Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable and Use Magnifier Window Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Magnifier window is one of accessibility features in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge which is basically designed to aid limited or low vision users having difficulties seeing or reading what's on the screen. When this feature is enabled, you'll be provided with a magnifier window that you can use to magnify a specific area on the screen so you can see it better.


How to enable the magnifier window feature?
You can turn on this feature by using two different methods: from the settings menu and from the direct access.

Method #1: From the settings menu
You can use the following steps if you'd like to enable the magnifier window and adjust its settings:

1. On any screen, 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 Personal section and then tap Accessibility.
   
   
3. Tap Vision.
   
   
4. Scroll down the screen and then tap Magnifier window.
   
   
5. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the right to enable the magnifier window feature. When this feature is enabled, the switch turns green and the magnifier window appears on the screen.
   
   
6. If needed, you can adjust the zoom percentage of the magnifier window. Tap to decrease the zoom level or tap to increase the zoom level.
   
   
7. If needed, you can also adjust the magnifier window size by tapping Magnifier size and then select Small, Medium or Large.
   
   

Method #2: From the direct access menu
If you have enabled the direct access feature, you can use the following steps to quickly enable the magnifier window feature:

1. On any screen, press the Home key three times quickly to open up the direct access menu.
2. In the direct access menu, tap Magnifier window.
   
   
3. The magnifier window feature is enabled and the magnifier window appears on the screen.
   
   

How to use the magnifier window feature?
When the magnifier window is displayed on the screen, you can drag it to a specific area on the screen and magnify what's under the window to help you see it better. When you're done, tap to close the window and disable the magnifier window feature as well.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable and Use Magnification Gestures Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Magnification gestures is a feature in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge that is basically designed for the visually impaired or low vision users in order to help them easily see a small thing or part in their phones' screen. When this feature is enabled, you can easily magnify what's on your screen by triple tapping the screen. But, you have to remember that when this feature is enabled, the response time could be slowdown, especially when using the dial pad, calculator and keyboard.


How to enable magnification gestures feature?
As the example, we'll enable this feature by using two different methods: from the settings menu and from the direct access menu

Method #1: From the settings menu
You can turn on magnification gestures feature via the settings menu 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 Personal section and then tap Accessibility.
   
   
3. Tap Vision.
   
   
4. Scroll down the screen and then tap Magnification gestures.
   
   
5. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the right to enable magnification gestures feature. The switch turns green when it's enabled.
   
   

Method #2: From the direct access
If you have enabled the direct access feature, you can turn on magnification gestures feature from the direct access menu by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, press the Home key three times quickly to open up the direct access menu.
2. In the direct access menu, tap Accessibility.
   
   
3. Tap Vision.
   
   
4. Scroll down the screen and then tap Magnification gestures.
   
   
5. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the right to enable magnification gestures feature. The switch turns green when it's enabled.
   
   

How to use magnification gestures feature?
See the following steps as the example of using this feature:

1. To use magnification mode, triple tap anywhere on the screen with one finger(except the keyboard and navigation bar). While the screen is zoomed in, you can do the following actions:
• Drag two or more fingers across the screen to pan or explore different part of the screen.
• Spread two fingers apart together on the screen to increase the zoom level.
• Pinch two fingers together on the screen to decrease the zoom level.
• Triple tap the screen to return to the normal state.

2. To temporarily magnify what's under your finger, triple tap the screen and hold your finger on the screen. Without lifting your finger from the screen, you can do the following actions:
• Drag your finger to pan or explore different part of the screen.
• Lift your finger from the screen to return to the normal state.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Use Smart Lock Trusted Devices Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

When you're using one of the screen lock types with security lock feature(e.g., pattern, direction lock, PIN, password or fingerprints), you can add Bluetooth or NFC devices(e.g., your Bluetooth watch, your car's Bluetooth system, an NFC sticker on the phone dock in your car, or other Bluetooth capable devices) to your trusted devices list to have your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge stays unlocked when connected to those devices.


