Sd Card & Device Storage; Security - Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

SD Card & Device Storage
From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD
card.
To view the memory allocation for your external SD card:
► From the Home screen, tap
Apps g
The available memory displays under the Total space and SD card headings.
Important! DO NOT remove a microSD card while the device is accessing or transferring files. Doing so will
result in loss or damage of data. Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD
card. Your data may become damaged or lost if the battery runs out while you are using the
microSD card.
Mounting the SD Card
To store photos, music, videos, and other applications. You must mount (install) the SD card prior to use. Mounting
the SD card establishes a USB connection with your computer.
► From the Storage screen, tap Storage g Mount SD card.
Unmounting the SD card
Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to the SD card while removing it from the slot.
1. From the Storage screen, tap Storage g Unmount SD card g OK.
2. After the "SD card will be unmounted" message displays and the Mount SD card now appears in the menu
list, remove the SD card.
Erasing Files from the SD card
To erase files from the SD card using the device:
1. From the Storage screen, tap Storage g Mount SD card.
2. Tap Format SD card g Format SD card g Delete all to format the SD card. The SD card formats and
erases all the data stored on it.

Security

The Security settings allow you to determine the security level for your device.
► From the Home screen, tap
Apps g
Encrypt Device
When enabled, this feature requires a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on
or encrypt the data on your SD card each time it is connected:
1. From the Security screen, tap Encrypt device. For more information, read the displayed help screen.
2. Tap Encrypt external SD card to enable the encryption on SD card data that requires a password be
entered each time the microSD card is connected.
Tip: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent. Encryption may take an hour or more.
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Settings g Storage.
Settings g Security.
Setting up SIM Card Lock
Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on
your SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code.
When enabled, your phone will ask for a PIN number each time you use the phone. Using this option you can also
change your SIM PIN number.
1. From the Security screen, tap Set up SIM card lock.
2. Tap Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then tap OK.
Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN code.
To change an existing SIM Card PIN:
1. Tap Change SIM PIN.
2. Enter the old SIM PIN code and tap OK.
3. Enter the new SIM PIN code and tap OK.
4. Re‑type the new SIM PIN code and tap OK.
Password Settings
When you create a phone password you can also configure the phone to display the password as you type it
instead of using an asterisk (*).
► From the Security screen, tap Make passwords visible to activate this feature.
Device Administration
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 device could be
"deactivated" or "restricted" (through administration) from a remote location.
1. From the Security screen, tap Device administrators to begin configuring this setting.
2. Select an administrator device and follow the prompts.
Unknown Sources
Before you can download a web application you must enable the Unknown sources feature (enables downloading).
Developers can use this option to install non‑Play Store applications.
► From the Security screen, tap Unknown sources to active this feature.
Verify Apps
Allows you to block or warn yourself before installing apps that can cause harm.
► From the Security screen, tap Verify apps to active this feature.
Note: Enabling this feature can prevent installation of some applications from the Play Store.
Security policy updates
When you activate this feature, your phone will automatically check for changes to the security policy and
download any updates to improve security and service.
► From the Security screen, tap Security policy updates to create a check mark and activate the feature.
Send security reports
When you activate this feature, your phone will automatically send security reports to Samsung via Wi‑Fi for threat
analysis.
► From the Security screen, tap Send security reports to create a check mark and activate the feature.