Settings
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Secure Folder
: Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from
others. Refer to
for more information.
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Secure Wi-Fi
: Set the device to protect your data while using unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
Refer to
for more information.
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Install unknown apps
: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown
sources.
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Encrypt or decrypt SD card
: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device
will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting
the device.
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Other security settings
: Configure additional security settings.
Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model.
Samsung Pass
Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and easily verify your identity when using
services which require your login or personal information.
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The website sign-in feature is only available for websites that you access via the
Internet
app. Some websites may not support this feature.
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Registered biometric data is only saved to your device and is not synced with other
devices or servers.
Registering Samsung Pass
Before using Samsung Pass, register your biometric data to Samsung Pass.
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
→
Samsung Pass
. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the setup.
Verifying the Samsung account password
You can use your registered biometric data to verify your identity instead of entering your
Samsung account password when, for example, you purchase content from
Galaxy Store
.
On the Samsung Pass main screen, tap
→
Settings
→
Account and syncing
, and then tap
the
Verify with Samsung Pass
switch to activate it.
