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Galaxy Note 5 layout

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Get to know the layout of Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The part name and major functions are illustrated in front view and rear view.

Galaxy Note 5 has a new and refreshed design. The location of some ports and buttons are quite different from those in Galaxy Note 4 or other Galaxy Note devices.

Galaxy Note 5 layout is actually similar to that of Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+.

It is important to understand the Galaxy Note 5 layout before trying your phone if you want to use the phone properly (e.g., not cover the antenna area). This guide will show you the Galaxy Note layout and main functions of some parts.

Galaxy Note 5 layout: front view

The front (top, right and bottom) view of Galaxy Note 5 layout is shown below.

In the front of Galaxy Note 5, you will find

  • LED indicator. This LED will light up and show different colors for charging or notifications.
  • Proximity/light sensor. Galaxy Note 5 may use this sensor to adjust the screen brightness if you set brightness as auto. So, do not cover this area.
  • Touch screen. The screen will respond to your gestures depending on apps you are using. The Galaxy Note 5 touch screen gestures are discussed in this page.
  • Home key with fingerprint sensor. Tap this button to return to Galaxy Note 5 home screen. Fingerprint sensor is also embedded in this home key.
  • Recent Apps key. Tap this key to show a list of recent apps. You can quickly switch to them.
  • Back key. Tap back key to return to previous screen. The behavior in different apps may be different. If you need return to home screen quickly, use the home key.
  • Front camera.

In the bottom of Galaxy Note 5, you will find:

  • Headset jack. In previous Galaxy Note phones, the headset jack is on the top.
  • Microphone.
  • Loud speaker.
  • Micro USB port (multipurpose jack). This micro USB port is for you to charge Galaxy Note 5, or to connect Galaxy Note 5 to PC. You can also use this port to connect accessories, e.g., USB OTG storage.
  • S Pen and S Pen slot.

In the right side of your Galaxy Note 5, you will find:

  • Power key.  You can use power key to reboot the phone, lock the screen, or wake up screen. In some apps, you can assign some special functions for power key.

In the top of Galaxy Note 5, you will find:

  • SIM card tray. You need put your nano SIM card into the tray. Please follow this guide on how to use SIM card on Galaxy Note 5.
  • Microphone.

 

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Galaxy Note 5 layout: front view

 

Galaxy Note 5 layout: rear view

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Galaxy Note 5 layout: rear view

The rear view of Galaxy Note 5 layout is shown above.

In the back of Galaxy Note 5, you will find:

  • Rear camera (16MP main camera)
  • LED flash for main camera. You can also use the flash as torch.
  • Heart-rate monitor sensor. You can use the sensor to measure heart rate, SpO2 (Peripheral capillary oxygen saturation) and stress level in S Health app. You can also use it as shutter button  when taking selfie.
  • GPS antenna, main antenna, NFC antenna and wireless charging coil are under the back cover.

In the left side of Galaxy Note 5, you will find the volume key (volume up and down)

You need pay attention to the location of antenna area as mentioned in the above Galaxy Note 5 layout.  You should not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery faster in Galaxy Note 5.

If you want to use a screen protector for Galaxy Note 5, using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

Galaxy Note 5 is NOT water resistant. So, you should not allow water to contact the Galaxy Note 5 touchscreen or other parts. The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. In most regions, water damage to Galaxy Note 5 is NOT covered by Samsung local warranty.

Do you know Galaxy Note 5 layout now?

If you have any questions on Galaxy Note 5 layout or the functions, please let us know in the comment box below.

We will try to help you.

For other Galaxy Note 5 features and detailed Galaxy Note 5 how-to guides , please check Galaxy Note 5 how-to guides page.

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  3. Josee says

    My defective Note 5 was replaced with a new Note 5. Quick Setting Icons are not the same (ex: No Hotspot ). How can I retrieve that Icon. I use it on a regular basis and am annoyed at having to go through the entire setting steps

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  5. kholiswa majenge says

    hi
    I have a problem I use a note 5 when I receive a call they can’t hear me but I can hear and I try to reboot it but still it’s not working

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  7. Dr.radhakrishnan nair says

    I am using note 5 since 8 months.I am facing network coverage issues .while note 4 has no problem. Is it because of a transparent back cover am using?
    Kindly reply

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  8. rana says

    Hi I bought a samsung galaxy note 5. My problem is unlike iphone 4 I can not hear my own voice when using the microphone on karaoke apps from my headphones. How do I turn it on?

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  11. Diana Clark says

    I’ve been using the spiffy Note 5 for a few weeks now and I am having trouble with the fact that, unlike on the S4, the volume up/down keys on the left side project instead of being one recessed key – the effect is that when holding the phone in one hand I often am accidentally pressing both the right side button and a left side button at the same time .. is there any advice on avoiding this, other than to work on practicing holding it differently? Thanks. (I suppose having separate projecting up and down volume keys was consider an “improvement”?). Also, is there a way to move media volume other than when a media file is loaded?

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  12. Christian says

    Its an app called xpress count. I can’t get it to pop up I n this phone. On a note 4 u did it by holding the left side key botton. I can’t get the settings menu to pop up.

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  14. Christian says

    I need to use the settings on an app to pop up the log in information but I don’t know how to make it pop up on a note 4 u do it by holding down the back key while the app is open. Could you help me get thus done.

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