Make Passwords Visible; Device Administrators - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

enabled, your phone will ask for a password each time you use the phone. Using this option you
can also change your SD card PIN number.
Important! Password screen lock protection represents the highest level of security;
therefore, you must setup a screen lock password in order to use SD card
encryption. For more information, see
1. Press >
2. Tap Encrypt SD card.

Make Passwords Visible

When enabled, this feature allows you to view the text being entered into a password field as
you type it. Many times, other applications insert an asterisk (*) as you type. This can cause
issues and confusion. What if you mis-typed the password or used the wrong case? When
enabled, you can see your entry. This feature is enabled by default.
Disable Visible Passwords
1. Press >
2. Tap Make passwords visible (to remove the checkmark on the option).

Device Administrators

Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your phone in a way similar to IT security
settings on a corporate PC. This would be beneficial in the case that your phone was lost or
stolen. The phone could be "deactivated" or "restricted" (through administration) from a remote
location.
Select Device Administrators
The Device Administration feature allows you to select one or more administration applications
that control your phone for security purposes (for example, if your phone is lost or stolen).
These applications enforce remote or local phone security policies. Some of the features a
device administration application might control are:
● Setting the number of failed password attempts before the phone is restored to factory
settings.
● Automatically locking the phone.
● Restoring factory settings on the phone.
Note: If a phone uses multiple enabled administration applications, the strictest policy is
enforced.
Settings
and tap Settings > Security.
and tap Settings > Security.
Screen Lock.
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