Security - Samsung Galaxy MEGA User Manual

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Security

The Security settings allow you to determine the security level
for your phone.
Encryption
To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your phone
each time you power it on or encrypt the data on your SD card
each time it is connected:
Tip: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent or
the charger is connected. Encryption may take an hour or
more.
Warning! If encryption fails, it will be necessary to perform a
factory data reset (see see "Factory Data Reset" on
page 114).
1. From the Home screen, tap
More ➔ Security.
➔ Settings ➔
2. You must first set up a screen lock type if you haven't
already done so. For more information, refer to "Screen
Lock" on page 91.
3. Tap Encrypt device. For more information, read the
displayed help screen.
4. Tap Encrypt external SD card to enable the encryption on
SD card data that requires a password be entered each
time the microSD card is connected.
Find my mobile
Remote controls
Remote controls uses the SamsungDive service to track and
control your device remotely. Also, using the Find my mobile
feature, you can find your missing phone. See
www.samsungdive.com for more information.
To enable remote controls:
1. From the Home screen, tap
More ➔ Security ➔ Remote controls.
2. Tap OK.
3. Tap the ON/OFF slider
on.
➔ Settings ➔
to turn Remote controls
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