Samsung S8+ 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 > L
ock screen and security >
Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock
(Pattern, PIN, or Password).
3.
Tap 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 S8+ Specifications

General

Display Size	6.2 inches
Resolution	1440 x 2960 pixels
Display Type	Super AMOLED
RAM	4 GB
Battery Capacity	3500 mAh
Operating System	Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Water Resistance	IP68
Dimensions	159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm
Weight	173 g
Colors	Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink
Processor	Exynos 8895 (EMEA); Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (USA & China)
Storage	64GB
Main Camera	12 MP
Front Camera	8 MP
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C