Passwords; Device Administration; Security Update Service - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

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 then tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
Encrypt device: T ap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt
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information.
Encrypt external SD card: T ap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the
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prompts to encrypt information.

Passwords

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

Device Administration

Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your device by device
administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your device is lost or stolen.
Some features a device administrator might control include:
Setting the number of failed password attempts before the device is restored to factory settings.
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Automatically locking the device.
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Restoring factory settings on the device.
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1. Press and then tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
Device administrators: T ap to view, add, or remove device administrators.
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Unknown sources: T ap the check box to enable or disable your phone's ability to install
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apps from sources other than Google Play Store.
Verify apps: T ap the check box to enable or disable a warning before installing apps that
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may cause harm.
Change security level: C hoose a security level for device administration.
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Security Update Service

Choose options for updating your phone's security policy.
Settings
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