Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable and Use Pin Windows Feature in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Pin windows is one of security features in Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that will let you pin a specific app on your phone's screen so you cannot navigate away from this app. It comes handy to prevent those who borrow your phone for certain purpose, such as seeing your photo collection, from exploring your phone secretly to know your personal data or information.


How to enable the pin windows feature?
As the example, we'll turn on this feature when the screen lock type is set to PIN by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Lock screen and security and then tap it.
   
   
3. Scroll the screen to the very bottom and then tap Other security settings.
   
   
4. Scroll down the screen to find Pin windows and then tap it.
   
   
5. If Pin windows is off, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. The switch turns blue when it's enabled.
   
   
6. If you're tight with security issue, you can set your phone to ask screen lock type before unpinning a pinned app by sliding the ON/OFF switch next to Ask for PIN before unpinning to the right. The switch turns blue when it's enabled.
   
   

How to pin an app using the pin windows feature?
As the example, we'll use this feature to pin the Gallery app by using the following steps:

1. Open the Gallery app.
2. Tap the Recents key(it's located in the left side of the Home key) to view all recent apps.
3. If needed, scroll the recent apps screen to the very bottom and then tap in the bottom right corner of the Gallery app window.
   
   
4. A pop up window appears on the screen to tell you some information about the pin windows feature and inform you that while an app is pinned, notifications from other apps will be blocked and other functions such as calling and messaging , may not be available. If you're OK with it, tap Start button to continue.
   
   
5. The Gallery app has been pinned. Now, your phone can be used to navigate the Gallery app only because access to other apps will be prevented.
   

   FYI, when the screen timeout is over when an app is being pinned, the screen will turn off automatically but won't be locked.

How to unpin a pinned app?
You have to unpin a pinned app if you'd like to be able to navigate away from the pinned app. As the example, we'll unpin the Gallery app that we have pinned before by using the following steps:

1. Tap and hold the Back key and the Recent apps key at the same time.
   
   
2. Swipe your finger on the lock screen and then perform your current screen lock type. As the example, if the screen lock type is set to PIN, enter your 4 digit PIN numbers to continue unpinning the pinned app.
   
   

   FYI, this step has to be done to unpin the pinned app if you enable ask for PIN before unpinning option in advance.

3. The Gallery app has been unpinned and now you can navigate away from this app.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable or Disable Auto Factory Reset Feature in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

When you're using one of screen lock types with secure lock settings(pattern, PIN, password, or fingerprints), you can enable the auto factory reset feature to have your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge automatically resets to factory settings if you or others attempt to unlock the phone incorrectly 15 times. This feature will give you two advantages: 1) it will provide you an easier way to factory reset your phone when you forget your screen lock method than if you have to do so manually from the recovery mode, 2) it will prevent unauthorised people from accessing or using information saved in your phone when it lost or stolen.


How to enable or disable the auto factory reset feature?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Lock screen and security and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Secure lock settings.
   
   
4. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Auto factory reset to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns blue , means the auto factory reset feature is enabled and your phone will perform factory reset automatically if you or others attempt to unlock the phone incorrectly 15 times. Please note that performing factory reset will delete all data, including files and downloaded apps.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Enable or Disable Auto Factory Reset Feature in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

If you have updated your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and are using one of the screen lock types with security lock feature(e.g., pattern, direction lock, PIN, password or fingerprints), you can use the auto factory reset feature to provide more protection for your phone. When this feature is enabled, your phone will automatically be reset to factory settings if you or others attempt to unlock the phone incorrectly 15 times. This can be used to avoid unathorized people from accessing data or information in your phone when it's lost or stolen.


How to enable or disable the auto factory reset feature?
As the example, we'll turn on or off this feature when the screen lock type is set to fingerprints by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Lock screen and security and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Secure lock settings.
   
   
4. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Auto factory reset to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns blue means the auto factory reset feature is enabled and your phone will automatically perform factory reset if you or others attempt to unlock your phone incorrectly 15 times. Please note that all data, including files and downloaded apps, will be deleted.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: How to Use Pin Windows Feature in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge comes with some security features that can be used to secure your phone based on your need and condition, one of which is the pin windows feature. When this feature is enabled, you can pin an app so that your phone can only be used to navigate this app. It can be useful when you want to prevent other people who borrow your phone for certain purpose, e.g: seeing your photo collection, to access other apps or dig your phone secretly to know your personal data or information.


How to enable the pin windows feature?
You can turn this feature on by using the following steps:

1. While the screen is unlocked, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap at the top right to go to the settings menu.
2. Scroll down to the Personal section and then tap Lock screen and security.
   
   
3. Scroll the screen to the very bottom and then tap Other security settings.
   
   
4. Scroll the screen to the very bottom and then tap Pin windows.
   
   
5. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the right to enable the pin windows feature. The switch turns green when it's enabled.
   
