Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Use Samsung QWERTY Keyboard in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge comes with a preloaded keyboard that you can use to enter text, e.g., composing a new email message, writing memo, etc. This keyboard uses qwerty as the default layout. While you're using the Samsung qwerty keyboard, you can use two text input modes: ABC mode and Sym mode.

How to use Samsung qwerty keyboard in ABC mode?
This mode is displayed at the first place when you use the Samsung qwerty keyboard in your phone. When you're in this mode, you can do the following actions:

1. Using suggestion words:
   When the predictive text feature is on, you'll be provided with some suggestion words as you're typing. You can select a suggestion word to correct or complete the word you're typing. If necessary, you can tap to view more suggestion words.
2. Entering numbers or letters:
   You can use number keys to enter numbers and letter keys to enter letters.
3. Using the shift key:
   This key will change depending on the letter mode you're using:
• : when this key is displayed, you can enter a single letter in uppercase. FYI, if the auto capitalise feature is on, this key will automatically enable when you start typing a new sentence.
• : when this key is displayed, you can enter letters in lowercase.
• : when this key is displayed, you can enter letters in uppercase.
4. Switching to the Sym mode:
   Tap to use Samsung qwerty keyboard in Sym mode.
5. Accessing keyboard settings and more keyboard options:
   You can quickly go to the keyboard settings menu by tapping . You can also view more keyboard options by long tapping and then select from the following options:
• : select this option to use voice dictation feature.
• : select this option to access clipboard.
• : select this option to view emoticons.
• : select this option to turn on floating keyboard feature.
• : select this option to view more detailed settings for the keyboard.
6. Using additional email or web keys:
   When you're in a Browser or Email app, two additional keys will be displayed in the left side of the space bar and in the right side of the full stop key. The email-related keys are typically : @ and .com. While the web-related keys are typically: /, www., and .com.
7. Using the space bar:
   You can use this key to do the following actions:
• Single tap this key to enter a space.
• When you have added some input languages in your keyboard, you can switch between input languages by swiping the space bar to the left or to the right.
• When the auto punctuate feature is on, you can automatically insert a full stop by tapping the space bar twice.
8. Using the full stop key:
• Tap to enter a full stop.
• Long tap to view the most frequently used symbols and punctuations.
9. Using the enter key:
   This key will change depending on the app you're using:
• : tap this key to break to the next line.
• : tap this key to move the cursor from one field to another. This key is used when typing text in multiple fields.
• : tap this key to accept input or perform an action.
10. Using the backspace key:
• Tap to delete a preceding character or to move the cursor backwards when you're in the empty multiple lines.
• Tap and hold to erase preceding characters. Release the key to stop erasing.

How to use Samsung qwerty keyboard in Sym mode?
If you tap when you're in ABC mode, the keyboard will be switched to the Sym mode. While in this mode, you can do the following actions:

1. Enter symbols and punctuations:
   You can use symbol keys to enter symbols and punctuation keys to enter punctuations.
2. : tap this key to view more symbols and punctuations.
3. : tap this key to return to the ABC mode.
4. : tap this key to display all available emoticons. FYI, you can also long tap this key to access more keyboard options, e.g, clipboard, settings, etc.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Create Custom Vibration Pattern in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

If you'd like to have your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vibrates with more personal or different pattern when receiving calls or notifications, or when using vibration feedback features, you can create your own vibration pattern and then set it as the default vibration pattern.


How to create a custom vibration pattern?
You can do so by using the following steps:

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 Device section and then tap Sounds and notifications.
   
   
3. Tap Vibrations.
   
   
4. Tap Vibration pattern.
   
   
5. Tap Create pattern.
   
   
6. Tap the circle to start recording your custom vibration pattern. A single tap on the circle will be a very short vibration, while a long tap on the circle will be a longer vibration.
   
   
7. If you'd like to finish recording your custom vibration pattern before it reaches the limit, tap Stop button.
   
   
8. Tap to play back and review your custom vibration pattern. If you're satisfied with the result, tap Save button. If you're not satisfied and want to try again, tap Cancel button and then repeat from the step #6.
   
   
9. If you choose to save the pattern, continue the process by entering a name for your pattern and then tap Save button. The vibration pattern will be added to the vibration pattern list and will be set as the default vibration pattern automatically.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Change Default Vibration Pattern in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

When needed, you can change the default vibration pattern to a different one so your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will vibrate according to the selected pattern to help you easily identify when you receive calls or notifications without you have to look at your phone's screen, and help you know that your input has been accepted when you use vibration feedback features.


