Settings
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Biometrics and security
Options
Change the settings for securing the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
.
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Face recognition
: Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face. Refer to
for more information.
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Fingerprints
: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to
for more information.
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More biometrics settings
: Change the settings for biometric data. You can also view the
version of the biometrics security patch and check for updates.
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Google Play Protect
: Set the device to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn
about potential harm and remove them.
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Security update
: View the version of your device’s software and check for updates.
•
Google Play system update
: View the Google Play system version and check for updates.
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Find My Mobile
: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find My
Mobile website (
) to track and control your lost or stolen
device.
•
Samsung Pass
: Verify your identity easily and securely via your biometric data. Refer to
for more information.
•
Secure Folder
: Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from
others. Refer to
for more information.
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Secure Wi-Fi
: Set the device to protect your data while using unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
Refer to
for more information.
•
Private Share
: Share files with others securely using blockchain technology.
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Install unknown apps
: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown
sources.
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Encrypt SD card
: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device
will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting
the device.
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Other security settings
: Configure additional security settings.
Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model.
