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Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A800F SM-A800FZDEKSA, SM-A800FZDEXXV, SM-A800FZWEXXV Themes, Lock screen and security, Options, Themes, MORE THEMES, Find My Mobile, Unknown sources, Screen lock type, Other security settings

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Settings

Themes

Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen, locked screen, and icons.

On the Settings screen, tap Themes.

To download more themes, tap MORE THEMES.

Lock screen and security

Options

Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.

On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security.

The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.

•Screen lock type: Change the screen lock method.

•Info and app shortcuts: Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen.

•Notifications on lock screen: Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and select which notifications to display.

•Fingerprints: Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account. Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information.

•Find My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen device.

•Unknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.

•Other security settings: Configure additional security settings.

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Contents

Page Table of Contents Settings Appendix Basics Read me first Instructional icons Package contents Device layout Keys Page Page Page Page SIM or USIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Removing the SIM or USIM card Using dual SIM or USIM cards Activating SIM or USIM cards Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards Switching between cards Memory card Installing a memory card My Files SD card Removing the memory card Formatting the memory card Turning the device on and off Touchscreen Tapping Tapping and holding Dragging Double-tapping Swiping Spreading and pinching Home screen Home screen Home screen options Flipboard Briefing Adding items Moving and removing an item Creating folders Managing panels Apps screen Moving items Indicator icons Lock screen Pattern PIN Password Fingerprints Notification panel Using the notification panel Using quick setting buttons S Finder Searching for content on the device Quick connect Connecting to other devices Re-searchingfor devices Sharing content Smart View Entering text Keyboard layout Changing the input language Changing the keyboard layout Additional keyboard functions Screen capture Opening apps Closing an app Multi window Introduction Split screen view Using additional options Adjusting the window size Pop-upview Moving pop-upwindows Launching the pop-upview from the split screen view Device and data management Transferring data from your previous device Transferring data from a mobile device Transferring data from a computer Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer Updating the device Updating over the air Updating with Smart Switch Backing up and restoring data Using a Samsung account Using a Google account Performing a data reset Connecting to a TV Registering a TV Sharing screen Mirroring your device’s screen to a TV Mirroring a TV screen to your device Using the Briefing on TV feature Sharing files with contacts Emergency mode Deactivating emergency mode Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Installing apps Play Store Phone Making calls Making calls from the locked screen Making calls from call logs or contacts list Making an international call Receiving calls Answering a call Rejecting a call Missed calls Options during calls Contacts Adding contacts Creating contacts manually Importing contacts Searching for contacts Sharing profile Messages Sending messages Viewing messages Internet Email Setting up email accounts Sending emails Reading emails Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Launching Camera on the locked screen Launching Camera quickly Auto mode Pro mode Panorama Selfie Wide selfie Continuous shot HDR (Rich tone) Night Interval shot Downloading modes Camera settings Quick settings Camera settings Save pictures as previewed Grid lines Location tags Review pictures Quick launch Gallery Viewing images or videos Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Deleting multiple images and videos Smart Manager Using the quick optimisation feature Using the Smart manager Battery Storage RAM S Planner Creating events Creating tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts S Voice Setting a wake-upcommand Using S Voice Tips for better voice recognition Setting the language Music Video Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Changing the recording mode My Files Memo Composing memos Searching for memos Clock Alarm Setting alarms Stopping alarms Deleting alarms Calculator Radio Listening to the FM radio Scanning radio stations Google apps Chrome Gmail Maps Play Music Drive YouTube Photos Hangouts Google Settings Introduction Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Finetwork Wi-FiDirect Sending and receiving data Ending the device connection Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data Unpairing Bluetooth devices Flight mode Mobile hotspot and tethering Using the mobile hotspot Data usage Limiting data usage SIM card manager Mobile networks More connection settings Options Printing Adding printer plug-ins Printing content MirrorLink Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink Applications Sounds and vibrations Display Wallpaper Themes Lock screen and security Fingerprint recognition For better fingerprint recognition Registering fingerprints Deleting fingerprints Verifying the Samsung account password Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts Privacy and safety Private mode Activating private mode Hiding content Viewing hidden content Automatically deactivating private mode Send SOS messages Adding primary contacts Easy mode Switching to easy mode Managing shortcuts Accessibility Accounts Adding accounts Registering Samsung accounts Removing accounts Backup and reset Language and input Storage Date and time User manual About device Appendix Troubleshooting Restarting the device Forcing restart Resetting the device Calls are not connected Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Sound echoes during a call The battery icon is empty The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approvedchargers) The battery depletes faster than when first purchased Your device is hot to the touch Error messages appear when launching the camera Photo quality is poorer than the preview Error messages appear when opening multimedia files Another Bluetooth device is not located A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Your device cannot find your current location Data stored in the device has been lost A small gap appears around the outside of the device case Copyright Trademarks