Samsung Galaxy Note 5 User Guide

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SettingsLocation
Some apps, such as Google maps, may 
require one or more location services be 
turned on for full functionality.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings 
> Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
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This is a view only field. You cannot turn off E911 
Location on any cell phone. E911 Location service is 
standard on all mobile phones to allow sharing of your 
GPS location with emergency personnel when you 
make a call to emergency services (such as 911) . This...

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Settings Location
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed 
under Recent location requests. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings 
> Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to 
view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your 
device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such 
as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your 
search results based...

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SettingsLock Screen and Security
Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect your data 
with Lock Screen and Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
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: A screen unlock pattern is a tap 
gesture you create and use to unlock your 
device. This option provides medium...

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Settings Lock Screen and Security
4. Choose a screen lock option:
• Show information: Show the dual clock, or 
information such as the weather information, on 
the lock screen.
• Notifications: Display notifications on the lock 
screen.
• Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when 
unlocking the screen. (This option is available 
with Swipe only.)
• Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock 
functions such as Auto lock, Lock instantly with 
Power key, and Smart lock. 
Note : Options vary based...

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Settings Lock Screen and Security
Register a Fingerprint
You can register up to three fingerprints. A password 
will also be set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
• To add a fingerprint, tap  Add fingerprint and 
follow the instructions to register a fingerprint 
and password.
• To rename a fingerprint, touch and hold the 
fingerprint, and then tap RENAME.
• To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold...

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Settings Lock Screen and Security
Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other accounts 
accessed from your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
• Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity 
using your fingerprint when logging in to your 
Samsung account.
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >...

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Settings Lock Screen and Security
Other Security Settings
Encrypt Your 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 > Other security 
settings > Encrypt phone and follow the prompts 
to encrypt all data on your device.
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...

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Settings Lock Screen and Security
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.
• Send security reports: Send security reports to 
Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Phone Administration
Manage your device administrators and application...

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Settings Lock Screen and Security
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...

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SettingsPrivacy and Safety
Privacy and Safety
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.
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...