Location Services Settings; Security Settings - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Automatic restore: W hen Back up my data is turned On, you can also turn on
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Automatic restore to automatically restore settings and other information from the
backup when you reinstall an app.
Factory data reset: E rase all your information from the phone, and return the settings
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to the factory defaults. All data will be erased, and cannot be recovered. A factory data
reset also erases the key for decrypting files stored on an optional installed memory card,
so files on the card cannot be used after the reset.

Location Services Settings

Control apps' access to your location, and configure location sources.
Some apps may require one or more location services be turned On for full app functionality.
GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including:
Buildings
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Tunnels or underground structures
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Weather conditions
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High-voltage or electromagnetic fields
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Tinted windows
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Note: E911 location service is standard on all mobile phones, to allow sharing of GPS information
with emergency personnel when you make a call to emergency services, such as 911.
1. Press
and then tap
2. Tap Location services to configure options:
Access to my location: T ap to turn location services On or Off. When On, you are allowing
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Google's location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on
your device, and collection may occur even when no apps are running.
Location sources: W hen Access to my location is turned On, select sources for location
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information.
Use GPS satellites: W hen enabled, your phone obtains location information from GPS
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satellites.
Use wireless networks: W hen enabled, your phone obtains location information from
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Wi-Fi and/or wireless networks.

Security Settings

You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After
encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can
also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included).
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