Security - Samsung GALAXY S5 mini 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:
•
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:
•
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).
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
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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 a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Security > Remote controls and follow the
prompts to set up Remote controls.
Find My Mobile Web Page
To access your device remotely:
► Tap Go to website to visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
Prevent Others From Reactivating
Your Device
Stop others from reactivating your device after it has
been reset remotely.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Security > Reactivation lock to enable
the feature.
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.
Apps >
Apps >
Apps >
Security