Privacy - Samsung GALAXY TAB A User Manual

Privacy

Manage your Privacy settings,
such as location services,
private mode, and diagnostic
information.
Location
Some apps, such as Google maps, may require
one or more location services be turned on for full
functionality.
Locating Method
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Privacy > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap Locating method to select how your
location is determined:
•
GPS and Wi-Fi: Use GPS, and Wi-Fi.
•
Wi-Fi only: Use Wi-Fi only.
•
GPS only: Use GPS only.
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Privacy > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap an entry to view the app's settings.
Settings
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Location Services
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use
your device's most recent location data. Google
apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to
improve your search results based on places that
you have visited.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Privacy > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
3. Tap Google Location Reporting for options:
•
Location Reporting: Allow Google apps to
use your device's most recent location data.
•
Location History: Allow Google to store a
history of your location data. Tap DELETE
LOCATION HISTORY to permanently delete
your location history.
Private Mode
Hide personal content from being accessed by
anyone else using your device.
Private mode is only available for certain
applications.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint,
or Password) is required to use Private Mode.
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Privacy