Samsung Galaxy 7 User Guide

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Settings Lock Screen and Security
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non- Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > 
Unknown sources to enable this option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications 
can cause your device and personal data to be more 
vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Protect Encrypted Data
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your 
device each time you power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Protect 
encrypted data and follow the prompts to encrypt 
all data on your device.
Encrypt SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your 
SD card (not included) when you first access it after 
powering on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt 
SD card.
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to 
encrypt all data on your memory card.  
						

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Settings Lock Screen and Security
Other Security Settings
SIM Card Lock
Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary 
screen lock type when unlocking the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 
settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the 
prompts.
3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature. 
4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 
settings > Make passwords visible to turn the 
feature on.
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 
settings for the following Security update service 
options:
• Security policy updates: Automatically or 
manually check for security policy updates.
 -Automatic updates can also be limited to 
only when your device is connected to a 
Wi-Fi network.
• Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send 
security reports to Samsung for threat 
analysis.  
						

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Settings Lock Screen and Security
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application 
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 
Settings > Phone administrators.
• Tap Android device manager to allow it to 
lock or erase a lost device.
• Tap Support & protection to enable it.
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate 
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for 
some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable 
or remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 
settings for the following Credential storage 
options:
• Storage type: Select a storage location for 
credential contents.
• View security certificates: Display certificates 
in your device’s ROM and other certificates 
you have installed.
• User certificates: View user certificates.
• Install from device storage: Install a new 
certificate from storage.
• Clear credentials: Erase the credential 
contents from the device and reset the 
password.  
						

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Settings Lock Screen and Security
Advanced Security Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security 
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 
settings for the following advanced options: 
• Trust agents: Perform selected actions when 
trusted devices are connected.
 -To view Trust agents, set up a secured 
screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or 
Fingerprints) . For more information, see 
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 158 .
• Pin windows: Pin an app on your device 
screen, preventing access to other features of 
your device.
• Usage data access: View the applications that 
can access your device’s usage history.
• Notification access: View the applications 
that can access notifications you receive on 
your device.
• Do not disturb permission: View which apps 
have permission to change the Do not disturb 
settings.  
						

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SettingsPrivacy and Emergency
Privacy and Emergency
Choose from various modes designed to 
hide personal content from being accessed 
by anyone else using your device, or to aid 
you in an emergency.
App Permissions
Control which apps have permissions to use certain 
features of your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Privacy and emergency > App permissions.
3. Tap the following features to see which apps have 
permission to access them:
• Body sensors
• Calendar
• Camera
• Contacts
• Location
• Microphone
• Phone
• SMS
• Storage
• Additional permissions
4. Tap On/Off next to each app to enable or disable 
permissions for that feature.   
						

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Settings Privacy and Emergency
Private Mode
Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone 
else using your device. Private mode is only available 
for certain applications.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or 
Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Privacy and emergency > Private mode.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Private mode.
4. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up 
Private mode.
Send SOS Messages
Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you 
are in an emergency situation.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Privacy and emergency > Send SOS 
messages .
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on and configure the following options:
• Send messages to: Add recipients by 
creating new contacts or selecting from 
Contacts.
• Attach pictures: Send pictures to your 
emergency contacts.
• Attach audio recording: Send a short audio 
message to your emergency contacts.
To send an SOS message:
 ► Press the Power  key quickly three times.  
						

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Settings Privacy and Emergency
Emergency Mode
Use Emergency mode to conserve battery power during emergencies. Power-hungry apps and functions are disable, but you are still able to send messages, 
use Contacts, and make emergency calls.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Privacy and emergency > Emergency mode.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
Emergency Alerts
Emergency Alerts allows customers to receive 
geographically-targeted messages.
This device is designed to receive wireless emergency 
alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System 
(CMAS) , which may also be known as the Personal 
Localized Alerting Network (PLAN) . For more 
information, please contact your wireless provider.
Alert messages are provided by the US Department of 
Homeland Security and alert customers of imminent 
threats to their safety within their area. There is no 
charge for receiving an Emergency Alert message. There are three types of Emergency Alerts:
• Alerts issued by the President
• Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life 
(Extreme and Severe)
• AMBER Alerts (missing child alert)
Users may choose not to receive Imminent Threats 
(Extreme and Severe) and AMBER Alerts. 
Note : Alerts issued by the President cannot be disabled. 
To disable Imminent Threats and AMBER Alerts, follow 
the instructions below:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Privacy and emergency > Emergency alerts.
3. Tap Settings  > Alert types.
• All alerts are enabled (on) by default.
4. Tap an alert option to disable it.  
						

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SettingsEasy Mode
Switch between the default screen layout 
and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout 
has larger text and icons, making for a more 
straightforward visual experience.
To enable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Easy mode.
3. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature.
• When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe 
down the page and select which apps you 
want to display on the Home screens.
4. Tap the apps you want to add or remove.
5. Tap Done to save your settings. To disable Easy mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings
.
2. Tap Easy mode > Standard mode to exit Easy 
mode.
3. Tap Done to confirm. 
Easy Mode   
						

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SettingsAccounts
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your 
Google Account, Samsung account, email, 
and social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you can choose 
to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and 
other types of content.
Add an Account
You can add and manage all your email, social 
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Accounts >  Add account.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and 
set up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and 
other types of accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that 
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap More > Sync all or Sync now to synchronize 
the account.
Note : Sync options and the location of the sync 
command differ depending on the account type.   
						

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Settings Accounts
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 
you can configure common settings for all accounts of 
the same type.
Note: Account settings and available features vary 
between account types and service providers. Contact 
your service provider for more information on your 
account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync 
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account type.
Remove an Account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap the account and then tap More > 
Remove account.