Samsung On 5 User Guide

86Lock 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 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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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 
the...

87Lock 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 Startup
Require a numeric PIN or password each time you 
power on your device.
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rom a Home screen, tap...

88Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application 
installation privileges.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Lock screen and security > Other security 
settings > Device administrators.
• Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to 
lock or erase a lost device.
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate 
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or 
for some other reason you do not trust it,...

89Privacy and Safety
Settings
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.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap...

90Privacy and Safety
Settings
App Permissions
Control which apps have permissions to use certain 
features of your device.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Privacy and safety > App permissions.
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ap the following features to see which apps 
have permission to access them:
• Body sensors
• Calendar
• Camera
• Contacts
• Location
• Microphone
• Phone
• SMS
• Storage
• Additional permissions
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ap On/Off next to each app to enable or 
disable permissions for that...

91Easy Mode
Settings
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:
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Easy mode.
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ap 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.
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ap the apps you want to add or remove....

92Accessibility
Settings
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.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Accessibility for options:
Vision
• Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter 
selection instead of double tapping. 
• Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud 
as you enter your...

93Accessibility
Settings
More settings
• Direct access: Open your accessibility 
settings by pressing the Home key quickly 
three times in succession.
• Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to 
remind you of any unread notifications.
• Answering and ending calls: Select shortcuts 
for answering and ending calls.
• Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms 
and calendar events.
Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded 
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility 
services...

94Accounts
Settings
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, 
including your Google Account, 
Samsung account, email, and 
social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you 
can choose to synchronize your 
calendar, contacts, and other 
types of content.
Add an Account
You can add and manage all your email, social 
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
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rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
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ap Accounts > 
 Add account.
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ap one of the account types.
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95Google Settings
Settings
Google Settings
Configure your device’s Google 
settings.
Customize Google
To customize your Google settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings.
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ap Google, and select an option to customize:
• Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.
• Location: Configure your Google location 
settings.
• Nearby : Use your device’s sensors to connect 
with nearby devices.
• Search & Now: Configure your Google search 
settings and Google Now settings.
• Security:...