Unknown Sources; Security Update Service; Other Security Settings; Device Administration - Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ User Manual

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.

Other Security Settings

Encrypt Your Data
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Encrypt device and follow the
prompts to encrypt all data on your device.
SIM Card Lock
Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary
screen lock type when unlocking the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the
prompts.
3. Tap Lock SIM card to turn the feature on.
4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
Apps >
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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:
•
Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
•
Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.

Device Administration

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
Settings > Device administrators.
•
Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to
lock or erase a lost device.
Apps >
Apps >
Apps >
Lock Screen and Security