   
6. When needed, you can set your phone to ask performing screen lock type when unpin a pinned app by sliding the ON/OFF switch next to Use screen lock type to unpin to the right to enable it. The switch turns green when it's enabled. FYI, you have to use more secure screen lock type(pattern, pin, password or fingerprints) if you'd like to use this option.
   
   

How to pin an app?
As the example, we'll use this feature to pin Gallery app by using the following steps:

1. Open Gallery app.
2. Tap the Recent apps key(it's located in the left side of the Home key) to view your recent apps list.
3. When needed, scroll the screen to the very bottom and then tap at the bottom right corner of the screen.
   
4. A pop up window contains with some information about the pin windows feature will be displayed on the screen. Tap Start to start pinning Gallery app.
   
   
5. Gallery app has been pinned and you can only use your phone to navigate this app. As a note, while an app is pinned, notifications from other apps will be blocked and other functions, such calling and messaging, may not available.

How to unpin a pinned app?
You have to unpin a pinned app if you'd like to be able to navigate away from the pinned app. As the example, we'll unpin Gallery app that we have pinned before by using the following steps:

1. Tap and hold the Back key and the Recent apps key at the same time.
   
   
2. Perform the screen lock type(assuming that you set fingerprints as the screen lock type, place the registered fingerprint on the Home key). FYI, it has to be done if you enable the use screen lock type to unpin option in advance.
   
   
3. Gallery app has been unpinned and you now can navigate your phone or open other apps.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Clear All Saved Passwords in the Browser Apps

There is an option inside the stock Browser apps on Samsung Galaxy S3 called remember password that will make the browser save the user name and password for websites. This of course will help you to prevent entering the wrong password, given in a single day you may have to entering lot of passwords, from the social media up to a bank account password.

See also: How to Make the Browser Remember Password on Samsung Galaxy S3

But, for certain reason you may want the browser no longer remembering the password for the website. If so, then you can easily removed all of them directly through the browser apps.


How to removed all saved passwords?
Below are the steps to do so:

1. Open the Browser apps.
2. Tap the Menu key then select Settings.
3. Tap Privacy and security.
4. Scroll down to Password section, then tap Clear password.
5. Tap OK button to confirm clearing password.
6. Finish. Now you have managed to remove all saved password.

For the record, this option can't be use to remove one or some of passwords, so whenever you use this option then all saved password on the browser apps will be removed.

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Lock Remotely Using Samsung Dive

If you already have Samsung account, then you can use it to download or purchase application through Samsung Apps. You can also use this account to find and track your lost or stolen phone by utilizing Samsung Dive.

See also: How to Find and Track Your Lost Samsung Galaxy S3 Using Samsung Dive

In addition to find and track location of your Galaxy SIII, you can use Samsung Dive to lock your phone remotely. This of course will help you to prevent unauthorized person to access your phone and secure your phone data.


How to lock your phone remotely using Samsung Dive?
Before you can do this, make sure you have a Samsung account that will you use to login to samsungdive.com. Here are the steps to lock your phone:

1. Open web browser by clicking the web browser icon on your PC.
2. In a web browser, go to www.samsungdive.com
3. Click Sign In button.
4. Click E-mail field then type your email address associated with your Samsung account.
5. Click Password field then type your password.
6. Click Sign In button.
7. Click Lock My Mobile option in the left side of the screen.
8. Here you can send the message to your phone that will be displayed on your phone's screen lock. Ensure you tick the checkbox next to the option "The following message will be displayed on your phone".
9. Tick the checkbox next to option to enter a mobile number then enter your phone number that can be called from the locked phone. This number is also used to send notification message when the SIM card on your phone is changed.
10. Set your new Unlock PIN to unlock your phone. As a note this PIN is temporary and only used by the Find My Mobile service.
11. Tap Lock button to lock your phone remotely.
12. Now your phone will be locked and displayed message and contact number you've just entered.

By knowing on how to lock your Galaxy SIII remotely using Samsung Dive, now you can secure your phone data if your phone was lost or stolen. So, hope this helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Find and Track Your Phone Using Samsung Dive

Have you ever imagine what if your beloved Samsung Galaxy SIII is lost or stolen? Of course this is an event that you would never want to happen. Well, before it happens there are several steps you can take for prevention, such as write down your IMEI number that will you use to complete your report to the police and create Samsung account which will allow you to use the service from Samsung to find and track your lost or stolen phone named Samsung Dive

See also: How to Setup Samsung Account on Samsung Galaxy S3

Once you've finished create new Samsung account or if you already have it, now you can add your account then enable remote control option on your phone in order to allow you to find and track your phone's location using Samsung Dive.