How to add a Bluetooth device to the trusted devices list?
As the example, we'll add Samsung Galaxy S5 to the trusted devices list when it's connected with your phone and being used for Bluetooth tethering 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 Personal section and then tap Lock screen and security.
   
   
3. Tap Secure lock settings.
   
   
4. Tap Smart lock.
   
   
5. Perform your screen lock type. As the example, if you use fingerprints as your screen lock, place your finger on the Home key to verify your identity.
   
   
6. Tap Trusted devices.
   
   
7. Tap Add trusted device to start adding Bluetooth devices to the trusted devices list.
   
   
8. Tap Bluetooth.
   
   
9. Tap the Bluetooth device that is being connected with your phone. In this example, tap Galaxy S5.
   
   
10. A pop up window appears on the screen to tell you that a trusted device can keep your phone unlocked when it's nearby, even if someone else is holding it. Tap Yes,add to continue adding the selected device to your trusted devices list.
    
    
11. The selected device has been added to the trusted devices list.

How to use smart lock trusted devices feature?
As the example, we'll use this feature to make unlocking the screen easier while using Bluetooth tethering feature with Samsung Galaxy S5 which has been registered in advance by using the following steps:

1. Swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap Bluetooth to enable Bluetooth and scan all available Bluetooth devices.
   
   
2. Tap the required Bluetooth device you want to connect to. In this example, tap Galaxy S5 which has been added to the trusted devices list.
   
   
3. As long as your phone is connected to your trusted device, your phone will keep unlocked.
4. Press the Power key twice to go to the lock screen. At this time, you just need to swipe the screen to unlock it.
   
   
5. If you'd like to lock the screen while your phone is connected to a trusted device, tap and hold at the bottom of the screen and then drag it out the circle to force your phone to lock securely.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable and Use Smart Lock Trusted Voice Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

While you're using one of the screen lock types with security lock feature(e.g, pattern, direction lock, PIN, password, or fingerprints), you can use smart lock trusted voice feature to set your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to automatically unlock the screen when you do a search with voice search "OK Google" that you record in advance.


How to enable smart lock trusted voice feature?
Assuming that you have Internet connection, you can turn on this feature 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 Personal section and then tap Lock screen and security.
   
   
3. Tap Secure lock settings.
   
   
4. Tap Smart lock.
   
   
5. Perform your screen lock type. As the example, if you use fingerprints as your screen lock, place your finger on the Home key to verify your identity.
   
   
6. Tap Trusted voice.
   
   
7. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to From any screen to the right to enable this option and let you do a search with voice search "OK Google" from any screen when the screen is on or your phone is charging.
   
   
8. If you have not used OK Google detection feature yet, you'll be asked to record your voice. Tap Get started to start recording your voice.
   
   
9. Say "OK Google" three times.
   
   
10. Tap Finish to save the recording of your voice.
    
    
11. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Trusted voice to the right to enable this option and let your phone unlock the screen when you say OK Google.
    
    
12. Perform your screen lock type. As the example, if you use fingerprints as your screen lock, place your finger on the Home key to verify your identity.
    
    
13. A pop up window appears on the screen to tell you that smart lock trusted voice feature is less secure than a pattern, PIN or password and someone else who has similar voice or a recording of your voice could unlock your phone. Tap OK button to continue using OK Google detection as trusted voice.
    
    
14. Smart lock trusted voice feature has been enabled.

How to use smart lock trusted voice feature?
Assuming that your phone has Internet connection, you can use the following steps as the example of using this feature?

1. While the screen is locked, either it's on or off, say "OK Google".
2. When your phone recognizes your voice, the screen will be unlocked and you'll be provided with the voice search screen. Say a keyword you want to search.
3. Swipe the screen to unlock it and view your search result.
4. If you don't use your phone, the screen will be locked automatically when the screen lock delay period is over. Alternatively, if you have set the Power key as the screen lock key, you can instantly lock the screen by pressing the Power key.