Security Update Service; Encrypt Device; Device Administration; View Passwords - Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual

Other Security Settings

Encrypt Device

Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings.
3. Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
Encrypt External SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
SD card (not included) when you first access it after
powering on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings.
3. Tap Encrypt external SD card and follow the
prompts to encrypt all data on your memory
card.

View Passwords

Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to turn the
feature on.
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
Apps >
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Security Update Service

Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap
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.
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Automatic updates can also be limited to
only when your device is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
•
Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.

Device Administration

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap
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 >
Lock Screen and Security