Device Administration; Encryption - Samsung Galaxy Note 4 User Manual

Device Administration

Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your phone by device
administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your phone is lost or stolen.
Some features a device administrator might control include:
Setting the number of failed password attempts before the phone is restored to factory settings.
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Automatically locking the phone.
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Restoring factory settings on the phone.
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Configure Device Administration Options
1. From home, tap
2. Tap
Security, and then tap an option:
Device administrators: Tap to view, enable, or disable device administrators.
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Android Device Manager: When enabled, Android Device Manager can lock or erase
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a lost device.
Unknown sources: Tap the checkbox to enable or disable your device's ability to install
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apps from sources other than Google Play store.

Encryption

You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After
encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can
also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and keep the phone
on the charger until encryption is complete. Interrupting the encryption process may result in the loss
of some or all data.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap
Security, and then tap an option:
Protect encrypted data: Tap Encrypt device to start, and then follow the prompts to
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encrypt information your device's data.
Encrypt external SD card: Tap Turn on to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt
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information on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Tip: To perform encryption, your battery must be charged to at least 80%. It is best to plug your
phone in and leave it charging during the encryption process.
Apps > Settings.
Apps > Settings.