Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable and Use Direct Call in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Direct call is a feature in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that works by utilizing the proximity/light sensor. When you bring your phone near to you and the sensor is covered with an object(in this case, your ear), your phone will automatically call a contact whose call log, message or contact details is currently displayed on the screen without you have to touch the call icon.

How to enable the direct call feature?
You can turn this feature on by using the following steps:

1. While the screen is unlocked, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap at the top right to go to the settings menu.
2. Scroll down to the Device section and then tap Motions and gestures.
3. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Direct call to the right to enable it. The switch turns green as a sign that the direct call feature is enabled.

How to use the direct call feature?
When the direct call feature is enabled, you can use it to easily call a contact whose call log, message or contact details is currently displayed on the screen simply by bringing your phone near to your ear.

When viewing a contact's log

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap Log tab.
3. Tap a call/message log.
4. Bring your phone near to your ear and your phone will automatically call the contact whose call/message log is selected by you.

When viewing a contact's message

1. Open the stock Messaging app.
2. Tap a conversation.
3. Bring your phone near to your ear and your phone will automatically call the contact whose conversation is selected by you.

When viewing a contact's detail

1. Open Contacts app.
2. Tap a contact.
3. Bring your phone near to your ear and your phone will automatically call the selected contact.