Security. Samsung SM-G900FD, SM-G900F, SM-G900H

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Finger Scanner

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 button contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home button 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.

•

Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and your fingers are clean and dry.

•

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.

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Registering fingerprints

1

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Finger Scanner

→

Fingerprint manager

.

2

Read the on-screen information and tap

OK

.

3

Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen.

4

Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint area, and then drag your finger downwards over the Home button.

Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered.

If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints.

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 unlock the screen.

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Managing registered fingerprints

You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints.

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Finger Scanner

→

Fingerprint manager

.

To delete fingerprints, tap

→

Deregister

, select fingerprints, and then tap

DONE

→

OK

.

To rename a fingerprint, tap

→

Select

, select a fingerprint, tap , and then enter a new name, and then tap

OK

.

Changing the alternative password

You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints.

1

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Finger Scanner

→

Change backup password

.

2

Enter the backup password.

3

Enter a new password and tap

CONTINUE

.

4

Enter the password again and tap

OK

.

Unlocking the screen with fingerprints

You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints.

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Finger Scanner

→

Screen lock

→

Fingerprint

.

Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Lock screen

→

Screen lock

→

Fingerprint

.

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 Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Finger Scanner

→

Verify Samsung account

, and then drag the

Verify Samsung account

switch to the right.

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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 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 the PayPal website and register your fingerprints.

Private mode

About private mode

Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate private mode to hide items securely.

Hiding content

1

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Private mode

, and then drag the

Private mode

switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap

Private mode

to activate it.

When you activate private mode for the first time, set an unlock code and a backup PIN.

2

Enter the private mode unlock code.

When this mode is activated, appears at the top of the screen.

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3

To select items to hide, tap and hold an item in the list, tick items to select, and then tap

→

Move to Private

.

Items that are moved to private mode appear with on them.

4

When you have selected the items to hide, on the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Private mode

, and then drag the

Private mode

switch to the left. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap

Private mode

to deactivate it.

The selected items will disappear from the screen.

Ensure that all files are saved or moved properly before deactivating private mode.

Viewing hidden content

You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated.

1

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Private mode

, and then drag the

Private mode

switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and deactivate

Private mode

.

2

Enter the private mode unlock code.

3

On the Apps screen, tap

My Files

→

Private

.

All items moved in private mode appear on the screen.

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