Security
Secure your device and protect
your data with Security settings.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Security for options:
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Device administrators: Add or remove device
administrators.
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Unknown sources: Enable installation of
non-Google Play applications.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Encryption
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
2. Tap Security for options:
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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).
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
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Factory Data Reset Password
Use this option to set up your password when one is
first required or change your current password.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Security > Set up/change password.
3. Enter a new password and tap Confirm.
4. Enter the new password again and tap Confirm.
SIM Card Lock
Lock your SIM card by requiring a PIN.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock.
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Tap Lock SIM card and enter the PIN.
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Tap Change SIM PIN to change the PIN.
Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to turn
the feature on.
Apps >
Apps >
Apps >
Security