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SecuritySettings
Secure your device and protect
your data with Security settings.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Device administrators: Add or remove device
administrators.
•
Unknown sources: Enable installation of
non-Google Play applications.
•
Verify apps: Block or warn before installing
apps that may cause harm.
Warning! Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Encrypt Your Data
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on or encrypt the
data on a memory card (not included) each time it is
connected.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
•
Tap Encrypt external SD card to encrypt data
on a memory card (not included).
Note: Make sure your battery is charged more than
80 percent. Encryption takes an hour or more.
Locate a Lost Device
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account
and enable Google location service to use Remote
controls.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security > Remote controls and follow the
prompts to set up Remote controls.
Receive an Alert When Your SIMCard
IsChanged
Prevent unauthorized changes to your SIM card by
being alerted whenever an app or service attempts
to change data on your SIM card.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security > SIM change alert and follow the
prompts.
Find My Mobile Web Page
► To access your device remotely,
visitfindmymobile.samsung.com.
Prevent Others From Reactivating
YourDevice
Stop others from reactivating your device after it has
been reset remotely.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security > Reactivation lock to enable
thefeature.
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