Security Update Service; Other Security Settings; Device Administration - Samsung Galaxy S6 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
> Personal.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Protect
encrypted data.
3. Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.

Other Security Settings

Set Up/Change Password
Protect your device from being reset accidentally by
requiring a special password before it can be reset
to its factory defaults.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Personal.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings.
3. Tap Set up/change password and follow the
prompts.
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
> Personal.
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 > Settings
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View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Personal.
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
> Personal.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update
service options:
Security policy updates: Automatically or
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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
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security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.

Device Administration

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