Biometrics And Security - Samsung Galaxy J4+ User Manual

Settings

Biometrics and security

Options
Change the settings for securing the device.
On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security.
• F ace Recognition: Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face. Refer to
Face recognition
• S creen transition effect: Set the device to show a transition effect when you unlock the
screen using your biometric data.
• G oogle Play Protect: Set the device to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn
about potential harm and remove them.
• F ind My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find My
Mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen
device.
You can also allow the Google location service to provide more accurate information
about the location of your device.
• S ecurity update: View the version of your device's security system and check for updates.
• I nstall unknown apps: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown
sources.
• S ecure Folder: Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from
others. Refer to Secure Folder
• A pp permission monitor: Set to receive notifications when the permissions you select
are used by apps that you are not using. You can manage the settings of each app and
view their permission usage history.
• S ecure startup: Protect your device by setting it to require a screen unlock code when
turning on the device. You must enter the unlock code to start the device and receive
messages and notifications.
• E ncrypt SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the
device will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before
resetting the device.
• O ther security settings: Configure additional security settings.
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