Security; Encryption; Passwords - Samsung Galaxy S4 mini User Manual

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Access to my location: Touch OFF/ON to enable location services. When enabled, you are
allowing Google's location service to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be
stored on your phone, and collection may occur even when no apps are running.
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Location sources:
• Use GPS satellites: Obtain location information from GPS satellites.
• Use wireless networks: Obtain location information from Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks.
• My places: Save your favorite locations for use with services that require location
information. Touch Home, Office, or Car, and then follow the prompts to configure
options for identifying the location. Touch

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 phone on
the charger until encryption is complete. Interrupting the encryption process may result in the loss of
some or all data.
1. Press
2. Touch Security, and then touch an option:
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Encrypt device: Touch Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt
information.
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Encrypt external SD card: Touch Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts
to encrypt information.

Passwords

Use the Make passwords visible setting to briefly display password characters as you enter them into
password fields.
1. Press
2. Touch Security, and then touch the check box beside Make passwords visible to enable or
disable the setting.
Settings
and touch > Settings > More tab.
and touch > Settings > More tab.
to set up a different location.
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