Samsung 2022 A Series User Manual page 298

Security > Security Features
Change the security features on your phone
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Change the security features on your phone
We take privacy very seriously around here. When it comes to protecting the information on your phone, you're in good hands. Your phone
offers numerous security features to keep your data secure from others.
Note: Available screens and settings may vary by wireless service provider and software version.
Setup and use Samsung Pass
Important: Samsung Pass only works with Samsung Internet and certain apps. Iris scanner is only available on select devices.
Samsung Pass remembers your biometric information, so you don't have to keep track of so many passwords and usernames when you need to
log into an app or website.
From Settings , tap Biometrics and security
credentials. Tap Agree again, and then tap
screen instructions to add or verify your fingerprints. When you're done, tap
After you've turned on Samsung Pass, open
Pass will ask if you want to save the account information. Tap
your biometrics instead of filling in the account information.
Setup and use Secure Folder
If you want maximum security for your personal information, lock your private content and apps in Secure Folder. Only you have the key!
From Settings , swipe to and tap
Or, you can swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings panel, swipe to the left, and then tap the
may need to add the icon to Quick Settings.
If needed, enter your Lock screen credentials, and then tap
Secure Folder (that's different from the regular one), and then tap
Once you've set up Secure Folder, an app icon will appear, so you can access it whenever you want. Open
credentials. You can tap Add apps
customize the Secure Folder's icon, or access Settings.
Note: You need to sign into your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder, and you also must set a secure lock for your phone.
Encrypt and decrypt the SD Card
If you've really got something to hide, why not go into spy mode and encrypt your phone's SD card? Trust us, your data will be safe.
From Settings , tap Biometrics and security
, and then swipe to and tap
Continue . You may be asked to add a Lock screen if you don't have one already. Next, follow the on-
Samsung Internet
Biometrics and Security . Next, swipe to and tap
Agree
or Add files to hide certain things in the folder. Tap
, and then tap Encrypt or decrpyt SD card
Samsung Pass . Tap Agree
Next .
and navigate to your desired website. After signing into your account, Samsung
Remember . The next time you sign into the website, all you have to do is scan
Secure Folder
. Next, sign into your Samsung account. From there, choose a lock type for
Next . After you set up the lock, your Secure Folder will be created.
More options
. If you have a screen lock set up, you may need to enter
, and then sign in with your Samsung account
.
Secure Folder
Secure Folder , and then enter your
(the three vertical dots) to lock the folder,
icon. You