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Adding a My Places widget
To add the widget, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen, tap Widgets, tap and 
hold the 
My Places widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.
Select a category to set location 
information and preferences.
Setting place information
When you visit a place with preset location information, the device automatically recognises 
your location and displays shortcuts to preset features. The device also applies the settings 
that you set for the place.
1 On the My Places widget, select a place to set location information and shortcuts. For 
example, tap 
Home to set location information for your home.
Your current location will appear under 
Address. To automatically search for your location 
again, tap 
 or Get location information.
To manually search for a location, enter an address or a keyword in the search field and 
tap 
.
Ensure that the device is connected to a  Wi-Fi or mobile network to automatically 
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2 Tap Next.
3 On the Manage shortcuts screen, tap  or  to add or delete shortcuts to various apps 
and features.
4 Tap OK.
The 
My Places widget with your location settings will appear on the Home screen. To 
change additional settings, such as sound mode or  Wi-Fi network settings, tap 
 → 
Custom settings.
Setting additional place information
1 On the My Places widget, tap .
2 Tap  and select another place from the places list.
To add more places to the list, tap 
Manage places → .
3 Tap  or Get location information to automatically search for your current location.
To manually search for a location, enter an address or a keyword in the search field and 
tap 
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4 Tap Save.
5 Tap  or  add or delete shortcuts to various app and features.
6 Tap .
When you visit an added place, your preset location settings will appear on the 
My Places 
widget. To change additional settings, such as sound mode or  Wi-Fi network settings, tap 
 → Custom settings.
Finger Scanner
An introduction
In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be 
registered and stored in your device. After registering, you can set the device to use your 
fingerprint for the features below:
•	Screen lock
•	Web sign-in
•	Verify Samsung account
•	Pay with PayPal
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
For better fingerprint recognition
When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that 
may affect the feature’s performance:
•	The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home key is not 
scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.
•	The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition 
sensor to malfunction. Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity.
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•	The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars.
•	The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers.
•	To improve recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often to 
perform tasks on the device.
•	Do not drag your finger too quickly or slowly. Drag your finger at a moderate speed to 
allow the device to recognise it.
•	In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this feature 
in dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching a 
metal object.
Registering fingerprints
If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your 
fingerprints.
1 On the All apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager.
2 Read the on-screen information and tap OK.
3 Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition area at the bottom centre of the screen.       
						

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4 Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint recognition area, and then drag your finger 
downwards over the Home key.
Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered.
5 Tap Done to finish scanning your fingerprint. Or, tap Register to register an additional 
fingerprint.
6 When a screen appears requesting to register a backup password, enter the backup 
password, and then tap 
Continue.
7 Enter the backup password again to verify it, and then tap OK.
You can use the backup password instead of scanning your fingerprints.
8 When a fingerprint lock pop-up window appears, tap OK. You can use your fingerprints to 
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Deregistering fingerprints
You can deregister your fingerprints using the fingerprint manager.
1 On the All apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager.
2 Scan a registered fingerprint, or tap  and enter the backup password.
3 Tap  → Select.
4 Tick fingerprints to deregister and tap .
Changing the backup password
You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints.
1 On the All apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Change backup password.
2 Scan a registered fingerprint, or tap  and enter the backup password.
3 Enter a new password and tap Continue.
4 Enter the password again and tap OK.
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.
On the All apps screen, tap 
Settings → Finger Scanner → Verify Samsung account, and 
then tap the 
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Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving.
1 On the All apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Web sign-in, and then tap the 
Web sign-in switch to activate it.
2 Open a webpage that you want to sign in to with a fingerprint.
3 Enter your user name and password, and then tap the webpage’s sign in button.
4 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 for purchases via PayPal
You can make purchases by scanning your fingerprints.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
1 On the All apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Pay with PayPal.
2 Tick FIDO Ready™ support and PayPal, and then tap Install.
3 When the installation is complete, tap Link PayPal account.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your PayPal account and register your 
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Private mode
An introduction
Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it.
In private mode, you can hide items in 
Gallery, Video, Music, Voice Recorder, My Files, and S 
Note
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Setting up private mode
1 On the All apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode.
2 Read the on-screen information and tap Next.
3 Read the on-screen information about using this feature and tap Next.
4 Tap Start, select a private mode access method, and then follow the on-screen 
instructions to complete the setup.
When the screen lock pop-up window appears after the setup, tap 
OK to change the 
screen lock method or tap 
Skip.
Private mode is activated and the 
 icon appears on the status bar.
Hiding content
1 On the All apps screen, launch an app to hide items.
2 Select an item and tap  → Move to Private.
If private mode is not activated, proceed to the next steps.
3 Read the on-screen information and tap OK.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.
The selected items will be moved to the private folder and disappear from the screen.
If you hide an item when private mode is not activated, private mode will be enabled 
while the selected item is moved to the private folder and will be disabled again once 
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Viewing hidden content
You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated.
1 On the All apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode 
switch to activate it.
Alternatively, open the quick settings panel and tap 
Private mode to activate it.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.
3 On the All apps screen, tap My Files → Private.
All items moved in private mode appear on the screen.
Unhiding content
1 In the private folder, select items to unhide.
2 Tap  → Remove from Private.
3 Select a folder to move the items to.
The items will be moved to the selected folder.
Easy mode
Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on 
the Home screen.
Switching to easy mode
1 On the All apps screen, tap Settings → Easy mode → Easy mode.
2 Tick apps to apply a simpler layout.
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Returning to standard mode
Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Easy settings → Easy mode → Standard 
mode
 → Done.
Transferring data from your previous device
Using backup accounts
You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your 
Google or Samsung account. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information.
Using Samsung Smart Switch
You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch. Visit 
www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.
Using Smart Switch Mobile
Use this app to transfer data from your previous iPhone or Android device to your new device. 
You can download the app from 
GALAXY Apps or Play Store.
1 On your device, tap Smart Switch Mobile.
2 On your device, select an option depending on the previous device type and follow the 
on-screen instructions.
If the previous device is an Android device, ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is 
installed on the device. Refer to the help for more information.