Security Settings; Device Administration; Encryption - Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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Unmount: Prepare an optional installed memory card for safe removal or formatting.
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Format: Permanently remove all content from an optional installed memory card. After
formatting, the content cannot be retrieved.

Security Settings

Configure options for securing information on your phone.

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:
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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.
Configure Device Administration Options
1. From home, tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
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Device administrators: Tap to view, enable, or disable device administrators.
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Android Device Manager: When enabled, Android Device Manager can lock or erase a
lost device.
 Unknown sources: Tap the check box to enable or disable your phone's ability to install
apps from sources other than Google Play Store.

Encryption

You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After
encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can also
encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included).
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. From home, tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
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Protect encrypted data: Follow the prompts to encrypt information.
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Encrypt external SD card: Follow the prompts to encrypt information on an optional installed
memory card (not included).
Settings
Apps > Settings.
Apps > Settings.
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