Security; Device Administration; Encrypt Your Data; Security Update Service - Samsung Galaxy Note 4 User Manual

Security

Secure your device and protect
your data with Security settings.

Device Administration

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Security for options:
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Device administrators: Add or remove device
administrators.
•
Unknown sources: Enable installation of
non-Google Play applications.
•
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.

Encrypt Your Data

Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device 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
Settings.
2. Tap Security for options:
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Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
•
Tap Encrypt external SD card to encrypt data
on a memory card (not included).
Note: Make sure your battery is charged more than
80 percent. Encryption takes an hour or more.
Settings
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Find My Mobile
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Security for options:
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Remote controls: Lock and erase your data
remotely if your device is lost or stolen.
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Go to website: Direct link to
findmymobile.samsung.com.
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Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung
account to prevent anyone from reactivating
your device.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to turn
the feature on.

Security Update Service

Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Security for options:
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Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
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Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
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