Security; Encrypt Your Data; Locate A Lost Device; View Passwords - 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 the Home screen, tap
Settings > General tab.
2. Tap Security for options:
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Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
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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.

Locate a Lost Device

Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account
and enable Google location service to use Remote
controls.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Settings > General tab.
2. Tap Security > Remote controls and follow the
prompts to set up Remote controls.
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
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Find My Mobile Web Page
To access your device remotely,
visit findmymobile.samsung.com.

View Passwords

Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Settings > General tab.
2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to
enable.

Device Administration

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Settings > General tab.
2. Tap Security for options:
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Device administrators: Add or remove device
administrators.
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Unknown sources: Enable installation of
non-Google Play applications.
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Verify apps: Block or warn before installing
apps that may cause harm.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Apps >
Apps >
Security