Samsung GALAXY S8 ACTIVE User Manual

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Biometric locks
The following biometric lock types are available:
l Face recognition: Use facial recognition to unlock
your device. For more information, see “Face
recognition” on page 36.
l Iris scanner: Use iris recognition to unlock the
screen. For more information, see “Iris scanner” on
page 37.
l Fingerprint scanner: Use fingerprint recognition to
unlock the screen. For more information, see
“Fingerprint scanner” on page 39.
Lock screen and AOD
settings
Configure display settings for the Lock screen.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2.
Tap
Settings > Lo
ck screen and security for
options:
• Cl
ock and FaceWidgets: Customize the clock,
FaceWidgets, and contact information that
displays on the Lock screen and Always On
Display screen.
• Notifications: Select which notifications to
display on the Lock screen and Always On
Display screen.
• App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from
the Lock screen.
Lock screen and security 178

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