Galaxy S8 Guides

How to use Galaxy S8 secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+?

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use Galaxy S8 secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+You can use Galaxy S8 secure folder to run one additional private copy of any apps.

You can also use secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+ to hide any apps and private data.

This Galaxy S8 how to guide explains everything you need to know about secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+: what is Galaxy S8 secure folder, when will you need secure folder, how to enable secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+, how to add apps and files to secure folder, how to add shortcuts of secure folder app to Galaxy S8 home screen, how to customize app icon and name for secure folder, how to hide secure folder, and how to reset and uninstall secure folder in Galaxy S8 and S8+….

Because secure folder is similar in all Samsung Galaxy devices, this guide also applies to secure folder in Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 8.

What is Galaxy S8 secure folder?

Normally, you can secure your Galaxy S8 and S8+ with Galaxy S8 lock screen using pattern, PIN, password, fingerprint or iris scanner.

But for some owners, this may be not sufficient.

Galaxy S8 secure folder allows you to creates a private and encrypted space for your apps and files on Galaxy S8 or S8+.

Apps and files in Galaxy S8 secure folder are independent of  the same app outside of the secure folder. These apps and files are further secured with Samsung KNOX framework

Essentially, you can run another copy of any apps in a secured environment.  You can also move or copy files to this secured environment.

It should be noted that Galaxy S8 folder is NOT just another copy of the app or files. It is actually a more secure (and more restrictive) environment … Read the rest

How to set up and use Galaxy S8 iris scanner to unlock Galaxy S8 and S8+?

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Galaxy S8 iris scanner allows you to unlock Galaxy S8 and S8+ by looking at the phone (with your irises).

You can also use Galaxy S8 iris scanner for secure folder, Samsung account, Samsung pay and Samsung pass.

This Galaxy S8 new features guide explains you the biometric data security in Galaxy S8 and S8+, how Galaxy S8 iris scanner works, how to set up iris scanner and use it in Galaxy S8 and S8+.

What is Galaxy S8 iris scanner?

Samsung first introduced iris scanner in the defunct Galaxy Note 7.

But due to the recall, many Galaxy Note 7 owners even did not find time to try the nerdy feature. So,  Galaxy S8 iris scanner is still a new feature for many owners..

You can use Galaxy S8 iris scanner for some tasks in Galaxy S8 and S8+. For example:

  • Unlock Galaxy S8 and S8+. Because of the awkward location of fingerprint reader in Galaxy S8 and S8+, the usage of Galaxy S8 iris scanner will increase significantly.
  • Unlock secure folder. Secure folder, which is based on Samsung KNOX, allows you to keep a secret copy of files and apps. You can unlock it with iris scanner.
  • Authenticate for Samsung account.
  • Authenticate for Samsung Pay.
  • Authenticate for Samsung pass.

In Galaxy S8 layout and Galaxy S8+ layout, you can find the iris scanner camera next to the front facing camera.

There is also a LED for this camera in the left side next to the normal LED indicator. When Galaxy S8 iris scanner is scanning, the LED will turn red.

Are my irises data secured when using Galaxy S8 iris scanner?

Biometric data cannot not be reset!

If your password is stolen, you can reset it. But if your … Read the rest

Galaxy S8 layout and Galaxy S8+ layout

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Galaxy S8 layout (and Galaxy S8+ layout) guide shows you the location and explains the functions of the buttons, cameras, sensors, ports, SIM card slot, NFC antenna and other components in Galaxy S8 and S8+.

You should spend a few mins to familiarize yourself with Galaxy S8 layout when you get the phone so that you can use Galaxy S8 and S8+ properly and effectively.

Please note, as explained in Galaxy S8 specs and Galaxy S8+ specs, the only difference between Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ is the size of the two phones (Galaxy S8+ is bigger with a bigger battery).

The layout of Galaxy S8 is identical to Galaxy S8+ layout.

Galaxy S8 layout: front view

The front view of Galaxy S8 layout is illustrated below.

Screen and edge screen

Samsung touts the infinity display as one of the major new design features of Galaxy S8 and S8+. This is evidenced by the front view of Galaxy S8 and S8+.

About 85% of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ front is occupied by the screen.

Because curved screen is used in Galaxy S8 (and S8+), edge screens can be found in both sides.

Galaxy S8 layout and Galaxy S8+ layout

Hardware buttons

Power key is still in the right side and volume keys in the left in the front view of Galaxy S8 layout. If you have problems to power on Galaxy S8 or S8+, you may check this guide.

A new Bixby button was added below volume button.

If you often hit the Bixby button inadvertently, you may disable the Bixby button in Galaxy S8 and S8+.

Navigation buttons

There are no capacitive buttons in Galaxy S8 and S8+.

The back and recent buttons are software based as shown above. You can re-order Galaxy S8 navigation buttons.

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Top 10 new features of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+

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Top 10 new features of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+With the announcement of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ in March 29, 2017, we now have one more option in the top-tier of Android phones.

But is the 5.8″ Galaxy S8 or 6.2″ S8+ a right phone for you?

Here we summarized the top 10 new features of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ to help you make the decision before you can get one on April 21.

#1.  Galaxy S8 Infinity Display

One of the most important new features of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ is the infinity display.

The screen size of Galaxy S8 (5.8″) and S8+(6.2″) is bigger than last year’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

But the difference is not just the size. The most obvious change is the aspect ratio.

Both Galaxy S8 and S8+ have an unique aspect ratio of 18.5:9. FYI, all previous generations of Galaxy S phones had screen ratio of 16:9 since Galaxy S3.

This aspect ratio is similar to that in LG G6 which has a similar aspect ratio of 18:9.

Compared to the 5.1″ Galaxy S7, Galaxy S8’s display is about 18 percent larger (in area).

Galaxy S8 infinity display is good for:

  • watching 21:9 movies. You will get less black bar area compared to the 16:9 screen.
  • browsing websites. You will scroll less due to larger area. But this is only good for mobile-responsive websites.
  • multi window in portrait orientation. But it is terrible in landscape mode when using split-screen view multi window mode.

Of course, the aspect ratio of Galaxy S8 infinity display could be a disaster for taking photos.

For photos, 4:3 is still the mainstream. 16:9 is getting popular due to increasing number of devices with such an aspect ratio. When you want to take … Read the rest