Security - Samsung Galaxy Tab S User Manual

Security

Secure your device and protect
your data with Security settings.
Encrypt Your Data
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on or encrypt the
data on a memory card (not included) each time it is
connected.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General tab.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
•
Tap Encrypt external SD card to encrypt data
on a memory card (not included).
Locate a Lost Device
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account
and enable Google location service to use Remote
controls.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General tab.
2. Tap Security > Remote controls and follow the
prompts to set up Remote controls.
Settings
Apps > Settings
Apps > Settings
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Receive an Alert When Your SIM Card
Is Changed
Prevent unauthorized changes to your SIM card by
being alerted whenever an app or service attempts
to change data on your SIM card.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General tab.
2. Tap Security > SIM change alert and follow the
prompts.
Find My Mobile Web Page
To access your device remotely:
► Tap Go to website to visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
Prevent Others From Reactivating
Your Device
Stop others from reactivating your device after it has
been reset remotely.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General tab.
2. Tap Security > Reactivation lock to enable
the feature.
Set Up or Change Your SIM
Card Lock
Use this option to set up your password when one is
first required or change your current password.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General tab.
2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock and follow
the prompts.
Apps > Settings
Apps > Settings
Apps > Settings
Security