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
tablet 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 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.
Settings
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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
> General tab.
2. Tap Security > Remote controls and follow the
prompts to set up Remote controls.
3. Tap SIM change alert to set up an alert when
a different, unregistered SIM is activated on the
device.
4. Tap Go to website to manage your Find My
Mobile account.
5. To prevent your tablet from being reactivated
after being reset, touch Reactivation lock.
Finding Your Tablet
To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
Set Up or Change Password
Use this option to set up your password when one is
first required or change your current password.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> General tab.
2. Tap Security > Set up/change password.
3. Enter a new password and touch Confirm.
4. Enter the new password again and touch
Confirm.
Apps > Settings
Apps > Settings
Security