Advanced Security Settings; Location - Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual

Settings

Advanced security settings

You can use these options to configure advanced security settings to better protect
your device.
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From Settings, tap
• Trust agents: Allow trusted devices to perform selected actions when
connected.
– This option is only displayed when a lock screen is turned on. For more
information, see Set a secure screen lock on page 87.
• Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, which prevents access to
other features of your device.

Location

Location services use a combination of GPS, mobile network and Wi-Fi to determine
the location of your device.
1. From Settings, tap
2. Tap to turn on Location services.
3. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location:
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks
automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices
automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.
TIP Some apps require location services be turned on for full functionality.
Recent location requests
View a list of apps that have requested your location.
1. From Settings, tap
2. Tap to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app's settings.
Security > Other security settings
Security > Location.
Security > Location.
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