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    Custom Message Tone for contact (e-mail text message)

    I've read several issues/solutions regarding custom message tones, but none seem to exactly fit into my issue (that I've found). I have set a custom message tone for an individual contact. It works fine if I get a text message directly from a phone number. However, if they send a message by...
  2. PrinceCorwin

    Wallpaper keeps resetting

    Since the update, my chosen wallpaper keeps resetting to black (none) whenever I reboot phone. This morning however I found that had happened without a reboot, although I guess it could have rebooted on its own overnight. Anyone else? Any thoughts?
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    Help Severe Battery Drain

    Hello, Just last night I had charged my phone up 98%, unplugged it because I didn't want to go to bed with it plugged in, and went to bed. This morning, I woke up and it was at 3%! I go to grab my charger which is right near my bed and as soon as I plug it in, it dies. Once I turned it back on...
  4. A

    Help Help please

    Hi, new to the forum and unfortunately starting with an issue. Below is a short video of the problem I'm having with my Samsung Galaxy S6. As you can see from the video, the return button has a mind of its own. It only happens sporadically, but is getting more frequent, and usually lasts for...
  5. S

    Data problems after update

    OK, so I updated to marshmallow and no major problems. Or so I thought. My data connection gets cut off. Ie- Facebook won't refresh and says connect to data. And other messaging apps don't receive messages in real time. I've cleared my cache and factory reset. But I the problems persist. Anyone...
  6. I

    Video sending help

    I filmed my daughter walking and tried to send it through WhatsApp to my mum gslaxys4, dad galaxys4mini and also my wife galaxys5 . But the video does not work and comes up with an error 'video had been removed from your phone because it contained unsafe content. Sent it to my brother in his...
  7. dan55

    fast charge fire risk!

    hi guys. just in case you haven't seen the android central posting...sounds like there might be a risk of fire when using the provide cable and fast charge mode! [emoji22] I left that option turned off on mine..phew! [emoji2] cheers Dan
  8. dan55

    does the smart unlock feature work?

    hi guys. just turned on the smart unlock for bluetooth for my moto 360 but didn't seem to work anyone got it working? thanks Dan
  9. MachoJamie

    Root Samsung S6 root failure

    I wiped the system and cache on my phone in TWRP and now can only enter download mode, boot logo screen or TWRP menu. I would like to get the android firmware back on there and get my phone back to normal but every time I flash the firmware on odin it says setup connect or NAND start write...
  10. D

    How to get rid of update notification?

    I despise my S6 as it is, I have no desire to cripple the thing, drain the battery even worse and slow it down with an "update". Done that too often in the past, have found "update" means "cripple your phone so you have to buy a new one" So anyway of getting rid of the annoying notification?
  11. M

    Root Root Errors

    Hello there from your local neighborhood idiot. Normal day, Rooting my new S6 phone... Realized I have selected the wrong Kernel for the root. I gave it some international package without checking the specs. I have Sprint on my phone, and this has caused it's touchscreen to stop working. I...
  12. N

    Google Play Store doesn't cooperate with my WiFi

    I've tried everything suggested on other sites related to issues with the Google Play Store app but nothing works: Force Stopped Google Play (services and the store), Cleared the Data and Cache, restarted the phone, Airplane Mode to On/Off, phone has correct time/date, WiFi IP settings changed...
  13. Irrelevant

    Help Trapped in one album, no album list toggle

    Hi, I need some help quickly please. My Galaxy S6 , Android version 6.0.1, always traps me in the gallery last recorded to. Meaning if I take a picture with the regular camera, I can only access that Gallery, and when I take screenshot and hit View, I'm trapped in the screenshots and cannot even...
  14. Nick Lombardi

    Auto Dimming not working after Marshmallo upgrade

    I upgraded my Verizonwireless Galaxy 6 to marshmallow 6.0.1 two weeks ago. Ever since then auto dimming does not adjust to the right ambient lighting. I have turned auto off, on, off, on to no avail. Is anyone else having this problem with marshmallow?
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    Chrome not syncing recent tabs to phone

    I am signed in to Chrome on a tablet, 2 laptops, and my S6. I can see my recent tabs from all other devices on the tablet and laptops including those from my S6. However, I do not get any recent tabs from the laptops or tablet on my phone. I have checked the all of the sync features are turned...
  16. Kareem94Shosha

    Help Wtf Weird Applicaltions

    some weird applications came in my battery usage list and i want to realise that is it infection or not ?? screenshot is in attachments !!
  17. M

    Auto reject call question

    Hi everyone, I'm having a problem with my galaxy s6 that I hope you'll be able to help me with. My phone autorejected voicemails, even though they weren't on my do-not-call list, so I'm just getting a voicemail message saying that that whoever is calling is on the do-not-call list. I'm supposed...
  18. D

    Predicted text

    Anyone know how to get predicted text on the Samsung S6?
  19. M

    spam filtering not working since upgrading

    I updated my cell phone and since then I open email and see a spam and tape to add to spam and it adds the address but says it cant move it to folder. I checked and the address is there and my other address's are there that I am getting emails from... how to do I fix this? I have removed he...
  20. H

    Cannot download on wifi after marshmallow update

    After marshmallow update, I cannot download app updates in the play store while on WiFi. It just says "downloading" but never starts. Works fine if I turn off WiFi and use my data. Also my YouTube will not play video on wifi,it says "connection to server lost". My Internet works fine on wifi...
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    Help S6 Wont let me connect to a pc with marshmallow 6.0

    I have a verizon galaxy s6 with marshmallow on it. Used to I could just connect to my pc and browse my phone on it no problem to drag off pictures, videos or see all the file folders. I updated to marshmallow a couple days ago and I hooked it to my pc today. When I hook it up I know it is...
  22. D

    Help with several Marshmallow update issues??? Anyone?

    Like others, I have had several issues on my S6 since the update. ANY help would be appreciated 1) TOP Priority - phone calendar and Google calendar on my computer will NOT sync! HELP (I use both the native calendar and Touch Calendar on my phone both of which have worked well until...
  23. D

    Marshmallow -- default apps problems

    1) I am no longer allowed to be without a default browser app. I have 3 different browsers that I like to select based on the type of site I'm going to. In Lollipop I could select the appropriate browser and "Just Once" to not set a default. Is there any way to enable "just once" kind of...
  24. Siara347

    Marshmallow update help

    The other day I got the marshmallow update and I have regretted it ever since. If you have any ideas on how to help me fix some of these issues please respond. 1. It's too white. I understand the whole marshmallows being white thing but in my texting app the background I have is black so the...
  25. R

    Android Marshmallow 6.01 Breaks Synching with Gmail and Outlook.com Accounts

    I have both a Gmail and an Outlook.com email account. Before the upgrade (?) to Marshmallow 6.01, the synching was great -- the calendar updated immediately. I have my calendar synched between my Outlook.com account, my Outlook client, and my phone, and it worked great. Ever since the switch to...
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