Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Use Fingerprints as Screen Lock Method in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

By default, your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge uses swipe as the screen lock method. It's the simplest screen lock method since you just need to swipe the screen in any direction to unlock the screen. But, if you need to set your phone to be more secure so you can avoid unauthorized people from accessing your personal files or information, you can use more secure method to unlock the screen, one of which is by using your fingerprints. It's more secure than swipe or pattern but simpler than PIN or password because you just need to place your finger that you register in advance on the Home key to unlock the screen.

How to set fingerprints as the screen lock method?
You can use the following steps to change the default screen lock method(swipe) to fingerprints:

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 the screen to the Personal section and then tap Lock screen and security.
   
   
3. Tap Screen lock type.
   
   
4. Tap Fingerprints.
   
   
5. Place your finger on the Home key.
   
   
6. Lift your finger when your phone vibrates, and then place it on the Home key again. Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is completely registered.
   
   
7. Enter your alternative password and then tap Continue button. FYI, you can use this password as the alternative way to unlock the screen instead of using your fingerprints.
   
   
8. Re-enter the alternative password to verify it and then tap OK button.
   
   
9. Now, you have to set the way your phone shows notifications on the lock screen. There are three options available: Show content, Hide content and Do not show notifications. Select the required option, e.g: Show content if you want your phone shows notifications and its contents when the screen is locked. Tap Done button to save the changes.
   
10. You have successfully set fingerprints as the screen lock method.

How to unlock the screen using fingerprints?
When the screen is off and locked, press the Power key or the Home key to turn on the screen. Place your finger that you have registered before on the Home key. When your phone recognizes your fingerprint, the screen will be unlocked and you can use your phone.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Display Battery Percentage in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge comes with a non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery. Since this battery is rechargeable, you can recharge the battery by using the provided USB cable and USB power adaptor when the battery is low so you can keep using your phone. You can see the battery icon on the status bar if you need to know how much charge is left in your battery. But, if you want to easily know the exact amount of battery left in your phone, you can set your phone to show the battery level in terms of percentage.

How to show the battery percentage on the status bar?
You can do so 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 the screen to the System section and then tap Battery.
3. Scroll the screen to the very bottom.
4. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to Show power on status bar to the right to enable this option. The switch turns green when it's enabled and the battery percentage will be displayed on the status bar.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Add Google Account in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Before you can install any third-party app from the Google Play Store or use other Google-related apps(e.g: Gmail, Youtube, Maps, etc.), you have to add a Google account to your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge first.


How to add a Google account to Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge?
You can create a new Google account or use an existing one. As the example, we'll try adding an existing Google account by using two different methods: from the settings menu and from a Google-related app.

Method #1: From the settings menu
You can add an existing Google account 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 the screen to the Personal section and then tap Accounts.
   
   
3. Tap Add account.
   
   
4. Tap Google.
   
   
5. Enter your existing Google email address and then tap Next button.
   
   
6. Enter your Gmail password and then tap Next button.
   
   
7. In the Term of Services and Privacy Policy screen, tap Accept button to continue.
   
   
8. In the Google services screen, the backup feature is enabled by default. You need to scroll down the screen and then tap Next button to continue.
   
   
9. In the Set up payment info screen, you can set up the desired payment method, but if you'd like to set it up later, you can select No thanks and then tap Continue button.
   
   
10. Your existing Google account has been successfully added to your phone.

Method #2: From a Google-related app
As the example, we'll add an existing Google account via Gmail app by using the following steps:

1. Open Gmail app. If you have not added a Google account yet, you'll see a Welcome to Gmail screen. Tap Skip button at the bottom left corner.
   
   
2. Tap Add an email address.
   
   
3. Select Google and then tap Next button.
   
   
4. Enter your existing Google email address and then tap Next button.
   
   
5. Enter your Gmail password and then tap Next button.
   
   
6. In the Term of Services and Privacy Policy screen, tap Accept button to continue.
   
   
7. In the Google services screen, the backup feature is enabled by default. You need to scroll down the screen and then tap Next button to continue.
   
   
8. In the Set up payment info screen, you can set up the desired payment method, but if you'd like to set it up later, you can select No thanks and then tap Continue button.
   
   
9. Your existing Google account has been successfully added to your phone.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Add or Remove a Contact in Auto Reject List in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has a default call reject feature that will let you to block unwanted calls from a specific number by adding the required phone number or contact to the auto reject list. When a blocked contact calls you, your phone will automatically block it and you won't be notified with any notification(sound or vibration).


How to add a contact to the auto reject list?
You can block incoming calls from a specific number by adding the number to the auto reject list. As the example, we'll try doing so by using two different methods: from the contacts list and from the call logs.

