The available security options and features for your Galaxy device include the following:

1. PIN, pattern, or password security for your screen
2. Facial recognition
3. Fingerprint scan
4. Samsung Smart Lock
5. Secure Folder, featuring Samsung Knox technology
6. SIM card lock
7. Find My Device (Google)
8. Find My Mobile (Samsung)

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To use “Samsung Pay”, you will need to be signed in to your Samsung account. If you do not already have a free Samsung account, tap "Create account" and follow the on-screen prompts. If necessary, enter your login information and tap "Sign in." To set up "Samsung Pay," follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, slide the screen up.
2. Tap the "Samsung Pay" icon.
3. Tap "Get Started."
4. Note: If prompted to agree to the Terms of Service, tap "I have read and agree to all the items above." Tap "Next."
5. If you have already set up “Samsung Pass” on your device, tap "Verify identity with biometrics instead of password" using “Samsung Pass” before taping "Sign in." Then, follow the prompts on your screen to verify your fingerprint.
6. Using the keypad, enter the PIN you would like to use to authorize your “Samsung Pay” purchases. Then, enter the PIN again to confirm.
7. To add a credit or debit card, tap "+ Credit/debit cards" and follow the prompts on your screen.
8. Note: If prompted to allow access to Samsung Pay, tap, "While using the app" or "Only this time." Then, tap "Allow."
9. Tap "Samsung Pay Home" to complete the setup process.
10. To add other credit/debit cards, gift cards, or warehouse/club cards, tap the "Add" icon. Then, tap the card type and follow the onscreen prompts.

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Samsung DeX desktop environment:

The Samsung DeX software comes pre-installed on the Galaxy device and, when you plug your phone into an external display via an HDMI adapter, transforms your phone into a full desktop environment. You can choose to use a Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse, or you can turn your phone into a trackpad or virtual keyboard. For more information, click here.

Once your phone is connected to an external display, a popup menu will appear on your phone screen. For the complete PC experience, tap "START SAMSUNG DeX." Otherwise, you can tap "SWITCH TO SCREEN MIRRORING" to cast your phone screen to the external display while maintaining control on your phone.

1. Note: Please note that the Galaxy device does not come with the HDMI-to-USB Type-C cable necessary for connecting your phone to an external display or monitor.

Use my phone as a touchpad:

To use your phone as a trackpad or virtual keyboard while in the Samsung DeX environment, slide down from the top of your phone screen.

1. Locate and tap "Use your phone as a touchpad."
2. To move the arrow icon on the external display, slide your finger across the screen of your phone.
3. To click on the area of the display taped by the arrow icon, tap your phone screen trackpad.
4. To right-click on your selection, tap the trackpad with two fingers.

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The Edge screen is a series of panels that allow you to quickly access the apps and features that you use most often, right from the main screen. To add or remove Edge panels, follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, slide the "Edge handle" to the left.
2. Tap the white "Settings" icon.
3. Note: This icon will disappear from your screen momentarily.
4. Locate and tap the desired panels to toggle each option on/off. You will know panels are enabled when a check mark is displayed.

To edit an Edge panel, such as the "Apps panel," follow these steps:

1. From the main screen, slide the "Edge handle" to the left.
2. If necessary, navigate to the desired panel. To add to the panel, tap the "+" icon or "Edit."
3. Press and hold the icon you would like to add. Drag the icon to an empty location on the right and release it. The icon will be added to your panel.
4. You can remove an icon from this screen by tapping the "-" (minus) symbol at the top left corner of the icon.
5. Press the BACK key.

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To protect your files, you can set up and use Secure Folder for an extra layer of protection. Secure Folder comes pre-installed on your Galaxy and is based on the My Knox security platform, creating an encrypted, private space on your phone to keep your valuable and personal information secure.

Please note that you will need to add or create a Samsung account to set up and use this feature.

1. From the main screen, slide the screen up.
2. Locate and tap the "Settings" icon.
3. Locate and tap "Biometrics and security."
4. Locate and tap "Secure Folder."
5. If you have not signed in to your Samsung account, you will be prompted to do so. Tap “Sign in” and enter your Samsung account credentials. Then, follow the prompts to access your account.
6. The Samsung Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice will display. Select both options and tap “Agree” to continue.
7. Note: A message will display with the option to set up “Samsung Pass” to sign in. Tap “Cancel” or “Get started.”
8. You will be prompted to select a pattern, PIN, or password for your Secure Folder. Then, tap “Next.”
9. Note: If necessary, repeat step 7 and tap “Confirm.” A shortcut icon to your Secure Folder will be added to your apps.
10. To add files or additional apps to your Secure Folder, tap the "Add apps" or "Add files" options and follow the prompts on your screen.

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