Security - Samsung Galaxy TabS 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
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
> General tab.
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).
Reactivation Lock
Stop others from reactivating your device after it has
been reset remotely.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General tab.
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
> General tab.
2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to turn
the feature on.
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Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General tab.
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.
•
Notification access: Block apps from reading
notifications.
Warning! Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General tab.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
•
Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Apps > Settings
Apps > Settings
Security