Samsung Galaxy J7 V Owners Manual

Lock Screen 
and Security
Secure your device and protect your data 
with Lock Screen and Security settings. 

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Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using 
a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen lock 
type.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to 
select a screen lock and level of security:
• Swipe : Swipe the screen to unlock it. This option 
provides no security.
• Pattern : Create a pattern that you draw on 
the screen to unlock your device. This option 
provides medium security.
• PIN : Select a PIN to...

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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.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. 
You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to 
use Secure Folder. You must...

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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...

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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...

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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, or 
Pattern). For more information, see 
“Set a Screen Lock” on page  146.
• Pin windows: Pin an app on your device...

Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your 
Google Account, Samsung account, email, 
and social networking accounts. 

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Samsung Cloud
Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your 
device. You can also sync your data from multiple 
devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud .
• If a Samsung account has not been added, tap 
Start and follow the prompts.
3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the 
following options are available:
• Manage cloud storage : View how much cloud 
storage your data is using.
• Backup settings : Configure backup for...

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•  More options:
 -Sync now: Sync all selected settings for 
your Samsung account.
 -Sync information : View a list of Samsung 
Cloud sync items.
 -Settings : Limit syncing data from your 
Samsung account to only when the device is 
connected to a Wi‑Fi network.
 -FAQ : Launch the Samsung help web site 
to view additional information based on 
frequently asked questions.
 -Contact us : Contact Samsung.
Add an Account
You can add and manage all your email, social 
networking, and picture and...

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Synchronize Accounts
You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other 
types of accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > 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 options > Sync now to synchronize the 
account.
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 
you can configure common settings for all accounts of 
the same...