Encrypt Sd Card; Security Update Service; Other Security Settings; Device Administration - Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual

Protect Encrypted Data
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 > Protect
encrypted data and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.

Encrypt 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 > Encrypt
SD card.
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.

Other Security Settings

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
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the
prompts.
3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
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
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
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 >
Apps >
Lock Screen and Security