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    Secure Folder
    Lock your private content and apps to enhance security. 
    You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to 
    use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for 
    your device.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Secure Folder  and follow the prompts to secure 
    content on your device.
    Secure Startup
    Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN or 
    password to be entered before it starts up. You must 
    have a secured screen lock for this option to be 
    available.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Secure startup  and select an option.
    Encrypt SD Card
    Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your 
    optional memory card (not included) when you first 
    access it after powering on your device.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Encrypt SD card .
    3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to 
    encrypt all data on your memory card. 
    						
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    Set Up SIM Card Lock
    Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your 
    SIM card.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Other security settings > Set up SIM card lock and 
    follow the prompts.
    • Tap  Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
    • Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
    View Passwords
    Display password characters briefly as you type them.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Other security settings > Make passwords visible 
    to turn the feature on.
    Security Update Service
    Automatically receive security updates.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Other security settings for the following Security 
    update service options:
    • Security policy updates : Automatically or 
    manually check for security policy updates.
     -Automatic updates can also be limited to 
    only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi 
    network.
    • Send security reports : Use Wi-Fi to send 
    security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. 
    						
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    Phone Administration
    Manage your device administrators and application 
    installation privileges.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Other security settings > Phone administrators .
    • Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock 
    or erase a lost device.
    • Tap  Secure Folder to allow it to manage 
    your device.
    • Tap  Support & Protection  to protect your 
    mobile device from threats posed by malicious 
    websites.
    Credential Storage
    Manage your security certificates. If a certificate 
    authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some 
    other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or 
    remove it.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Other security settings for the following options:
    • Storage type : Select a storage location for 
    credential contents.
    • View security certificates : Display certificates 
    in your device’s ROM and other certificates you 
    have installed.
    • User certificates : View user certificates.
    • Install from phone storage : Install a new 
    certificate from storage.
    • Clear credentials : Erase the credential contents 
    from the device and reset the password. 
    						
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    Advanced Security 
    Settings
    Use these options to configure advanced security 
    settings.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > 
    Other security settings for the following advanced 
    options: 
    • Trust agents : Perform selected actions when 
    trusted devices are connected.
     -To view Trust agents, set up a secured 
    screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern). For 
    more information, see  “Set a Screen Lock” on 
    page  221.
    • Pin windows : Pin an app on your device screen, 
    preventing access to other features of your 
    device.
    • Usage data access : View the applications that 
    can access your device’s usage history.
    • Notification access : View the applications that 
    can access notifications you receive on your 
    device.
    • Do not disturb permission : View which apps 
    have permission to change the Do not disturb 
    settings. 
    						
    							Accounts
    Set up and manage accounts, including your 
    Google Account, Samsung account, email, and 
    social networking accounts. 
    						
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    Samsung Cloud
    Keep your data safe by backing up device to Samsung 
    cloud storage. This allows you to restore your phone 
    at any time. You can also sync your data from multiple 
    devices. From home, swipe up to access Apps.
    1. Tap  Settings >  Cloud and accounts > 
    Samsung Cloud .
    • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow 
    the prompts to add one.
    2. Once a Samsung account is configured, the 
    following options are available:
    • Manage cloud storage : View how much cloud 
    storage your data is using.
    • Backup settings : Configure backup for 
    supported apps using your Samsung Cloud 
    account.
    • Restore : Download any stored backup 
    information to your device.
    • Data to sync : Tap the following items to enable 
    or disable syncing:
     -Contacts (Samsung account) : Sync contact 
    info.
     -Calendar (Samsung account) : Sync your 
    events and tasks.
     -Samsung Notes : Sync your notes and 
    categories.
     -Internet : Sync bookmarks, saved pages, and 
    opened tabs from your browser.
     -Keyboard data : Sync predictive text data.
     -Gallery: Sync your images and videos.
    •  More options:
     -Sync now : Sync all selected settings.
     -Sync information : View details about the 
    sync process.  
    						
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     -Settings: Choose whether to sync data only 
    when the device is connected to a Wi-Fi 
    network, receive push notifications, or 
    remove your Samsung account.
     -FAQ: Go to the Customer Support website for 
    Samsung Cloud information.
     -Contact us : Go to the Customer Support 
    website and submit an question online.
    Accounts Settings
    Add and manage all your email, social networking, and 
    picture and video sharing accounts.
    Set Up a New Account
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Cloud and accounts .
    3. Tap Add account .
    4. Tap an account type and then follow the prompts to 
    add the required account information.
    Manage Existing Accounts
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Cloud and accounts .
    3. Tap the account type to see the existing accounts.
    4. View and configure your account settings as 
    desired. 
    						
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    Backup and Restore
    Your phone’s Backup and restore menu lets you back 
    up your phone’s data and settings to Google servers 
    before resetting your phone to the original factory 
    settings. The Factory data reset erases all data from 
    the phone’s application storage, including:
    • Your Samsung account
    • Your Google Account
    • All other email and social networking accounts
    • System and application data and settings
    • Downloaded applications
    Performing a factory data reset (see  “Factory Data 
    Reset” on page  216) erases all data on the phone. It is 
    recommended that you back up important data before 
    performing a factory data reset.
    Erased information cannot be restored. Only erase data 
    after you are sure you have saved everything you need.
    Access Backup and Restore Options
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Cloud and accounts .
    3. Tap Backup and restore .
    4. Set options.
    Samsung Account Backup Settings
    Enable backup of your information to your Samsung 
    account.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Cloud and accounts .
    3. Tap Backup and restore .
    4. Configure these options under the Samsung 
    account heading:
    • Back up my data: Enable back up of your phone 
    log, messages and more through your Samsung 
    account. 
    						
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    • Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore 
    your backup data.
    Google Account Backup Settings
    Enable backup of your information to Google servers.
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Cloud and accounts .
    3. Tap Backup and restore .
    4. Configure these options under the Google account 
    heading:
    • Back up my data: Enable back up of application 
    data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to 
    Google servers.
    • Backup account: Select a Google Account to be 
    used as your backup account.
    • Automatic restore : Enable automatic 
    restoration of settings from Google servers. 
    When enabled, backed-up settings are restored 
    when you reinstall an application.
    Google Settings
    Configure your device’s Google settings.
    To customize your Google settings:
    1. From home, swipe up to access Apps .
    2. Tap  Settings >  Google.
    3. Select an option to customize:
    • Location : Configure your Google location 
    settings.
    • Security : Configure the Android Device Manager 
    and apps security settings.
    • Set up nearby device : Set up another device 
    using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
    • Ads : Configure your Google advertising profile.
    • App preview messages : Receive and reply to 
    messages sent from messaging apps that are 
    not installed on your device. 
    						
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    • Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect 
    with nearby devices.
    • Search & Now : Configure your Google search 
    settings.
    • Set up nearby device : Set up another device 
    using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
    Note : These options may change if you are signed in to 
    your Google Account. 
    						
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