Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge User Manual

96 Home Screen Settings 
 
Home Screen Settings
 
Customize your Home screen 
by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and using 
wallpapers. 
To customize Home screen: 
► From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings  > Home screen. 
- or ­
From a Home screen, either touch and hold an 
em

pty space on a screen or pinch the screen. 
For more information, see 
Home Screen .  
Settings  

97 Lock Screen and Security 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
Lock Screen and Security
 
Secure your device and protect 
your data with Lock Screen and 
Security settings. 
Set a Screen Lock 
It is recommended that you secure your device 
using 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 :...

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Register a Fingerprint 
You can register up to three �ngerprints. A password 
is also set up as an alternative to your �ngerprint. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. 
• To add a �ngerprint, tap   Add �ngerprint 
and follow the prompts to register a �ngerprint 
and password. You must set a pattern, PIN, or 
password to...

99 Lock Screen and Security 
  
    
    
 
       
 
   
 
 From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 Settings . 
 
 
Secure Startup 
Require a numeric PIN or password each time you 
power it on. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
 S
 ettings . 
2.	 Tap Loc

k screen and security > Secure startup 
> Require PIN when device turns on. 
Encrypt SD Card 
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your 
SD card (not included) when you �rst access it after 
powering on your device. 
1.  From a Home...

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Credential Storage	 Advanced Security Settings 
Manage your security certi�cates. If a certi�cate 
authority (CA) certi�cate gets compromised or 
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 
disable or remove it. Use these options to con�gure advanced security 
settings. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps  > 
 Settings . 
2.	 Tap 

Lock screen and security > Other security 
settings for the following...

101 Privacy 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. 
Location 
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require 
one or more location services be turned on for full 
functionality. 
Locating Method 
Before using any features that require location 
assistance, you must enable your device’s location 
services. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap...

102 Privacy and Safety 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
   
    
      
 
 
 
 
App Permissions 
Control which apps have permissions to use certain 
features of your device. 
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Privacy and safety > App permissions. 
3.	  Tap the following features to see which apps 
have permission to access them: 
• Body Sensors 
• Calendar 
• Camera 
• Contacts 
• Location 
• Microphone 
• Phone 
• SMS 
• Storage 
• Additional permissions 
4.	  Tap...

103 Easy Mode 
   
 
  
   
 
Easy Mode
 
Switch between the default 
screen layout and a simpler 
layout. The Easy mode layout 
has larger text and icons, making 
for a more straightforward visual 
experience. 
To enable Easy mode: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Easy mode. 
3.  Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. 
• When Easy mode is enabled, you can swipe 
down the page and select which apps you 
want to display on the Home screens. 
4.  Tap the apps you want to add or...

104 Accessibility 
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accessibility
 
Accessibility services are special 
features that make using the 
device easier for those with 
certain physical disabilities. 
Note
: You can download additional accessibility 
applications from the Google Play store. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap   Apps 
 > 
 Settings . 
2. Tap 

Accessibility for options: 
Vision 
• Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback aloud 
to assist blind and low-vision users. 
-Voice Assistant...

105 Accessibility 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
• Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to 
set the left and right balance when using a 
stereo device. 
• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to 
mono for use with one earphone. 
Dexterity and interaction 
• Universal switch: Control your device with 
your customized switches. 
• Assistant menu: Improve the device 
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. 
• Easy screen turn on: Wake up your device by 
waving your hand over the sensor. 
• Press and...