Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
► To access your device remotely,
visit findmymobile.samsung.com.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Find My Mobile.
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If you are not logged in to your Samsung
account, tap Add account and follow the
prompts.
3. The following options are available:
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Remote controls: Tap to activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows you to access
your device remotely.
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Google location service: Tap to activate
or deactivate Google location service. This
service must be on in order to find your tablet.
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Unknown sources to enable this option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
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Other Security Settings
Encrypt Your Data
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device or SD card.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings.
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Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts.
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Tap Encrypt external SD card, and follow the
prompts.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to turn the
feature on.
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > for the following Security update
service options:
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Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
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Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Apps >
Apps >
Apps >
Lock Screen and Security