Settings143Unlocking the screen with fingerprintsYou can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password.1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it.4 On the locked screen, place your finger on the Home key and scan your fingerprint.Privacy and safetyOptionsChange the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety.On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety.• Location: Change settings for location information permissions.• App permissions: View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them.You can also edit the permission settings. Refer to Setting app permissions for moreinformation.• Private mode: Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personalcontent. Refer to Private mode for more information.• Report diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic andusage information to Samsung.• Send SOS messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Powerkey three times. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to therecipients. Refer to Send SOS messages for more information.
