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5 Important Safety Tips for Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Users

We cannot stress enough the importance of safety and security on Android devices. From password theft to loss of personal information, just about everything is under scanner these days. But ultimately, protecting your assets, both digital and otherwise, is the responsibility of the owner.

Contents1. Use Secure Folder2. Enable Find My Mobile3. Enable Secure Boot4. Activate the template before unpinning5. Lock and Hide AppsIt's a Wrap!

5 Important Safety Tips for Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Users

And the same goes for your smartphone. So if you own a Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, you can rest assured that the phone itself has a handful of security features, without needing to depend on a third-party app.

So, without further ado, let's get started.

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1. Use Secure Folder

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro comes with Samsung's own Secure Folder . It creates a private encrypted space within your phone, providing an extra layer of security for your apps, files, and folders.

5 Important Safety Tips for Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Users

Originally launched with the Galaxy Note 7, the Secure Folder has since been added to the Google Play Store as a separate app. It needs a Samsung account to set it up.

It needs a Samsung account and once the account is created, you just need to set the folder lock type – pattern, PIN or biometrics – and you're done.

The best thing about this feature is that when you move an app inside, the app doesn't share any information with the normal version of the app outside.

2. Enable Find My Mobile

No one misplaces their smartphone by choice. But if unfortunately you do, there should be an easy way to get it back. the Find my Samsung mobile function does exactly that.

5 Important Safety Tips for Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Users

Similar to Google Device Manager , let's locate your Galaxy J7 Pro by tracking its last known location. And if the device is nearby, you can use the Ring my device option to help you find it.

All you have to do is head to Lock screen and security> Find my mobile and enable the toggles for Remotes , Google location service and Send last position .

3. Enable Secure Boot

Another small but nifty security change you can make on your Galaxy J7 Pro is to enable Secure Boot option. Located in the security settings, all it needs is a template before it starts.

5 Important Safety Tips for Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Users

This ensures that all your personal data, passwords, files and folders are kept safe in case the device is lost or stolen.

4. Activate template before unpinning

Screen pinning is one of Android's must-have features when it comes to protecting your privacy, especially when you need to share your phone.

5 Important Safety Tips for Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Users

A smart way to ensure maximum security in your Galaxy J7 Pro is to activate the pattern before unpinning it. This way, your friends won't be able to wander around your phone after bypassing the screen PIN.

All you need to do is head to Lock screen &security> Other security settings and toggle the switches for the pattern. So the next time you hand over your phone, turn on pinning and sit back and relax.

5. Lock and hide apps

If you have been a Samsung user, you must know the Lock and hide apps characteristic. Located under the Advanced Settings this feature gives you two options – either lock them or hide them completely.

5 Important Safety Tips for Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Users

However, please note that this feature only works on the default TouchWiz launcher. But if you prefer to use Nova, you may need to seek help from a third-party application.

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This is how you can secure and protect your data in the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro. If we missed your favorite tip, drop us a line or two in the comments below.

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