Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Instruction Manual
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Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
185 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 lock screen. The following options are available: • Hide content : Enable to hide the content of notifications. • Notification icons only : Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon. 4. Tap Done when finished. 5. Configure the following screen lock options: • Smart Lock : Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or other devices have been detected. A secure screen lock is required for this feature. • Secure lock settings : Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen lock is required for this feature.
186 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 settings for the Lock screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security fo r options: • Information and FaceWidgets: Set a roaming clock, FaceWidgets, or Contact Information to display on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen. • Notifications : Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen and Always On Display screen. • App shortcuts : Select which apps to open from the Lock screen.
187 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 sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. ►To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com . 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Find My Mobile . 3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap Add account and follow the prompts. The following options are available: • Remote controls : Activate or deactivate Remote controls, which allows you to access your device remotely. • Google location service : Activate or deactivate Google location service. This service must be on in order to find your device. • Send last location : Allow your phone to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the battery falls below a certain level.
188 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 Folder. You must also set a secure lock for your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Secure Folder and follow the prompts to secure content on your device. App Permission Monitor Get notified when permissions you select are being used by apps running in the background. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > App permission monitor . 3. Tap On/Off next to the apps you want to be notified about when they use certain permissions. Secure Startup Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, pattern, or password to be entered before it starts up. You must have a secured screen lock for this option to be available. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Secure startup and select an option.
189 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 feature on. Security Update Service Automatically receive security updates. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > 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.
190 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. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following 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.
191 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 : 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.
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
193 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 backup for supported apps using your Samsung Cloud account. • Restore : Download any stored backup information to your device. • Data to sync : Tap the following items to enable or disable syncing: -Contacts (Samsung account) : Sync contact info. -Calendar (Samsung account) : Sync your events and tasks. -Samsung Notes : Sync your notes and categories. -Samsung Internet : Sync bookmarks, saved pages, and opened tabs from your browser. -Keyboard data : Sync predictive text data. -Gallery: Sync your images and videos. • More options: -Sync now : Sync all selected settings for your Samsung account. -Sync information : Read more information on what can be synced with your Samsung Cloud account.