Security - Samsung Galaxy Tab S User Manual

Security

Secure your device and protect your
data with Security settings.
Encrypt Your Data
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
tablet each time you power it on or encrypt the data
on a memory card (not included) each time it is
connected.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
•
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.
Note: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80
percent. Encryption takes an hour or more.
Settings
Apps > Settings.
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Lock Your SIM Card
Prevent another user from accessing information
stored on your SIM card by requiring a PIN (Personal
Identification Number) code.
Your device will ask for a PIN number each time you
access data stored on the SIM card.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock.
3. Tap Lock SIM card and enter a PIN code.
•
Tap Change SIM PIN to use a different PIN.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to enable.
Apps > Settings.
Apps > Settings.
Security