Samsung 8.9 user manual Accounts and Sync, Applications Samsung Apps, General Sync Settings

Stay Awake

When enabled, the screen does not go to sleep (lock) while connected to a PC with a USB cable. This can be useful when using some applications because the device disconnects a Wi-Fi connection when the screen locks.

Note: This setting is used for development purposes.

1.From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings

➔ Applications ➔ Development.

2.Touch Stay awake to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.

Allow Mock Locations

This setting is used by developers when developing location- based applications.

Note: This setting is used for development purposes.

1.From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings

➔ Applications ➔ Development.

2.Touch Allow mock locations to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark appears in the box.

Samsung Apps

Using the Samsung Apps option the device notifies you when you are using Wi-Fi or Packet data for Samsung applications.

1.From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings

➔Applications ➔ Samsung Apps.

2.Touch New application notification to enable the setting.

3.Touch Reset locale to delete Samsung Apps’ locale data.

Accounts and Sync

Set up and manage accounts, including your Google and Backup Assistant accounts.

General Sync Settings

Background Data

When enabled, all accounts can sync, send, and receive data at any time, in the background.

Important!: Disabling background data can extend battery life and lower data use. Some applications may still use the background data connection, even if this setting is disabled.

1.From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings

➔ Accounts and sync.

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