Samsung Note 7 User Guide

181NFC and Payment 
Settings
NFC and Payment 
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when you touch your 
device with another compatible device. 
Enable NFC
Activate NFC to allow your device to exchange data 
with other NFC devices.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings .
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ap  NFC and payment .
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ap  On/Off  to turn on NFC.
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app 
content to another NFC-capable device by holding the 
devices close together. You...

182NFC and Payment 
Settings
Tap and Pay
Tap and pay allows you to select the default payment 
application you want to use for making purchases on 
your device.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
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ap  NFC and payment .
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ap  On/Off  to turn on NFC.
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ap  Tap and pay .
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ap  Payment  for the following options:
• Choose the app that you want as your default.
• Tap If open app supports Tap and pay to choose 
whether you want to always use the default 
payment...

183Location 
Settings
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.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
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p  Location .
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ap  On/Off  to turn on Location services.
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ap  Locating method to select how your location is 
determined:
• High accuracy : Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and...

184Location 
Settings
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed under 
Recent location requests. 
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rom a Home screen, tap 
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p  Location .
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ap  On/Off  to turn on Location services.
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ap an entry under Recent location requests to 
view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google Location History™ stores and uses your device’s 
most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google 
Maps, can use this data to improve your search...

185Lock Screen and Security
Settings
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.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
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ap  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 : Create a pattern that you draw on...

186Lock Screen and Security
Settings 3.
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elect your notification preferences, if you choose a 
secured lock screen option:
• Tap  On/Off  to enable or disable showing 
notifications on the lock screen.
• Hide content : Enable to hide the content of 
notifications.
• Notification icons only : Enable to hide 
notification details and show only the icon.
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you also want to use fingerprints or eyes to 
unlock the device, tap  Fingerprints and/or Irises , 
and then tap  Set up. Otherwise, tap  Later...

187Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Register a Fingerprint
You can register up to three fingerprints. A password is 
also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
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ap  Lock screen and security > Fingerprints .
• If no fingerprints are registered, you are 
prompted to choose a secure screen lock and 
scan your fingerprint. Follow the prompts to 
complete setup.
• To add a fingerprint, tap  Add fingerprint 
and follow the prompts to register a...

188Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Irises
Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering 
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your irises 
to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung 
account.
Warning : Some people may have dizziness, seizures, 
epileptic seizures or blackouts triggered by light 
flashes or patterns, even if they have never had a 
seizure or blackout before. Anyone who has had a 
seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to 
an epileptic condition, or...

189Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Register Irises
To use your eyes to unlock your device, you must set 
a pattern, PIN, or password. For best results, perform 
the set up process indoors, and remove your glasses or 
contact lenses.
Note : To register just one of your eyes, tap the link on 
the setup screen to register one iris.
To register your irises:
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rom a Home screen, tap 
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ap  Lock screen and security > Irises .
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ollow the prompts to register your irises....

190Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings .
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ap  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...