Settings
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password.
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On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security →Fingerprints.
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it.
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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