Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) User 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 appears, tap 
ENABLE to use your fingerprint to 
unlock the screen.
Deleting fingerprints
You can delete registered fingerprints.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3 Tap EDIT.
4 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE.
Verifying the Samsung account password
Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password. You can use a fingerprint instead 
of entering your password, for example, when you purchase content from 
Galaxy Apps.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.   
						

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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 want to sign in to with a fingerprint.
5 Enter your user name and password, and then tap the webpage’s sign in button.
6 Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap REMEMBER.
You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the 
webpage.
Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay
You can use fingerprints with Samsung Pay to make payments quickly and securely. Refer to 
Samsung Pay for more information.
Samsung Pay may not be available depending on the region or service provider.   
						

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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 Settings screen, tap 
Privacy and safety.
•	Location: Change settings for location information permissions.
•	App permissions: View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them. 
You can also edit the permission settings. Refer to Setting app permissions for more 
information.
•	Private mode: Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personal 
content. Refer to Private mode for more information.
•	Report diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and 
usage information to Samsung.
•	Send SOS messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power 
key three times. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the 
recipients. Refer to Send SOS messages for more information.   
						

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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.
You can view and access the hidden items only when private mode is activated. To 
hide items stored in the private folder, deactivate private mode.
Hiding content
1 On the Apps screen, launch an app to hide items.
2 Select an item and tap MORE → Move to Private.
If private mode is not activated, follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset 
private mode access code.
The selected items will be moved to the private folder.   
						

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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 Tap MORE → Remove from Private.
3 Select a folder to move the items to, and then tap DONE.
The items will be moved to the selected folder.
Automatically deactivating private mode
You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns 
off.
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 Tap the Auto disable switch to activate it.
When the Auto disable option is enabled, the device will fail to transfer files to the 
private folder if the screen turns off during transfer.   
						

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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 pictures switch to activate it.
The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service 
provider.
Adding emergency contacts
On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Send SOS messages → Send messages 
to
 → ADD. Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to 
add an existing contact as an emergency contact.   
						

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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 Home screen, swipe to the left, tap , and then select an 
app.
To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, swipe to the right and tap 
.
To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap 
EDIT and select an app or contact with .
Accessibility
Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device. Refer to Accessibility for 
more information.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Accessibility.  
						

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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 Accounts, select an account name, select the account to remove, 
and then tap 
MORE → Remove account.
Backup and reset
Change the settings for managing settings and data.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Backup and reset.
•	Open Smart Switch: Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device. 
Refer to  Transferring data from your previous device for more information.
•	Back up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung 
server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.
•	Restore: Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your 
Samsung account.  
						

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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 settings: Return the network connection settings to the factory default 
settings.
•	Factory data reset: Return the device to the factory default settings and delete all data.
Language and input
Select device languages and change settings, such as keyboards and voice input types. Some 
options may not be available depending on the selected language.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Language and input.
•	Language: Select a display language for all menus and apps.
•	Default keyboard: Select a default keyboard type for text input.
•	Samsung keyboard: Change the Samsung keyboard settings.
•	Google voice typing: Change the voice input settings.
•	Text-to-speech: Change the text-to-speech settings.
•	Pointer speed: Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your 
device.  
						

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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 information.
•	Ultra power saving mode: Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by 
displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app. Refer to Ultra power 
saving mode for more information.
•	App power saving: Save battery power by optimising the battery usage for each app.
•	Percentage on status bar: Set the device to display the remaining battery life.
•	Fast cable charging: Set whether to use the fast cable charging feature to charge your 
device quickly.
•	Fast wireless charging: Set whether to use the fast wireless charging feature. When this 
feature is activated, noise may occur from the wireless charger. Deactivating this feature 
will reduce noise, but may result in slower charging times.
This option will appear when you place your device on a wireless charger that 
supports the fast wireless charging feature.
Storage
View memory information for your device.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Storage.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified 
capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. 
The available capacity may change when you update the device.