Passwords; Device Administration; Security Update Service - Samsung GALAXY S4 User Manual


Encrypt device: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt
information.

Encrypt external SD card: Tap 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 and tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap the check box beside Make passwords visible to enable or disable
the setting.

Device Administration

Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your device by device
administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your device is lost or stolen.
Some features a device administrator might control include:
●
Setting the number of failed password attempts before the device is restored to factory settings.
●
Automatically locking the device.
●
Restoring factory settings on the device.
1. Press and tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:

Device administrators: Tap to view, add, or remove device administrators.

Unknown sources: Tap the check box to enable or disable your phone's ability to install
apps from sources other than Google Play Store.

Verify apps: Tap the check box to enable or disable a warning before installing apps that
may cause harm.

Change security level: Choose a security level for device administration.

Security Update Service

Choose options for updating your phone's security policy.
1. Press and tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:

Security policy updates: When enabled, your phone will automatically check for changes to
the security policy and download any updates, to improve security and service.
Settings
> Settings > More.
> Settings > More.
> Settings > More.
175