Galaxy S6 edge. GalaxyHome Screen Basics

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The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s Home screen, understand the Status Bar, and use the Notification Panel.
Home Screen Basics
The Home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your Home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
Home Screen Layout
Your Home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
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Application Icons Application icons are shortcuts to favorite applications. You can add and remove these shortcuts as you wish.
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Applications (Apps) List
Tap to open the applications (apps) list. The apps list key is a primary shortcut available from all Home screens.
Notification Area The notification area of the Status Bar (on the left) displays notifications for incoming messages, missed calls, application updates, and more.
People Edge
Tap to open the People Edge. See People Edge. Primary Shortcuts Primary shortcuts are application shortcuts that appear in the same location on all of your phone’s Home screens. These are customizable except for the Applications (Apps) shortcut, which remains static.
Status Area The status area of the Status Bar (on the right) displays phone and service status information such as signal strength, battery status, Wi-Fi and data connectivity, ringer status, and time.
Status Bar The Status Bar displays icons to notify you of your phone’s status (on the right side) and notifications (on the left side).
Widget Widgets are self-contained onscreen apps that reside on your phone’s Home screen.
Note: The indicator above the primary shortcuts lets you know your current screen position.
Tip: Press the Home key to return to the main Home screen from any other screen. Extended Home Screens
In addition to the main Home screen, your phone features extended Home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press the Home key to display the main Home screen and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
n Swipe left or right to go to an extended Home screen.
n While on an extended screen, press the Home key to return to the main Home screen.
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