Samsung SM-G930F Manual

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Registering fingerprints
1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
If you have not set a screen lock method, create one.
3 Tap Add fingerprint.
4 Place your finger on the Home key.
5 After the device detects your finger, lift it up and place it on the Home key again.
Repeat this action by moving your finger upwards or downwards until the fingerprint is 
registered.
When a fingerprint lock pop-up window...

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3 Tap the Verify Samsung account switch to activate it.
4 Sign in to your Samsung account.
Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving.
This feature is only available for webpages that you access via the Internet app.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3 Tap the Web sign-in switch to activate it.
4 Open a webpage that you...

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Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it.
4 On the locked screen, place your finger on the Home key and scan your fingerprint.
Privacy and safety
Options
Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety.
On the...

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Private mode
Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it.
Activating private mode
1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch 
to activate it.
If you are activating private mode for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to 
set up a private mode access code.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.
Private mode is activated and the 
 icon appears on the status bar....

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Viewing hidden content
You can view hidden items only when private mode is activated.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Private mode, and then tap the switch 
to activate it.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.
3 On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → My Files → Private.
Items moved to the private folder will appear on the screen.
Unhiding content
1 In the private folder, tap and hold an item to, and then then tick items to unhide.
2...

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Send SOS messages
In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends 
messages to your emergency contacts. The messages include your location information.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Send SOS messages, and then tap the 
switch to activate it.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already 
done so.
To send help messages with audio recordings or photos, tap the 
Attach audio recording or 
Attach...

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Easy mode
Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on 
the Home screen.
Some app features may not be available in easy mode.
Switching to easy mode
1 On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode → Easy mode.
2 Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout.
3 Tap DONE.
Returning to standard mode
Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings → Easy mode → Standard mode → 
DONE.
Managing shortcuts
To add a shortcut to an app to the...

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Accounts
Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.
Adding accounts
Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the 
best experience with your device.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts → Add account.
2 Select an account service.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync.
Removing accounts
On the Settings screen, tap...

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•	Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server.
•	Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
•	Automatic restore: Set the device to automatically restore settings and app data from 
the Google server when apps are reinstalled.
•	Auto restart: Set the device to restart itself at preset times for optimal performance.
•	Reset settings: Return the device’s settings to the factory default settings without 
deleting data.
•	Reset network...

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Battery
View battery power information and change power saving options.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Battery.
The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs 
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating 
conditions.
•	BATTERY USAGE: View the amount of battery power consumed by your device.
•	Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-
saving mode. Refer to Power saving mode for more...