Lock Screen And Security - Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016 User Manual

Settings

Lock screen and security

Options
Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.
On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security.
The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.
• S creen lock type: Change the screen lock method.
• S mart Lock: Set the device to automatically unlock itself in certain situations.
• S ecure lock settings: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.
• S how information: Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen.
• N otifications: Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and
select which notifications to display.
• A pp shortcuts: Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen.
• F ind My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find My
Mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen
device.
• U nknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown
sources.
• P rivate mode: Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personal
content. Refer to
• S ecure startup: Protect your device by setting it to require a screen unlock code when
turning on the device. You must enter the unlock code to start the device and receive
messages and notifications.
• E ncrypt SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device
will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the
device.
• O ther security settings: Configure additional security settings.
Private mode for more information.
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