How to add Samsung account and activate remote controls?
Before you're able to use Samsung Dive, first of all you need to add your Samsung account and activate remote controls on your phone. To do so follow the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Scroll down and find Security, then tap on it.
4. Scroll down and find Remote controls, then tap on it.
5. Tap OK button.
6. Add your Samsung account by tap + icon next to Add account option.
7. Tap Sign In button.
8. Type your email address associated with your Samsung account in Email field.
9. Tap Next key.
10. Type your Samsung account's password in Password field.
11. Tap Sign in button.
12. Turn on Remote controls option by switch the slider next to this option to the right.
13. Tap Use wireless networks to enable it. If the checkbox next to this option is ticked means the option is turned on.
14. Tap Home key to return to the standby mode.

How to use Samsung Dive to find and track your phone?
Once you've finished add your Samsung account to your phone and turn on Remote controls, now you can start using Samsung Dive on your PC to track and find your phone. To do so kindly follow the steps below:

1. Open web browser by clicking the web browser icon on your desktop.
2. In a web browser, go to www.samsungdive.com
3. Click Sign In button.
4. Click E-mail field then type your email address associated with your Samsung account.
5. Click Password field then type your password.
6. Click Sign In button.
7. Click Track My Mobile option in the left side of the screen.
8. Click Find my mobile button.
9. Now you should see the current location of your phone displayed on a map.
10. Click Start Tracking button to start track location of your phone. This will give you the movement history of your phone every 15 minutes for 12 hours.

By knowing on how to use Samsung Dive to find and track your phone, at least now you already know one of the things you can do when your phone is lost or stolen. But, Whatever the reason, be more careful would be better to secure your phone than any applications. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change Font Style

As we all know, you can personalize your Galaxy SIII according to your liking using number of options available inside this phone. Thing that you can personalize on this phone is you can change the wallpaper with the available Samsung wallpaper or using your own photos.

See also: How to Change Samsung Galaxy S3 Home Screen Background Image Using Your Own Pictures

In addition to personalize your wallpaper, here you can also change your phone's font style. This of course will provide you different experience when using your phone.


How to change font style?
Here are the steps to change your phone's font style:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap Display.
4. Tap Font style.
5. Here you will see four fonts style available on a pop up menu. They are: Default font, Choco cooky, Helvetica S and Rosemary.
6. Tap the required font style you wish to use.
7. Tap Yes button to set font as the selected font.
8. Tap the Home key to return to the standby mode.
9. Finish. Now you have managed to change your phone's font style.

Once you've finished change the font style, now you can see that the menu items, icon names, emails and web site URL will displayed using the new font style. So, try this then share your experience here by write them through the comment below :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change Barring Password

In Samsung Galaxy S3 you can restrict certain types of incoming or outgoing calls by turned on call barring settings. To make a change on you call barring settings, you will be prompted to enter 4 digit barring password.

See also: How to Set Call Barring Settings on Samsung Galaxy S3

If it's your first time and you never change your barring password, then the default is 0000. But, for security reason and else, you may want to change your current barring password with the new ones.


How to change barring password?
To change your current barring password, kindly follow the steps listed below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Phone.
3. Tap the Menu key.
4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
5. Tap Additional settings.
6. Tap Call barring.
7. Tap Voice call.
8. Tap the Menu key.
9. On pop up menu select Change password.
10. Tap on Old password field then enter your current password. If you never change, the default is 0000.
11. Tap on New password field then enter your new 4 digit barring password.
12. Tap on Confirm password then enter your new 4 digit barring password again to confirm your new password.
13. Tap OK button to save your changes.
14. Finish. Now you have managed to change your barring password.

Well, by knowing on how to change your barring password, now you can change the old one with the new one for the security and your convenience reasons. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change PIN2

As we have learnt before, in Samsung Galaxy SIII you can restrict outgoing call by turning on fixed dialing on your phone. Once you enable this option, your phone will only be able to make a call to emergency numbers and to the selected number that you have been added into FDN list.

See also: How to Add Fixed Numbers to FDN List on Samsung Galaxy S3

When you add fixed number into FDN list, you will be prompted to enter PIN2. As with PIN, you can also change your PIN2 to the new ones you like.


How to change PIN2 code?
To do so kindly following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Tap Phone.
3. Tap the Menu key.
4. On pop up menu select Call settings.
5. Scroll to Additional settings, then tap on it.
6. Tap Fixed Dialing Numbers.
7. To change your PIN2 tap Change PIN2.
8. Enter your 4 digit current PIN2. When you never change your PIN2, the default is 0000, then tap OK button.
9. Enter your new 4 digit PIN2 then tap OK button.
10. Enter your new 4 digit PIN2 again to confirm your new PIN2 then tap OK button.
11. Finish. Now you have managed to change your current PIN2 with the new one you like.

