Make Passwords Visible; Device Administrators; Unknown Sources - Samsung GALAXY S III User Manual

Make Passwords Visible

When enabled, this feature allows you to view the text being entered into a password field as
you type it. Many times, other apps insert an asterisk (*) as you type. This can cause issues and
confusion. What if you mis-typed the password or used the wrong case? When enabled, you
can see your entry. This feature is enabled by default.
Disable Visible Passwords
1. Press >
2. Tap Make passwords visible (to remove the checkmark on the option).

Device Administrators

Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your phone in a way similar to IT security
settings on a corporate PC. This would be beneficial in the case that your phone was lost or
stolen. The phone could be "deactivated" or "restricted" (through administration) from a remote
location.
Select Device Administrators
The Device Administration feature allows you to select one or more administration apps that
control your phone for security purposes (for example, if your phone is lost or stolen).
These apps enforce remote or local phone security policies. Some of the features a device
administration application might control are:
● Setting the number of failed password attempts before the phone is restored to factory
settings.
● Automatically locking the phone.
● Restoring factory settings on the phone.
Note: If a phone uses multiple enabled administration apps, the strictest policy is enforced.
1. Press >
2. Tap Device administrators and tap an account.
3. Tap Deactivate to remove the current administrator.

Unknown Sources

This feature allows you to download and install non- Google Play apps.
1. Press >
2. Tap Unknown sources. A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.
Settings
and tap Settings > Security.
and tap Settings > Security.
and tap Settings > Security.
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