Method #1: From the contacts list

1. Open Contacts app. All your contacts will be displayed here.
2. Tap the required contact you want to add to the auto reject list.
3. Tap More at the top right and then select Add to Auto reject list.
4. This icon will be displayed above the phone number as a sign than the selected contact has been added to the auto reject list.

Method #2: From the call logs

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap Log tab.
3. Tap the required phone number or contact you want to add to the auto reject list.
4. Tap More at the top right and then select Add to Auto reject list.
5. The selected phone number or contact has been added to the auto reject list.

How to remove a contact from the auto reject list?
For some reason, you might want to unblock a blocked contact by removing it from the auto reject list, e.g: when you have accidentally blocked a wrong contact. As the example, we'll try doing so by using two different methods: from the contacts list and from the call logs.

Method #1: From the contacts list

1. Open Contacts app. All your contacts will be displayed here.
2. Tap the required contact you want to remove from the auto reject list.
3. Tap More at the top right and then select Remove from Auto reject list.
4. This icon will no longer be displayed above the phone number as a sign than the selected contact has been removed from the auto reject list.

Method #2: From the call logs

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap Log tab.
3. Tap the required phone number or contact you want to remove from the auto reject list.
4. Tap More at the top right and then select Remove from Auto reject list.
5. The selected phone number or contact has been removed from the auto reject list.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Block Unwanted and Unknown Calls in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

When needed, you can set your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to automatically block calls come from a specific number or those you have not added to your contacts list by adding the phone number to the auto reject list and enabling the feature to reject calls from unknown numbers. But, you have to remember that this feature will only work to block calls from those with phone numbers, in other words, this feature can't be used to block private calls or calls come from those who hide their phone numbers.

How to block unwanted calls from a specific phone number?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap More at the top right and then select Settings.
3. Tap Call rejection.
4. Tap Auto reject list.
5. To manually add a phone number to the reject list, enter the required phone number you want to block. Alternatively, you can tap the Log button to pick up a phone number from your call logs, or tap the Contacts button to pick up a phone number from your contacts list.
6. Tap to add the entered phone number to the reject list.
7. To add more numbers to the reject list, repeat from the step #5.
8. From now on, incoming calls come from those you have added to the reject list will be blocked or rejected automatically.

How to block calls from unknown numbers?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. Open Phone app.
2. Tap More at the top right and then select Settings.
3. Tap Call rejection.
4. Tap Auto reject list.
5. Slide the ON/OFF switch next to the Unknown option to the right enable this option. The switch turns green when this option is enabled.
6. From now on, incoming calls from unknown numbers(those you have not added to your contacts list) will be blocked or rejected automatically.

FYI, when a blocked phone number calls you, you will not get any notification (sound or vibration). However, your phone will keep recording all blocked calls in your call logs and flag them as rejected calls.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Sort Apps in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

By default, you can rearrange apps in the apps menu manually so you can have your apps list in random order. But, if your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has been updated to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, you'll have the A-Z sorting feature that can be used to sort the list of your apps in the apps menu in alphabetical order. Sorting the apps alphabetically will help you find an app with more easily. Unfortunately, if you want to keep the list of your apps in this order, you have to sort the list again after installing or uninstalling and disabling or re-enabling any app.

How to sort the list of apps in alphabetical order?
You can use the A-Z sorting feature to sort the list of your apps alphabetically by using the following steps:

1. While you're in a home screen, tap Apps at the bottom right corner of the screen to go to the apps menu. All your apps will be displayed here.
2. Tap A-Z at the top of the screen.
3. A pop up window will appear to inform you that the list of your apps will be rearranged in alphabetical order and any customizations you have made will be discarded. Tap the OK button to continue.
4. The list of your apps in the apps menu will be sorted alphabetically.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Change the Grid Size on Home Screen in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

By default, a home screen in your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has 4 rows and 4 columns which mean you'll be able to add or display up to 16 1x1 widgets or shortcuts to apps in a home screen. When needed, you can change the size of the grid on your home screen so you can add or display more or less widgets or shortcuts to apps.

How to change the grid size on home screen?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. While you're in a home screen, pinch the screen using two fingers or long tap on an empty area.
2. Tap the Screen grid icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select the required grid size you want to use. There are three grid sizes available:
• 4x4: select this option to divide your home screen becomes 4 columns and 4 rows so you can add or display up to 16 items. This option is enabled by default.
• 4x5: select this option to divide your home screen becomes 4 columns and 5 rows so you can add or display up to 20 items.
• 5x5: select this option to divide your home screen becomes 5 columns and 5 rows so you can add or display up to 25 items.
4. Tap the Apply button to save your changes.
5. The selected grid size will be applied to your home screen.