Secure Startup; Encrypt Sd Card; Factory Data Reset Password - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual

Settings

Secure startup

You can protect your device by requiring a PIN, pattern, or password when your phone
is turned on.
TIP A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprints) is required to
use Secure startup.
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From Settings, tap
option.

Encrypt SD card

You can encrypt your optional memory card (not included) to protect its data. This
only allows the SD card information to be accessed from your device with a password.
1. From Settings, tap
2. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory
card.
NOTE Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from accessing
an encrypted SD card. Before initiating a Factory data reset, make sure to decrypt
the installed SD card first.
Decrypt SD card
You can decrypt an optional memory card (not included) if it was encrypted by this
device. You may want to decrypt the memory card if you plan to use it with another
device or before performing a Factory data reset.
1. From Settings, tap
2. Tap Decrypt SD card and follow the prompts to decrypt all data on your memory
card.

Factory data reset password

You can require a password to reset your device to factory default settings.
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From Settings, tap
up/change password and enter a password.
Biometrics and security > Secure startup and select an
Biometrics and security > Encrypt SD card.
Biometrics and security > Decrypt SD card.
Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Set
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