Samsung GALAXY S8 ACTIVE User Manual

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Screen lock types
The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or no
security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern,
PIN, Password, and None.
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a
secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap
Settings > Lo
ck screen and security >
Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock
(Pattern, PIN, or Password).
3. T
ap On/Off to enable showing notifications on
the lock screen. The following options are
available:
l Hide content: Enable to hide the content of
notifications.
l Notification icons only: Enable to hide
notification details and show only the icon.
l Transparency: Adjust the transparency of
notifications.
l Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of
notification text automatically based on the
background color.
4. Tap Done when finished.
5. Configure the following screen lock options:
l Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically
when trusted locations or other devices have
been detected. A secure screen lock is
required for this feature.
l Secure lock settings: Customize your secure
lock settings. A secure screen lock is required
for this feature.
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Samsung GALAXY S8 ACTIVE Specifications

General

Display Size	5.8 inches
Resolution	1440 x 2960 pixels
Display Type	Super AMOLED
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM	4 GB
Internal Storage	64 GB
Expandable Storage	microSD, up to 256 GB
Rear Camera	12 MP
Front Camera	8 MP
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh
Operating System	Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Water and Dust Resistance	IP68
Dimensions	151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight	208 g
SIM	Nano-SIM
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen Features	Always-on display, HDR10
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU	Adreno 540
Main Camera Features	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Main Camera Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
Selfie Camera Video	1440p@30fps
Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
Radio	No
USB	3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Colors	Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold
Build	Aluminum frame
Selfie Camera Features	Auto-HDR
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Additional Features	Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
Charging	Fast charging 15W, Wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Models	SM-G892A