Well, by knowing on how to change PIN2, now you can change its number to the number you like or the number you more easier to remember. But, for the record, if you entering wrong PIN2 three times in a row then your SIM will be blocked and you need to enter your PUK2 to unblock it. You can obtained PUK2 by contacting your service provider. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Unblock SIM Card

As we have learnt before, one more way to make your Samsung Galaxy SIII more secure is by turning SIM PIN on. Once this option is enabled then you will be prompted to enter 4 digit PIN whenever your turn your phone on.

See also: How to Turn SIM PIN On or Off on Samsung Galaxy S3

Turn on your SIM PIN of course will help you to avoid your phone from unauthorised access, due to everyone who will use your phone including yourself should key in 4 digit PIN when turning on the phone. But, you should remain that when you or anyone else entering the wrong PIN three times in a row, then your SIM will be blocked and you need to enter your PUK to unblock it.


How to unblock blocked SIM card?
As mentioned above, you can unblocking your SIM by entering your PUK. You can get your PUK or PIN Unlocked Key by contacting your service provider. Well, here are the steps to unblock your blocked SIM card:

1. Turn your phone off by tap and hold Power button.
2. On pop up menu select Power off.
3. Tap OK button to shut down your phone.
4. Now, turn on your phone again by tapping Power button until your phone is turned on.
5. The display will tell you when the SIM card is blocked.
6. Enter your PUK.
7. Tap New PIN Code field, enter your new 4 digit SIM PIN then tap OK button.
8. Enter your new 4 digit SIM PIN again to confirm your new PIN, then tap OK button.
9. Finish. Now your SIM should be unblocked and you can use it again.

By knowing on how to unblock your blocked SIM card, now you can use your SIM card again. But, you should note that while you are trying to unblock your blocked SIM and you entering an incorrect PUK ten times in a row, then your SIM will be blocked permanently or in other words it will no longer can be used and you should buy the new ones. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Change SIM PIN

One way that you can do to make your Samsung Galaxy SIII more secure is by turning on your mobile phone PIN. Once you enabled this option you will be prompted to key in 4 digit PIN number every time you turn your phone on.

See also: How to Turn On or Off PIN on Samsung Galaxy S3

Turn your PIN on also can help you to prevent your phone from unauthorised access. And for the security reason you may want to change your PIN periodically from its current PIN number to the new PIN that you wish to use.


How to change SIM PIN code?
You can change your 4 digit PIN with ease by following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap Security.
4. Tap Set up SIM card lock.
5. Tap Change SIM PIN.
6. Here you will be prompted to enter your current PIN. If this is the first time for you to change your PIN, the default PIN is 0000. Tap OK button.
7. Enter your new 4 digit PIN, then tap OK button.
8. Enter your new 4 digit PIN again to confirm your new PIN, then tap OK button.
9. Finish. Now your PIN has been successfully changed.

Well, although the steps to change the PIN is easy, but you should be careful when you entering your PIN. When you entering the wrong PIN three times in a row then your SIM will be blocked and you need to enter your PUK to unblock it. And for the record, if you entering the wrong PUK ten times in a row then your SIM will be blocked permanently or in other words your SIM will no longer can be used and you need to buy the new ones. So, hope it helps :)

Samsung Galaxy S3: How to Turn Phone PIN On or Off

When you using Samsung Galaxy S3 as your phone, you can customize it according to your need. One of the thing that you can customize inside it is the way you want to unlock your phone. There are several ways to unlock your phone, such as using PIN or password.

See also: How to Customize Samsung Galaxy S3 Lock Screen

You can also use PIN to protect your SIM from unauthorized access by turning your PIN protection on. Once you turn this option on, you will be prompted to key it when you turn your phone on.


How to turn on mobile phone PIN?
You can turn this option on by following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap Security.
4. Tap Set up SIM card lock.
5. To turn on SIM PIN tap Lock SIM card. When the checkbox next to this option is ticked means this option is enabled.
6. Key in your PIN. The default PIN is 0000 then tap OK button.
7. Finish. Now you have managed activated your mobile phone PIN.

How to turn off mobile phone PIN?
For any reason you may want to turn off your phone PIN. To do so following the steps below:

1. Go to Apps through Home screen.
2. Scroll to Settings, then tap on it.
3. Tap Security.
4. Tap Set up SIM card lock.
5. To turn off SIM PIN tap Lock SIM card. When the tick on the checkbox next to this option is removed means this option is disabled.
6. Key in your PIN. The default PIN is 0000 then tap OK button.
7. Finish. Now you have managed to turn off your mobile phone PIN.

Well, by knowing on how to set your phone PIN on or off, now you can set it according to your needs. Set this option on means you have made your SIM more secure. And for the record, if you entering the wrong PIN three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked and you need to key in your PUK to unblock it. And if you entering a wrong PUK ten times in a row then your SIM will be blocked permanently, or in other words you need to replace your SIM with the new ones. So, try this useful tips then share your experience here through the comment below :)