Device Security - Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual

Fingerprints
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your
identity when logging in to your Samsung account.
Register a Fingerprint
You can register up to three fingerprints. A password
is also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
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To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and
follow the instructions to register a fingerprint
and password.
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To rename a fingerprint, touch and hold the
fingerprint, and then tap RENAME.
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To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the
fingerprint, and then tap REMOVE.
Change Backup Password
You have the option to change your backup
password.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints >
Change backup password.
Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other
accounts accessed from your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprint.
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Web sign-in: Access your online accounts
using your fingerprint.
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Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity
using your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.
Settings
Apps >
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Device Security

Configure security for your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Device security.
3. Tap Install My KNOX to install the My KNOX
app, if necessary.
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Sign in to your Google Account, if necessary.
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Tap GET STARTED to set up My KNOX.
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
► To access your device remotely,
visit findmymobile.samsung.com.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Find My Mobile.
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If you are not logged in to your Samsung
account, tap Add account and follow the
prompts.
3. The following options are available:
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Remote controls: Tap to activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows you to access
your device remotely.
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Google location service: Tap to activate
or deactivate Google location service. This
service must be on in order to find your
phone.
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SIM change alert: Prevent unauthorized
changes to your SIM card by being alerted
whenever an app or service attempts to
change data on your SIM card.
Apps >
Apps >
Lock Screen and Security