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Settings
Lock screen and security
Options
Change the settings for securing the device.
On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security.
The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.
• G oogle Play Protect: Set the device to check for harmful apps and behavior and warn
about potential harm and remove them.
• F ind My Device: Activate or deactivate the Find My Device feature.
• S ecurity update: View the version of your device's software and check for updates.
• S ecure startup: Protect your device by setting it to require a screen unlock code when
turning on the device. You must enter the unlock code to start the device and receive
messages and notifications.
• E ncrypt SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the
device will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before
resetting the device.
• O ther security settings: Configure additional security settings.
• S creen lock type: Change the screen lock method.
• S mart Lock: Set the device to automatically unlock itself when trusted locations or
devices are detected. Refer to
• S ecure lock settings: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.
• C ontact information: Set the device to show contact information, such as your email
address, on the locked screen.
• N otifications: Set how to show notifications on the locked screen.
Smart Lock
for more information.
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