Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Instruction Manual

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

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Settings
Screen Lock Types
The following Screen lock types are available:
• Swipe
• Pattern
• PIN
• Password
• None
Set a Secure Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a 
secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
To set a secure screen lock:
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock 
(Pattern , PIN, or Password ).
3. Tap On/Off  to enable showing notifications on the...

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Settings
Biometric Locks
The following biometric lock types are available:
• Face recognition : Use facial recognition to unlock 
your device. For more information, see  “Face 
Recognition” on page  50.
• Fingerprint scanner : Use fingerprint recognition 
to unlock the screen. For more information, see 
“Fingerprint Scanner ” on page  51.
• Iris scanner: Use iris recognition to unlock the 
screen. For more information, see  “Iris Scanner ” on 
page  53.
Lock Screen and AOD 
Settings
Configure display...

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Settings
Samsung Pass
Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services 
with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung 
account to use Samsung Pass.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Samsung Pass .
3. Follow the prompts to sign to your Samsung 
account and add your biometric data.
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your 
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be 
deleted remotely. You must...

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Settings
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > 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...

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Settings
Encrypt SD Card
Protect your SD card by encrypting its data.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Encrypt SD card .
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to 
encrypt all data on your memory card.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Other security settings > Make passwords visible 
to turn the...

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Settings
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application 
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
Other security settings > Device administrators .
3. Tap an option to enable it as a device administrator.
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....

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Settings
Advanced Security 
Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security 
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > 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 Secure Screen Lock” on 
page  185.
• Pin windows :...

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

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Settings
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, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts > 
Samsung Cloud .
• If a Samsung account has not been added, follow 
the prompts to add one.
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...