User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Samsung Galaxy A42 5G User manual
- Contents
- Getting started
- Camera and Gallery
- Apps
- Settings
- Access Settings
- Connections
- Sounds and vibration
- Notifications
- Display
- Dark mode
- Screen brightness
- Eye comfort shield
- Screen mode
- Font size and style
- Screen zoom
- Full screen apps
- Camera cutout
- Screen timeout
- Accidental touch protection
- Touch sensitivity
- Show charging information
- Screen saver
- Lift to wake
- Double tap to turn on screen
- Double tap to turn off screen
- Keep screen on while viewing
- One‑handed mode
- Lock screen and security
- Screen lock types
- Find My Mobile
- Google Play Protect
- Security update
- Permission manager
- Controls and alerts
- Samsung Privacy
- Google Privacy
- Samsung Pass
- Secure Folder
- Private Share
- Install unknown apps
- Encrypt or decrypt SD card
- Password for factory data reset
- Set up SIM card lock
- View passwords
- Device administration
- Credential storage
- Advanced security settings
- Location
- Accounts
- Device maintenance
- Accessibility
- Other settings
- Learn more
- Legal information
Decrypt SD card
You can decrypt an optional memory card (not included) if it was encrypted by this
device. You may want to decrypt the memory card if you plan to use it with another
device or before performing a Factory data reset.
1.
From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Encrypt or decrypt SD card.
2. Tap Decrypt SD card and follow the prompts to decrypt all data on your memory
card.
Password for factory data reset
You can require a password to reset your device to factory default settings. Options
may vary by service provider.
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From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Othersecurity settings >
Setup/change password and enter a password.
Set up SIM card lock
You can set up a PIN to lock your SIMcard, which prevents unauthorized use of your
SIM card if someone attempts to use it in another device. Options may vary by service
provider.
◌
From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Set up SIM
card lock and follow the prompts.
•
Tap Lock SIM card to turn on the feature.
•
Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
View passwords
You can have characters displayed briefly in password fields as you type them.
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From Settings, tap Security and privacy > Other security settings > Make
passwords visible to turn on the feature.
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