Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual

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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  47.
• Fingerprint scanner : Use fingerprint recognition 
to unlock the screen. For more information, see 
“Fingerprint Scanner ” on page  48.
• Iris scanner : Use iris recognition to unlock the 
screen. For more information, see  “Iris Scanner ” on 
page  49.
Lock Screen and AOD 
Settings
Configure display...

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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.
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...

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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.
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...

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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...

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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, 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...

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• 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. 

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Add an Account
You can add and manage all your email, social 
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > 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, swipe up to access Apps .
2. Tap  Settings > Accounts > [Account...

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Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 
you can configure common settings for all accounts of 
the same type.
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, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Accounts > [Account type] .
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync 
settings.
4. Tap other available...

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Backup and Reset
Back up your data to your Google accounts.
Google Account
Enable backup of your information to your Google 
account.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap  Settings > Backup and reset for options:
• Back up my data : Enable back up of application 
data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to 
Google servers.
• Backup account : Select a Google Account to be 
used as your backup account.
• Automatic restore : Enable automatic 
restoration of settings from...