Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual
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Settings183 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 settings for the Lock screen and Always On Display (AOD). 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.
Settings184 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 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.
Settings185 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 . 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card. Set Up SIM Card Lock Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your SIM card. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts. • Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature. • Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN. 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.
Settings186 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. Phone 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 > Phone administrators . 3. Tap an option to enable it as a device administrator.
Settings187 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. 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. -This option is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled. For more information, see “Set a Secure Screen Lock” on page 182. • Pin windows : Pin an app on your device screen, preventing access to other features of your device.
Settings188 • 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.
Settings190 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 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.
Settings191 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 options for the account type. Remove an Account You can remove accounts from your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Accounts > [Account type] . 3. Tap the account and then tap More options > Remove account .
Settings192 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 Google servers. When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you reinstall an application. Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your Google account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps . 2. Tap Settings > Google , and select an option to customize.