How to change the default vibration pattern?
You can do so by using the following steps:

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 Device section and then tap Sounds and notifications.
   
   
3. Tap Vibrations.
   
   
4. Tap Vibration pattern.
   
   
5. Select a preloaded vibration pattern you want to use(Basic call, Heartbeat, Jinglebell, Ticktock, Waltz, or Zig-zig-zig). Your phone will vibrate when you select a vibration pattern to give you a preview of it. Or, you can create your own vibration pattern by selecting Create pattern and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the configuration.
   
   
6. The vibration pattern has been changed.

As a note, you can also adjust the vibration intensity to increase or decrease the vibration strength of each vibration feature if the current strength is not suit with your need.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable or Disable Vibrate While Ringing Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

If hearing ringtone is not enough to tell you when you have incoming calls, e.g., when you're in a noisy environment, you can make it easier for you by enabling the vibrate while ringing feature to have your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge not only plays ringtone when receiving calls, but also gives you a vibration feedback at the same time.

How to enable or disable the vibrate while ringing feature?
You can turn on or off this feature by using the following steps:

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 Device section and then tap Sounds and notifications.
3. Tap Vibrations.
4. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Vibrate while ringing to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns green , means the vibrate while ringing feature is enabled and your phone will play ringtone and vibrate at the same time when receiving calls. As a note, this option is not available if you set the sound profile in your phone to the vibration or silent mode.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable or Disable Vibration Feedback Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

One of the feedback features available in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is the vibration feedback feature. When this feature is enabled, your phone will vibrate for certain software actions(e.g, when you're tapping the dialling keypad in the stock Phone app) and when you're tapping the soft keys(the Recent apps key and the Back key) so you can easily make sure that your input has been accepted. To make this feature works, make sure the power saving mode is disabled and the vibration intensity of feedback vibration is well adjusted.

How to enable or disable the vibration feedback feature?
You can turn on or off this feature by using the following steps:

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 Device section and then tap Sounds and notifications.
3. Tap Vibrations.
4. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Vibration feedback to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns green , means the vibration feedback feature is enabled and your phone will vibrate for certain software actions and when the soft keys(the Recent apps key and the Back key) are tapped.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable or Disable Auto Capitalise Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

When you're using the Samsung keyboard in your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to enter text, you can use smart typing features available to help you type better, one of which is the auto capitalise feature. When this feature is enabled, your phone will automatically capitalise the first letter of each sentence. This will save you more time since you don't need to tap the shift key to enter an uppercase letter each time you start typing a new sentence.


How to enable or disable the auto capitalise feature?
As the example we'll turn on or off this feature by using two different methods: from the settings menu and from an app or screen where you can enter text.

Method #1: From the settings menu

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 System section and then tap Language and input.
3. Tap Samsung keyboard.
4. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Auto capitalise to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns green , means the auto capitalise feature is enabled and your phone will automatically capitalise the first letter of each sentence that you're typing with the Samsung keyboard.

Method #2: From an app or screen where you can enter text

1. When you're entering text, e.g., when composing a new text message, you can quickly go to the Samsung keyboard settings by long tapping the key in the left side of the space bar and then select .
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Auto capitalise to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns green, means the auto capitalise feature is enabled and your phone will automatically capitalise the first letter of each sentence that you're typing with the Samsung keyboard.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Use Multiple Input Languages Feature in Samsung Keyboard in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

The default Samsung keyboard in your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge supports multiple input languages which will let you enter text using different language. You have to add the required input languages first before you can use it to enter text.


How to add multiple input languages?
You can add two or more input languages when using Samsung keyboard by using the following steps:

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 System section and then tap Language and input.
   
   
3. Tap Samsung keyboard. Alternatively, when you're entering text, you can quickly go to the Samsung keyboard settings by long tapping the key in the left side of the space bar and then tap .
   
   
4. Tap Add input languages.
   
   
5. Tap the required input languages you want to add as the input language, e.g., Italiano, Netherlands, etc. When the switch next to the input language turns green , means the input language has been added.
   
   

How to switch between input languages?
When you have added two or more input languages, you can switch between those input languages by using the following steps:

1. When you're entering text using Samsung keyboard, e.g., when composing a new text message, the space bar will display the current input language that you can use to enter text.
2. If you'd like to enter text with another input language, you can switch between input languages by swiping the space bar to the left or to the right.