Samsung Kies Backing up and restoring data Using a Google account Using a Samsung account Performing a data reset Settings An introduction Configuring settings QUICK SETTINGS CONNECTIONS Wi-Fi Adding Wi-Finetworks Using Smart network switch Bluetooth Tethering and Mobile hotspot Using the mobile hotspot Flight mode Data usage Location NFC and sharing More networks DEVICE Sound Display and wallpaper Lock screen Multi window Notification panel S Pen Motions and gestures Edge screen PERSONALISATION Accounts Cloud Backup and reset Easy mode Accessibility Blocking mode Private mode Finger Scanner SYSTEM Language and input Date and time Safety assistance Accessories Power saving Storage Security Help About device APPLICATIONS Application manager Default applications Application settings Accessibility About Accessibility Voice feedback (TalkBack) Activating TalkBack Deactivating TalkBack Controlling the screen with finger gestures Configuring finger gesture settings Configuring settings for vertical gestures Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Pausing TalkBack Adding and managing image labels Configuring settings for TalkBack Using the device with the screen turned off Reading passwords aloud Setting text-to-speechfeatures Entering text using the keyboard Entering additional characters Vision Changing the font size Magnifying the screen Hover zoom Setting notification reminders Reversing the display colours Colour adjustment Hearing Setting flash notification Turning off all sounds Caption settings Adjusting the sound balance Mono audio Sound detectors Baby crying detector Doorbell detector Changing the alert settings Dexterity and interaction Assistant menu Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Accessing assistive menus Using the cursor Using enhanced assistive menus Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature Setting tap and hold delay options Interaction control Answering or ending calls Using single tap mode Managing accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a file Importing an accessibility settings file Troubleshooting The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly Your device freezes or has fatal errors Reset device Calls are not connected Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Sound echoes during a call The battery icon is empty The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approvedchargers) The battery depletes faster than when first purchased Your device is hot to the touch Error messages appear when launching the camera Photo quality is poorer than the preview Error messages appear when opening multimedia files Another Bluetooth device is not located A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Your device cannot find your current location Data stored in the device has been lost A small gap appears around the outside of the device case Copyright Trademarks