Security Settings; Encryption; Passwords - Samsung GALAXY S5 User Manual

Mount SD card: Prepare an optional installed memory card for use as storage in the
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phone. This option is only available if an optional memory card is installed, and is not
already mounted. Usually, your phone mounts a memory card as soon as you install it.
Unmount SD card: Prepare an optional installed memory card for safe removal or
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formatting.
Format SD card: Permanently remove all content from an optional installed memory
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card. After formatting, the content cannot be retrieved.

SECURITY SETTINGS

Configure options for securing information on your phone.

Encryption

You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After
encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can
also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and keep the device
on the charger until encryption is complete. Interrupting the encryption process may result in the
loss of some or all data.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap
Security, and then tap an option:
Encrypt device: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt
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information.
Encrypt external SD card: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the
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prompts to encrypt information on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Tip: To perform encryption, your battery must be charged to at least 80%. It's best to plug your
phone in and leave it charging during the encryption process.

Passwords

Use the Make passwords visible setting to briefly display password characters as you enter them
into password fields.
Settings
Apps > Settings.
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