Device Security - Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual

1. From home, tap Apps
The lock screen and security menu opens.
2. Tap Screen lock type.
The Screen lock settings menu opens.
3. Draw your unlock screen pattern, enter your PIN or password, or scan your fingerprint.
4. Tap None.
The screen lock is disabled.

Device Security

Configure security for your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps
The lock screen and security menu opens.
2. Tap On/Off next to Unknown sources to enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
3. Tap Protect encrypted data and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your device.
4. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your optional memory card
(not included).
5. Tap Other security settings to configure the following options:
Make passwords visible: Display password characters briefly as you type them.
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Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates.
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Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
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Device administrators: Manage your device administrators and application installation
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privileges.
Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents.
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View security certificates: Display certificates in your device's ROM and other certificates
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you have installed.
User certificates: View user certificates.
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Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage.
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Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.
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Settings Personal Settings
> Settings > Lock screen and security
> Settings > Lock screen and security
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