Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ User Manual

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106 Privacy and SafetySettingsPrivacy and SafetyChoose from various modesdesigned to hide personalcontent from being accessed byanyone else using your device,or to aid you in an emergency.LocationSome apps, such as Google maps, may requireone or more location services be turned on for fullfunctionality.Locating Method1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > PERSONAL > Privacy and safety> Location.2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.3. Tap Locating method to select how yourlocation is determined:• GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Use GPS,Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.• Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Use Wi-Fi andmobile networks (no GPS).• GPS only: Use GPS only.Recent Location RequestsApps that have requested your location are listedunder Recent location requests.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > PERSONAL > Privacy and safety> Location.2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests toview the app’s settings.Location ServicesGoogle uses Location Reporting to store and useyour device’s most recent location data. Googleapps, such as Google Maps, can use this data toimprove your search results based on places thatyou have visited.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > PERSONAL > Privacy and safety> Location.2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.3. Tap Google Location History and sign in to yourGoogle Account for more options.Private ModeHide personal content from being accessed byanyone else using your device. Private mode is onlyavailable for certain applications.Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password,or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > PERSONAL.2. Tap Privacy and safety > Private mode.3. Follow the prompts to learn about and set upPrivate mode.