Security; Encryption; Passwords; Device Administration - Samsung Galaxy Note 3 User Manual

Mount SD card: Prepare an optional memory card (not included) for use as storage in
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the 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 installed optional 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

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. Press
a nd 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).

Passwords

Use the Make passwords visible setting to briefly display password characters as you enter them
into password fields.
1. Press
a nd tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap the check box beside Make passwords visible to enable or disable
the setting.

Device Administration

Some account providers, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your device by
device administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your device is lost or stolen.
Some features a device administrator might control include:
Settings
> Settings > General.
> Settings > General.
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