Security Settings; Encryption Settings; Passwords Settings - Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual

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Use wireless networks: When enabled, your phone obtains location information
from Wi-Fi and/or wireless networks.
My places: Set up places you visit frequently, to make the locations available for
use with services or apps that require location information. Tap Home, Office, or
Car, and then follow the prompts to configure options for identifying the location.
Tap

Security Settings

Configure options for securing information on your phone.

Encryption Settings

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
device on the charger until encryption is complete. Interrupting the encryption process may
result in the loss of some or all data.
1. Press
and tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
Encrypt device: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to
encrypt information.
Encrypt external SD card: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the
prompts to encrypt information.

Passwords Settings

Use the Make passwords visible setting to briefly display password characters as you enter
them into password fields.
1. Press
and tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap the check box beside Make passwords visible to enable or
disable the setting.
Settings
to set up a different location.
> Settings > More.
> Settings > More.
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