Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual

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100 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 MethodBefore using any features that require locationassistance, you must enable your device’s locationservices.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > Personal.2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location.3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.4. 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.5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connectionsfor determining your location:• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services toscan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, evenwhen Wi-Fi is turned off.• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan forand connect to nearby devices automaticallythrough Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth isturned off.Recent Location RequestsApps that have requested your location are listedunder Recent location requests.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > Personal.2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location.3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests toview the app’s settings.Location ServicesGoogle uses Location History to store and use yourdevice’s most recent location data. Google apps,such as Google Maps, can use this data to improveyour search results based on places that you havevisited.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings > Personal.2. Tap Privacy and safety > Location.3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.4. Tap Google location history and sign in to yourGoogle Account for more options.